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Faithful Fitness By Better DailyBad Knees? No Problem. Ironman Dad Phil Thompson on Grit, God, and EnduranceWhat does it take to be a high-performing athlete, a dedicated father of four, and a man of faith—without compromising any of it?In this inspiring episode of the Faithful Fitness Podcast, Coach Alex VanHouten sits down with Phil Thompson, an optometrist, father of four, and accomplished Ironman triathlete. Phil shares how endurance training became a tool not just for physical transformation—but for spiritual growth, fatherhood, and character development.From overcoming multiple knee surgeries to racing in full Ironman events while juggling work and family life, Phil’s story is a masterclass in disc...2025-07-1758 min
Faithful Fitness By Better DailyBreaking the Chains of Disease: Healing, Hormones, and Holy Stewardship with Coach Amanda Jabczynski🎧 Episode Title: Breaking the Chains of Disease: Healing, Hormones, and Holy Stewardship with Coach Amanda Jabczynski📝 Episode Summary: In this episode of the Faithful Fitness Podcast, Coach Alex sits down with Coach Amanda Jabczynski—also known as Coach AJ—a retired Navy veteran, homeschooling mom, and certified health coach with a transformative story of reclaiming her health and faith.Diagnosed with prediabetes after following a wellness protocol that was supposed to prevent it, Coach AJ found herself at a critical crossroads. Rather than succumbing to medication and generational patterns of illness, she turned toward a radically different...2025-07-1057 min
Faithful Fitness By Better DailyHow Faith & Fitness Forge Life-Changing Fatherhood — Ben Barker🔥 Episode Summary:In this power-packed episode, Coach Alex sits down with Ben Barker—husband, father of four, fitness coach, and host of Real Talk with Ben & Kim—to explore what it means to be a fit father who follows Christ.Their conversation weaves humor, hard-won wisdom, and raw encouragement for every man striving to lead his home with strength, humility, and purpose.Ben shares how his own fitness journey evolved from chasing performance to prioritizing presence—at home, in his community, and in his walk with Jesus. They dive deep into the spiritual conviction behind fi...2025-07-031h 07
Faithful Fitness By Better DailyHow Mitochondria, Mindset, & Faith Heal the Body | Dr. Bruce Cooper🎙️ Episode Title: How Mitochondria, Mindset, & Faith Heal the Body | Dr. Bruce Cooper🔍 Episode Summary:In this profound and energizing episode of the Faithful Fitness Podcast, Coach Alex VanHouten welcomes back one of his most beloved guests — Dr. Bruce Cooper.With over 25 years of experience in natural medicine, fitness, and functional health, Dr. Cooper shares his powerful journey from frustrated physical therapy hopeful to founder of Cooper Health Solutions, and now, PhD in Natural Medicine.Together, Alex and Bruce unpack the hidden drivers of chronic fatigue, inflammation, and hormonal imbalance—pointing listeners to the often-ov...2025-06-261h 05
Faithful Fitness By Better DailyIs Your Fitness Journey Fueled by Grace—or Guilt? | Kasey Shuler🎙️ Episode Title: Is Your Fitness Journey Fueled by Grace—or Guilt? | Kasey Shuler📖 Episode Description:In this spirit-filled episode of the Faithful Fitness Podcast, Coach Alex VanHouten welcomes Kasey Shuler—author, intuitive movement coach, and co-founder of Joyful Health Co—for a deep conversation on stewarding our health without falling into obsession. From learning to trust our post-fall bodies to intuitive eating, Christian obedience, and raising the next generation in grace-filled wellness, this episode is a must-listen for those seeking to integrate faith and fitness.🎧 What You’ll Hear:✔️Kasey’s powerful testimony from pe...2025-06-1951 min
Faithful Fitness By Better DailyWhen Medicine Failed, Faith Took Over- Dean Hall's Wild Cure🎙️ Episode Title: When Medicine Failed, Faith Took Over- Dean Hall's Wild Cure What if the very waters you fear could become the waters that heal you?In this powerful episode, Coach Alex VanHouten sits down with Dean Hall—licensed therapist, bestselling author, two-time cancer survivor, and world-record endurance swimmer. From battling leukemia and grief to swimming 187 miles upstream as an act of radical healing, Dean’s story will shake you to your core.We talk faith, fatherhood, resilience, and the transformational power of God’s creation. Dean also shares about The Wild Cure, his approach to...2025-06-051h 06
Faithful Fitness By Better Daily2 - What The BIBLE Says About HEALTH. A Christian Nutritionist EXPLAINSWhat does the Bible say about health, nutrition, and fasting? In this episode, Chelsea Blackburn, the Christian Nutritionist, joins Coach Alex VanHouten to break down the biblical foundations of nutrition and how honoring your body is an act of faith.🔹 How infertility led Chelsea to discover the power of food🔹 Why your body is always on your side (even when it doesn’t feel like it)🔹 The truth about fasting for women—when and how to do it biblically🔹 How grounding, light exposure, and seasonal eating improve health🔹 Why stewarding your body is part of your spiritual c...2025-05-0854 min
Faithful Fitness By Better DailyA Christian Perspective Of Personal Fitness - To Whom Much Is Given...A teaching for "Mighty Men" - a student-lead organization at Greenbrier Middle School - on the parable of the talents with Coach Alex VanHouten from Better Daily."To whom much is given, much is required"-Luke 12:48 Learn More About Better Daily community - https://betterdaily.liveBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-by-better-daily--5150768/support.2023-04-1118 minFaithful Fitness By Better DailyBetter Daily - End of Season!Season 4 Will Be The Best Season Yet! Upgrade to Premium with code "UPGRADE30" to save up to 40% off all-access to the Better Daily app and community!Here's Howhttps://betterdaily.live/inviteAbout Better Daily FREE: Get Better by association - surrounding yourself with other folks who are aiming up, achieving #my1percent, and want the same for you! Anyone can get Better, but no one can do it for you!PREMIUM: Unlock the f...2023-01-1205 min
Faithful Fitness By Better Daily284 - GROWWord Thursday What does it mean to get 1% Better every day? Coach Alex shares his meditations on the word "GROW". Join the Better Daily app FREE: https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/signup Video Version (Premium Required): https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/posts/6871Music in Intro and Outro used with permission: "Doves" by We Are All Astronautshttps://www.weareallastronauts.net/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-by-better-daily--5150768/support.2022-12-1519 min
Faithful Fitness By Better Daily283 - Cheat Meals And Macros WorkshopWild Winsday How can you simplify your nutrition practice to achieve BETTER? What should your macros look like for your goals? Should you eat cheat meals? Coach Alex has been training for 17 years and has seen what does and doesn't work for people - in this seminar, premium members of the Better Daily community pick his brain to move forward in their nutrition practice! This premium seminar is shared free here in podcast form! Catch more Seminars: https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/folders/12 Join Better Daily for FREE: https://betterdaily...2022-12-141h 43
Faithful Fitness By Better Daily279 - The OBSTACLE Is The WayWord Thursday On the eve of the Tough Mudder, Coach Alex shares some reflections on the word "Obstacle".More Word Thursday:https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/hashtag/wordthursdayGet 1% - Every Day!https://betterdaily.liveMusic in Intro and Outro used with permission: "Doves" by We Are All Astronautshttps://www.weareallastronauts.net/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-by-better-daily--5150768/support.2022-12-0815 min
Faithful Fitness By Better Daily276 - Don't Wait For The WorstMindset MondayEntering the growth phase of the Faithful40 Challenge, Coach Alex has some pro advice for you. Unless you want pain and suffering to increase in your life - "Don't wait for the Worst".More Mindset Monday:https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/hashtag/mindsetmondayGet 1% - Every Day!https://betterdaily.liveMusic in Intro and Outro used with permission: "Doves" by We Are All Astronautshttps://www.weareallastronauts.net/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-by-better-daily--5150768/support.2022-12-0516 min
Faithful Fitness By Better Daily275 - Better Weightloss ResultsFlex FridayOver 40 and need to lose weight? Let's catch up with one of coach Alex's coaching clients to see how to achieve real results that last! Need help with your goals? Grab a jumpstart! https://betterdaily.live/jumpstart Start your FREEMIUM subscription today:https://betterdaily.live/appBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-by-better-daily--5150768/support.2022-12-011h 23
Faithful Fitness By Better Daily274 - GRIT IIWord Thursday Coach Alex has learned alot since covering GRIT over a year ago! Let's dig in! Word Thursday:https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/hashtag/wordthursdayGet 1% - Every Day!https://betterdaily.liveMusic in Intro and Outro used with permission: "Doves" by We Are All Astronautshttps://www.weareallastronauts.net/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-by-better-daily--5150768/support.2022-12-0117 minFaithful Fitness By Better DailyJOB - Hearing God's WordA Testimony And Teaching From Alex VanHoutenBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-by-better-daily--5150768/support.2022-10-2850 min
Faithful Fitness By Better Daily255 - Athleticism PhaseFlex FridayJoin Coach Alex for a breakdown of the peak phase of training! Athleticism.More Flex Friday:https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/hashtag/flexfridayGet 1% - Every Day!https://betterdaily.liveMusic in Intro and Outro used with permission: "Doves" by We Are All Astronautshttps://www.weareallastronauts.net/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-by-better-daily--5150768/support.2022-10-2816 min
Faithful Fitness By Better Daily254 - FAITHFUL40CHALLENGEWord ThursdayJoin Coach Alex for meditations on the past 9 Faithful40Challenges as our community gears up to go into our the 10th official challenge!More Winsdays:https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/hashtag/wildwinsdayGet 1% - Every Day!https://betterdaily.liveLearn more about Grow Ruck:https://growruck.com/Music in Intro and Outro used with permission: "Doves" by We Are All Astronautshttps://www.weareallastronauts.net/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-by-better-daily--5150768/support.2022-10-2712 min
Faithful Fitness By Better Daily253 - Grow Ruck With Jerrad76Wild WinsdayJoin Coach Alex as he interviews and celebrates a HUGE WIN from one of Better Daily community members, Jerrad 76More Winsdays:https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/hashtag/wildwinsdayGet 1% - Every Day!https://betterdaily.liveLearn more about Grow Ruck:https://growruck.com/Music in Intro and Outro used with permission: "Doves" by We Are All Astronautshttps://www.weareallastronauts.net/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-by-better-daily--5150768/support.2022-10-2637 min
Faithful Fitness By Better Daily252 - SnackingNutrition Tip Tuesday Coach Alex talks about BETTER snack habits!More Nutrition Tip Tuesdays:https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/hashtag/nutritiontiptuesdayGet 1% - Every Day!https://betterdaily.liveMusic in Intro and Outro used with permission: "Doves" by We Are All Astronautshttps://www.weareallastronauts.net/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-by-better-daily--5150768/support.2022-10-2514 min
Faithful Fitness By Better Daily233 - Top 10 Episodes of Defining Dad BodWild Winsday 5 years ago coach Alex started podcasting. After 100 episodes, he brought a special guest on to help him highlight the BEST of the first 100! Find links below! be you. just BETTER. https://betterdaily.live From the original episode show notes---Find Defining Dad Bod HERE - https://definingdadbod.comCan you believe it!? For our 100th episode, we've got a top 10 of our first 100 episodes just for you. A recap of past work (maybe you need to revisit) or a road map if you're new (where to...2022-09-2128 min
Faithful Fitness By Better Daily223 - A Moment Of AweWild Winsday This episode was recorded in early May 2022 and was released as a stand-alone piece in early July. This is a re-release with full intro. When was the last time you felt awe? Coach Alex shares a recent experience with awe and answered prayer. Join our community! https://betterdaily.liveBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-by-better-daily--5150768/support.2022-09-0718 min
Faithful Fitness By Better Daily220 - Growing MuscleFlex Friday This episode was recorded LIVE in the Better Daily App. Coach Alex walks us through the Catch the video version: https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/hashtag/flexfriday Get help with your workout program: https://betterdaily.live/shop/jumpstartBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-by-better-daily--5150768/support.2022-09-0214 min
Faithful Fitness By Better Daily217 - BerberineNutrition Tip Tuesday Berberine boasts a number of very impressive effects on the body. Cholesterol lowering, reduced body weight, improved insulin sensitivity and more! The brand of Berberine Coach Alex to clients: https://amzn.to/3QS9PhB Get more nutrition help! https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/hashtag/nutritiontiptuesdayBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-by-better-daily--5150768/support.2022-08-3019 min
Faithful Fitness By Better Daily216 - Hold The Line!Mindset Monday This episode was recorded LIVE in Better Daily on June 20th, 2022. Coach Alex has a Father's Day Message for the Father's in our community!Supercharge Your Betterment Journey! https://betterdaily.liveBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-by-better-daily--5150768/support.2022-08-2917 min
Faithful Fitness By Better Daily211 - First World ProblemsMindset Monday Coach Alex's thoughts coming back from his 7th anniversary trip in Cabo. Betterment doesn't stop on vacation! Be You. Just Better!https://betterdaily.live I do not own the rights to this music.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-by-better-daily--5150768/support.2022-08-2212 min
Faithful Fitness By Better Daily210 - My Ehlers Danlos SyndromeFlex Friday Coach Alex spends some time opening up about what it's like to live with Ehlers Danlos and encourages those who are carrying a heavy load. Read his story published on the EDS Society Webpage:https://www.ehlers-danlos.com/my-awareness-mission/ Don't carry your cross alone! https://betterdaily.liveBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-by-better-daily--5150768/support.2022-08-1920 min
Faithful Fitness By Better Daily198 - Stay Faithful (The Big Fish)WINSDAY Original Prose written by coach Alex VanHouten. Written version (and image of the fish) HERE: https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/articles/17Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-by-better-daily--5150768/support.2022-08-0312 min
Faithful Fitness By Better Daily195 - Dumbbell PulloverFlex Friday Every Friday, we release a new workout complete with training metrics and QR codes to instruct each movement for our premium members!This week's workout has Coach Alex's favorite exercise of all time, the Dumbbell Pullover!Check out the new Back workout! https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/folders/22Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-by-better-daily--5150768/support.2022-07-2909 min
Faithful Fitness By Better Daily183 - Epic WINS With Pat LeeWinsday We get to celebrate WINS from our community! In this episode coach Alex is joined by Pat Lee to celebrate his betterment Journey over the past couple of years and most recently in the Faithful40 Challenge! Join the app! https://betterdaily.liveBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-by-better-daily--5150768/support.2022-07-1321 min
Faithful Fitness By Better Daily180 - SupersetsFlex Friday Learn how to incorporate coach Alex's favorite exercise programming tool in your workouts! Download our latest Better Daily Workouts! https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/folders/22Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-by-better-daily--5150768/support.2022-07-0114 min
Faithful Fitness By Better Daily173 - Winning Despite DepressionWINSDAY! How the faithful40 helped Coach Alex through his post-Covid depression. Join our awesome platform for community, support, coaching, and more! https://betterdaily.liveBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-by-better-daily--5150768/support.2022-06-2210 min
Faithful Fitness By Better Daily163 - Husband Material Q&AWild Wednesday How can we better utilize our exercise time?How do we keep from the vanity of changing physique?What about supplements? Ask Coach Alex anything! https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" to save 25% on the premium upgrade!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-by-better-daily--5150768/support.2022-06-0850 min
Faithful Fitness By Better Daily157 - FODMAPSNutrition Tip Tuesday Fermentable oliggo, di, monosaccharides, and polyols could be the nutrition ingredient that is causing a litany of issues in your body. Bloating, gas, fatigue, and more... let's drop some good pounds! Ask Coach Alex by joining Better Daily! https://betterdaily.liveBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-by-better-daily--5150768/support.2022-05-3113 min
Faithful Fitness By Better Daily130 - Will Work For Carbs!!!Flex Friday What does Coach Alex mean when he says "earn your carbs" through your workout? It's just 1%. WE GOT THIS! https://betterdaily.liveBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-by-better-daily--5150768/support.2022-04-2220 min
Faithful Fitness By Better Daily128 - The Good SamaritanWild Wednesday This biblical parable will BLOW YOUR MIND! Join Coach Alex LIVE:https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/posts/4147Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-by-better-daily--5150768/support.2022-04-2035 min
Faithful Fitness By Better Daily127 - Protein For BreakfastNutrition Tip Tuesday! Breaking your fast with dessert is a miniature tragedy. Don't be THAT guy/girl! Get 1% Better With Coach Alex! https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/posts/4133Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-by-better-daily--5150768/support.2022-04-1909 min
Faithful Fitness By Better Daily126 - Climb That HILL!Mindset Monday! That daunting hill s WORTH CLIMBING! Catch the video version with Coach Alex - https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/posts/4121Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-by-better-daily--5150768/support.2022-04-1809 min
Faithful Fitness By Better Daily123 - Faith, Fitness, Fatherhood | Significant MenWhat does it take to be a "REAL MAN"?What does that even mean? Coach Alex and Warren Peterson hash it out together in this interview! We're not perfect, neither are you! Let's get better together!https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" to save 25% on your subscription!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-by-better-daily--5150768/support.2022-04-1357 min
Faithful Fitness By Better Daily122 - What's For Dinner?Did you know meal planning is 75% of what coach Alex attributes his household nutrition habits to?That's alot of percents! Let's talk about dinner!We're not perfect, neither are you! Let's get better together!https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" to save 25% on your subscription!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-by-better-daily--5150768/support.2022-04-1214 min
Faithful Fitness By Better Daily118 - What Do Your Blood Values Mean?Wild Wednesday!Join Coach Alex And Dr. Chavez to talk through something most people see yearly, but don't know what they mean! Cholesterol, triglycerides, blood glucose, and more! We're not perfect, neither are you! Let's get better, together! https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" to save 25% on your subscription!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-by-better-daily--5150768/support.2022-04-0637 min
Faithful Fitness By Better Daily114 - SARDINESWord Thursday What fats are you building yourself out of? Coach Alex is gung-ho about canned fish. Find out why! Join our community! https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" to save 25%Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-by-better-daily--5150768/support.2022-03-3117 min
Faithful Fitness By Better Daily113 - Real Talk. Real Results. Dr. NickWild Wednesday Losing 50lbs. isn't easy! Join Coach Alex and Dr. Nick as they talk through his journey hiring a coach and allowing himself to be coached! Start your journey: https://betterdaily.live/shop/jumpstartBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-by-better-daily--5150768/support.2022-03-301h 23
Faithful Fitness By Better Daily"GRIT" | A Poem By Alex VanHoutenGRIT - copyright 2022 - Alex VanHoutenFrom "Beyond Words"Background Music Credit:"..___" - Angel Vivaldi"Dark Clouds Behind, Bright Skies Ahead" - There is A LightFor Written Version - https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/folders/8Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-by-better-daily--5150768/support.2022-03-2409 minFaithful Fitness By Better DailyWe're Not Perfect | A Special Message From Alex VanHoutenWelcome to Season 2 Of Better Daily LIVE!Click the blue button!https://betterdaily.live Use code "ACT2" to get 1 Month on us!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-by-better-daily--5150768/support.2022-03-0703 minFaithful Fitness By Better DailyYou Can't Change Your DNA | An Important Message From Alex VanHoutenWelcome to Season 2 Of Better Daily LIVE!Click the blue button!https://betterdaily.live Use code "ACT2" to get 1 Month on us!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-by-better-daily--5150768/support.2022-03-0703 min
Faithful Fitness By Better DailyS1 E98 - Jesus On "Busyness"Wild Wednesday Are you SO BUSY? What did Jesus have to say about that? More bible studies by Alex VanHouten: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pick-up-your-cross-bible-studies/id1498095946Join our other believers committed to BETTER! https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" to save 25% on your subscription!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-by-better-daily--5150768/support.2022-03-0233 min
Faithful Fitness By Better DailyS1 E70 - Jump Squat | BodyFlex Friday Join Coach Alex for a powerful lower body exercise that will rev up your metabolism and keep your legs young! Catch the video version: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" to save 25% on your subscription!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-by-better-daily--5150768/support.2022-01-2109 min
Faithful Fitness By Better DailyS1 E68 - Measuring Body Fat | BodyWildcard WednesdayWhen you're on a Betterment journey, often times, scale weights don't tell the whole story. Let's explore other measures that matter! Ask coach Alex: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" to save 25% on your subscription!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-by-better-daily--5150768/support.2022-01-1937 min
Faithful Fitness By Better DailyS1 E67 - Magnesium | BodyNutrition Tip Tuesday 80% of Americans are likely deficient in this IMPORTANT mineral which could be at the root of high blood pressure, testosterone, flexibility issues, poor immune function, low bone density, and more! Should you be you taking magnesium right now? Coach Alex's Recommended Magnesium: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0797HBLL3/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0797HBLL3&linkCode=as2&tag=definingdadbo-20&linkId=a58bd4f52881351f4e14ffb086f10162 Get Better with us! https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" to save 25% on your...2022-01-1812 min
Faithful Fitness By Better DailyHOPE | A Poem By Alex VanhoutenA special episode from the Better Daily Shortcast!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-by-better-daily--5150768/support.2021-12-2407 min
Faithful Fitness By Better DailyS1 E43 - Let's Talk About SugarWildcard WednesdayCoach Alex has been called "the sugar nazi" because of his initial approach to nutrition with new clients -- starting with sugar. Find out the nuances in this approach and evaluate your nutrition for your own Betterment! Give the gift of BETTER this year! 3 Months for $25 https://www.betterdaily.live/shop/black-friday-special-3-month-better-daily-membership Join the Better Daily Family today: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscriptionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-by-better-daily--5150768/support.2021-12-0832 min
Faithful Fitness By Better DailyS1 E21 - Turn Up The HeatMindset MondayTurn up the heat as your host Alex VanHouten explains what you have in common with the BURNING BUSH Moses encountered from Exodus 3.Here's a hint -- you ARE on fire, even if you don't know it. Join the Better Daily* Family today:https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription *“Better Daily” is an 5-Star Rated App for iOS and Android operating systems that aims to make your screen time work FOR YOUR MENTAL, PHYSICAL, AND SPIRITUAL HEALTH rather than AGAINST THEM...2021-11-0807 min
Faithful Fitness By Better DailyS1 E20 - Joint Pain? Train Your Soleus Muscle!Flex Friday Join Coach Alex to reduce joint pain and fasciitis by building your soleus muscle! It only takes a few minutes per week! Find the video version here: https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/folders/30 Join the Better Daily* Family today:https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription *“Better Daily” is an 5-Star Rated App for iOS and Android operating systems that aims to make your screen time work FOR YOUR MENTAL, PHYSICAL, AND SPIRITUAL HEALTH rather than AGAINST THEM - comb...2021-11-0507 min
Faithful Fitness By Better DailyS1 E18 - Integrity: Why We Don't 75 HardWildcard Wednesday Why Coach Alex doesn't like the 75 hard challenge. Let's talk about "integrity" in health and fitness.Register for the next faithful40 challenge:https://betterdaily.live/faithful40Join the Better Daily* Family today:https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription *“Better Daily” is an 5-Star Rated App for iOS and Android operating systems that aims to make your screen time work FOR YOUR MENTAL, PHYSICAL, AND SPIRITUAL HEALTH rather than AGAINST THEM - combining the positive atmosphere, nutrition resources, and workout prog...2021-11-0329 min
Faithful Fitness By Better DailyS1 E15 - Move Better: DB Upper Body CircuitFlex Friday Upper Body Dumbbell CircuitHand-Release Push Up | DB Bent Over DB Row | DB Shoulder Press | DB Hammer Curl | DB Tricep Extension 3-5 Sets 10-20 Reps each! Host Alex VanHouten puts 16 years of personal training experience to work for you by coaching the SPLIT SQUAT movement. Catch the exclusive video version here: Exclusive Videohttps://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/folders/81Join the Better Daily* Family today:https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription *“Better Da...2021-10-2910 min
Faithful Fitness By Better DailyS1 E14 - JOYWord ThursdayHow can we get more joy? Host, Alex VanHouten explores the meaning of Joy and how we can experience more of it! Join the next Faithful40 Challenge:https://betterdaily.live/faithful40Join the Better Daily* Family today:https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription *“Better Daily” is an 5-Star Rated App for iOS and Android operating systems that aims to make your screen time work FOR YOUR MENTAL, PHYSICAL, AND SPIRITUAL HEALTH rather than AGAINST THEM - combining the positive atmo...2021-10-2814 min
Faithful Fitness By Better DailyS1 E13 - Your BETTER GenesWildcard Wednesday!Did you know that your genetic makeup has BETTER locked inside of it? It's science. The scientific field of epigenetics can teach us how to play a better game with the hand we've been dealt! Let Alex VanHouten make this confusing and exciting reality practical to your journey! Join the next Faithful40 Challenge:https://betterdaily.live/faithful40Join the Better Daily* Family today:https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription *“Better Daily” is an 5-Star Rated App for iOS...2021-10-2722 min
Faithful Fitness By Better DailyS1 E12 - Post Workout Gummies??Nutrition Tip Tuesday! Should you eat gummy bears after your weight training sessions for better results? Coach Alex breaks down the science! The answer will surprise you! Join the next Faithful40 Challenge:https://betterdaily.live/faithful40Join the Better Daily* Family today:https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription *“Better Daily” is an 5-Star Rated App for iOS and Android operating systems that aims to make your screen time work FOR YOUR MENTAL, PHYSICAL, AND SPIRITUAL HEALTH rather than AGAINST THEM...2021-10-2616 min
Faithful Fitness By Better DailyS1 E10 - Move Better: SPLIT SQUATFlex Friday Split Squat Strengthen hips, knees, ankles, and balance while building strength and muscle in your quads, glutes, hamstrings, adductors, calves, and core! Host Alex VanHouten puts 16 years of personal training experience to work for you by coaching the SPLIT SQUAT movement. Catch the exclusive video version here: https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/folders/18 Join the Better Daily* Family today:https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription *“Better Daily” is an 5-Star Rated App for iOS and Android oper...2021-10-2207 min
Faithful Fitness By Better DailyS1 E9 - UNITYWord Thursday UNITY "To ban together under a commonly held, often sacred, belief" The world needs more of this -- But how??Host Alex VanHouten explores the UNITY inherent in the Better Daily community on an authentic journey toward 1% Better. Daily.Join the Better Daily* Family today:https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription *“Better Daily” is an 5-Star Rated App for iOS and Android operating systems that aims to make your screen time work FOR YOUR MENTAL, PHYSICAL, AND...2021-10-2108 min
Faithful Fitness By Better DailyS1 E8 - Heroes Don't "Diet". NEITHER SHOULD YOU!Wildcard Wednesday Are you looking for temporary change or permanent changes? Do you want to change how you look or HOW YOU ARE? Join host Alex VanHouten for an enlightening and inspiring look at what the "Hero's Journey" has to do with you efforts to become 1% Better Daily. Join the Better Daily* Family today:https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription *“Better Daily” is an 5-Star Rated App for iOS and Android operating systems that aims to make your screen time work FOR...2021-10-2031 minFaithful Fitness By Better DailyS1 E7 - Probiotic Microbiomes!Nutrition Tip Tuesday! Are you taking a probiotic? Do you need to be taking one? Coach Alex explains the microbiome and makes a recommendation about probiotics! Join the Better Daily* Family today:https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription Reinforcing the good guys - S. Boullardii - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07P1199M1/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B07P1199M1&linkCode=as2&tag=definingdadbo-20&linkId=182be6508b126907d4a1c2c416069fa3 2021-10-1911 minFaithful Fitness By Better DailyS1 E6 - Embrace "The Suck"Mindset Monday! Are you in the "noob phase" of something? Or is it just a plain old rough day? Coach Alex unpacks a mindset common in military circles that will challenge the sterner stuff inside of you!Join the Better Daily Family today:https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription“Better Daily” is an 5-Star Rated App for iOS and Android operating systems that aims to make your screen time work FOR YOUR MENTAL, PHYSICAL, AND SPIRITUAL HEALTH rather than AGAINST THEM - co...2021-10-1810 minFaithful Fitness By Better DailyS1 E2 - Fasting 101Tip Tuesday!Frequently asked questions about fastingIn this episode: Fasting is a thing in the fitness community but there is so much confusion around why and how to do it. Let's field some questions from our Betterment Community. Catch the full Fasting 101 episode from Coach Alex here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s3-e38-fasting-101-5-things-you-need-to-know-to-get-started/id1303273193?i=1000514716458 Learn more about joining the Better Daily Family:https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription“Better Daily” is an 5-Sta...2021-10-1214 minFaithful Fitness By Better DailyParables - Mud Moments And Grace For GrantedNext Week's Reading Assignment: Reading Assignment: Luke Chp. 1-11Challenge: Mud MomentsWhat is one “mud moment” you are willing to share as a testimony of God’s goodness? Write it down here in 3-5 sentences:ChallengeFORGIVE – Search your heart. Toward whom in your life have you been “wicked” with your hesitation to forgive? Ask God’s help in seeing yourself and them as the Father sees you both.Scriptures For Memory Last Week:“See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we s...2021-10-0626 minFaithful Fitness By Better DailyParables - Seedin' Not Weedin'Reading assignment - The Gospel of Matthew Chp. 1-14Questions for discussion:Discussion Questions Sower and the Tares: What stood out to you in the reading this week? Why?Read Matthew 11:28-30. Read Matthew 10:37-39. How can the Yoke of Christ be Light and Difficult at the same time? The parable of the sower (Matthew 13: 1-23) describes 4 types of people (soil) and 4 different outcomes when the truth of Christ (seeds) fall upon them. When in your life have you been bad soil? When have you been...2021-09-2225 minFaithful Fitness By Better DailyParables - What is "God's Kingdom"?Reading assignment - The Gospel of MarkQuestions for discussion:What stood out to you in the reading this week? Why?Read Matthew 13:13-17. Why did Jesus speak in parables about God’s kingdom? How can we be like the men he describes in v16? The parable of the pearl and treasure from Matthew 13:44-46 describe people who sell everything they have for something of value. What does that mean in your life for your walk with God? What is your “pearl” or “treasure” right now that you are spending your life on? 2021-09-0836 minFaithful Fitness By Better DailyBoaz - StrengthSpeaker - Alex VanHoutenRecorded LIVE - NLC GreenbrierReading:Ruth 1-4John 13-171 Timothy 6:11-21For Memory:“God said to me 'My grace is sufficient for you for my strength is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will gladly boast in my weaknesses so that the power of Christ will rest on me."- 2 Corinthians 12:9“But you, oh man of God, pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, and gentleness. Fight the good fight of faith.- 1 Timothy 6: 11-12Questions worth praying thro...2021-07-2828 minFaithful Fitness By Better DailySolomon - FaithfulnessSolomon and FidelitySpeaker: Alex VanHoutenReading:1 Kings 3 and 4 and 9-11Ecclesiastes 7 and 11:5-10 and 12:11-14Proverbs 3, 5, and 31Matthew 6For Memory:“When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is this: Fear God and keep His commandments, because this is the whole duty of man. For God will bring every deed into judgment, along with every hidden thing, whether good or evil”- Ecclesiastes 12:13-14“Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things will be added unto you.”- Matthe...2021-07-1427 minFaithful Fitness By Better DailyJacob - PerseveranceSpeaker - Alex VanHoutenRecord Live - NLC GreenbrierSong Referenced in Teaching (Flooded Earth)"Like a drowning man to a sinking ship, I cling to the things that I know will kill me" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShtWiSMbE1QManitou incline - http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MK8jwtsS3OM/UCxWHJKn4bI/AAAAAAAAANI/JSk8PCir5ns/s1600/manitou+1.jpgReading:Genesis 25:19-34Genesis Chapters 27-32Galatians 6:1-9Hebrews 10:35-39Philippians Chapters 1-4* (*emphasis 3)For Memory:Bear one another's burdens, and...2021-06-3025 minFaithful Fitness By Better DailyJoshua - CourageRecord Live - NLC Greenbrier. Speaker - Alex VanHoutenReading:Joshua Chapters 1-7 and 14Psalms 91 “The Psalm Of Warriors”John 8 Romans 5 2 Timothy Chapters 1 and 2For Memory:"He who dwells in the shelter of the most high will abide in the shadow of the almighty" - Psalms 91:1"We rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame."- Romans 5: 3-5Questions worth praying through:What does "courage" meant to you?2021-06-1622 min
Faithful Fitness By Better DailyS3 E49 - Growing MuscleLive workshop from Coach Alex VanHouten for Better Daily members. Visual Presentation Here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCJfhyNdFAUJoin us Better Daily:definingdadbod.com/betterdailyUse Code DADBOD at checkout to save 25%!Jumpstart With Coach Alexdefiningdadbod.com/jumpstartThis information is meant to be actionable information to promote health and well-being and not to be used to diagnose or treat medical symptoms or conditions. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-by-better-daily--5150768/support.2021-06-141h 23Faithful Fitness By Better DailyCain - Humility With AbilityThese bible study remarks were recorded live at NLC Greenbrier on June 1st 2021Speaker - Alex VanHoutencoachal@definingdadbod.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-by-better-daily--5150768/support.2021-06-0224 minFaithful Fitness By Better DailyGideon - Cycles And IdolsMen of the Bible - Bible Study kickoff. Gideon - Judges chp. 6- chp. 8Recorded LIVE : Burritos and Bible Study 5/29 @ NLC GreenbrierSpeaker - Alex VanHoutenBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-by-better-daily--5150768/support.2021-05-2932 minFaithful Fitness By Better DailyFoundations Bible Study | Why Am I HereTaught LIVE at NLC GreenbrierSpeaker: Alex VanHoutenMaterials: https://www.lgresources.newlifechurch.tv/foundationsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-by-better-daily--5150768/support.2021-04-2620 minFaithful Fitness By Better DailyFoundations Bible Study | Reaching OthersTaught LIVE at NLC GreenbrierSpeaker: Alex VanHoutenMaterials: https://www.lgresources.newlifechurch.tv/foundationsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-by-better-daily--5150768/support.2021-04-1921 minFaithful Fitness By Better DailyFoundation Bible Study | Powerful RelationshipsTaught LIVE at NLC GreenbrierSpeaker: Alex VanHoutenMaterials: https://www.lgresources.newlifechurch.tv/foundationsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-by-better-daily--5150768/support.2021-04-1226 minFaithful Fitness By Better DailyFoundations Bible Study | Understanding The BibleTaught LIVE at NLC GreenbrierSpeaker: Alex VanHoutenMaterials: https://www.lgresources.newlifechurch.tv/foundationsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-by-better-daily--5150768/support.2021-03-2929 minFaithful Fitness By Better DailyFoundations Bible Study | How Can I Make Wise Choices?Taught LIVE at NLC GreenbrierSpeaker: Alex VanHoutenMaterials: https://www.lgresources.newlifechurch.tv/foundationsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-by-better-daily--5150768/support.2021-03-1524 minFaithful Fitness By Better DailyFoundations Bible Study | Who Am I?Taught LIVE at NLC GreenbrierSpeaker: Alex VanHoutenMaterials: https://www.lgresources.newlifechurch.tv/foundationsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-by-better-daily--5150768/support.2021-03-0832 minFaithful Fitness By Better DailyFoundations Bible Study | Who Is God?Taught LIVE at NLC GreenbrierSpeaker: Alex VanHoutenMaterials: https://www.lgresources.newlifechurch.tv/foundationsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-by-better-daily--5150768/support.2021-03-0130 minFaithful Fitness By Better DailyFoundations Bible Study | IntroductionTaught Live at NLC GreenbrierSpeaker: Alex VanHoutenMaterials: https://www.lgresources.newlifechurch.tv/foundationsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-by-better-daily--5150768/support.2021-02-2236 min
Faithful Fitness By Better DailyS3 E29 - The Sniper Mind | David AmerlandWhat can snipers teach us about pursuing betterment, weight loss, or health? Author and analyst David Amerland has poured 10,000 hours into mining the powerful tactics utilized by snipers to do superhuman things and making them accessible to us normal humans. Listen in as he and Coach Alex VanHouten discuss his awesome book!David Amerland’s Book | The Sniper MindThe Sniper Mind - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1250113679/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1250113679&linkCode=as2&tag=definingdadbo-20&linkId=3a5c3e9860085f453c982f4444ac1dedOu...2021-01-241h 09
Faithful Fitness By Better DailyS3 E26 - Hope | A Very Merry Christmas From Defining Dad BodA Very Merry Christmas to you and yours! “Hope” By Alex VanHouten(Music - “Who We Want To Be” By Tom Day)Printable PDFhttps://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/folders/8Join The Better Daily Community for a supported 2021!https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/signupBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-by-better-daily--5150768/support.2020-12-2508 min
Faithful Fitness By Better DailyS3 E24 - Upgrade Your Healthy Holiday With These Pro Tips!Tis the season to be healthy! Can you really have your health and eat your pumpkin pie too?Why yes. Yes you can.Join Coach Alex VanHouten as he shares his personal Pro Tips for maintaining - and even improving - health through the holiday months!Join our new virtual community HERE:https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/signupThis information is meant to be actionable information to promote health and well-being and not to be used to diagnose or treat medical symptoms or conditions. Become a supporter o...2020-12-1331 minFaithful Fitness By Better DailyS3 E22 - An Important Message From Coach Alex VanHoutenCoach Alex has a special announcement for the listeners of Defining Dad Bod!Join our new virtual community HERE:https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/signupRegister for the #Faithful40 HERE:https://definingdadbod.com/faithful40Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-by-better-daily--5150768/support.2020-11-2911 minFaithful Fitness By Better DailyS3 E20 - When Roles Collide | Gabriel VanHoutenGabriel has been getting in trouble at school for talking and not keeping his hands to himself. Just before bed, I brought a white board in his room and we walked through a difficult talk together. Sometimes the roles in our life collide that require us to prioritize who we want to be and how we manifest in the world. From the mouth of babes…Episode Websitedefiningdadbod.com/blog/170Join the inner circledefiningdadbod.com/innercircleShop coaching helpdefiningdadbod.com/sh...2020-11-1545 minFaithful Fitness By Better DailyS3 E15 - Becoming The Father You Never Had | Alex VanHouten Interviewed "On Wisdom And Grit"Hey there, Coach Alex here. This show is a bit more personal than most. Corey Huddleston from Wisdom And Grit recently interviewed me in front of his online community in front of thousands of men to explore the answer to this, VERY IMPORTANT question:“When does a boy become a man?”I was raised as the oldest of 4 in a single parent home below the poverty line. Part of my journey in manhood and fatherhood has been to become the father that I never had growing up.Spoiler aler...2020-10-101h 01Faithful Fitness By Better DailyS3 E13 - Sunshine In A Pill? | What You Need To Know About Getting Vitamin DWhat if there was one key ingredient in a healthy metabolism?What if it was dirt cheap - or in many cases - FREE?What if we told you that studies show up to 80% of folks aren’t getting enough of it —despite it being mostly FREE?In this episode, Health Coach Alex VanHouten covers the science and practical application of Vitamin D in your life with a special emphasis on the upcoming COVID and Flu season!Here's the one I recommend!https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0041S3LK8/ref...2020-09-2735 minFaithful Fitness By Better DailyS3 E12 - The Truth About "Healthy Mandates" | Dr. Ben TapperCoach Alex VanHouten caught up with Dr. Ben Tapper after his powerful comments on mask mandates in front of the Omaha City Council went viral in a video shared across the world. Join us we talk about the future of our individual freedoms with regard to health and fitness and what we can actually do to be well for ourselves. Dr. Ben Tapper is in private practice in Omaha, Nebraska. He is passionate about getting people well. He studies immunolgoy, vaccinations and epi-genetics in his free time to help him better equip his patients to achieve greater wellness...2020-09-1758 minFaithful Fitness By Better DailyS3 E11 - Enhancing Your Brand With Health And Fitness | Andy StorchAndy Storch is a passionate father, husband, brand consultant, and talent development specialist who is on a quest to become the best he can be in every respect. In this conversation Coach Alex and Andy dive into how health and fitness affects our personal and professional “brands”, staying healthy during our first “COIVD + FLU” season, AND we take a joint look at the inner workings of the mindset/narratives that allow both Andy and Coach Alex maintain the trajectory of betterment.You don’t want to miss this one! More From Andy StorchThe T...2020-09-131h 12Faithful Fitness By Better DailyS3 E9 - How Magnesium Supplementation Could Change Your LifeJoin Coach Alex VanHouten as he walks through the research and his experience with recommending magnesium for a host of benefits!Lowered blood pressure - improved blood oxygenation - greater flexibility - and optimal blood sugar regulationThese are just a few of the amazing benefits found with magnesium supplementation! Let’s dive in together!The Hormone Pyramid!https://www.definingdadbod.com/hormonesResearch MentionedContraindications - https://www.ancient-minerals.com/magnesium-contraindications/#:~:text=Other%20potential%20contraindications%20for%20magnesium%20include%20those%20with,intestinal%20blockage%20should%20not%20consume%20ora...2020-08-2931 minFaithful Fitness By Better Daily137 - Making The Most Out Of Quarantine - #Faithful40Given the things going on around us that we can't control, I think it's appropriate to double-down on the things we can. Thus I will host here in the inner circle the #Faithful40 Challenge. Its free - just a powerful community exercise for those who want to participate.40 days of faithful discipline to our health, fitness, and wellbeing. Here's how to participate:EVERY MORNING FROM 3/23--5/2 ITAG YOU IN A THREAD HERE LABELED #FAITHFUL40 AND YOU WILL COMMENT:1. Your workout plan for that day2. Yesterday's food journal3. Your mindset f...2020-03-2220 minFaithful Fitness By Better Daily5 - Romans - The Glory of Suffering - Chp. 5Alex VanHouten on Romans 5Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-by-better-daily--5150768/support.2020-03-1230 minFaithful Fitness By Better Daily131 - TRUFIT 2020: Long Term Health and Fitness Part 7 (Taking Care of YOU)Coach Alex talks about how he’s dealt with his recent health issues to help YOU navigate the process WELL if/when you find yourself in need of taking action on your own behalf! Originally, this episode wasn’t in the plan for the TRUFIT series - but in LONG TERM health and fitness goals, we will face issues that require us to change course - even if only for a time!If you found this episode helpful - Drop a raving REVIEWSUBSCRIBE to the showAnd SHARE OUT to f...2020-02-0919 minFaithful Fitness By Better Daily127 - TRUFIT 2020: Long Term Health and Fitness Part 5 (The Hero's Journey)In this episode, we’ll cover the hero's journey.It is not only a powerful plot device in modern and ancient stories.It's a deeply representative part of the renewing process of psychology and biology on our life goals and experience. Losing weight, gaining muscle, improving physical health...what, really, is the point? And how can you stay motivated to continue doing what you know is good for you? Listen in as Coach Alex VanHouten sheds light on the matter!In Part 6 next week, we’ll talk through the practical PRO...2020-01-1220 minFaithful Fitness By Better Daily118 - Earn It. A Veteran's Day Message From Alex VanHoutenEvery year on this day and memorial day, I go for a run, rain or shine, in the old pair of camo pants that I was issued 13 years ago in my JROTC class.They are torn and faded and definitely not acceptable as a BDU anymore.Many of my family members and friends have served both here and abroad and the action is the most sacred salute I can offer.With #ehlersdanlos, running is very difficult for me but a skill that I am committed to maintaining as long as possible. To be able...2019-11-1103 minFaithful Fitness By Better Daily116 - Top Trainers Tell All - What The Fitness Industry Doesn't Want You To HearEver wonder what the experts in the health and fitness industry think about some of the shenanigans that you’re noticing?Sure some jokers are contributing to the problems in a big way. But there is an underground of highly educated, extremely passionate, and dedicated professionals who - despite the hype - have not been swayed by the ebbs and flows of fads, gimmicks, and snake-oily supplement practices. They are the ones who stick to the science, listen closely to each individual client, and work to change the world by supporting one powerful life tr...2019-10-2553 minFaithful Fitness By Better Daily51 - Redefining "Dad Bod" with Generation UcanI have been using Generation Ucan for myself and clients for over 8 years. So you can imagine my delight when I was asked to join them on social media! In this episode, Varun of Generation Ucan invites me to discuss "Redefining Dad Bod" on their platform. It's time to stop settling for the traditional definition of "Dad Bod" and remake it to mean something awesome! Through an intelligent and disciplined lifestyle, smarter nutrition, and efficient exercise, we can be better. Join personal trainer and founder of the "Defining Dad Bod" movement Alex VanHouten for...2018-08-0541 min