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Full Throttle, a Presidio PodcastEpisode 38: Rich Sands, CEO of Stella Automotive AIFor our 38th episode, we are joined by Rich Sands, CEO of Stella Automotive AI. Topics of discussion include how customers feel about interacting with AI, where Stella AI is going, some of the large partnerships that Stella AI is now involved in, and much more. Check out The Presidio Group on Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-presidio-group-llc/And The Presidio Group's Website - https://thepresidiogroup.com2025-02-0520 min
DBC PodStella Nova Reactions, Muppet*Vision Closing Date Announced, Must Eats for First TimersEpisode 243 for the week of January 27, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...Cold Opening: A Disney Dining Story- Jason shares a story of someone he is working with planning their trip who wants to do a lot of dining - including a number of signature locations and how, to Jason's surprise, it worked out better financially to get the Disney Dining PlanStarts @1:52 ...Stella Nova Opening Reactions- The first Epic Universe hotel has opened - Stella Nova - and there were...2025-01-281h 01
The Global Sales Leader podcast hosted by - Jasoncooper.io, The Sales Relationship CoachHow to create a Sticky Sales Learning with Stella Collins - Jason Cooper Global Sales Leader 54As part of my Global sales leader podcast episode 54, I am talking with Stella Collins about how we can create learning that changes behaviours in learners. This will enable them to be more effective.
Stella Collins is the co-founder and Chief Learning Officer at Stellar Labs. As an expert on science-based learning for business performance, she has written bestselling books, including Neuroscience for Learning and Development for Kogan Page.
In addition to speaking at international conferences, she is regularly invited to participate in round table discussions, webinars, podcasts, and blogs. Our goal as trainers is to...2022-10-0433 min
Let’s Talk Cheer: The Cheerleading Podcast For Parents & CoachesIs USASF’s Reign Over? Les Stella on Why WASF Could Be the Future of CheerleadingIn this episode Jason Larkins interviews Les Stella, the Executive Director of the new World Allstar Federation. Les talks about his start with the USASF and the new opportunity with the WASF. Jason wants to know why the industry needs another governing body and Les explains the positive impact the WASF plans to bring to the allstar cheerleading industry.
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Trainer TalksEpisode #93 - Dr. Michael Mash - Barbell Training Done RightJoin Doctor of Physical Therapy & Founder of Barbell Rehab Dr. Michael Mash and Jason Stella discuss.....Why he developed the Barbell Rehab Education?How is mission to help athletes overcome pain and improve performance has come to life through his educationThe Understanding and importance of how to coach "Small" adjustments to help people complete any barbell liftExamples on how to “Decreasing threat perception and empowering people with education to progressively load tissue to increase strength and work capacity” Ways to correct the most common barbell movement faultsDr. Michael Mash is the owner...2022-05-1748 min
Trainer TalksEpisode #92 - Michol Dalcourt - Becoming UnbreakableJoin internationally recognized industry-leading expert in human movement and performance & founder of Institute of Motion and ViPR Pro Michol Dalcourt and Jason Stella discuss......What it means to become "Unbreakable" and how to train for it.What it means and how to train to become "Farmer Strong"The difference between Lifting and Shifting and why both are important to train to become unbreakable.How to properly use the ViPR Pro in your training sessionshttps://instituteofmotion.comhttps://vipr.com/ If you are a LifeTime Trainer, contact us to get the...2022-05-0353 min
Trainer TalksEpisode #91 - Pete McCall - Author of Ageless IntensityJoin long-time industry vet and author/podcast host Pete McCall and Jason Stella discuss.....Recent research on the positive impact of High Intensity training on aging processRedefine the term Functional Training and how a complete program slows the aging processThe importance of teaching the Mobility & the foundational movement patternshttps://petemccallfitness.com/https://petemccallfitness.com/podcasts/2022-04-2655 min
Trainer TalksEpisode #90 - Alex Kanellis - Landmine UniversityJoin long time strength coach and founder of Landmine U Alex Kanellis and Jason Stella discuss...What the Landmine is and how he created a unique teaching style to maximize strength, power, coordination and speed.The Spinal Engine concept to create a more effective way to train using the landmineWhy everyday fitness enthusiest and athletes should use the landmineHow most people incorrectly train using this toolTips and ways to use this amazing toolInstagram - @landmineuniversity Website - http://www.landmineuniversity.com2022-04-0636 min
Trainer TalksEpisode #89 - Ben Azadi - Keto Flex & Intermittent Fasting Cheat SheetJoin best selling author and founder of Keto Kamp Ben Azadi and Jason Stella discuss....1. What is Intermittent Fasting (IF) and why it works?2. The benefits you can expect from doing IF properly?3. How should it be performed? Is it different for men vs. women? Size of person?4. Explain the quote “Nobody dies from diabetes, They die from the degenerative diseases connected to it”5. What is the “The George Costanza Effect”6. What is Keto Flex and the three step process - Identify interference- Remove the interference- Allow your body t...2022-01-0337 min
Trainer TalksEpisode #88 - Brian Bradley - Pain, Performance myths, and how Posture is the circuit breaker for success - The Egoscue MethodJoin Vice President of Brand Development and Strategic Programs for The Egoscue Method Brain Bradley and Jason Stella discuss.....How has having the belief of “Things happening for you vs. To You?” changed your life?Tools & skills he has learned from his regular and high profile (Tony Robbins, Connor McGregor, etc) clients that are essential for long term success. What are a few of the most important tips you can give Fit Pro’s? The importance of focusing on Mental, Emotional and Physical behaviors to become highly successful. What is Egoscue Method &How applying the methods can help people im...2021-11-3057 min
Trainer TalksEpisode #87 - Movement Assessments - Dr. Gary GrayJoin Dr. Gary Gray, founder of the Gray Institute and founder of Applied Funcational Science and Jason Stella discuss...History & types of Movement Assessments from a Physical Therapist / Personal Trainer standpointHow does the movement assessment you created (3DMAPS ) differ from the rest? Explanation of Applied Functional Science / The Science of Movement What are Transformational Zones and why movement assessments that do not look at them are not truely assessing movement. What Chain Reactions are and why they are essential in understanding movementMobility & Stability – Mostability analysis2021-11-0857 min
Trainer TalksEpisode #86 - Will Maloney - Why Virtual Training at LifeTimeJoin 22 year vet and National Program Manager for Virtual Training at LifeTime and Jason Stella discuss...What led him to LifeTime and why he took this position?How he feels Virtual Training is going to help the industry and help Fitness Professionals in the future?What the biggest differences between the Best Virtual Trainers vs. In Person Trainers?How does virtual training work at LifeTime?What is the Digital Membership? The benefits of working at LifeTime as a virtual trainer vs. doing it on their own?What Virtual trainers should expect to make?How d...2021-11-0233 min
Trainer TalksEpisode #85 - Training Kids for Long Term Athletic Development - John SinclairJoin Director of Programming for The Institute of Motion and 23 year performance coach John Sinclair and Jason Stella discuss.......What he has seen and learned over the years regarding Development and Longevity for athletes. How has single sport specialization and playing 1 sport year round corrilates to injury. How he has dealt with kids, parents and/or coaches that push single sport for their kids. Programming suggestions to help develop longevity with athletes.Programming suggestions to help with the single sport athlete.John Sinclair is the Director of Programming for The Ins...2021-10-2656 min
Trainer TalksEpisode #84 - Dr. Kelly Starrett - Improving Mobility & Recovery using Hyperice productsJoin Founder of The Ready State, Author of Becoming a Supple Leopard: The Ultimate Guide to Resolving Pain, Preventing Injury, and Optimizing Athletic Performance and Hyperice product expert Dr. Kelly Starrett and Jason Stella discuss.....Why Stress, muscular dysfunction and pain is prevalent now more than ever & Self Care seems to be a growing trend.The top 3 most common locations to use the Hypervolt?How often and How long should you use a Hypervolt for best results.The different benefits of all Hyperice products on Mobility and RecoveryNormatec - Dynamic Air CompressionVenom - HeatVyper...2021-10-1844 min
Trainer TalksEpisode #83 - BOSU Inventor - David Weck & Weck Method Program Director - Chris ChamberlinJoin David Weck, the inventor of the BOSU® Balance Trainer and founder of WeckMethod, Chris Chamberlin the Director of Programming at WeckMethod & Jason Stella discuss.....How his education has been innovative and cutting edge and challenges the norm.How has his products and Weck Method education provides real world value focusing on human improvement, not just exercise. What caused him to think differently & Why he believes the BOSU has been so polarizing.What he believes is the most mis-understood aspects of using the BOSU.Why he has developed other products to improve people's performance.Wh...2021-10-1254 min
Trainer TalksEpisode #82 - Battle Ropes Expert & Education Director for Living Fit - Aaron GuyettJoin Battle Rope Expert, Education Director for Living Fit Aaron Guyett and Jason Stella discuss...The history of Battle Ropes, how they came into the fitness industry and how inventor of Battling Ropes John Brookfield passed the torch to Aaron.The science and evidence-based information on how to use and the benefits of using battle ropesWhy they have exploded as a tool to use to improve your health & FitnessThe 5 most important things to use battle ropes properlyHow to program properly within a workout.Battle Ropes Courseshttps://www.living.fit/battle-ropes-virtual-certifications2021-10-0450 min
Trainer TalksEpisode #81 - Dr. Ashley Lucas - The Ultimate Weight Loss secretsJoin Dr. Ashley Lucas, author of the book "The Ultimate Weight Loss Secrets" and Jason Stella discuss....Why you view weight loss as an addiction recovery process? Why she believes that weight gain isn’t our fault?Why we experience the yo-yo phenomenon? Why is weight loss so much more complicated than calories in and out? Why is a holistic approach to weight loss, behavioral therapy, essential for successful weight lossCarbohydrate tolerance levels?How does stress impact weight loss? What causes cravings and hunger and what should you do to get rid of those?Question...2021-09-2046 min
Trainer TalksEpisode #80 - JiJi Pollock - Training Considerations for FemalesJoin PHD candidate in Kinesiology and health & human performance, science advisor for Institute of Motion (IOM) Jiji Pollock and Jason Stella discuss....1. Menapause and considerations for periodization schemes based on the natural female hormone cycle. 2. Programing/Periodization considerations when training females.3. The biggest reasons people need to understand female physiology when designing programs.4. Considerations for females of various age groups.5. How you segment each group?6. What should be considered for the various age & transgender populations2021-09-1547 min
Trainer TalksEpisode #79 - Dr. Brent Brookbush - What to know & how to work with Low Back PainJoin Dr. Brent Brookbush, founder of the Brookbush Institute and Jason Stella discuss.....1. The common causes of Back pain? 2. The truth about Disc Herniation, subluxation and Facet joint syndrome diagnosis 3. How sitting and bad posture lead to an increase risk of back pain4. How muscle imbalances lead to back pain5. Explain why and how improper foot mechanics can cause Back Pain6. The high risk core exercises - What should people stay away from if they have LBP issues.7. What some of the safest and most effective exercises to help...2021-09-0858 min
Trainer TalksEpisode #78 - Jen Palmer Naturopathic Doctor & Director of Education at Charlette's Web CBDJoin Naturopathic Doctor & Director of Education at Charlette's Web CBD, Jen Palmer and Jason Stella discuss....Why do you think the CBD market is exploding?What is the science behind The Health Benefits of using CBD?What are the biggest mysteries surrounding CBD?What is a full spectrum hemp extract?People worry that THC is still in CBD, or that they will fail a drug test if they are tested. Can you explain the process to help people understand? There are so many companies and products, what should a person look for when considering pu...2021-08-3046 min
Trainer TalksEpisode #77 - Jennifer Sposato - Cancer Survivor and Online Training Cancer SpecialistJoin Jennifer Sposato and Jason Stella discuss.....Her story and how she survived breast cancer and created the “Hope Moves You” Why a cancer patient absolutely needs to work with a cancer specialist and a nutrition coach Why you should workout during cancer treatment Clients with cancer risk factors and what they can do to preventHer digital/Online program “Hope Moves You” More about JenniferShe is a health & fitness professional, a Training Academy instructor and a breast cancer survivor of 2 years. She has been able to turn her journey into...2021-08-1735 min
Trainer TalksEpisode #76 - Mary Beth Tkac & Andrew McGovern - Changing your physical and mental well-beingJoin LifeTIme 60 Day winner Mary Beth Tkac, her Fitness Professional Andrew McGovern and Jason Stella discuss....1. How she used growth mindset and mindfulness to achieve better physical and mental health.2. The struggles she overcame through participating in mutliple 60 day's.3. The importance of understanding your "Why" to keep you motivated and pushing past the difficult times.2021-08-1040 min
Trainer TalksEpisode #75 - Byron Katie (The Work) - A simple process that will change your LifeNo matter what the situation, our minds have a tendency to think negatively. For most, it spirals into self – sabotaging, thoughts, feelings, then actions. Almost everyone in the world has struggled with this. When our thoughts and feelings take us to a dark place, causing us to react in ways that become detrimental to our health and relationships. Today’s guest is going to talk about a “simple yet powerful practice” of LOOKING DEEPLY INTO THE CAUSE OF ALL SUFFERING AND HOW YOU CAN END IT, called The Work.Join Byron Katie and Jason S...2021-08-0337 min
Trainer TalksEpisode #74 - Perry Jeffries III - Using an online coach to overcome health hardships to win the 60 DayJoin Perry Jeffries III and Jason Stella discuss......How Perry was able to thrive during the pandamic, even after having several major health issues.How he used his online training program to keep his motivation high, get back into shape and win the 60 day ChallengeHow everything he did to improved his physical health also helped him improve his entire life and grow his business.Perry Jeffries III is the President of Diamond Equity Advisors, a Registered Investment Advisory and Business Consulting firm located in Columbus, OH with clients across the country. As a t...2021-07-2737 min
Trainer TalksEpisode #73 - Kilo Strength Society's Stephane Cazeault- Most overlooked strength training variablesJoin Kilo Strength Society Founder and former Charles Poliquin educator Stephane Cazeault and Jason Stella discuss......His history and the influences that have brought you to where you are today?List and rank order all the variables within a strength training programWhat the most overlooked exercise variables?Some of his favorite types of program schemes for the general population who wants to lose weight and improve general health?Corrective Exercise……..Can you explain Structural Balance and why its so importantYou have evolved the information you have learned over the years. Can you explain how?Step by step processRules2021-07-2143 min
Trainer TalksEpisode #73 - Kilo Strength Society's Stephane Cazeault- Most overlooked strength training variablesJoin Kilo Strength Society Founder and former Charles Poliquin educator Stephane Cazeault and Jason Stella discuss......His history and the influences that have brought you to where you are today?List and rank order all the variables within an exercise programWhat believes are the most overlooked exercise variables?Some of his favorite types of program schemes for the general population who wants to lose weight and improve general health?Corrective Exercise……..Can you explain Structural Balance and why its so importantYou have evolved the information you have learned over the years. Can you explain how?Step by st...2021-07-2043 min
Trainer TalksEpisode #72 - Kristen Holmes - Tracking stress & recovery to achieve your Health & Fitness GoalsJoin Whoop VP of Performance Science - Kristen Holmes and Jason Stella discuss........What is Whoop and your Mission is to “Unlock Human Performance” ?Why are HRV, RHR, respiratory rate & Sleep Performance the best indicators of performance readiness?How do these 4 dictate someone's readiness to perform?What is "strain" and how does whoop use the "strain coach" to help dictate your daily workout intensityHow has the whoop score helped improve health & well-being?What is the relationship between respirtatory rate and Covid 19?How can listeners get a discount on the product and service?...2021-07-1346 min
Trainer TalksEpisode #71 - Ian O'Dwyer - Using Self Care tissue management & Play to improve health & well-beingIn this first episode of the the LifeTime Talks - Training podcast join host Jason Stella and PTAG and Feel SOMA co-founder Ian O'Dwyer discuss......What he learned about motion from working with horsesThe four self applied applications to help improve performance How and why using "Play" with your clients to improve their health and well-being.How he has used in session observation to adjust programming.How he found working with bony sections led to easier tissues changes. Explaination of what needs to be included when discussing "Tissues"Explains how to do 3 mobilizations that ar...2021-07-0749 min
Trainer TalksEpisode #70 - Nick Tuminello - How to create programs to get people to love exerciseJoin Trainer to the Trainers, book and T-Nation author Nick Tumminello and Jason Stella discuss......1. How to create programming that gets your clients to love exercise and stay engaged.2. How to use variety in your programming that still gets results for the everyday client.3. The four “F’s” that the everyday client want within a workout.4. The ingredients to manipulate to create fun and effective workouts.5. How to implement isolation exercises in an effective programTo learn more from Nick, go to https://practicalprogrammastery.com/2021-06-2354 min
Trainer TalksEpisode #69 -Dr. Jose Antonio - The safest & best supplements to increase muscle strength and sizeJoin Co-Founder of ISSN – International Society of Sports Nutrition Dr. Jose Antonio and Jason Stella discuss.The top 5 safest and most effective supplements to improve muscle strength and size. What the research shows about each supplementThe proper dose to get results.How creatine helps the mind and bodyMore about Dr. Jose & the ISSNOur mission: The International Society of Sports Nutrition is the only non-profit academic society dedicated to promoting the science and application of evidence-based sports nutrition and supplementation. The ISSN is the world's leader in providing sci...2021-06-1650 min
Trainer TalksEpisode #68 -Tom Purvis - The responsiblity of the exercise professionalJoin biomechanics expert and trainer to the trainer Tom Purvis and Jason Stella discuss.....The 5 questions all people/exercise professionals need to ask themselves when creating an exercise.His thoughts on traditional biomechanics taught in most text books and the concept of Functional Biomechanics (what happens when the foot hits the ground)How to differentiate your training experience to increase value of your in-person session.The concept of the Functional / Exercise Continuum Machine Training…The misconceptions and how they influence performanceExplanation of Shear and how many trainers, Physical therapist and Doc’s throw the word out witho...2021-06-091h 04
Trainer TalksEpisode #67 - Andrew Wyant - CEO & President of ISSA - International Sports Sciences AssociationJoin Former President of NASM and Current CEO & President of the ISSA - International Sports Sciences Association and Jason Stella discuss....Creating a winning culture at NASM & ISSAThe state of the Health & Fitness IndustryThe role and responsibilities the education/certification companies have to elevate the profession & industry.How to improve & innovate education to help support the success of trainers and clients. How ISSA is changing the health & fitness education industry.2021-06-0249 min
Trainer TalksEpisode #66 - Ryan Burgess - Member / Covid Success StoryJoin California LifeTime Member Ryan Burgess and Jason Stella discuss.....How he used the Covid lockdown to improve his and his families overall health and well-being. How he didn’t set a specific goal, but wanted to create a journey! How he used his Apple Watch Rings to create and keep his motivation and consistency How he used the thoughts....“How do I get my workout in today, or How do I get to the Club today!” to ensure he got some type of movement in each day. The outcomes that came from doing this...Fina...2021-06-0138 min
Trainer TalksEpisode #65 - Nate Klemp - Improving Well-Being - The state of being Comfortable, Healthy & HappyJoin writer, philosopher, and entrepreneur Nate Klemp and Jason Stella discuss...1. The Life XT (Cross Training ) philosophy to help improve Well-Being2. The Happiness Set Point - What it is, the 4 set point forces and how to improve it3. How training for Well-Being is a Skill, not something you are born with.4. The Train, Be Do philosophy and the stages within each phase5. His new book the 80/80 marriageMore about Nate• Who holds a B.A. and M.A. in philosophy from Stanford University and a PhD fro...2021-05-2645 min
Trainer TalksEpisode #64 - Danny King - Succeeding in the Fitness IndustryJoin 16 year veteran and National Team Member Development Manager Danny King and Jason Stella discuss....The Importance of having a Mentor Turnover, and how LifeTime has held under 35% , compared to the industry at 110%.What a complete Health & Fitness Professional experience looks like in-person and virtuallyHow we choose our strategic partnersHow LifeTime has been able to help build a career you can retire fromThe vision for how LifeTime is changing the client experienceWays to incorporate all forms of recovery into training sessions and the tools that are available.2021-05-2538 min
Trainer TalksEpisode #63 Dan John - Strength Training made Simple, but not Easy!Join Author, Coach, All-American Discuss thrower, Olympic lifter, Highland Games and American record holder in the Weight Pentathlon Dan John and Jason Stella discuss....How he became known for minimalist training from his experience as a discus thrower. How he developed his relationship with Pavel Tsatsouline and how he gave his training the name SimplexityHow he created and has people following the Simple, but not easy methodHis Core principles, The Fundamental Human Movements and the most important variables to consider when training and trying to recover.More time in a week gives you more time for t...2021-05-1952 min
Trainer TalksEpisode #62 - Katrina Ellensohn - Thriving during the PandemicJoin health & fitness professional & TicTok influencer Katrina Ellensohn and Jason Stella discuss.How she went from a deprived area and unhealthy living to thrive as a health & fitness professional.Her journey from Group Exercise instructor to personal trainer and how she found LifeTime.How she thrived during the pandemic by becoming a TicTok influencer and Virtual /Online Coach.TicTok - https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMegU4vjc/Instagram - katrina_ellensohn2021-05-1832 min
Trainer TalksEpisode #61 - Tricia Nelson - How to stop emotional eating (Heal your Hunger)Join Author and Coach Tricia Nelson and Jason Stella discuss...1. Why 98% of all diets fail because they don't address the crux of the problem.2. The Link between eating and emotions3. The seven simple steps to transform your eating, cure your cravings and regain your happiness.Tricia Nelson has been featured on NBC, CBS, KTLA, FOX and Discovery Health. She lost fifty pounds by identifying and healing the underlying causes of her emotional eating. She spent over thirty years researching the hidden causes of the addictive personality. She is an Emotional Eating E...2021-05-1145 min
Trainer TalksEpisode #60 - Dr. Dave Shirazi - Sleep Hygiene - How vital sleep is to improve your health & fitnessJoin Dr. David Shirazi, DDS and MS in Traditional Oriental Medicine and registered polysomnogram (sleep) technologist and Jason Stella discuss.....Why sleep is vital to live a happy healthy lifeTypes of sleepWhy / how sleep is disruptedWhy so many people have hard times sleeping, getting into deep sleep?How sleep apnea has been found to cause ADHD in children.Ways to help improve your sleepMore about Dr David........Doctorate of Dental Surgery, Howard University College of DentistryWashington, D.C., the fifth oldest dental school in the United States...2021-05-0551 min
Trainer TalksEpisode #59 - Dr. Len Kravitz - The real studies and science on Metabolic Training.Join Dr. Len Kravitz – One of the Top Researchers in the world on Cardiovascular/Metabolic Training, 30 Year + Professor and coordinator of Exercise Ccience at University of New Mexico and Jason Stella discuss....21 hottest fitness trends ,HIIT and Steady State - The science behind the benefits of bothHistory behind HIIT Training vs. what it has become todayThe benefits of Steady State cardio trainingThe benefits & research highlights of HIIT Training Risks of HIITHow does HIIT improve Aerobic Base...If at all? In your mind, is that a concern?How and when to use them?Dr. Len's favor...2021-04-2755 min
Trainer TalksEpisode #58 - Nina Teicholz - Author of The Big Fat Surprise: Why Butter, Meat and Cheese Belong in a Healthy DietJoin investigative journalist and Author Nina Teicholz and Jason Stella discuss.... What should every American know about the dietary guidelines and why should they care? (health, economics, environment) What would the guidelines look like if you and your colleagues got the opportunity to create them/adjust them? How might your recommendations impact the nations’ health and economy? Are there real-world examples of what better guidelines would do for us? If you were leading a team of front-line Fitness Professionals, what would you want them to tell their clients about nutrition?More about N...2021-04-1947 min
Trainer TalksEpisode #57 - Two-Time UFC Heavyweight Champion - Frank MirJoin UFC Legend Frank Mir, who was two-time UFC Heavyweight Champion, has the record for the most finishes, the most submission victories in UFC Heavyweight history as well as the fastest finish in the HW division and Jason Stella discuss...How has being a multi-sport athlete help you?How have you learned to Overcoming Adversity throughout your career/life!How have to taught yourself to win a fight after being disorientated by a punch, elbow or kick. Conditioning is vital to the fight game, looking back what worked and what didn’t? How has your...2021-04-1355 min
Trainer TalksEpisode #56 - Kyrstyn "K-Booty" Niespolo - Virtual / Online PerformerJoin Virtual/Online Performer and Small Group Training Coordinator Kyrstyn "K-Booty" Niespolo and Jason Stella discuss.....When & why did you decide to make health & fitness your career?How have you been able to grow your instagram to help drive additional clients?With the Chaos of the Pandemic, what made you stay with LT and what did you learn/adjust to get through it?What made you decide to team with LTT to help grow your ability to help more people?You are an amazing Studio and SGT performer, what are, and where did...2021-04-1337 min
Trainer TalksEpisode #55 - George Forman III - Pro Fighter to Fitness EntrepreneurJoin George "Monk" Forman III and Jason Stella discuss....His time going to military school and then wanting to go to the airforce academy to become a pilot.How he lost 100lbs training for amateur boxing.The rigorous and unconventional training his father put him through to get in shape to fight his first pro fight.His time training with his father and Angelo Dundee.What made him decide to stop fighting and became a fitness entrepreneur.How he realized the "Grit" he learned from his father helped him open a successful company called E...2021-04-0745 min
Trainer TalksEpisode #54 - LifeTime Academy & NASM - Sheena Lance Nold & Matt SchusterJoin Sheena Lance Nold – National Onboarding Manager / Master LT Academy instructor, Matt Schuster – NASM Academic B2B partnership manager and Jason Stella discuss....The licensed trade school called The LifeTime Academy (LTA) Who is involved and partnered with LTA?What courses/options are offered? TrainerGroup ExerciseIndoor CycleWhy LTA a better choice for someone who is wanting to start a career as a Fitness Professional vs. just taking a certification?How LTA creates job placement in the industryHow has it helped create a better health and Fitness pro vs. just taking the certificationOther perks come from going through...2021-04-0646 min
Trainer TalksEpisode #53- Dr. Mike Clark - Targeted Movement Preparation & RecoveryJoin creator of NASM's OPT Model & CEO of Fusionetics, Dr. Mike Clark and Jason Stella discuss....The importance of a individualized warm up/movement preparationUnderstanding The 3 P’s of Movement Preparation and recovery Physicalphysiological psychologicalThe Prepare, Train & Recover modelRecommendations on how to change the warm up based on the activity in their workout.How workout results are only as good as your ability to recover, and what he means by targeted recovery.Why?What...2021-03-3140 min
Trainer TalksEpisode #52 -Jack Oosten - Creating a great training client experienceJoin Jack and Jason Stella discuss....1. How to create an amazing client experience2. The importance of using several different cuing techniques when working with different clients.3. How to create the best workout within each sessionJack is a Personal Trainer & Nutrition Coach at LifeTIme Savage. He has his BS, ACSM EP-C, PN-1, PPSC and is a comprehensive results-based trainer that is passionate about bridging the gap between research and practical application. He has delivered thousands of hours of world-class personal training sessions to people of all ages and goals and te...2021-03-3049 min
Trainer TalksEpisode #51 - Paul Chek - How to stay ahead in the health & fitness industry & the 4 Doctors you will ever needJoin Industry legend Paul Chek and Jason Stella discuss....How Paul got started in the industryEvolution of the industry & how he has always been years ahead of everyone.Misunderstanding of how you view and taught functional trainingPaul's relationship with Charles PoliquinThe 4 doctors you will ever needDr. HappinessDr. QuietDr. MovementDr. DietPaul is hands down one of the MOST influential educators in the health and fitness industry over the last 30 years. He has created thousands of hours of the best education through the C...2021-03-241h 08
Trainer TalksEpisode #50 - DeVentri Jordan - GameFace Sports Performance TrainingJoin DeVentri Jordan and Jason Stella discuss......His story from young athlete to starting GameFaceWhat GameFace "Train Different" means?Why /what made him decide to join forces with LifeTime?What is performance training and why GameFace is different from everything that is out there?The specific services at GamefacePerformanceTeamProYouthIn/off seasonNFL Combine 6. Where does the training take place and what are you plans for growth?More about DeVentriHe is a two sport collegiate athlete with an extraordinary work ethic that started at a young age, helping his single moth...2021-03-2327 min
Trainer TalksEpisode #49 - Rick Stassi - Strength and Performance Training using Compex Electrical Stim.Join Rick and Jason Stella discuss.....The results that come from using compex on Olympic gold medalist to 80 year old stroke patients. His journey from strength coach for Cal State Fullerton baseball to professional athletes and stroke patients. How he came to find Compex. How it cleared lactic acid in 6 minutes and then was used on Olympic Gold medalist swimmer.How it helped an 80 Year old stroke patient walk on her own in five weeks after she was told she would never walk again The History, Science and Application of using compex.How does it di...2021-03-1741 min
Trainer TalksEpisode #48 - Darrien "DJ" Johnson - Former NFL D Back, Beyond Sports Foundation member & Senior GMJoin DJ and Jason discuss...How DJ battled through multiple set backs to make it to the NFLHow he got started in the health & fitness industryHis journey from front line personal trainer to leading one of the most exclusive new LifeTime clubs in Oakbrook IL.How he helped create a partnership with Life Time and Beyond Sports Foundation, a non profit organization that empowers Chicago-land student athletes to succeed in life. More about DJ.From the western suburbs in Chicago and attended the University of Iowa on a football...2021-03-1644 min
Trainer TalksEpisode #47 - Phil Campbell - Speed Technique Coach & creator of Sprint 8Join Phil and Jason Stella discuss....How he came to develop Sprint 8 and the amazing health and body comp results it can produce.How HIIT has become so watered down and why the military changed its terminology. What is SIT - Sprint Interval TrainingExplain the science behind fiber type and nervous system innervation and how it relates to SIT? What the "Exercise Paradox" is and how it applies to HIIT vs. SITWhat results can you expect for a Client How it can help Fitness Professionals improve their number of clients.Who's it for, Who's it...2021-03-1044 min
Trainer TalksEpisode #46 - Kelsey Martin - Training Considerations for Females & LT Trainer SpotlightJoin Kelsey and Jason Stella discuss....1. Her journey working at several health clubs and why she came to LifeTime.2. Training considerations and recommendations for training femalesTo set a virtual appointment Contact Kelsey at https://my.lifetime.life/bio/kelseym1.html Kelsey is a Certified Personal Trainer through NCCPT, Precision Nutrition certified, NASM - Corrective Exercise Specialist Certified, and an Applied Women's Physiology and Training coachShe loves educating individuals on how to make nutrition a lifestyle versus a quick diet. Lastly, I love educating individuals, especially women, on their hormones, an...2021-03-0937 min
Trainer TalksEpisode #45 - Pete Holman - Physical Therapist , CSCS, educator & InventorJoin Pete Holman and Jason Stella discuss....His journey from Physical Therapy school to Trainer to InventorLessons learned over the 20+ years that attribute to his success.How long did it take from the time you thought of your invention to it becoming a successRip TrainerGlute DriveEscape BarrellWhat recommendations would you give to trainers out there that have invention ideasWhat have you learned about the industry over the years and how has it changed?Learn directly from Pete on 03/07/2021 @ 12:40PM - Maximize Your Maximus: Advanced Glutes TrainingMore a...2021-03-0355 min
Trainer TalksEpisode #44 - Amy Thompson – VP & General Manager for IDEAJoin Amy Thompson and Jason Stella discuss.....Her story from Personal Trainer to IDEA Executive.Her most difficult thing to overcome in her journey to where she is today.The people that had the biggest influence on her over the years.How she made it in a male dominated fitness industryWhat's in store at IDEA?IDEA Personal Trainer Institute March 5-7, IDEA World – Virtual July 8th – 11th IDEA Health & Fitness Association Membership and EducationLink to March 5-7 conference - https://www.ideafit.com/fitness-conferences/2021-idea-personal-trainer-institute/Discount code - PT...2021-03-0231 min
Trainer TalksEpisode #43 - Brad Thorpe - The Why and How of doing Isometric exercisesJoin Jason Stella and 20+ year industry veteran and founder of Isophit Brad Thorpe discuss......His story and how he came to focus on the isometricsThe science behind the benefits of isometric exerciseThe benefits and risks of isometric exercisesWhy would someone want to do isometrics vs. regular con/eccentric exerciseHow to program for isometrics? Do you combine it with regular exercise (Concentric /Eccentric)Frequency per week?Isophit M.S.K (Mobile Strength Kit)Brad Thorpe is a loving husband to Colleen, and father to his daughter Tyler. Brad’s also the multi-patented inve...2021-02-2354 min
Trainer TalksEpisode #42 JoAnne Groves - Growing the influence of women in personal training educationJoin Jason Stella & 28 Year industry veteran Joanne Groves, Director of Education, International Master Trainer and Presenter, author with Faster health and fitness discuss.....1. Teaching and empowering trainers how to question the balance of quality research. a. Help them use a specific process that enables them to deliver the best evidence-based experience. b. Giving each unique client what they want ,how they want it.2. Making it in a male dominated world 3. Being taken seriously as a female personal trainer 4. The growing influence of women in personal training education5. Give 3 simple t...2021-02-1853 min
Trainer TalksEpisode #41 - Anika Christ "Coach Anika" - All Things Diet & Weight LossJoin Anika Christ, Director of Client Optimization & Nutrition, Registered Dietician & Certified Personal Trainer and Jason Stella discuss.....1. How Nutrition has evolved throughout the years2. Pros and Cons of popular weight loss diets3. Strategies to jump start your health & fitness success (DTOX, Diets, 60 Day Challenge, etc)4. Best ways to sustain weight loss5. How to access Coach Anika to achieve all of your health & fitness goals.`https://thesource.lifetime.life/coach-anika-d-tox-class/https://www.lifetime60day.com/resources/coaches/ 2021-02-161h 04
Trainer TalksEpisode #40 - Peter Kaufman Founder & EVP of UCAN - "A carb that doesn't act like a carb"Join Peter Kaufman, founder and EVP of UCAN "A carb that doesn't act like a carb" and Jason Stella discuss.....1. How and why UCAN was developed - The Story of Jonah and Glycogen storage disease2. How UCAN resistance starch is different than the others OUT there3. The Science behind UCAN Super Starch4. Reasons and ways to use UCAN5. Why this is used by Pro Athletes, people who want to lose weight and to fight carb cravings.https://ucan.co/ 2021-02-1039 min
Trainer TalksEpisode #39 Paul Kriegler - What you need to know about SupplementsJoin RD, Sports Nutritionist and program manager of nutritional products at LifeTime Paul Kriegler and Jason Stella discuss.....1. Why are supplements so controversial2. Regulation 3. Clinical Dose4. Quality Commitment5. Innovative approach6. Introducing LifeTIme's , simplified line & how its going to continue to growhttps://shop.lifetime.life/nutritional-supplements 2021-02-0949 min
Trainer TalksEpisode #38 - Bahram Akradi - Founder & CEO of LifeTime - Healthy Way of LifeJoin Bahram Akradi, Founder & CEO of Life Time and Jason Stella discuss.... 1. How he got started in the industry and when he came up with the unique Vision for LifeTime. 2. The evolution of LifeTime from its 1st club to today. 3. The obstacles he had to overcome over the years 4. How he used the concept "Think Big, Start Small & Move Fast" to continue to innovate the health, fitness & well-being industry. 5. How LifeTime has become an "Omni-Channel" business offering both brick and mortar facilities as well as the best virtu...2021-02-0239 min