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Bumper to Bumper Plates30. The Important ThingsIn this episode, Rob reviews some of the more important take home messages that have come up throughout past episode that he feels need to be reiterated. There is a ton of health/fitness information online. Some of it is useful, some of it is a waste of time. Rob gives you his most practical advice that you can use immediately. Host- Rob Veltre @rob_veltre2023-10-3020 minBumper to Bumper Plates29. Jack of All TradesIn this episode, Rob talks about why you should be the best "fitness generalist" you can be. If your goals have to do with health/wellness, feeling better, etc., then you should be focused on training multiple qualities at the same time. It does not help overall progress to focus solely on one aspect of fitness while ignoring others. Host- Rob Veltre @rob_veltre2023-10-2415 minBumper to Bumper Plates28. "Just Wait Until You Have Kids"In this episode, Rob talks about the differences between training before and after becoming a parent. Many times, people will stop working out after having kids because of time constraints. This makes training after children difficult, but not impossible. Rob will explain how to keep yourself active and strong even as a parent. 2023-10-1618 minBumper to Bumper Plates27. Injury Prevention is a MythThe idea of injury prevention just won't seem to go away. Injury cannot be completely prevented. They happen no matter how well people prepare for them. Does that mean we just give up on reducing the risk of injury altogether? Of course not. The word "prevent" might just be the wrong word for it. Host- Rob Veltre @rob_veltre2023-10-0215 minBumper to Bumper Plates26. When is the Best Time of Day to Train?In this episode, Rob talks about whether or not the time of day you train matters. Most adults need to make time to train during the week and planning that out in advance will lead to less stress and less worry about where you're going to make time. However, the time of day might not make that much of a difference. Host- Rob Veltre @rob_veltre2023-09-2514 minBumper to Bumper Plates25. I'm Looking for 5 Motivated IndividualsOnline Fitness Coaches: some are great and some are terrible. The rise of this type of individual on social media has become more prevalent in the last few years and it can be hard to tell which ones are actually helpful and which ones are just trying to get as much. money from you as possible. In this episode, Rob talks about red flags and green flags of online fitness coaches. Host- Rob Veltre @rob_veltre2023-09-1818 minBumper to Bumper Plates24. The Gym is Not Your TherapyIn this episode, Rob talks about why we should not look at the gym as therapy. Even though there are mental health benefits related to exercise, it is not the same as therapy and it does not address the avtual issues that a therapist would be able to help with. Host- Rob Veltre @rob_veltre2023-09-1113 minBumper to Bumper Plates23. Lift With Your BackIn this episode, Rob talks about the phrase "neutral spine", how it's used by trainers and coaches, and what exactly that means. Many people are concerned about their backs when lifting weights and sometimes get nervous or uncomfortable when they do exercises like deadlifts or squats. Rob explains when it's okay for the spine to move and how it should be positioned while performing certain exercises. Host- Rob Veltre @rob_veltre2023-09-0416 minBumper to Bumper Plates22. The CrossFit EpisodeIn this episode, Rob talks about his experiences with CrossFit over a 4 year span where he went from a beginner to a coach. Rob explains what got him into CrossFit, what he likes/dislikes about it, and how he believes it can be improved. Host- Rob Veltre @rob_veltre2023-08-2816 minBumper to Bumper Plates21. How's the Hotel Gym?In this episode, Rob talks about working out on vacation. Some people love it, some people hate it, some people need to do it, and some people need to tell you about it. There is nothing wrong with wanting to exercise on vacation, and Rob talks about the best way to do it without letting it get in the way of quality vacation time with your family. Host- Rob Veltre @rob_veltre2023-08-1412 minBumper to Bumper Plates20. Why You NEED to Consider a Personal Trainer/CoachDo you need a personal trainer… maybe (honestly, almost everyone would benefit from getting one). On this episode, Rob discusses things, you should consider when it comes whether or not you should have a personal trainer and what qualities you should look for in one.Host- Rob Veltre @rob_veltre2023-08-0716 minBumper to Bumper Plates19. For the People With Skinny CalvesDo you have skinny calves? Did you ignore training them for a long time? Do you want to have calves that don't look like twigs that fell off of the tree in your backyard during the fall? Good, you're just like Rob and this episode is for you. Rob talks about training the lower leg for both hypertrophy and for better performance. Host- Rob Veltre @rob_veltre2023-07-3114 minBumper to Bumper Plates18. Is Stretching a Waste of Time?In this episode, Rob talks about stretching, foam rolling, and mobility drills. This is a commonly debated topic amongst trainers and coaches and Rob dives into why people do them and how they could be beneficial. Find out if it's a waste of time or not. Host- Rob Veltre @rob_veltre2023-07-2414 minBumper to Bumper Plates17. Is Functional Fitness Functional?What is functional fitness? Is it even functional? On today’s episode Rob talks about the buzz term from every angle.Host Rob_Veltre2023-07-1715 minBumper to Bumper Plates16. Don't Become a Gym AddictWe all know that going to the gym to work on yourself is a positive thing. We know that you can improve many aspects of your life when you establish a healthy exercise routine. At what point are you spending too much time in the gym? In this episode, Rob talks about how it is possible to be in the gym too much and how you can avoid doing this and keep your gym routine healthy. The gym is there to improve your life, NOT to take over your life.Host- Rob Veltre @rob_veltre2023-07-1014 minBumper to Bumper Plates15. You Don't Have to Earn the Right to ExerciseIn this episode, Rob reflects on an Instagram post from a very popular fitness page that talked about "earning the right" to do certain exercises. The post comes from a good place, and this person meant no harm by it, but the idea that people need to earn the right in an arbitrary fashion to do simple exercises is a little ridiculous. Rob expands on this throughout the episode. Host- Rob Veltre @rob_veltre2023-07-0316 minBumper to Bumper Plates14. Lifting Accessories Aren't CheatingIn this episode, Rob talks about lifting accessories and how people who say that using them is cheating are just afraid to get really strong. Shoes, belts, straps, and sleeves are all accessories that you can use when lifting. Some people overdo it and use them when they're not needed, but for the most part they're useful. Use them when you want to actually gain real strength. Host- Rob Veltre @rob_veltre2023-06-2716 minBumper to Bumper Plates13. The Smith Machine: Overrated or Not?In this episode, Rob talks about the Smith Machine. This is a piece of equipment that some use and others think is a giant waste of space. Rob talks about the different uses of the smith machine, the pros and cons of it, and some of the better exercise choices for you to help you get closer to your goals. Host- Rob Veltre @rob_veltre2023-06-2013 min
Bumper to Bumper Plates12. Landmine: Overrated or Not?The landmine is a strength training tool that people mainly use for different variations of overhead pressing and to add some external stability to certain exercises that will allow people to load them in a safer and more efficient way. Like most other pieces of equipment you'll find in a gym, there are plenty of pros and cons to using the landmine and if you are creative, you can figure out your own ways to use it effectively. Give it a listen and learn how you can make the landmine work for you.
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Bumper to Bumper Plates11. Reducing the Risk of Gym InjuriesInjuries happen. They are impossible to "prevent." However, we can reduce the chance of hurting ourselves when training if we are smart about the way we train. In this episode, Rob explains how to train hard while keeping the injury risk relatively low. Technique, volume, intensity, recovery, mood, and many other factors play a role in injuries, so it's important to understand how to train hard safely.
Host- Rob Veltre @rob_veltre
2023-06-0515 min
Bumper to Bumper Plates10. Hop, Skip, and a JumpIn this episode, Rob talks about the importance of maintaining the ability to hop, skip, jump, and do other movements that we have been doing since we were kids. Rob breaks down the different definitions of each movement and why we should strive to be able to still do them. He also goes over some simple progressions for each one so that you can start to implement them no matter what level of fitness you are currently at. Give it a listen and learn how to regain some of that bounce you once had.
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Bumper to Bumper Plates9. Frontal Plane: Overrated or Not?In this episode, Rob talks about different planes of motion and what exercises belong to each plane of motion. Most exercises done in the gym are done in the sagittal plane, but the frontal plane is also important and should not be ignored in your training. Rob talks about what frontal plane exercises are useful and are worth adding into your program. Spoiler alert: not overrated.
Host- Rob Veltre @rob_veltre
2023-05-2215 min
Bumper to Bumper Plates8. Do You Even (Dead)Lift?In this episode, Rob talks deadlifts and why you should do some variation of it in your training. Rob also goes over some common misconceptions about deadlifting and how it can be very safe to do. Then, he'll get into the differences between a trap bar deadlift and a barbell deadlift, which is a frequently debated topic amongst trainers and coaches on social media.
Host- Rob Veltre @rob_veltre
2023-05-1515 min
Bumper to Bumper Plates7. You Don't Have to Back Squat....but it'd be a lot cooler if you did.
Just kidding. In this episode, Rob talks about how back squatting is a great exercise but it's not exactly mandatory for an effective training program. Rob goes over different squat variations that might work well for you depending on your goals, preferences, and equipment access. Squatting is an important movement and you should be doing it when training, but you're not limited to one type of squat.
Host- Rob Veltre @rob_veltre
2023-05-0815 min
Bumper to Bumper Plates6. Everything Works, Until it Doesn'tIn this episode, Rob dives into how most training methods can be very effective and usually are for people who are new to any style of training in general. He explains why newer lifters experience boost in muscle and strength gains and what to do when you stop seeing such rapid progress. If you are interested in how to make long term progress besides just adding weight each week, then this episode should be helpful for you. Give it a listen and enjoy.
Host- Rob Veltre @rob_veltre
2023-05-0114 min
Bumper to Bumper Plates5. Fitness and Social Media: The Good, The Bad, and The UglyIn this episode, Rob talks about fitness in the social media world. While social media is not the best place to obtain fitness information, Rob goes over what he feels are some of the positives of the social media fitness world. Then, he dives into why it's not great for fitness and some of the harmful aspects of it that might lead people to more issues than when they started. Spoiler alert, fitness influencers suck.
Host- Rob Veltre @rob_veltre
2023-04-2416 min
Bumper to Bumper Plates4. Rob the Builder (of Home Gyms)In this episode, Rob talks about the essentials of building a home gym. He goes over the basic equipment that you should get if you are looking to build a home gym for yourself. After that, Rob dives deeper into other types of equipment that would be good to add depending on your goals, strength levels, and home gym space. Most importantly, he goes over price ranges for each piece of equipment that he talks about so you can figure out a good budget for your home gym.
Host- Rob Veltre @rob_veltre
2023-04-1714 min
Bumper to Bumper Plates3. How to NOT End Up in a Joey Swoll VideoJoey Swoll is a fitness influencer with millions of followers on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter. He is known for calling out other fitness people on social media for posting videos trying to shame other people in the gym. He is trying to build a positive gym environment everywhere. In this episode, Rob talks about how not to end up in one of his videos. The episode will feature a list of appropriate ways to behave in a public gym and how to just be a good person in the gym.
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Bumper to Bumper Plates2. The "Best" Way to TrainIn this episode, Rob talks about what type of training is the "best" for the general population. There are a ton of ways to train for your fitness goals, but it can be confusing to figure out what could work best for you. This episode will feature some templates on how to train effectively depending on how many days per week you have available. Host- Rob Veltre @rob_veltre2023-04-0314 min
Bumper to Bumper Plates1. Why the Hell Should You Listen to Me?Welcome to the first episode of the Bumper to Bumper Plates Podcast! In this episode, I will introduce myself, explain why I wanted to start this podcast, and give you a brief history of my education and experience. This, hopefully, will answer the very important question: Why the hell should you actually listen to what I have to say?
Host- Rob Veltre @rob_veltre
2023-03-2711 min
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2023-01-0929 minNo Longer Novice! Now What? A Fitness Podcast.096: Dad Cast Part 2!! (New Dads Talk Fitness)On today’s podcast, Coach Rob and Mike talk about balancing fatherhood and their fitness lifestyles as both of their babies are now six months old
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2023-01-0234 minNo Longer Novice! Now What? A Fitness Podcast.077: New Dads Talk Fitness! #DadCastOn today’s episode Pat and Gaspare were not invited… because they’re not dads! Today Mike invited on Coach Rob who also, like Mike, has recently become a father. Mike and Rob talk about the challenges of taking care of a newborn on a busy schedule while at the same time trying to balance their fitness and well-being. Rob offers up an interesting perspective and gives good nuggets of advice. It’s also worth noting the advice given is not just for busy newborn parents, but for anyone having trouble fitting their health and fitness in their busy schedule...2022-08-0847 minNo Longer Novice! Now What? A Fitness Podcast.060: One Thing That’s Affecting Your Lifts More Than You ThinkOn this episode the fellas are back and they’re joined by their other fun fitness friend Coach Rob! Coach Rob and Gaspare dive deep on how to understand how your body structure should affect your workouts and the exercises most optimal for you. Also Mike, Pat, Gaspare and Rob talk about their workouts and their nutrition for the week. All that and more!
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...2022-04-1157 minNo Longer Novice! Now What? A Fitness Podcast.045: New Year’s Resolutions/Goal Setting For 2022On this weeks episode the fun, fabulous, terrific, fitness friends are not alone as they are joined by coach Rob Veltre! Rob is one of the coaches at Stoked Athletics and comes on to talk about his training, meal prepping and to help the fellas address a listener question. Mike also talks about taking on former President Trump’s McDonald’s order. This weeks listener question is all about New Year’s resolutions and goalsetting for 2022. It’s a fun last episode of 2021!
Also, Pat has a free 30 day no risk coupon card he can give a listener...2021-12-2752 minNo Longer Novice! Now What? A Fitness Podcast.011: Meal Prep for Weight Loss, Meal Prep For Bulking, All Thing Meal PrepOn this weeks episode Mike was unable to attend but we are joined by the meal prep God, Coach Rob! We talk about all things meal prepping for gaining muscle, for losing fat and tasty meals. Coach Rob also goes off on the "showy" social media work out feeds.
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