13 episodes
Your Fitness Formula Teddy Benz
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- Health & Fitness
Intermittent fasting. Keto. Peleo. Veganism. HIIT. Does your head hurt yet? The fitness industry is saturated with buzzwords that leave people like you and me lost, wondering what the best workout and diet plan is. The answer? There isn’t one. The fact is, people are different. There will never be a one-size-fits all health solution. Bummer right? Actually, this is incredible news! It means you have the opportunity and freedom to create your very own plan perfectly fitted to your individual genetics and goals. That’s where this show comes in. By interviewing health and fitness professionals―nutritionists, personal trainers, athletes and more―Teddy Benz aims to provide you with the tips, habits, and stories of people that have obtained and maintained their ideal bodies. You will learn about their successes and failures, what they do and, most importantly, WHY they do it. By experimenting with the elements that interest you and sticking with those that work long-term, you will be equipped for lifelong health and the ability to craft “Your Fitness Formula”.
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Making Lifestyle Changes and Biohacking with Roshni Sanghvi
Roshni Sanghvi and I talk about the connection between mental and physical health, how everyone has a different starting point in their fitness journey, and ways that you can lowkey biohack your body.
Roshni Sanghvi is one of India’s leading plant- based sports nutritionists and transformation specialists. Her holistic approach to health includes sustainable long-term lifestyle changes instead of temporary fad diets to lose weight. She promotes and consumes a vegan diet herself, but she also understands how personal health, exercise, and nutrition are, that there are many diets, ways of eating, that can help you reach your goals. You can find all of her social contact details at:
Website: https://roshnisanghvi.com/
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(02:37) Roshni’s, transition from psychology to personal training.
(04:54) The connection between mental and physical health.
(07:11) Helping a client find their starting point.
(10:35) Becoming comfortable with exercise.
(11:43) Don’t compare yourself to others.
(13:19) Personal nature of nutrition.
(14:45) High volume foods/drinks.
(17:17) Biohacking.
(21:38) Training your body to burn calories through habits.
(25:30) Closing - How to get in contact with Roshni.
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For helpful health-related articles you can visit my website www.teddybenz.com
If you would like to contact me to ask questions, have a custom workout/meal plan created for you, or even just chat about all things health and fitness you can get in touch with me via:
email: teddy@teddybenz.com
twitter: https://twitter.com/theodorebenz
youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1YZnNonNJH-6n9OBO2vrVw
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Foundation First with Chris Janke
Chris Janke and I talk about the importance of building a strong foundation, establishing core strength and flexibility while moving at your own consistent pace.
Chris Janke is a father, author, and host of the “Health in the Real World” podcast. He has been a personal trainer since 2004 and places an emphasis on first building a strong foundation and continuing from there. He is a big fan of bodyweight training and progressing in a safe manner. He aims to help his clients build strength, flexibility, and core at the same time. It was great to talk to Chris and learn about some of the more basic, yet no less important, parts of the human anatomy that should be focused on to live a truly functionally healthy body. You can find him and his personal training business at:
Website: https://mycorebalance.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mycorebalance/
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(02:52) How Chris became a personal trainer.
(06:50) The core, stabilizing, stretching, and recovery.
(10:10) Core work is about more than just prevention.
(12:22) Assessing a person’s foundation.
(15:39) How you look vs how you feel.
(17:52) Breaking down a few exercises from Chris’ list of 42 functional exercises.
(24:17) How isolation exercises help with dynamic movements.
(27:05) Why Chris finds pain relief more rewarding than weight loss.
(28:54) The power of consistency and taking your time.
(31:31) Closing - How to get in contact with Chris.
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If you would like to contact me to ask questions, have a custom workout/meal plan created for you, or even just chat about all things health and fitness you can get in touch with me via:
email: teddy@teddybenz.com
twitter: https://twitter.com/theodorebenz
youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1YZnNonNJH-6n9OBO2vrVw
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The Power of Words and Thoughts with Sheila Tober
Sheila Tober and I talk about a whole bunch of topics from not judging others (or yourself) to giving uplifting messages to others (and yourself). We talk about a bunch of other health-related topics with the core idea that there is no one-size-fits-all answer to health, that it is important to look at each person as an individual.
Sheila Tober is a physician assistant. She helps each of her patients to better understand their body and the factors that impact it. She first makes sure to take the step of listening to them, understanding how they feel and what their goals are. She believes it is very important to understand those things before making assumptions and giving very specific advice. She also happens to be the wife of the previous episode’s guest, Nick Tober. It was really great to get to talk to both of them and release their episodes back to back!
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(02:21) About Sheila, professionally and personally.
(07:26) Messaging and the power of words.
(10:14) Listening to and understanding a patient’s goals.
(11:24) Non-judgement.
(13:21) How to find a nutritional plan.
(20:20) Drinking calories.
(23:03) Impact of sleep and stress on health and weight.
(28:54) Your most valuable asset.
(30:18) Productivity vs living an enjoyable and healthy life.
(32:53) Hydration.
(33:24) Exercise should not be your primary means of weight loss.
(34:06) Willpower.
(35:37) Don’t let the foods you eat or your weight define you.
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If you enjoyed this episode and took value from it, please subscribe, leave a five star review, and share the show with others that you think would benefit from it. Thanks!
For helpful health-related articles you can visit my website www.teddybenz.com
If you would like to contact me to ask questions, have a custom workout/meal plan created for you, or even just chat about all things health and fitness you can get in touch with me via:
email: teddy@teddybenz.com
twitter: https://twitter.com/theodorebenz
youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1YZnNonNJH-6n9OBO2vrVw
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010337169214
instagram: https://instagram.com/teddybenz
tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theodorebenz
Interested in being a guest? You can schedule an interview at www.teddybenz.com/yff -
Getting Down to Business with Nick Tober
Nick Tober and I talk about the challenges of working a desk job, remaining accountable but forgiving, and a whole bunch more.
Nick Tober has been a mentor and friend of mine for about five years. We met when he took over as advisor for an entrepreneurship club that I was a part of in College. He introduced me to investing and works for a bank. Seems like a weird fit for a health podcast right? Actually no. Health is a very human thing. An individual thing. Something that I think everyone can provide some form of insight about through their ideas and stories, regardless of whether or not they are an “expert” or an “average joe” as Nick calls himself. Despite his main expertise being business, Nick has a lot of valuable information about health and fitness running through his head, and he was kind enough to share some of it with you and me.
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(03:01) Why I asked Nick on the show.
(05:19) About Nick.
(08:13) Challenges faced working a desk job.
(09:36) Balancing the challenges of a desk job.
(12:03) Knowing if you are truly hungry.
(14:28) We are our own harshest critics.
(16:18) No one best diet for everyone.
(17:23) Nick’s recent experience with fitness.
(21:35) The importance of experimentation.
(22:44) Accountability.
(25:48) Verbalizing thoughts.
(27:31) Being an “Average Joe”.
(31:53) Knowing your “why” and allowing it to change.
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For helpful health-related articles you can visit my website www.teddybenz.com
If you would like to contact me to ask questions, have a custom workout/meal plan created for you, or even just chat about all things health and fitness you can get in touch with me via:
email: teddy@teddybenz.com
twitter: https://twitter.com/theodorebenz
youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1YZnNonNJH-6n9OBO2vrVw
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Mischief Managed with Jordan Syatt
Jordan Syatt and I discuss a whole host of health-related topics. There's also some fun talk about Harry Potter, wizards, and unicorns!
Jordan Syatt is a personal trainer, retired world-record powerlifter, and jiu-jitsu newb. He’s also a wizard (not really, but I hear he has a thing for Dumbledore). He is a proponent of functional but strategic dieting and has made a name for himself in the industry, not only as the personal trainer of Gary Vaynerchuk, but as a hard-working, honest, and caring coach who is always there to support and inspire his clients. It was an honor to get to speak with Jordan as he has played a big role in shaping my thoughts on health and fitness as of late; he even managed to shift my mindset a bit during this episode, so look forward to that! You can check out his podcasts (yes, multiple podcasts) and find him on all of the socials:
“The Jordan Syatt Mini-Podcast”: https://apple.co/32dXSMh
“How to Become a Personal Trainer” podcast: https://www.howtobecomeapersonaltrainer.com/
Website: https://www.syattfitness.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/syattfitness/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZk-b1KyEL9rovh7zdfw_lg
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@syattfitness
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(02:32) How Jordan began his fitness journey.
(05:27) Calorie deficit.
(07:17) Why you should consider more than just the calorie deficit.
(08:45) Big Mac Challenge.
(13:53) Flexible vs strategic dieting.
(15:31) Taking control of your nutrition.
(16:40) How Jordan assesses a new client’s exercise needs.
(18:40) Strength training doesn’t have to be in the gym.
(19:40) How important is enjoying exercise?
(23:25) Changing things up.
(28:23) “The proverbial white belt”.
(29:41) Ice hockey.
(33:26) The benefits of walking.
(37:12) Dumbledore and unicorns.
(40:06) Closing - How to get in contact with Jordan
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A correction I would like to make is that Jarome Iginla’s finger (not thumb) almost got chopped off. So search “Jarome Iginla finger” if you are interested in seeing the grotesqueness.
Also, while the goalie Clint Malarchuk did survive his neck being cut open by a skate, he did go on to struggle with suicidal thoughts and two more near death experiences. I encourage you to read about it here: https://bit.ly/3ijq4TJ
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If you would like to contact me to ask questions, have a custom workout/meal plan created for you, or even just chat about all things health and fitness you can get in touch with me via:
email: teddy@teddybenz.com
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Finding and Giving Support with Emily Coffman
Emily Coffman and I talk about what it is like to be an ex-college athlete, the importance of getting as well as giving support in your health journey, and various other health-related topics.
Emily Coffman is a retired D1 athlete who educates and empowers girls to take control of their health. She was tired of people feeling like they have to endure strict diets and workout plans in order to reach their health and fitness goals. She launched her own podcast, Girls Gone Healthy, that helps overwhelmed girls on where to start when it comes to getting in shape, feeling more confident, and eating right. Connect with Emily via:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsgonehealthypodcast/
Podcast: https://girlsgonehealthypodcast.com/
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(03:34) Being a D1 athlete.
(05:57) What does it mean to be healthy?
(07:14) Finding balance.
(11:08) Everyone has room to improve their health.
(14:04) Getting support.
(15:26) Giving others support.
(16:56) Podcasts and health.
(18:17) Emily’s podcast.
(19:47) Learning from others, being open-minded.
(22:23) Understanding why you want a healthier lifestyle.
(23:53) Closing - How to get in contact with Emily.
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If you enjoyed this episode and took value from it, please subscribe, leave a five star review, and share the show with others that you think would benefit from it. Thanks!
For helpful health-related articles you can visit my website www.teddybenz.com
If you would like to contact me to ask questions, have a custom workout/meal plan created for you, or even just chat about all things health and fitness you can get in touch with me via:
email: teddy@teddybenz.com
twitter: https://twitter.com/theodorebenz
youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1YZnNonNJH-6n9OBO2vrVw
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010337169214
instagram: https://instagram.com/teddybenz
tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theodorebenz
Interested in being a guest? You can schedule an interview at www.teddybenz.com/yff