Beyond the Routine

Betina Gozo & Nic Shimonek

Beyond the Routine, hosted by well-known performance trainers and health and wellness experts Betina and Nic Shimonek, takes listeners beyond the workouts and gets real about life. The husband and wife duo go deep into their health and wellness practices, how they find balance and joy as a growing family, and share their knowledge as experts at the top of their field. From training professional athletes to chasing a toddler around airports, they keep things fun and informative. On this weekly podcast, listeners discover tips for leading a healthier life, hear interviews with leading experts, get inspired by Betina and Nic’s parenting and relationship stories, and follow their career journeys. Nic Shimonek is a sports performance coach, former NFL quarterback, father, and husband. Betina Gozo Shimonek is a Nike global trainer, fitness and wellness expert, mother, wife, 2x women's strength training book author, prenatal/postpartum fitness specialist, and proud Filipino.

  1. 03/07/2024

    Interview: Royal Change Founders Sydney Cummings & Dustin Houdyshell

    Sydney Cummings and Dustin Houdyshell were at the forefront of the social media fitness movement, working to bring daily workouts to the world. Now over 5 years later, their brand Royal Change has more than 1.5 million subscriber on YouTube and a successful apparel line. On this week's episode, they talk with Betina and Nic about their journey, from developing their creative style to how they've added employees and grown their family. They explain how they built their fitness training business and the intention behind Royal Change. The couple share how life has changed after welcoming their son and what parenting looks like while continuing to grow a business. Sydney and Dustin share about the dynamic of working with your partner or spouse. They touch on the value in learning discipline and how to success in pursuing things you believe in.  Join Royal Change on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVQJZEon7ItpEv6tn-jdA Follow Sydney & Dustin on Instagram: @Sydneycummings_& @d_houdyshell    This week's episode is sponsored by VERI Co. Beyond the Routine listeners enjoy $30 off of your order of their continuous glucose monitor when you visit: https://www.veri.co/shop?refc=VSM-BEYONDTHEROUTINE Have questions for Betina & Nic? Email the show at contact@beyondtheroutinepodcast.com for a chance to have your question answered on a future episode.   Follow us on Instagram: @beyondtheroutinepodcast Visit us beyondtheroutinepodcast.com Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Beyond the Routine hosts Betina and Nic Shimonek and their guests. Views and opinions expressed in the podcast are their own and should not be taken as medical advice. The podcast content is for informational purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions.

    1h 1m
  2. 02/29/2024

    6 Common Misconceptions about Cardio

    Many people turn to cardio as their main fitness activity, but it may not be the most effective exercise when trying to see results. On this week's episode, Betina and Nic address cardio misconceptions and how to integrate it into a more holistic fitness routine. They address how cardio and conditioning differ and why cardio complements strength training for optimal performance. The couple tackle myths like cardio's effectiveness on building muscle, how long sessions should be and if you can out-exercise a poor diet. The couple also share about what's going on professionally in the coming weeks as their family heads to Singapore & the Philippines for Betina's Nike work trip.    This week's episode is sponsored by VERI Co. Beyond the Routine listeners enjoy $30 off of your order of their continuous glucose monitor when you visit: https://www.veri.co/shop?refc=VSM-BEYONDTHEROUTINE   Have questions for Betina & Nic? Email the show at contact@beyondtheroutinepodcast.com for a chance to have your question answered on a future episode.   Follow us on Instagram: @beyondtheroutinepodcast Visit us beyondtheroutinepodcast.com Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Beyond the Routine hosts Betina and Nic Shimonek and their guests. Views and opinions expressed in the podcast are their own and should not be taken as medical advice. The podcast content is for informational purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions.

    30 min
  3. 02/22/2024

    Interview: Marathons & Mindfulness with Emily Abbate

    As a 13 time marathon runner, Hurdle Podcast Host and wellness coach Emily Abbate is no stranger to the power of building healthy habits. In this week's episode she speaks with Betina about her sport journey as a child and how that led her to embrace running and build a career that focuses on the wellbeing and encouragement of women. She talks about what it means to be a female empowerment coach, how to build routine and get out of your own head, and the mindfulness and productivity practices that guide her daily.    Listen to Emily's podcast Hurdle: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hurdle/id1330434098 Follow Emily on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyabbate/ This week's episode is sponsored by VERI Co. Beyond the Routine listeners enjoy $30 off of your order of their continuous glucose monitor when you visit: https://www.veri.co/shop?refc=VSM-BEYONDTHEROUTINE   Have questions for Betina & Nic? Email the show at contact@beyondtheroutinepodcast.com for a chance to have your question answered on a future episode.   Follow us on Instagram: @beyondtheroutinepodcast Visit us beyondtheroutinepodcast.com Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Beyond the Routine hosts Betina and Nic Shimonek and their guests. Views and opinions expressed in the podcast are their own and should not be taken as medical advice. The podcast content is for informational purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions.

    40 min
  4. 02/15/2024

    What Supplements Should You Be Taking

    The best way to get all your daily nutrients is through eating a whole food diet, but for many people that's not always possible to accomplish regularly. That's where supplementing comes in. Today, more options and brands are being marketed to consumers than ever before, making it hard to know what supplements are essential, where to start, and when you should integrate them into your routine. On this week's episode, Betina and Nic discuss what supplements they take and why they are integral to living a healthy life. They talk about which supplements may benefit listeners, the different formats of each, and when you should be taking them throughout the day. The couple covers protein powders, creatine, electrolytes, multivitamins, collagen, and pre & probiotics.  This week's episode is sponsored by VERI Co. Beyond the Routine listeners enjoy $30 off of your order of their continuous glucose monitor when you visit: https://www.veri.co/shop?refc=VSM-BEYONDTHEROUTINE Have questions for Betina & Nic? Email the show at contact@beyondtheroutinepodcast.com for a chance to have your question answered on a future episode.   Follow us on Instagram: @beyondtheroutinepodcast Visit us beyondtheroutinepodcast.com Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Beyond the Routine hosts Betina and Nic Shimonek and their guests. Views and opinions expressed in the podcast are their own and should not be taken as medical advice. The podcast content is for informational purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions.

    45 min
  5. 02/08/2024

    How Athletes Mentally Prepare for the Super Bowl

    The Super Bowl is the pinnacle event of the NFL. Many players dream of making it to this stage long before they even play professionally. To succeed in such a high stakes event, you need to train. But the training doesn't stop at physical strength and endurance. Mental preparation is just as important to ensure you stay focused and excel. On this week's episode Betina and Nic talk about the mindset someone needs to have to set one's self up for success and in this case, win on the world's stage. They dive into the basics of mental preparedness and how to dominate high pressure situations. As trainer to some of the most successful professional athelete's, Nic covers how to familiarize yourself with the coming task, how to visualize your success and how to actualize it when the time comes to perform. The couple also address how these same tactics work across almost every scenario from marathon training to labor to destroying the competition.  Have questions for Betina & Nic? Email the show at contact@beyondtheroutinepodcast.com for a chance to have your question answered on a future episode.   Follow us on Instagram: @beyondtheroutinepodcast Visit us beyondtheroutinepodcast.com Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Beyond the Routine hosts Betina and Nic Shimonek and their guests. Views and opinions expressed in the podcast are their own and should not be taken as medical advice. The podcast content is for informational purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions.

    27 min
  6. 02/01/2024

    Interview with Strength & Conditioning Coach Josh Clay

    Programming and routines can look different for every trainer, so it's important to know how you can best serve your clients whether they're professional athletes or part of the general population.  In this week's episode, Betina and Nic interview long-time friend, online trainer and programming expert Josh Clay about his training philosophy and how to best support the people he trains. They also discuss how they shut down as part of their evening routines, the power of red light glasses and their similar practices that help ensure a good night's rest. Clay talks about consistency and driving programs that are simple and effective to meet the needs of those looking to be more athletic and more.  Learn more about Josh and his training programs: https://wetrainmnm.com/  Have questions for Betina & Nic? Email the show at contact@beyondtheroutinepodcast.com for a chance to have your question answered on a future episode.    Follow us on Instagram: @beyondtheroutinepodcast Visit us beyondtheroutinepodcast.com Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Beyond the Routine hosts Betina and Nic Shimonek and their guests. Views and opinions expressed in the podcast are their own and should not be taken as medical advice. The podcast content is for informational purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions.      Have questions for Betina & Nic? Email the show at contact@beyondtheroutinepodcast.com for a chance to have your question answered on a future episode.   Follow us on Instagram: @beyondtheroutinepodcast Visit us beyondtheroutinepodcast.com Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Beyond the Routine hosts Betina and Nic Shimonek and their guests. Views and opinions expressed in the podcast are their own and should not be taken as medical advice. The podcast content is for informational purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions.

    52 min
  7. 01/25/2024

    How to Eliminate Lower Back Pain

    Lower back pain can be caused by an array of issues, from being sedentary to overexertion to poor core strength. What you think is the root of the cause may not be so. In this episode, Nic and Betina discuss myths associated with managing lower back pain and the most common attributors to back pain. They talk about working on the hips and hip flexors, developing your core, and being strong to build resilience. They offer specific exercises that can help strengthening your body and share an unexpected behavior that can improve core strength.  Order Betina's Book NOW: Women's Muscle & Strength: Get Lean, Strong, and Confident.   Have questions for Betina & Nic? Email the show at contact@beyondtheroutinepodcast.com for a chance to have your question answered on a future episode.    Follow us on Instagram: @beyondtheroutinepodcast Visit us beyondtheroutinepodcast.com Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Beyond the Routine hosts Betina and Nic Shimonek and their guests. Views and opinions expressed in the podcast are their own and should not be taken as medical advice. The podcast content is for informational purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions.  Have questions for Betina & Nic? Email the show at contact@beyondtheroutinepodcast.com for a chance to have your question answered on a future episode.   Follow us on Instagram: @beyondtheroutinepodcast Visit us beyondtheroutinepodcast.com Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Beyond the Routine hosts Betina and Nic Shimonek and their guests. Views and opinions expressed in the podcast are their own and should not be taken as medical advice. The podcast content is for informational purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions.

    25 min
4.8
out of 5
53 Ratings

About

Beyond the Routine, hosted by well-known performance trainers and health and wellness experts Betina and Nic Shimonek, takes listeners beyond the workouts and gets real about life. The husband and wife duo go deep into their health and wellness practices, how they find balance and joy as a growing family, and share their knowledge as experts at the top of their field. From training professional athletes to chasing a toddler around airports, they keep things fun and informative. On this weekly podcast, listeners discover tips for leading a healthier life, hear interviews with leading experts, get inspired by Betina and Nic’s parenting and relationship stories, and follow their career journeys. Nic Shimonek is a sports performance coach, former NFL quarterback, father, and husband. Betina Gozo Shimonek is a Nike global trainer, fitness and wellness expert, mother, wife, 2x women's strength training book author, prenatal/postpartum fitness specialist, and proud Filipino.

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