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EPISODE · Jun 10, 2026 · 50 MIN

How Rondell Lasha Went From Depression and Weight Gain to 500 Burpees an Hour | Mr. Burpee

from DIVERSIFIED GAME · host Kellen Kash Cache Coleman

How Rondell Lasha Went From Depression and Weight Gain to 500 Burpees an Hour | Mr. BurpeeRondell Lasha "Mr. Burpee" | Founder, Burpee BrosInstagram: @MrBurpeeEliteBrand: Burpee Bros (IG & Facebook)Connect & Train: DM via Burpee Bros Instagram"As long as you're in the process, you will progress." — Rondell Lasha "Mr. Burpee"What happens when a construction operator who battled depression, weight gain, and self-doubt turns one of the most hated exercises on earth into a worldwide movement?On this episode of Diversified Game, Kellen Coleman sits down with Rondell Lasha, known to thousands as Mr. Burpee, founder of the Burpee Bros.From the gyms of Columbus, Ohio to marathons in Philly and Atlanta, Rondell built a brand on resilience, leadership, and pouring back into the community. He breaks down going from 150 pounds to chiseled, why eating healthy on five dollars beats hospital bills, and how discipline outperforms every cheat code.We get into the nonprofit give-back, government contracting potential for youth and detention programs, and his goal to get the entire world, including Africa, dropping down for ten a day. No supplements. No shortcuts. Just you versus you.Learn the mindset and moves that lead to real results. Please visit my website to get more information: http://diversifiedgame.com/🔔 Don't forget to subscribe to my channel for more updates.https://www.youtube.com/@DiversifiedGamePodcast/?sub_confirmation=1🔗 Support Me Here!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/profile?u=15553364🔗 Stay Connected With Me.Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/GAMEDIVERSIFIED/Twitter (X): https://x.com/gamediversifiedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gamediversifiedWebsite: http://diversifiedgame.com/📩 For business inquiries: [email protected]=============================CHAPTERS:00:00 Welcome to Diversified Game05:00 Meet Mr. Burpee — name, brand, the colors06:51 The origin of Burpee Bros08:17 Marathons, runs, and city-to-city movement10:43 What counts as a burpee — variations for every body11:47 The nonprofit model and pouring into others13:43 Fitness versus food — health is wealth15:16 Eating healthy on a tight budget18:21 The real give-back: getting the world healthy20:19 Government contracting, schools, and detention programs22:47 The record — 500 burpees in an hour24:47 The Burpee Bro anthem and music vision26:53 The comic book and "Burpees to Live" magazine29:21 The challenge — how many to earn your confidence31:13 Motivation for "I'm too big, too old, too out of shape"36:54 From skinny to heavy to healthy — the full cycle40:01 Virtual training and how to connect42:08 No cheat codes, no magic pill43:38 You versus you — the only competition48:00 Free gyms, monetization, and making it legal49:24 Final game — where to find Mr. Burpee=============================🔎 Related Phrases:Burpee Bros, Mr Burpee, Fitness Motivation, Calisthenics Transformation, Healthy Eating On A Budget, Black Health And Wellness, Discipline Over Motivation, Weight Loss Journey, You Versus You, No Excuses Fitness, Community Nonprofit, Men's Health, Mindset Shift, Columbus Ohio Fitness, Health Is Wealth#BurpeeBros #MrBurpee #DiversifiedGame #FitnessMotivation #HealthIsWealth #Calisthenics #BlackHealth #YouVersusYou #DisciplineOverMotivation #NoExcuses #FitnessJourney #CommunityFirst #HealthyLiving #ColumbusOhio #TransformationStoryDGP&x% 👊🏿

How Rondell Lasha Went From Depression and Weight Gain to 500 Burpees an Hour | Mr. BurpeeRondell Lasha "Mr. Burpee" | Founder, Burpee BrosInstagram: @MrBurpeeEliteBrand: Burpee Bros (IG & Facebook)Connect & Train: DM via Burpee Bros Instagram"As long as you're in the process, you will progress." — Rondell Lasha "Mr. Burpee"What happens when a construction operator who battled depression, weight gain, and self-doubt turns one of the most hated exercises on earth into a worldwide movement?On this episode of Diversified Game, Kellen Coleman sits down with Rondell Lasha, known to thousands as Mr. Burpee, founder of the Burpee Bros.From the gyms of Columbus, Ohio to marathons in Philly and Atlanta, Rondell built a brand on resilience, leadership, and pouring back into the community. He breaks down going from 150 pounds to chiseled, why eating healthy on five dollars beats hospital bills, and how discipline outperforms every cheat code.We get into the nonprofit give-back, government contracting potential for youth and detention programs, and his goal to get the entire world, including Africa, dropping down for ten a day. No supplements. No shortcuts. Just you versus you.Learn the mindset and moves that lead to real results. Please visit my website to get more information: http://diversifiedgame.com/🔔 Don't forget to subscribe to my channel for more updates.https://www.youtube.com/@DiversifiedGamePodcast/?sub_confirmation=1🔗 Support Me Here!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/profile?u=15553364🔗 Stay Connected With Me.Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/GAMEDIVERSIFIED/Twitter (X): https://x.com/gamediversifiedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gamediversifiedWebsite: http://diversifiedgame.com/📩 For business inquiries: [email protected]=============================CHAPTERS:00:00 Welcome to Diversified Game05:00 Meet Mr. Burpee — name, brand, the colors06:51 The origin of Burpee Bros08:17 Marathons, runs, and city-to-city movement10:43 What counts as a burpee — variations for every body11:47 The nonprofit model and pouring into others13:43 Fitness versus food — health is wealth15:16 Eating healthy on a tight budget18:21 The real give-back: getting the world healthy20:19 Government contracting, schools, and detention programs22:47 The record — 500 burpees in an hour24:47 The Burpee Bro anthem and music vision26:53 The comic book and "Burpees to Live" magazine29:21 The challenge — how many to earn your confidence31:13 Motivation for "I'm too big, too old, too out of shape"36:54 From skinny to heavy to healthy — the full cycle40:01 Virtual training and how to connect42:08 No cheat codes, no magic pill43:38 You versus you — the only competition48:00 Free gyms, monetization, and making it legal49:24 Final game — where to find Mr. Burpee=============================🔎 Related Phrases:Burpee Bros, Mr Burpee, Fitness Motivation, Calisthenics Transformation, Healthy Eating On A Budget, Black Health And Wellness, Discipline Over Motivation, Weight Loss Journey, You Versus You, No Excuses Fitness, Community Nonprofit, Men's Health, Mindset Shift, Columbus Ohio Fitness, Health Is Wealth#BurpeeBros #MrBurpee #DiversifiedGame #FitnessMotivation #HealthIsWealth #Calisthenics #BlackHealth #YouVersusYou #DisciplineOverMotivation #NoExcuses #FitnessJourney #CommunityFirst #HealthyLiving #ColumbusOhio #TransformationStoryDGP&x% 👊🏿

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