How to Change America's Relationship with Fitness with Dallas' Favorite Entrepreneur, Gym Owner, and Bodybuilder, Greg McCoy

In This Episode, You Will Learn: How to develop a healthier relationship with fitness. Advice for setting positive examples for others to learn from. How fitness impacts all areas of our lives. Resources + Links: Connect with Greg on Instagram | @greg.w.mccoy Learn more at https://hiddengym.net/   We We Sleep by Matthew Walker   The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho   Spark by John J. Ratey and Eric Hagerman   Eleven Rings by Phil Jackson   The Score Takes Care of Itself by Bill Walsh   Join our free Facebook Group, Energy Secrets for Business Owners and Professionals, for more content, live coaching, and a kick ass community HERE: https://fitnessproject.kartra.com/page/energysecrets   WANT TO BUILD A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE WITHOUT HAVING TO WORKOUT FOR 6+ HOURS / WEEK AND BE ON A TEDIOUS DIET? i.e. Want fitness to fit into your life rather than having to become your life?   -- Apply Now to Learn More About How We Can Support You In Your Journey: https://thefitnessproject.us/application/   Check out our client transformations: https://thefitnessproject.us/client-transformations/   Tag us in an Instagram Story with your biggest takeaway  @conquerthedaypodcast   Connect with Lindsey Rago Instagram | @raygobomb Facebook | @lindseyrago   Connect with Brian Pickowicz  Instagram | @brianpickowicz   Connect with The Fitness Project for Inspiring, Healthy Content Facebook | The Fitness Project Co Instagram | @thefitnessprojectco   Show Notes: Your fitness can be the key to conquering your day! Today, we're changing the way we approach health & fitness with the help from our featured guest, Greg McCoy! Greg is an entrepreneur, gym owner, and bodybuilder with a background in personal training. He'll share his expertise on how we can build healthier lifestyles through simple habits and mindset shifts. As we go, we'll reconceptualize America's relationship with fitness by choosing to set positive examples for the next generation to learn from. We also talk about the importance of fitness in other areas in our lives, from impacting our leadership skills to how we run a business and everything in between. Develop a better relationship with your health & fitness and thrive in your element! 01:25 Welcome to the show, gym owner and bodybuilder, Greg McCoy! 03:35 Why are schools pulling back on physical activity and how does it affect students? 06:30 How can we create positive associations with fitness starting from childhood? 09:35 How can parents incorporate movement into their kids' lives? 13:50 Setting a better example. 18:05 Where did your passion for bodybuilding come from? 20:40 How do you tap into your best in an ultra-competitive sport? 23:25 What should you consider when starting training? 25:45 What role does nutrition play? 28:20 When did fitness become something you wanted to share? 30:15 How does fitness impact your leadership? 34:50 What is the core value fitness has given you? 37:25 What do you wish you had known when opening your first gym? 40:05 How do you rebalance to find alignment? 44:10 What is one book that has changed your life the most? 45:05 What does paradise look like for you? 46:15 What is one habit you need to conquer your day? 46:55 What are you learning right now?