Same Standard, Different Season | Mitchell Wendling

We sit down with Mitchell Wendling to unpack how a former college athlete becomes a wellness leader by leaning on discipline, seasons of training, and simple systems. We keep coming back to one idea that cuts through the noise: train hard, then recover on purpose so you can keep showing up. • Mitchell’s path from basketball to kinesiology to leading a private club wellness program • The mental shift from sport performance to real life accountability • Discipline at home as the difference maker for body composition and health goals • Building group fitness momentum and planning for a new fitness facility • Fitness seasons as a way to stay curious and avoid burnout • Consistency as doing something even when life gets busy or travel hits • Program design built on squat hinge push pull carry lunge patterns • Rotation and anti-rotation training for golf and everyday strength • Half Ironman training with written weekly plans and morning sessions • Recovery maxing through downtime quiet space and sauna routines • Hydration as a daily non-negotiable with a measurable system • Wellness defined as proactive self-care across stress sleep and physical health We look forward to being together with you next Wednesday. Episodes come out every single week.