Beyond The Membership Podcast
by Two Idiots Fitness Productions
Welcome to the newly branded, Beyond The Membership Podcast! (Formerly known as Two Idiots Talk Health & Fitness). Our goal is to expand our reach to the members of our multiple Anytime Fitness facilities and help continue to educate and inform them beyond just the times we see them in the gym. With an increased focus to bring on more guests whether our trainers, members, or health and fitness professionals in the community. Our revived focus is to continue sifting through the noise and give our audience the information that matters most and can help them continue to progress in their health a
Episodes
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Make these changes if you want to make progress!
In the last episode we discussed how progress is not linear. In this episode we discuss some different ways to HELP make progress! Whether that be with your workouts, your nutrition, or your recovery. There are multiple avenues that can be taken to reignite progress in our health and fitness...
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Progress is not linear! So how do we track it?
Seeing progress in health and fitness is what everyone wants and desires, but the real question is HOW we are viewing progress. Is it by what the number on the scale says? Our strength numbers on our lifts? By our clothes fitting better? The reality is we have to view progress in all of them and...
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Checking in! Quitting day is passed, you are locked for 2023!
We are over halfway through the month of January which means if you took on a resolution of some sort you are locked in for it! But don't you worry because we are here to help give you resources and guides at our facilities to propel you along on your journey! We will be making a resurgence on…
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Happy Holidays and thanks for a great year!
We are back! (Sorta...) We wanted to jump back on here and do a little holiday episode as well as just give thanks for some really great member events that have happened in the last few months. We couldn't do what we do without all of our awesome members at each of the clubs. So THANK YOU! We…
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Yoga 101, lets debunk some myths!
Episode 2!! We are locked in with Karli, one of our yoga instructors/office managers for this one! In this episode we dive into a couple different myths surrounding yoga to help lay down the facts to make sure everyone is well informed as we begin to bring more and more yoga to our facilities! If...
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Welcome to Chapter 2!
Welcome to Beyond The Membership Podcast! The newly branded podcast (formerly known as Two Idiots Talk Health and Fitness) created to bring health and fitness info, events, stories, inspiration, and more to the members of our multiple Anytime Fitness Clubs! We are super excited for this rebrand…
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Ep. 115 - It's time to get back on track (Part 1)
Sad news...summer is nearing its end. That means school is around the corner, the schedules are about to fill up with sports and other extra curricular activities or busier work schedules, and *cough* the holidays are approaching... NOW is the time to set plans in motion and prepare for all the...
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Ep. 114 - Nutrition Accountability Meeting Recaps! Lets get you caught up!
Its catch up time! In this episode we have 2x special guest Maggie jump on with us and talk about our first few Nutrition Accountability Group Meetings that we have had! We have really been striving to make these groups extremely helpful to each of you, our members. From education to open...
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Ep. 113 - Key points when training around an injury!
Injuries...they are never fun. When they arise its very easy to just throw in the towel for that period of time and not do anything and just "focus on recovery". However, keeping yourself moving in some way is one of the most beneficial things you can do for your self. In this episode we discuss...
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Ep. 112 - The key areas to train to complete an obstacle race!
Participating in races such as 5k's and 10k's is great, but over the last decade or so obstacle races have become HUGE for fitness fanatics, weekend warriors, or just people looking to challenge themself. In this episode we dive into the key areas to train for when preparing to take on an…
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Ep. 111 - Yoga talk w/ Karli Miller
In this weeks episode we bring in special guest, Karli Miller! Karli is our Leechburg Club Manager and Yoga instructor. We discuss with her her beginnings in yoga and take a deep dive into learning a little bit about the modality and some of its benefits! We also get some wonderful teasers of her...
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Ep. 110 - The calendar is STACKED, will you be there?
We are locked in loaded with events going on this summer! In this episode we throw out the timeline of all our events as well as dive more into the nutrition breakdown for the 75 S'medium challenge! If you have a comment or topic you'd like us to talk more about please leave us a voice message at...
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Ep. 109 - Ryan's Ironman 70.3 Recap
If you have been listening for a little while then you would know that Ryan recently participated in the Ironman 70.3 Blue Ridge down in good ole Virginia. In this episode we dive into a recap of the race and the lead up, during, and post race. We will back to our regularly scheduled info and...
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Ep. 108 - Does nutrition matter on rest days? BCAA's..good or bad?
We know that for health and fitness what we eat and in some ways how we eat matter, but should we approach them different depending on if its a workout day or rest day? In this episode we discuss a little bit around this concept and how/when it could be applied. We also discuss a little bit about...
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Ep. 107 - Working out on the go, is the 75 hard challenge good?
Back again with another episode of solid questions (and even a challenge!) In this episode we dive in on talking about working out while traveling with vacations etc. We also talk about the 75 hard challenge and where we stand on the challenge whether it is good or bad... thanks again for another...
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Ep. 106 - The lost Q&A episode (re-recorded)
Here it is! The lost episode 105 that we had to unfortunately re-record. BUT we did so because the questions were so good! We dove in on the best stretches/exercises for the low back, the most optimal way to gain muscle, BMI, and a little talk about the pain spectrum. Even though this recording...
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Ep. 105 - Q&A...heart rate talk, exercises for running, and more!
We are on the road! It was a journey to make this episode happen as some tech difficulties got in the way but we made it work! We had some really great questions in this episode so thank you to our awesome members for dishing them out to us! We had a nice talk about hoe our heart rate is impacted...
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Ep. 104 - 2 years down and we still have a lot to go!
We made it! 2 years of podcasting down and (we hope) many more to go! We do a little reflection in this episode but also discuss some really important ideas and concepts as well. Stay tuned as we take the next few episodes on the road to Indianapolis next week as Ryan and Tyler attend corporate...
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Ep. 103 - Muscles vs. Fat...When is it appropriate for kids to start working out??
We are in with another solid episode diving into 2 really good topics! Topic 1 is discussing the differences between muscle and fat and the importance of understanding how the body will respond when you begin your health and fitness journey. The second topic we dove in on was about what age/when…
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Ep. 102 - Working out is actually "the easy part"...so whats the hard part?
Exercise and Nutrition are the two staples to a good, healthy lifestyle. However, one of them is drastically harder than the other and its not the one most people think. This week we dive in on the conversation about exercise and nutrition and the reality of which one is harder and why. We also...
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Ep. 101 - The calendar is getting fullll!
We are super excited to announce all the fun things we have planned for the next couple weeks! Our brand new nutrition accountability group, outdoor workout, 80's workout, kickball?! We have so many fun things slated and we couldn't wait to share! Plus we dive into a little talk about making...
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Ep. 100 - We made it! And we still got some gold for you!
We finally made it! Episode 100! Thanks to everyone who has been listening and supporting over the last 100 (and a few bonus) episodes! We spent the first few moments of this episode reflecting and BS'ing, but then we dove in on 2 really great questions in regards to warm ups and the idea of...
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Ep. 99 - The 40/70 rule, you just have to commit.
In this weeks episode we dive in and talk about Ryan's 50 mile ultra-marathon race from the other week! We dive into the training prep, how he felt, and then we dive into how he got himself into that race. A.K.A, the 40/70 rule. Next episode is going to be our 100th episode! If you have a comment...
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Ep. 98 - Are greens powders beneficial? What about vitamins??
What are the benefits of greens powders? What about vitamins? Are these supplements necessary for our everyday lives? These are some of the questions that Ryan and I dove into in this episode and more! If you have a comment or topic you'd like us to talk more about please leave us a voice message...
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Ep. 97 - Machines vs. Free Weights...Where to start??
Its common to hear, "I'm just going to start with the machines". Circuit Machines are universal in all clubs, popularized by Nautilus and Curves back in the day, they have their benefits but not for what most people use them for. In this episode we discuss the differences between machines and…
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Ep. 96 - Don't shy away from weaknesses...how to choose your exercises
We hear it all the time...."I don't jump", "I'm too old to do that", "It's been years since I've done that, I can't do that anymore". These are all comments that we hear on a weekly basis from new gym goers, veteran gym attendees, and everyone in between. In this episode we discuss about why you...
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Ep. 95 - Using heart rate monitors to track your progress
How do you know if you are making progress?? Well with heart rate monitors (MyZone) its pretty easy to figure it out and see! That's what we discussed this week as well as beginning to talk about the warmer weather that is right around the corner and how that should NOT affect your workout…
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Ep. 94 - Let's talk nutrition...and a few other things too
Nutrition, its a never ending topic on the show but for good reason! This week we dive in on 2 nutrition questions that ended up taking up the whole episode! It was a bit all over but we hope that you can find some great information out of this episode! If you have a comment or topic you'd like…
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Ep. 93 - You're gonna wanna listen to this!
Keeping on with our streak of solid episodes, Ryan and Tyler jump into the final few questions from their members! All of the questions the last few weeks have been amazing and remember, if you have a question about health and fitness then more than likely someone else has that same question too!...
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Ep. 92 - Questions make the world go round!
That's right! Ryan and Tyler are back again for another round of questions and it is yet another amazing episode of questions from all of our members! These questions really help make sure that we give you guys the answers that YOU are searching for! If you have a comment or topic you'd like us…
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Ep. 91 - You got the Q's, we got the A's!
What an episode! This weeks episode we take a deep dive into a bunch of questions from members of our AF Kittanning location. We called them out in last weeks episode and they delivered! Remember, if you have a question about health and fitness there is probably someone else that has that same...
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Ep. 90 - Understanding Heart Rates To Maximize Your Workouts
This week we dive into a meaty topic discussing aerobic and anaerobic activity and the effects it has on your heart rate. We bring this up after Ryan posted a challenge to our Kittanning members on the Rogue Echo Bike last weekend. Members were blown away by how challenging the challenge actually...
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Ep. 89 - Underrated or overrated / Q&A
In this weeks episode we dive in on a few underrated/overrated topics from some members as well as answer a very important question that a lot of people may have during their health and fitness journey, what to do when you hit a plateau. If you have a comment or topic you'd like us to talk more...
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Ep. 88 - 5 actionable steps you can take now to setup a more successful 2022
In this weeks episode we bring you 5 practical and actionable steps that you can take RIGHT NOW to improve your overall health and get a massive jump start on your 2022 goals and be more successful this year! If you have a comment or topic you'd like us to talk more about please leave us a voice...
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Ep. 87 - Reflecting on 2021! Goals for 2022?
In the final episode of 2021 Ryan and Tyler do a little reflecting back on the last year of the podcast and some of their favorite episodes that were recorded. They also talk a little about their goal(s) for 2022 and what they want to achieve. We hope everyone has / had an awesome New Years and...
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Ep. 86 - Top 5 things to avoid going into the New Year!
Ryan and Tyler are joined this week with special guest and honorary 3rd Idiot, Maggie! We jump in and discuss the what we believe are the top 5 things to keep in mind and focus on going into the New Year or just in general! We also make the first announcement about a "Meeting of the Minds" live...
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Ep. 85 - Form will always and forever be #1
This week Ryan and Tyler get back to the nitty gritty talking form. Now and over the next few weeks going into the New Year more and more people will lace up their shoes and make their way back into the gym. One of the most overlooked things about exercise is how our bodies look when doing...
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Ep. 84 - 3rd Annual Toys-4-Tots Success!
Our 3rd Annual Toys-4-Tots Liftathon is officially completed! What an awesome year this was racking up a grand total of $7,145 to donate to Toys-4-Tots! Thank you to all of our members and everyone who sponsored us and our members for an awesome year! In this episode we recap the toy shopping...
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Ep. 83 - Warming up is important! However, we gotta do it the right way.
This week Ryan and Tyler sit down and discuss warming up before workouts. They talk about things to keep in mind during the process of finding the right warm up for you. The trial and error process of finding the right exercises for yourself and understanding the importance of doing a warm up,...
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Ep. 82 - Thankful Thanksgiving, lets enjoy it!
This week Ryan and Tyler sit down and discuss a little bit about the thanksgiving holiday and things they are thankful for! They also dive into a little bit more nutrition talk as we get ready for the infamous Thanksgiving Thursday! The nutrition tips and tricks are good for not just the holiday...
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Ep. 81 - We're back, sorta..but we're back
We are back! It's been awhile but Ryan and Tyler are back together again for another episode. This week we just dive back in and give some announcements and do a little catch up for everyone from the last few weeks. If you have a comment or topic you'd like us to talk more about please leave us a...
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Ep. 80 - Here come the holidays! Nutrition and training advice for this holiday season!
This week Ryan is out of town so Tyler sits down with guest host Maggie to discuss nutrition and workouts during the holidays! Its the time of year where temptations are high and it can be easy to just give up and give in. We talk about 3 key points to keep in mind this year to help you get…
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Ep. 79 - INCOMING...Toys For Tots Liftathon Round 3!
This week Ryan and Tyler talk about one of their favorite events held at the clubs, the Toys for Tots Liftathon! With the addition of a 3rd club into the mix this year the goal has been set at $10,000! In this episode they discuss the event and also discuss the different options and how you can...
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Ep. 78 - Walking... A look at the two different spectrums of it.
This week Ryan and Tyler talk about the simplest form of exercise, walking. They discuss both the benefits of it but also look at the other side of the spectrum of the hyper-obsessiveness that some people few walking. If you have a comment or topic you'd like us to talk more about please leave us…
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Ep. 77 - Don't fall victim to complacency in the gym.
This week Ryan and Tyler get into a discussion about complacency and the different ways they see it affect gym-goers. They also dive into a few other tid bits about ways to try and stave off complacency and keep yourself moving forwards on the right track. If you have a comment or topic you'd…
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Ep. 76 - Mobility is your friend, not foe.
This week Ryan and Tyler get into talking about mobility and the upcoming AF Functional Mobility training sessions that they will be bringing into their clubs in the coming weeks. They discuss the first trial run session that was run in the clubs and touch again on some of the benefits to…
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Ep. 75 - The food labels are lying to you...
This week Ryan and Tyler talk about a very important topic that they almost fell culprits too the other week. Food Labels deceptive ways...They discuss what to watch for on food labels and things to be mindful about when you are grocery shopping or are in need of just a quick snack while out and...
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Episode 74 - Q&A Part 2 (#4)
This week Ryan and Tyler go into part 2 of the Q&A from last weeks episode. This is the fourth Q&A that has been done and we must say, these types of episodes are by far one of our favorites to record. Questions for this week are: Q1 - How many meals a day should? Q2 - Do pill based supplements...
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Ep. 73 - Your questions, our answers! Q&A #3?
This week Ryan and Tyler reached out to some of their listeners and members for some questions regarding and health and fitness! IN this episode they touch on 3 questions that they felt strongly on. Q1: How much of nutrition is mental? Q2: How important is exercise and physical fitness when you…
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Ep. 72 - Common Fitness Myths
This week Ryan and Tyler check out some fitness myths from the internet and give their 2 cents on if they are fact or fiction. If you have a comment or topic you'd like us to talk more about please leave us a voice message at anchor.fm/two-idiots-talk-health--fitness-podcast or you can leave us a...
About this show
Welcome to the newly branded, Beyond The Membership Podcast! (Formerly known as Two Idiots Talk Health & Fitness). Our goal is to expand our reach to the members of our multiple Anytime Fitness facilities and help continue to educate and inform them beyond just the times we see them in the gym. With an increased focus to bring on more guests whether our trainers, members, or health and fitness professionals in the community. Our revived focus is to continue sifting through the noise and give our audience the information that matters most and can help them continue to progress in their health a
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Two Idiots Fitness Productions