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Lifting Standards

by Dalton Nicholas

This is the official podcast of Lifting Standards. Hosted by certified personal trainer Dalton Nicholas. Each week he takes on the job of diving into important fitness topics and meeting with motivated individuals.

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Episodes

  1. Good vs Bad Networking Habits

    Today Dalton talks about good and bad habits for networking and creating a web of connections. Covering the best practices and how to set up success in your networking journey. Mapping out how creating good outlooks into networking is amazing for both personal and professional growth. show...

  2. The Trap with Personal Training

    Today Dalton talks about how trading your time for money is the fundamental downfall of personal training. For any service business you almost always don't make money when you aren't in the office and this leads to bad work life balance. Covered in this episode are some solutions and advice for...

  3. Life After Weight Loss

    Life after weight loss is a topic not talked about often enough. Host Dalton can speak from personal experience about the giant mental battle keeping weight off can be extremely difficult. The aim of this podcast is to raise awareness to people who are successful in their fat loss journey that it...

  4. The Art of Doing More and Perfecting Less

    In today episode Dalton reflects on the past year of the pandemic and how using time efficiently would change many things in life. Covering how important it is to be a person who executes with plans, appose to critiquing everything and never fulfilling the main goal. He covers some personal...

  5. 150lb Weight Lost Journey, Fitness Burnout, Healthy Life Balance, Mentorship & Leadership: Special Guest Jordan Rahman

    In today episode Dalton talks to long time friend and mentor Mr Jordan Rahman. In the episode they go back and forth with each other sharing tips and tricks on weight loss and mindset. Jordan shares some of his most emotional and proudest moments along his journey. Encouraging stories and tips…

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  6. Mobility & Recovery Starters edition. Learn how to and when to stretch properly.

    In today episode Dalton talks about the beginning steps into increasing mobility and how to properly stretch. Show notes/order -Importance of Mobility and recovery -Stretches types and timing -Suggestions + tools to use -Additional resources Socials Instagram Host...

  7. Top 5 Exercises you should be doing every week.

    In today episode Dalton talks about his top 5 exercises essential to performance and functional training. Show notes/ order -Top 5 definition -Top 5 exercises -Exercises explained -Variations Socials Instagram Host https://www.instagram.com/liftingstandardstraining/?hl=en Instagram Brand...

  8. What is bodybuilding, Bodybuilding myths debunked, Pros & Cons to bodybuilding, Crushing the stereotypes of the sport, Episode #15

    In this episode we bring the light to all thing bodybuilding related. Including the use of performance enhancing drugs(steroids), habits around the lifestyle, characteristics of people who compete. Feel free to share your opinions with us on either instagram or facebook. Liftingstandards.com Link...

  9. Entry level nutrition, When a coach/nutritionist is necessary, Macro/micronutrients, Intro to advance nutrition, Episode #14

    Taking a look at what you really need to focus on when looking to gain or lose weight. So much information in the world makes a simple diet seem obsolete, but we promise it still works fine. Send us a voice message or direct message on any of our social media platforms to give feedback or have a...

  10. How to build a brand, Reaching different audiences, What platforms you should use, Most important tips on how to start your brand, Episode #13

    The season 2 of the Lifting Standards podcast starts of with a "how to" for brand making. Giving you tips for the start of the journey and what to focus on all the way through your first year of being a brand. Talking points include: struggles of making a brand, what content to make, how to make...

  11. Kinesiology & Corrective Exercise's Most Useful Tools, Networking With Your Clients, Focusing On Self Growth, Building A Team As Opposed To Making A Hierarchy, Interview W/ Tuan Gurney Podcast #12

    In this episode I get the pleasure of Interviewing one of the most influential people in my life. He is my coworker (boss), mentor, teacher, most importantly a great friend and supporter of me. During our talk we hit on anything and everything imagationable. Starting with his background and…

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  12. Performance Training & Nutrition,French Contrast Training Style,Triphasic Programming, Life As A College Student, Interview w/ Josh Conant, Episode #11

    In this episode my friend/colleague dive into the world of performance training and nutrition. This episode was a more of a back and forth rather than a traditional interview so please let me know what style you guys like more of. We cover some problems that alot college students endure. As well…

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  13. How To Be a Successful Trainer,What Fuels Your Passion?Are You Being Consistent Enough?Pateince Being The Key To Client Development,Empathy & Caring Are The Advertisements Of the Future, Episode #10

    Dalton Dives into the techniques and tactics used to become a great and successful trainer. Everyone knows how to tell people they care but do you show them? Making to many moves to fast can come of aggressive and fake in the industry. Doing everything right with no results? Continue and be...

  14. Mental Health & Fitness, Opening Up Your Mindset, Qualities Of A Great Trainer, Attacking Life With Intent, Issues With Fitness Trainers And Growing Together, Interview With Dakota Sprague- Episode #9

    In this episode of The Lifting Standards podcast we dive into the mind of a young, passionate, and very inspiring fitness professional. Dakota Sprague is a personal trainer from NYC and has an amazing outlook on life and training. Changing the way people look at others, how to open up your mind…

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  15. New Fitness Trends 2019,HIIT Training,Steroid Use on The Rise,Group Training Growth,Episode #8

    In this episode I talk about what I have notice to be new trends in fitness for 2019. Training styles that are up and coming growth wise. How the culture is changing and what I'd like to see in 2019, as well as what I'd like to see left behind in 2018. As always thank you for the support. Link to...

  16. Entry level Supplementation,Why Use Creatine,Protein Types Explained,Pre-workouts worth it?Episode #7

    In this episode I bring some light to the sometimes shady industry that is nutritional supplements. Covering everything you would need for a basic supplement stack. Some other main talking points are what's in pre-workouts, how does creatine work, and where to buy supplements. Thank you for all…

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  17. Crossfit Injuries Unique?Evolution Of Crossfit,Problematic Interview w/Chris Lafume,Episode #6

    In this episode I got the chance to interview a certified personal trainer,group trainer, crossfit coach. As you listen to the podcast you will hear his accreditation list goes further. We take a dive into the world of crossfit to find the reasoning behind the stigma around injuries in the sport....

  18. Is Keto Worth it?, Issues With Ketogenic Diet,Mainstream Keto Glorification,Episode #5

    In this episode I talk about the biggest issue I see in today's keto crazy world.Also I address the biggest actual issues with the diet as well as the huge issues with the marketing of the diet. Thank you for the continuous support! Stay up to date on all things Lifting Standards below Instagram:...

  19. Why Dieting is Failing You,Make it a Lifestyle Change Instead, Tips for Making the Change,Episode #4

    In this episode I talk about the issues with dieting and the key reasons on why it isn't working for you.Then I discuss what a better way to head into a nutritional based goal. Ending with an exciting announcement for things to come with the podcast. Thank you so much for the continuous support

  20. Training Splits Explained,Finding The Gym For You,Finding The Right Coach For Your Goals,Episode #3

    In this episode I speak on the differences in training types (bodybuilding, powerlifting, endurance).What to look for in a gym before you join.Finding the best coach for yourself and how to determine if they qualify to help you reach your goals.

  21. Beginner Training Tips, How to Find Motivation, Making the Change, Staying Motivated, Episode #2

    In this Episode I cover some beginner tips that I use personally in getting motivated to get into the gym. Accountability is a big topic in this episode along with staying motivated throughout your program/diet/prep for any goal you have these tips will help with any and every goal imaginable.

  22. Timeline of Fitness, Personal Trainer Physical & Mental Progression, Episode #1

    In this episode I begin with how I started training and why. During this show I cover some of the biggest moments and biggest influencers in my life briefly. Finishing with where I am at now and what's to come of this podcast.

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This is the official podcast of Lifting Standards. Hosted by certified personal trainer Dalton Nicholas. Each week he takes on the job of diving into important fitness topics and meeting with motivated individuals.

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