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LiveWild Radio
by Catharine Gerhard & Winston Endall
Have you ever wanted to live a life of outdoor adventure? So do we and we love talking about it! LiveWild Radio is about inspiring guests, know-how and hidden gems. Join co-hosts, Catharine Gerhard and Winston Endall, as we all figure out how to navigate the balance between adventures and real life.
Episodes
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Ep. 111: Myo Reps - Cut Workout Time by 30%
Unlike our teenage years, we don't have unlimited time to work out. Most of us have to get in and get out of the gym in usually under an hour so we need to be efficient if we still want to make gains. We know that the hard reps are the ones that are most responsible for making you progress, so...
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Ep. 110: How To Not Get Fat On Holidays
Whether Christmas holidays or heading away on vacation, any break from our routine can lead to falling off the wagon. In this episode Coach Winston gives some strategies to help you stay on track while still enjoying some extra eating and drinking. Promo Alert! For the month of January we are...
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Ep: 109: Time Efficient Training
Don't let a busy schedule keep you from achieving your fitness goals. In this episode, Coach Winston takes you through several techniques to make your workouts more time-efficient. If you get more done in less time, you can still progress while managing a your hectic life. Promo Alert! Forget the...
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Ep. 108: Commercial Gym VS Home Gym
You have chosen to get off the couch and get in shape, but you need to know whether a commercial gym membership or building a home gym is the best option. In this episode, Coach Winston talks about the Pros and Cons of each and why you might go one way or another. Promo Alert! Forget the new…
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Ep. 105 Benefits of Sauna
If you are looking for a way to recover quicker, feel better, manage stress, and detox your system, then you need to discover the benefits of a sauna. -Improved Cardiovascular Health -Faster Recovery From Workouts -Increased Growth Hormone Production -Removal of heavy metals such as lead and...
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Ep. 107 - Staying Fit While Travelling
Whether travelling for business or pleasure, being on the road can interfere with your fitness if you don't plan for it. This episode discusses strategies to keep you from losing strength and fitness while keeping the pounds off while travelling. If you are serious about getting into shape and...
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Ep: 106: Red River Gorge Climbing and Miguel's Pizza
In celebration of us returning to Miguel's and the Red, we're re-releasing this podcast. If you're heading there too, DM us! Sometimes the best things in life just happen. No plan or strategy. Just going with the flow. This is the story of how a little pizza shop in Slade, Kentucky became an...
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Ep. 104: Sexual Health
We've talked about general, metabolic, heart, and mental health in previous episodes, but now we tackle the topic of sexual health. While there are some specifics, it turns out that when you are fitter and in a good mental space, your sexual performance and desire will tend to increase. We talk...
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EP. 103: Avoid Getting Fat Over the Holidays
Eating more and moving less is a common occurrence during the holidays. Rather than avoid having fun, just change your strategy so you can enjoy the tasty treats while even building some extra muscle. In this episode, Winston covers many practical tips that can keep you from getting fatter this...
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Ep. 102: Seasonal Affected Disorder - Don’t Be SAD
When the seasons change, and the daylight shrinks, it isn't uncommon for people to experience depression, decreased motivation and an urge just to hibernate. Catharine and Winston are no different. In this episode, they discuss how they deal with the mood change that comes with Fall and Winter....
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Ep. 101: Strength Aerobics
If you've been following us for a while, you will have heard about the fitness qualities you need to build to live a long and healthy life. You need a high level of cardiovascular fitness, strength, above-average amounts of muscle, balance and mobility. That's a lot of work when you have limited...
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Ep. 100:Working Hard to Not Break Down
Aging is something we can’t escape but we can have a say in how it happens to us. To celebrate our 100th episode, Catharine and Winston discuss what they have learned since launching the podcast 4 years ago. They are older but wiser on how they go about looking after their bodies and keep from...
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Ep. 99: Off Season Fitness Goals
If you are a summer person, it can be easy to go into slacker mode when the cooler weather comes. To keep on track, it helps to create some off-season fitness goals to keep you improving and get dialed in for next summer. In this episode, we discuss suggested ideas for off-season goals and how to...
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Ep. 98: Minimum Effective Dose
There is a lot of talk about optimal training, but we love the concept of Minimum Effective Dose. This is the minimum amount of training to make progress. For people who are pressed for time, this approach will still get you progressing toward your goals with the least amount of time spent...
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Ep. 97: Training Cycles
If you want to maximize your training and live a long life, then it makes sense to vary your exercise program to match the seasons. Give a listen to this episode to understand the ideas of periodization. You can't maximize all physical qualities simultaneously, so Winston takes you through how to...
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Ep. 96: Back to School, Back to Program
Summer is over and the kids are back in school. This gives you the opportunity to create a schedule and get back on track with your training. The distractions of vacations, kids activities, BBQs, drinks on the patio, and beers around the campfire are replaced with a regimented schedule leading up...
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Ep. 95: Training for Cycling
We've talked about the health benefits of cycling and how to make your bike more comfortable but now it's time to delve into the workouts. Winston's been a cycling coach for over 25+ years and shares his tips on getting the most out of your rides for cycling performance and health. You can use…
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Ep. 94: Bike Fitting 101
We've talked about why we love the bicycle as a tool for building fitness, but it can be downright painful if your bike doesn't fit you properly. Winston has fit hundreds of people on their bikes to alleviate pain and improve performance. In this episode, we talk about tips for improving the fit…
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Ep.93: Fat Loss Cheat Code
If you want to drop body fat quickly for a big event or kick-start your fitness journey, our new free program, The Fat Loss Cheat Code, might be just for you. Winston came up with this program by combining a number of fat-loss training and nutritional tactics into one easy-to-follow plan. It...
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Ep. 92: Bikes are the Ultimate Conditioning Tool
Anyone who listens to the podcast knows Catharine and Winston love riding their bikes. Not discounting that it is fun and relaxing, even when going hard, cycling offers many fitness benefits, especially to those over 40. In this episode, we talk about the different types of cycling and how to...
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Ep. 91: Progress = Training Plus Recovery
It isn't how much training you do that maximizes your progress. It is how much training you can recover from that does. In this episode, we chat about recovery techniques that we use to improve our recovery and feel better. From easy-to-implement activities like stretching and getting more sleep…
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Ep. 90: What To Do When Fat Loss Stalls
One of the most common goals people have is to lose body fat. We all know you must consume fewer calories than you burn to achieve this. But what happens when you eat clean and exercise a lot and the weight doesn't seem to come off? In this episode, we discuss this exact problem as it is…
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Ep. 89: Two Kettlebells and A Pull-Up Bar
When asked about the ultimate minimalist home gym, the Beastie Boys' "Two Turntables and a Microphone" line popped into my head. Only I heard it as "Two Kettlebells and a Pull-Up Bar." With that combination and a couple of accessories, you can forge a bulletproof physique ready for anything life...
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Ep. 88: Planning Beats Motivation
Working out and eating right is easy when you are motivated. Motivation is just another way of saying you feel like it. In this episode, we talk about how to stay motivated, disciplined and consistent. The key is to make your fitness journey a habit, and we talk about ways we use to stay on track...
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ep. 87: Turning Back the Clock
Just because you are over, 40 doesn't mean you have to feel and look like crap. If you look in the mirror after a shower and don't like what you see, you can do something about it. While not everything is about aesthetics, looking good is tied to being leaner and having some muscles, which is...
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Ep. 86 -Exercise is the Most Powerful Drug
If you could take a pill every day that would make you leaner and stronger, lower blood pressure, and reduce your risk of diabetes and other metabolic disorders, and the only side effect is you end up looking dead sexy, would you take it? If you said yes, then the doctor has your prescription....
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Ep. 85: Gen X Transformation Program
There is an epidemic that no one is talking about. Gen X is unhealthy, fat and tired. Obesity has increased among 40-59-year-olds to 44%. My generation is finally in charge, but your bodies are falling apart for many of you. Waistlines and cholesterol scores have gone up, and energy and sex…
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Ep. 84: Winter Survival
Winter can be beautiful, but it's an uncaring bastard. Whether you are dealing with near freezing and wet and subzero Artic conditions, winter can be the most dangerous time to play outdoors. With our personal experiences and feedback from experts, we cover the critical issues in this episode so...
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Ep. 83: Start Your New Year’s Resolution Now!
New Year's resolutions are cliche. In this episode, we talk about why you should start before the calendar flips over to build momentum through the holidays. Regarding fitness, there is no better time to start than now. We cover a lot of fun topics that you can put into practice, including...
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Ep. 82: Winston’s Body Transformation
When you want to improve your fitness, lose some body fat, and put on some muscle, it can be daunting to figure out what to do. Over the last year, Winston did precisely that with a straightforward program using kettlebells and bodyweight exercises. It was slow but steady progressions and...
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Ep. 81: Minimalist Training For Long Distance Hiking
In this episode, Winston answers a listener's question about how to train for long-distance hikes when you don't have much time. This is a common issue when we factor in jobs, kids, and the hectic nature of modern life. Combine this with the fact that many people sit for long periods at office...
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Ep. 80: Solo Adventuring
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Ep. 79: Dealing With Depression Sans Medication
Winston recorded a solo episode answering a listener's question about how he manages depression without prescription medication. He has been dealing with depression since his teenage years. It might have something to do with all the concussions he's had but either way, he hated how he felt on...
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Ep. 78: Dealing with Life’s Aches and Pains
If you are an active human at some point you are going to get injured. It may be an acute injury like a broken leg but most of the time it is little niggling things like sore knees or tennis elbow. In this podcast we talk about some of the issues we've run into and how to fix them. From…
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Ep. 76: Miguel’s Pizza & Red River Gorge Climbing
Sometimes the best things in life just happen. No plan or strategy. Just going with the flow. This is the story of how a little pizza shop in Slade, Kentucky became an institution in the rock climbing world and the center of the climbing community in the Red River Gorge. In this episode, we sit...
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Ep. 75: The Nooks - Ontario’s Newest Bouldering - Brendan Baars
If you've ever wondered how the crags and boulders we love came to be then give this episode a listen. We talk to Brendan Baars about crossing the border (He's American), finding and developing a new boulder wonderland near Elliot Lake, Ontario. From seeing the Eyeball cliff online to visiting…
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Ep. 74: Training & Fitness Q&A - Weight Loss and Home Gym
This is our 2nd episode where we turn the tables and our listeners take the driver's seat. Winston Endall sits down and answers a bunch more fitness questions that have come in. We'll be doing these every so often. So... got a question, shoot it in and we'll do our very best in giving you some...
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Ep. 73: Fitness Q&A
We've done a bunch of podcast episodes on fitness and training for outdoor adventures. In this episode, we turn the tables and our listeners take the driver's seat. Winston Endall sits down and answers a bunch of fitness questions we've received recently. We'll be doing these every so often.…
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Ep. 72: Winter Training for Summer Adventures
If you want to be at your best for your warm-weather adventures then you better start training now. Winston and Catharine discuss how to structure your fitness program in phases so you are ready for a summer of mountain biking, hiking, and rock climbing. Many people want to train but aren't sure...
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Ep. 71: Building A Home Gym
Don't let your fitness be held hostage either by lockdowns or hours of operation. 2022 is the perfect time to create your home gym. We have trained exclusively at home for almost 2 years and have seen tremendous progress. We talk about the benefits of having a home gym including the time savings,...
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Ep. 70: 2021 Year In Review and Looking Forward
We usually focus on being present, but at year-end, we like to look back on lessons learned and future goals. In this episode, we talk about what we've learned and how we put these lessons into practice. It's also time to lay out our plans for the new year. PROMO ALERT! Great Lakes Girya…
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Ep. 69: Stress & Sleep (Longevity Series)
Do you know that your daily life is killing you? The stress you feel in your mind changes the chemistry in your body. This will slowly turn your health in the wrong direction. But it doesn't have to be that way. We have control over how our body reacts to daily stresses. Add to this is the crappy...
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Ep. 68: Longevity Series: Better Living Through Chemistry
We've talked about exercise, nutrition, and weight loss so far as it applies to living longer with a higher quality of life. Now we delve into better living through chemistry. From supplements to pharmaceuticals there are a number of compounds that will help improve your health, especially your...
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Ep. 67: Longevity Series: Fasting, Diet & Weight Loss
It's Part 2 of our Longevity Series and we continue our discussion of how getting lighter and leaner will help you live longer and feel better. The stats show that the majority of people in Canada and the US are either overweight or obese, which long term will negatively affect your heart and…
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Ep. 66: Longevity Series: Exercise
Everyone wants to live a long and fulfilling life, but not everyone knows the best practices to do it. In the first episode of our Longevity series, we delve into the negative effects of aging, a simple physical test that indicates your risk of mortality, and practical reasons why we are focused...
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Ep. 65: Dirtbag Timeshare
Since the border has been closed for the last year and a half, we have started to explore Quebec. On our annual Canadian Thanksgiving trip, we headed to the Mont Tremblant area, where we discovered our new favorite place with amazing facilities. Mountain Biking, rock climbing, hiking, and camping...
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Ep. 64: Surviving A Skydiver‘s Worst Nightmare with Kris Konway
What do you do when both your main and reserve parachutes don't deploy properly? We have a chat with one of Catharine's friends from high school about his adventures and how adventure has changed his life. Our guest, Kris Konway, is one of the few skydivers in the world to have a double…
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Ep. 63: Fat Loss Tips That Actually Work
Excuse the clickbait title but we want those eyeballs. After our episode about Catharine's weight loss and fitness transformation, we received questions about the details of how she accomplished it. It isn't news to anyone that the majority of people in North America are overweight and the rate…
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Ep.62: Mountain Biking Tips Learned the Hard Way
To kick off the best time of year for mountain biking, we dish on a bunch of tips to make your riding better. Catharine has been riding for a full year now and has learned a lot along the way. She puts out the things she has learned that have made the biggest difference to her riding and has her...
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Ep. 61 - Body Transformation for Performance, Health, and Mental Wellbeing - Catharine's Journey
Catharine pilots this episode with the story of her five-year journey from obesity to fitness. Spurred by the end of her marriage and the deterioration of her knees, she needed to make a change if she wanted to be able to live the life she desired. With kids she wanted to be able to play with and...
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Have you ever wanted to live a life of outdoor adventure? So do we and we love talking about it! LiveWild Radio is about inspiring guests, know-how and hidden gems. Join co-hosts, Catharine Gerhard and Winston Endall, as we all figure out how to navigate the balance between adventures and real life.
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