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Local Flexx
by Connor Flahive
Local Flexx is brought to you by Flahive's Strength Training. Our goal at Flahive's is to help our community develop strength, health, & happiness through fun, safe, & sustainable workouts. While we (probably) have the workout strength box checked off, our goal with Local Flexx is to highlight ALL the strength around us. Strength in our community. The strength of the members of our community. The strength across the entire NW Side of Chicago. The members of our community rally around each other find STRENGTH IN COMMUNITY.Hope you enjoy!
Episodes
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S2E7: Creating your own filter for workout & nutrition advice
Season 2, Episode 7 is here! Tyler & Connor hop on the mic and cover: 3 gimmicky exercises to avoid. Anything with a bosu ball. Anything "hot" Any band walks. Oh, and, any juice cleanses!!! Is running a great way to get in shape? Do you run to get in shape...or do you get in shape in order to…
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S2E6: Flexx Check-In and 3 Tips to Stay on Track While Drinking Alcohol
In Episode 6, we stop by Arlington Has and check-in with Tyler Bolger! Good news...he's still alive! We check in with how the new gym is going and get an update how it's coming along! Tyler talks about the positives and some of the struggles that have come with his new role. Tyler is headed to…
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S2E5: A Fresh Look at Building Healthier Habits
In Episode 5, we are joined by owner of Gage Strength Training out in Westchester, PA, Devin Gage! I have known Devin for about 8 years, and he is an expert in behavior change and creating & staying consistent with new habits. Devin gives us analogy about developing new habits, and it that made A...
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S2E4
Billy and I hop on the mic and talk about: --> Weight fluctuations coming off Memorial Day --> Staying on track with your plan --> Difference between eating for weight loss & eating for a healthy & active life --> Inside look at Flahive's coaches meeting All in 15 mins!! :) Give it a listen!! See...
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S2E3: Avoiding Overuse Injuries & Small Wins
Season 2, Episode 3 is here! Billy and I hop on the mic and talk about load management, overuse injuries, setting realistic expectations, celebrating small wins, and Memorial Day Weekend! All in 15 mins!! :) Give it a listen!! See you next week!
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S2: E2 Memorial Day Meltdown Tips
Season 2, Episode 2 is here! Billy and I hop on the mic and talk about what's going on with Memorial Day Meltdown and some tips to be successful. We cover it all and then some. Give it a listen!! See you next week!
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S2E1: We are BACK
Did you all miss us? :) After a 2 month hiatus, we are back with season 2 of the Local Flexx Podcast! Billy and I hop on the mic and talk about what we've been up to the last 2 months. A lot going on! We cover it all and then some. We talk about what we have coming up and what's around the corner...
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E17: Physical Therapy, Concussions, Finding What Works for You & More with Kimi Smith
In Episode 17, we are joined by Superstar Physical Therapist ANDDDD Flahive's member, Kimi Smith! Kimi joined Flahive's back in 2015 and sooooo much has happened in that 6 years. She has gotten married, had 2 kids, climbed the ladder with Athletico, coaches hockey, and about a million other…
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E016: PowHerhouse Fitness Studio with Owner Veronica Marchetti
One of the primary reasons for this podcast was to highlight the strength IN our community. No better way to do that than showing support to other local businesses -- hearing their stories, their struggles, & how their creativity and grit has helped them find a way to navigate through the...
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E015: 5 Tips to Hit Your Goals & Avoid Failure
In Episode 15, we are joined by Flahive's coach, Mark Krueger! Together Mark & I have 19 years of coaching experience. We have worked with hundreds of people over that time and have a front seat vantage point between what makes someone successful versus failing...when it comes to health & fitness...
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E014: Running a Restaurant Through Covid With City's Edge
One of the primary reasons for this podcast was to highlight the strength IN our community. No better way to do that than showing support to other local businesses -- hearing their stories, their struggles, & how their creativity and grit has helped them find a way to navigate through the...
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E13: From Purchasing Coordinator to Global VP & Everything in Between
In Episode 13, we are joined by Flahive's member, Dave Depkon! Dave has been a member at Flahive's for 5 years. After running his first Spartan Race back in 2015, Dave wanted to get serious about his training and prep for the races...which led him to Flahive's. Fast forward to today, Dave has run...
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E12: Is Strength Training the Best Workout for Fat Loss
What is the best type of workout to lose body fat & improve body composition? Benefits of strength training ✔️preserving and building muscle ✔️helping you feel better by fixing imbalances ✔️gaining confidence ✔️empowering with how much you are capable of doing ✔️improving bone density ✔️getting...
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E11: 5 Tips if You Have Fallen Off The Band Wagon on Your New Year's Resolution
In Episode 11, we are joined again by Tyler Bolger Tyler & I cover 5 Tips to help you stay on track with your New Year's Resolutions. If you have struggled to stay with it or have completely fallen off track, you NEED to listen to this! The 5 Tips are: 1. Make your the daily actionable habits…
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E10: How to Overcome the Anxiety of Getting Started & Tips to Make it Stick
In Episode 10, we are joined by Flahive's member, Ellen Finnegan! Ellen has been a member at Flahive's for 6.5 years and has lost over 60 lbs in that time...and has kept it off!! She started back in 2014 and was absolutely petrified to get started. She passed up our picture and an offer for a Fit...
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E9: Navigating The Recruiting Process: Changing Your Environment To Be Successful Ft. Brittany Welch
In Episode 9, we are joined by special guest, Brittany Welch! Brittany is a Division 1 Volleyball Player and has trained at Flahive's since she was 14 years old! She was one of the top volleyball recruits in the state of IL and had to make huge life decision committing to a college as a 16 year…
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E8: Finding Strength to Kick Ass in the Fight of Your Life
In Episode 8, we are joined by Flahive's member, Louise Locke! Louise has been a member at Flahive's for 3.5 years. If you are ever at Flahive's around 9am on a weekday, you probably have seen her kicking ass in a workout with a huge smile on her face. But, what you may not know is that 3 months...
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E7: The Inside Scoop on Being a High School Teacher in 2020 with Lauren Flahive
In Episode 7, we are joined by the first lady of Flahive’s :), my wife, Lauren Flahive. Lauren is a teacher and has been teaching AP Psychology at Niles West High School for 9 years. We dive into her track to getting an undergrad degree in Psychology, what got her interested in teaching, and what...
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E6: The History of Flahive's & 4 Tips in Starting a Business
In Episode 6, we flip the script. We are joined by Flahive's Coach Tyler Bolger and he lives his dream to host the podcast! Tyler's personality and face are made for podcasts! He interviews Connor and covers a ton of great information! We cover: 1. the point did opening a gym become a real...
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E5: 3 Tips to Get Started & Stay Consistent Working Out
In Episode 5, we are joined by Flahive's Coach Jonah Nilson. Before we dive into the 3 tips for staying on track with a brand new workout routine, we get some background on Jonah and how he from Flahive's athlete as a 15 year old kid to a full-time Flahive's Coach. Jonah gives you his 3…
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E4: Who's Up for an Origin Story? Ft. Billy Hughes
In Episode 4, we are joined by longest tenured Flahive's Coach & Director of Training Billy Hughes. We run through our origin stories of how we got into the industry and go in depth of how we both "landed" at Flahive's. Secret Time: It is verrrrrry different path for both of us. We jump around…
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E3: Go-to Exercises, Nutrition, Losing 60+ Lbs., & More
In Episode 3, we are joined by Flahive's Coach, Tyler Bolger. In typical Tyler fashion, we quickly jump into about 17 different directions! We cover Tyler's background and journey to becoming a Flahive's Coach. We go in depth on Tyler's own transformation, and what it took to accomplish losing…
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E2: A Psychology Major in the Fitness Industry
In Episode 2, we are joined by Flahive's Coach/Do-It-All(er) Maddie MacTavish. We quickly jump into Maddie's very untraditional path into the fitness industry and we dive into that route to get an inside look at how she landed at Flahive's. Maddie goes into her experience with her own fitness...
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E1: Three Tips to Stay On Track During Thanksgiving
In Episode 1, we are joined by Flahive's Coach Mark Krueger. Before we dive into the 3 tips for staying on track for Thanksgiving, we get some background on Mark and how he ended up in the fitness industry. We also throw Mark on the spot and get his Top 3 Thanksgiving Foods. :) We finish up with…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Local Flexx is brought to you by Flahive's Strength Training. Our goal at Flahive's is to help our community develop strength, health, & happiness through fun, safe, & sustainable workouts. While we (probably) have the workout strength box checked off, our goal with Local Flexx is to highlight ALL the strength around us. Strength in our community. The strength of the members of our community. The strength across the entire NW Side of Chicago. The members of our community rally around each other find STRENGTH IN COMMUNITY.Hope you enjoy!
HOSTED BY
Connor Flahive
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