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The Coach Dave Show

by Dave McGarry

Tips, resources, interviews, and simple strategies to help you improve health, fitness, focus, energy and your lifestyle. Each episode is designed to motivate, educate and give you simple strategies and actionable steps to become a better, more fit version of yourself as you enter into your 40's and beyond. Dave McGarry, the show host, is the founder of the Fit Over 40 Challenge and has helped hundreds of people transform their lives. If you are ready for the challenge to change your life then welcome aboard!

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Episodes

  1. How to Get Unstuck and Reach Your Fitness Goals in 2021|Ep 85

    Are you feeling stuck and unable to get out of a rut when in comes to your fitness and weight loss? In this episode I am going to give you the strategies you need to get "unstuck" and crush your fitness goals in 2021.

  2. Wellness and Energy is the Basis for Everything

    In this episode of the "Fit Over 40 Challenge" show I dive into one of the most important things you need to be doing to make life easier and you perform at your best! I know a lot of you came into this year ready and excited for all the possibilities of a fresh start! If there is one thing you...

  3. What is Your "Word" for 2021

    In this episode of the "Fit Over 40 Challenge" show I am going to give you a tool that will help you set the tone for 2021! This tool will help you make great decisions...set priorities and stick to them...and even help you achieve your goals.

  4. 20 Things I am Grateful for in 2020

    In today's episode of "The Fit Over 40 Challenge" I name 20 things that I am grateful for that happened in 2020! Don't get me wrong it was a tough and challenge year. I know many people who suffered all sorts of hardships but I reflected back and came up with 20 things that I was grateful for in...

  5. Self Care For a Better Mood |Fit Over 40 - Ep. #82

    In this episode of the "Fit Over 40 Challenge" I want to give you a little pep talk today about feeling fit, strong, and healthy throughout December and the holidays! There are so many reasons to carve out some time for self-care this time of year. I am going to talk about Just One of them...…

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  6. Immune Boosting Benefits of Moving Your Body|Ep 81

    In today's episode of the "Fit Over 40 Challenge" I am going to talk to you about the role exercise can play when it comes to staying healthy. I know I have preached about this before but I have a few more nuggets and tips to give you. Plus, I have some research to share that might just give you...

  7. How to Live a Fit Life at age 80|Ep 80

    In this special episode of the "Fit Over 40 Challenge" show I have a special guest! And when I say special it is my mom and we do the interview on her 80th birthday! We talk about her life as a kid growing up in a simpler time and talk about what to do if you are just getting started like she did...

  8. How to Control Nighttime Cravings|Ep 79

    In this episode of the "Fit Over 40 Challenge" show I discuss something we all have had from time to time. If you are like me you have experienced those nighttime snack cravings and why do they always have to be EXTRA...Like in extra tasty! I will give you a few reasons why this happens as well…

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  9. How to shut down that negative voice in your head! |Ep. 78

    In today's episode of the "Fit Over 40 Challenge" show I am going to talk to you about something I know I struggle with and if you are honest with yourself I have a feeling you may struggle with this as well. Self Talk has a big influence over not just your mood, but also your health. Studies…

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  10. How saying No Affects Your Fitness and Weight Loss

    In this episode of the "Fit Over 40 Challenge" show I talk about something that will make you feel more in control of your time and also your actions! If your schedule is usually jam-packed and you sometimes wonder how you're going to accomplish everything on your list, it might be time to take...

  11. The Best Fitness Advice I've Heard in a Long Time

    In this episode of the "Fit Over 40 Challenge" show I share with you some of the best fitness advice I have heard in a long time! These are principle for success that can make 2020 your best year ever!

  12. You Must Do This if You Want to Get Fitness Results

    In this episode of the "Fit Over 40 Challenge" show I talk to you about the power of daily habits and give you some ideas for non negotiables that will help you succeed with reaching your fitness goals and building your immunity!

  13. Do you want to know how to use this pandemic to become personally better

    In this episode of the "Fit Over 40 Challenge" show I discuss 5 ways you can use this pandemic to become better.

  14. What you Need to Know about Gut Health

    In this episode of the "Fit Over 40 Challenge" I talk about how the bacteria living inside you affects everything from your mood to your digestion and your weight. I also give you 4 things you can do right now to make an impact on your gut and immunity.

  15. 30 Day Self Care Fitness Tips to Keep Sane During the Pandemic

    In this special episode of the "Fit Over 40 Challenge" show I share a 30 day self care plan that can help keep you sane and exactly grow personally during this time.

  16. Fitness and Mindset Tips to overcome the Corona Virus

    In this episode of the "Fit Over 40 Challenge" show I talk about how to embrace this opportunity for your health. If you feel like the sky is about to fall around you and asking why does a healthy lifestyle even matter right now then you need to listen to this episode. Let me just say it…

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  17. Resolution Check Up

    In this episode of the "Fit Over 40 Challenge Show" I have a question for you... Have you ever seen that meme that shows the path to success? Well, Google it and you will see what I am talking about and that is what I dive into today. If you have hit a couple of snags or bumps in the road since...

  18. Heart Health Quiz

    In this episode of the "Fit Over 40 Challenge Show" I have a really neat mini-quiz to give yourself a check-up on how well you're really doing with self-care... and your answers may surprise you! February is all about the HEART. I mean Valentine's Day is just a few days away! Plus, in the US it...

  19. Do You Keep Score of Your Wins

    In this episode of the " Fit Over 40 Challenge Show" I share with you a simple but powerful method to keep you motivated and moving forward towards reaching your goals. As we end the first month of 2020 and the first month of the new decade it is a good time to look back on the wins you have had...

  20. How Limiting Beliefs May be Preventing You from Reaching Your Goals

    In this episode of the " Fit Over 40 Challenge" show I talk about a very powerful subject that may be keeping you from reaching your goals and you don't even know it! Find out what that is and the simple fix to changing it and finally reaching your goals!

  21. What Happens If you Maintain the Status Quo

    In this episode of the Fit Over 40 Challenge Show I have a special birthday message for you! What will happen to you if you remain the status quo? Learn how Fear is holding you back and how to overcome it to help you reach your fitness goals.

  22. Action Alleviates Anxiety

    Happy New Year! In this first episode of the New Year and new Decade I give you 1 tip to avoid being overwhelmed and stuck when setting goals and getting started on transforming your life.

  23. How to Get Control of Your Day from the Minute you Wake Up

    In this episode you will learn how to start your day off to make it great! I am going to talk about one of my favorite topics and you learn how to be "Intentional" from the moment you wake up! Instead of the day running you, you will learn how to take control of the day! This could be a game...

  24. 2 Things I Learned About Staying Fit After Becoming a Dad

    In this episode of the "Fit Over 40 Challenge" show I open up a little and share some of the struggles of trying to stay fit after having kids and becoming a dad.

  25. Turn Your Day Around by Upgrading Your Thoughts

    In this episode of the "Fit Over 40 Challenge" Show I go deep into how changing your thoughts can be the make or break to seeing massive results. Listen to some short but power tips to give you the power to succeed!

  26. How to Get Started Again After Quitting

    In this episode of the "Fit Over 40 Challenge" show I talk about one thing that prohibits most people from taking action on their exercise program. I talk about how this one thing caused me to stop recording and producing the show for almost a year. Well, I am going to share with you how to start...

  27. 7 Habits of Highly Fit People

    In this episode of the Fit Over 40 Challenge you are going to learn the secret to finally reaching success. It takes a certain lifestyle to attain a fit, lean body…so what do fit people do in their "healthy lifestyle"? Well we are going to explore that and tell you the 7 Habits of Highly Fit...

  28. 5 Strength Training Myths

    In this episode of the Fit Over 40 Challenge Show I go on a little rant. With the rise and popularity of HIIT training the old myths of strength training have crept back in. Find out the 5 myths and why you need to not believe them if you want to truly get fit and transform your life! Let me know...

  29. 5 Things That Block Fitness Results

    There are many complex reasons that make fat loss a challenge, reasons that go deeper than simple calories in versus calories-out. In this episode of the Fit Over 40 Challenge Show I am going to talk about the 5 things that get in the way of your success as well as solutions to break these and...

  30. Make these 4 Changes and it just might Save Your Life

    In this episode of the "Fit Over 40 Challenge Show" I go on a little bit of a rant. I know sometims I feel like a broken record and I constantly am repeating how important exercise is to your health and how many of your health problems will improve abd disappear as a result of a consisent…

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  31. How to Eat for Best Results

    The foods that you eat make a huge impact on your fat loss results. But it is not just about you are eating, it's also about how much and and how frequently you eat. All of these factors make the topic of how to eat for best results a hot one around the web and with my clients. So in this episode...

  32. Get Inspired! Best Transformation Tips

    There is nothing quite as inspiring as a truly jaw dropping before and after picture. I'm talking about a 50+ pound weight loss where they look like an entirely different person. In this episode I have compiled a list of the best of transformation tips that came from those who have actually done...

  33. Easiest Fitness Hack That You're Not Doing

    It's that time of year for focusing on fitness, health, and self improvement; and as to be expected I am business than ever with clients looking to shed pounds and to take the New Year by storm. I love seeing this but I also hate to see people struggle so I thought I would record an episode and...

  34. Think Positive to Get Fit

    If you have the goal of changing your body for the better by dropping pounds and increasing your muscle tone, the first thing to do is begin with your mindset. In this episode of "Fit Over 40 Challenge" show I talk about the critical habits you need to get amazing body transformations.

  35. Holiday Eating Survival Guide

    There is no denying that the holidays have arrived. With that being said, don't be one of the statistics and gain the 5-10 pounds during this month. I have come up with a survival strategy to keep the holiday pounds from becoming permanent. In this episode of the Fit Over 40 Challenge Show you…

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  36. Need a Little Motivaton to Get Started on Mondays

    Are you struggling to get started with your workouts? I know Mondays can be tough or maybe any day of the week it can be a struggle but in this episode, I give you 7 reasons that will get you inspired to start exercising and bring out your greatness!

  37. This one thing is life changing

    In this episode of the Fit Over 40 Challenge show I share with you one thing that can change the course of your fitness journey and change your life forever! After working with hundreds of clients and seeing them get results I have come to the conclusion that there was one thing each and everyone...

  38. The Simple Habit That Changed Everything - Fit-over-40

    Are you frustrated with your weight loss? Have you tried the next big diet fad or celebrity workout and didn't see any success. Maybe you are ready to just give up and accept the fact you can no longer be fit. Well, before you do listen to this episode on the "Fit Over 40 Challenge" show before…

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  39. Forget About Setting Goals, Try This Approach Instead

    There is a lot emphasis on setting goals these days ( i.e lose 20 pounds) and then follow a program ( i.e. a diet plan or dvd workout) to achieve those goals. If this is you I want to ask you a simple question. How is that working for you? In today's episode I present to you an entirely different...

  40. Why Did You Do That?

    Have you ever acted against your better judgement? In this episode of the Fit Over 40 Challenge Show you will learn why you and I do things we regret that prevents us from achieving our goals and keeps us stuck. Also, you will learn the 3 steps to lasting change and an approach you can take to…

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  41. Fasting or Small Meals for Quicker Results

    In this episode of the "Fit Over 40 Challenge" I tackle the question of what is the best eating strategy for fat loss. I know there are tons of different strategies and approaches but I decided to look at the "Intermittent Fasting" and the "Smaller but frequent meals" approach.

  42. 4 Body Changes From Eating Low Carb

    In this episode of the Fit Over 40 Challenge Show I explore the 4 body changes that can take place from eating low carb. The question I asked myself and ask you is, "have you ever stopped to wonder what would happen to your body if you stopped eating refined carbs. I give you 4 body changes that...

  43. FO40 - To Scale or Not To Scale

    Do you step on the scale everyday, meticulously tracking the ups and downs? Do you jump on it once a week, keeping your mind off the number most days? Or do you skip the scale altogether and simply navigate your transformation using the markers of how you organically look and feel? In this…

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  44. I Eat Healthy and Workout but Not Seeing Results

    In this episode of the "Fit Over 40 Challenge" show I present to you a question I get asked all the time. Have you been working out, eating right, but not seeing any results? Hey, don't be discouraged I have been there too. I am going to go through 5 potential reasons why you are not seeing…

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  45. How to Set Fitness Goals that Stick

    Welcome to another edition of the Fit Over 40 Challenge Show. In this episode, entitled, " How to Set Fitness Goals that Stick," I give you 5 proven strategies that will help ensure you finally reach your goals once and for all. Some of the key talking points include: - how to quit proof your…

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  46. Listen To This For Motivation

    In this episode of the "Fit Over 40 Challenge" show I recorded this episode to motivate you to get off the couch and get moving! I understand the frustrations that you have when it comes to your body. I understand the insecurities that sometimes come with how you feel about your body. Today…

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  47. Eating For Fat Loss

    In this episode of "The Fit Over 40 Challenge" show I dive into the 4 tips to eating for fat loss. By now you are probably aware that the term, eat clean, has nothing to do with washing food and everything to do with eating in a way that promotes fat loss.

  48. FO40 - Being Fit is more than just exercising

    In this episode of the "Fit Over 40 Challenge" show I had the privilege to interview Troy Ismir. Troy Ismir is a faith based fitness and lifestyle performance coach, author and speaker. He is the founder of Phil413fitness and the Divine Wellness Academy. Troy has been in the health, fitness and...

  49. FO40 - Want Healthy Fresh Already Cooked Meals Delivered to Your House

    In this episode of the "Fit Over 40 Challenge" show I had the privilege of interviewing the founder and owner of FitzeeFoods.com. Michelle Weinstein shares her story of how she got her inspiration to start her company. Plus, she shares her best tips on how she stays fit while running her company....

  50. FO40 - What's Scarier than Ghosts and Goblins?

    Welcome to a special holiday Halloween episode of the "Fit Over 40 Challenge." The title may be a little deceiving as I am calling this "What's scarier than Ghosts and Goblins. You see, I am all for having fun and indulging but today's episode is also a serious one. However, in the end all is…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Tips, resources, interviews, and simple strategies to help you improve health, fitness, focus, energy and your lifestyle. Each episode is designed to motivate, educate and give you simple strategies and actionable steps to become a better, more fit version of yourself as you enter into your 40's and beyond. Dave McGarry, the show host, is the founder of the Fit Over 40 Challenge and has helped hundreds of people transform their lives. If you are ready for the challenge to change your life then welcome aboard!

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Tips, resources, interviews, and simple strategies to help you improve health, fitness, focus, energy and your lifestyle. Each episode is designed to motivate, educate and give you simple strategies and actionable steps to become a better, more fit version of yourself as you enter into your 40's...

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