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The LIFT Bodcast

by Lift Chicago

It can be hard to stay on top of your fitness with a busy lifestyle. Chad and Josh, owners of Chicago's top boutique training facility, discuss and interview others on fitness, strength training, nutrition, and much more. If you are new to fitness, train frequently, or just looking for knowledgeable clarity among the industry clutter, this is the podcast for you!

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Episodes

  1. Why females should strength train - Trista Greco, Nike Trainer

    The guys have Trista Greco on to talk about how important is for all females to be strength training in some capacity. Trista also gives some personal stories of how training helped her pregnancy immensely. Enjoy!

  2. Fitness Trackers - Pros, cons, and how we should use them.

    We share our thoughts on fitness trackers, their validity, and some things to look out for when using them.

  3. Beyond the weight room w/ Jared Blincow

    We talk about Jared’s journey into the industry, how he got to LIFT, and what he likes to do outside of the weight room. He has the most experience of any of our coaches in a collegiate weight room and gives some great insight into the reality of the colligate strength world and why he left.

  4. Managing Expectations for At-Home Workouts

    We all share some great strategies to stay fit and get through these troubling times! The guys chat about fitness expectations, controlling the controllable, and how they are maintaining stress while at home!

  5. How data can improve your performance both in the gym and in business - Guest Pete Wilkins

    Pete Wilkins joins us to talk about how he uses data to enhance his performance both in the gym and in the board room. Being a busy dad and husband, Pete figured out he needed a system optimize his health, sleep, and energy. That system was trackable data. If you are a busy parent or business...

  6. Mastering food and fitness - Joe Flamm Top Chef Winner

    We interview Top Chef winner and Executive Chef Joe Flamm. He gives us some great insight into how he balances his crazy schedule and how fitness has helped him a better Chef, business owner, and operator. Joe is currently working on a new restaurant project in Fulton Market with hopes of opening...

  7. Where will fitness be later in 2020?

    Where the fitness industry will be later in 2020.? Will big box gyms suffer? Will people rush back and forget all about this? Find out what their take is on all of this!

  8. Netflix n' Shit- Shows, Movies, and Food during the lockdown

    On this episode of the Bodcast, Chad and Pete give some suggestions on Netflix shows, movies, and take out restaurants they have enjoyed during the COVID-19 process. Staying home means more screen time! Pick up a few new shows that will NOT disappoint. Please, please, let us know what you think…

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  9. Breaking down low back pain with Dr. Pat Malartsik, DOC

    On this episode of the Bodcast Dr. Pat Malartsik dissects low back pain, the causes of it, and the best practices to minimize it moving forward. Dr. Pat is a certified full body Active Release Technique provider and is certified in The McKenzie Method A-C. Dr Malartsik is currently working on his...

  10. Don't believe everything you hear - common fitness myths, busted!

    The guys from LIFT take on some common fitness and strength training myths, and bring clarity and evidence to the topics. Subscribe, share, and leave a review of the podcast. We would greatly appreciate it!

  11. Optimize your training - 6 common strength training questions we receive

    On this episode of The LIFT Bodcast Chad, Josh, and Pete cover some popular questions they receive from clients about strength training and how to optimize your results. They cover topics like: Compound vs Isolation How many times/week should you train Should you seek soreness? Please, Please,...

  12. How LIFT is adapting to COVID19, Online Training, & Virtual Classes

    Chad and Josh reflect on the past week of COVID19, how they have adapted their lives, and how LIFT has adapted for the future. They explain their online fitness services and give tips on how to have a brighter mindset on these tough times. Subscribe to The LIFT Bodcast on your listening service…

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  13. The Start of LIFT

    Owners Chad and Josh dive into how they created LIFT, and how their experiences help shape the business.

  14. How and why we train clients the way that we do, longevity of training, and why we think Olympic lifting and CrossFit isn't ideal.

    The guys from LIFT talk about their training philosophy for their vast majority of clients. They touch on how you should be training to increase longevity of activity, why the average joe shouldn't go anywhere near olympic lifting, and why CrossFit isn't sustainable.

  15. Why we left the college weight room and chose the private sector. Guest: Jared Blincow

    The boys from LIFT talk about their experiences in the colligate weight room, working with athletes, and being volunteer interns. Listened to what sucked, what we learned, and why we switched to the private sector.

  16. Do Certifications matter? Which ones are best? Personal Trainers vs Strength Coaches.

    On this episode the boys at LIFT Chicago talk about training certifications, which ones are crap, which ones are good, and what to look out for when choosing a trainer. They also discuss the difference between personal trainers and strength coaches. Hint: They are all NOT created equally.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

It can be hard to stay on top of your fitness with a busy lifestyle. Chad and Josh, owners of Chicago's top boutique training facility, discuss and interview others on fitness, strength training, nutrition, and much more. If you are new to fitness, train frequently, or just looking for knowledgeable clarity among the industry clutter, this is the podcast for you!

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How many episodes does The LIFT Bodcast have?

The LIFT Bodcast currently has 16 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is The LIFT Bodcast about?

It can be hard to stay on top of your fitness with a busy lifestyle. Chad and Josh, owners of Chicago's top boutique training facility, discuss and interview others on fitness, strength training, nutrition, and much more. If you are new to fitness, train frequently, or just looking for...

How often does The LIFT Bodcast release new episodes?

The LIFT Bodcast has 16 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Who hosts The LIFT Bodcast?

The LIFT Bodcast is created and hosted by Lift Chicago.
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