PODCAST · health
The Perfect Fit
by Craig Richards
Atlanta, GA and Greenville, SC based personal trainers, Craig Richards and Benj Cure, talk all things fitness, nutrition, and wellness; providing value by means of science-backed advice.
Episodes
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How to Progress Through the Holidays
Holiday season is upon us! Life gets hectic and often we take steps back in our health and fitness journey. In this episode we go over tips on how you can make progress during this chaotic time of year. Craig Richards Website: https://www.craigrichardspersonaltraining.com/ Youtube:...
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Semaglutide & Weight Loss
We're diving into the world of the hottest weight loss drug on the market. What is it, who should be taking it, and our issues with this growing trend. Craig Richards Website: https://www.craigrichardspersonaltraining.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMHUjZIJTEBIlo7xO02mNWA Protein...
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Mini Cut Monday #13
This weeks Q&A topics: how to increase your calories carefully, how to warmup properly, does food turn to fat after 6PM, and how to get more fiber. Craig Richards Website: https://www.craigrichardspersonaltraining.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMHUjZIJTEBIlo7xO02mNWA/ Protein...
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Mini Cut Monday #12
We answer questions our own clients asked us over the a past few weeks! Craig Richards Website: https://www.craigrichardspersonaltraining.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMHUjZIJTEBIlo7xO02mNWA Protein Ebook: https://www.craigrichardspersonaltraining.com/provenprotein Instagram:...
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The Heat is On! Stay Hydrated
It's summer and many of us are hanging outside at the cookout or by the pool. This episode is all about staying hydrated to ensure we're staying healthy! Craig Richards Website: https://www.craigrichardspersonaltraining.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMHUjZIJTEBIlo7xO02mNWA…
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Mini Cut Monday #11
This weeks topics cover: how to make a workout more time efficient, compound or isolation exercises first, budget friendly grocery shopping, and maximizing rest/sleep. Craig Richards Website: https://www.craigrichardspersonaltraining.com/ Protein Ebook:...
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Is Cardio Necessary?
Hate doing cardio? We breakdown the benefits of it, how much cardio you should be doing, and its' relationship to fat loss. Craig Richards Website: https://www.craigrichardspersonaltraining.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMHUjZIJTEBIlo7xO02mNWA Protein Ebook:...
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Mini Cut Monday #10
Today's questions dive into: meal plans, tips for improving sleep, AM or PM workouts, and how much protein do you need? Craig Richards Website: https://www.craigrichardspersonaltraining.com/ Protein Ebook: https://www.craigrichardspersonaltraining.com/provenprotein Instagram: @craigrichardspt...
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July 4th Special - Mini Cut Monday #9
Happy July 4th! Today's episode is all about how to navigate and stay on track during the 4th and all the summer cookouts and BBQs you'll be attending over the next few months. Craig Richards Website: https://www.craigrichardspersonaltraining.com/ Protein Ebook:...
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Mini Cut Monday #8
Topics for this weeks Mini Cut Monday: tips for increasing your protein, how to improve your grip strength, thoughts on ice baths/cold plunge, and what is calorie borrowing. Craig Richards Website: https://www.craigrichardspersonaltraining.com/ Protein Ebook:...
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Why Do We Exercise?
What value do you put into exercise or what motivates you to hit the gym? Craig and Ben discuss what drives them to consistently train and how your motives may impact your fitness journey. Craig Richards Website: https://www.craigrichardspersonaltraining.com/ Protein Ebook:...
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Mini Cut Monday #7
You asked and we answered! Ozempic, vegetarian protein sources, elevating your feels during a squat, and what supplements should you take are the latest questions on Mini Cut Monday! Craig Richards Website: https://www.craigrichardspersonaltraining.com/ Protein Ebook:...
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The Secret to Results
Is this one piece to the puzzle the reason you're missing out on optimal results? Listen and find out! Craig Richards Website: https://www.craigrichardspersonaltraining.com/ Protein Ebook: https://www.craigrichardspersonaltraining.com/provenprotein Instagram: @craigrichardspt LinkedIn:...
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Mini Cut Monday #6
Why weigh yourself every day, alcohol and working out, are deload weeks necessary, and what exercises can help with low back pain? All of these answered on the latest episode! Craig Richards Website: https://www.craigrichardspersonaltraining.com/ Protein Ebook:...
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Muscle: The Key to Longevity
Why should you build muscle? To look good? Sure, but muscle is so much more than looking good. In day's episode we discuss the importance of muscle on our health and why it's the key to longevity. Craig Richards Website: https://www.craigrichardspersonaltraining.com/ Proven Protein Method Ebook:...
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Mini Cut Monday #5
We answer your questions about weighing food raw or cooked, feet placement on a leg press, how much protein should you eat at each meal, and what are the best exercises to build your glutes? Craig Richards Website: https://www.craigrichardspersonaltraining.com/ Proven Protein Ebook:...
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Mini Cut Monday #4
Stack & Track, progressive overload, pre-workout meals, and 3 day a week workout split are the topics on this weeks Mini Cut Monday! Craig Richards Website: https://www.craigrichardspersonaltraining.com/ Instagram: @craigrichardspt LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-richardspt Nutrition...
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Mini Cut Monday #3
Another episode of Q&As! We talk peanut butter, food variety, lifting clips, and barbells. If you'd like us to answer one of your questions, drop us a DM in our socials below. Craig Richards Website: https://www.craigrichardspersonaltraining.com/ Instagram: @craigrichardspt LinkedIn:...
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Having a Good Relationship with Food
What does a good and bad relationship with food look like and how does impact us? Craig and Ben discuss this on today's episode. Craig Richards Website: https://www.craigrichardspersonaltraining.com/ Instagram: @craigrichardspt LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-richardspt Nutrition…
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Mini Cut Monday #2
Q&A number 2! Don't forget to submit any questions you might have to our DMs in the socials below. Happy Mini Cut Monday! Craig Richards Website: https://www.craigrichardspersonaltraining.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-richardspt Instagram: @craigrichardspt Ben Cure Website:...
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How to Calculate Your Calories
Not sure how many calories you need to start your goal? In this episode Craig and Ben go over some basic equations that can help jump start your goals. Craig Richards Website: https://www.craigrichardspersonaltraining.com/ Instagram: @craigrichardspt LinkedIn:...
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Mini Cut Monday #1
Welcome to "Mini Cut Monday", on these bi-weekly episodes we'll be answering your questions you drop into our DM's. Have anything you want answered? Drop a question in our socials below. Craig Richards Website: https://www.craigrichardspersonaltraining.com/ LinkedIn:...
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Is Tracking Food Necessary?
Is tracking food necessary for you to achieve your goals? We discuss the pros and cons of tracking and how to find success if you don't track. Craig Richards Website: https://www.craigrichardspersonaltraining.com/ Instagram: @craigrichardspt LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-richardspt...
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What Are Macros?
In part 2 of the "Basics of Nutrition" series, Craig and Ben discuss macronutrients. What are they, what they do for our body, sources of each, and recommended intake of each macro. Craig Richards Website: https://www.craigrichardspersonaltraining.com/ LinkedIn:...
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Basics of Nutrition: Calories
Part 1 of 6 of the "Basics of Nutrition" series is all about calories. Craig and Ben discuss what calories are, how we burn calories, and much more! Craig Richards Website: https://www.craigrichardspersonaltraining.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-richardspt Instagram:...
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Successful Clients Do This
Want to know what successful clients have in common? Craig and Ben go over the characteristics that they see in their most successful clients. Craig Richards Website: https://www.craigrichardspersonaltraining.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-richardspt Instagram: @craigrichardspt...
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We Changed Our Minds
After 10 years in the fitness industry, Craig and Ben go over topics they've changed their viewpoint on. Thank you for listening in 2022, we are looking forward to all that 2023 has to offer! Craig Richards Website: https://www.craigrichardspersonaltraining.com/ LinkedIn:...
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Why Fat Loss Diets Fail
Craig and Ben dive into the topic of why so many people don't find success when the try to diet. They give the 2 main reasons diets fail and what the structure of a successful fat loss diet should look like. Craig Richards Website: https://www.craigrichardspersonaltraining.com/ LinkedIn:...
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Working Out During the Holidays
Do you find working out during the holidays difficult? Craig and Ben breakdown how to make your workouts time efficient and how to get the most out of them during this busy season. Craig Richards Website: https://www.craigrichardspersonaltraining.com/ LinkedIn:...
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How to Navigate the Holidays
Do you struggle with your nutrition and training during the holidays? You're not alone. Craig and Ben discuss helpful tips and strategies to keep you on track during the holiday season. Please subscribe and leave us a review. Don't forget if you leave us a review you'll be automatically entered…
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Growth vs. Fixed Mindset & All-or-Nothing Mindset
Do you ever beat yourself up for not being able to stay on track and believe you'll never be able to change? Do you wonder why you're either really strict with your diet or you're eating everything in sight? Today's episode might answer your questions! You can now watch The Perfect Fit Podcast on...
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Self-sabotage & Awareness
You ever catch yourself saying "I get in my own way" or "I've self-sabotaged myself"? A fitness journey is one with many ups and downs and often the downs are our own doing. Benj and Craig dive into self-sabotage and how we need to be more aware of our lives to avoid those moments of sabotage....
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Successful Goal Setting
Happy New Year and welcome to the 1st episode of season 4! Benj and Craig discuss how you can setup your new goals and how to set them up to be successful. Please subscribe, share, and leave us a review. Website: https://www.craigrichardspersonaltraining.com/ &…
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2021 Finale Q & A
The final episode of 2021! Craig and Benj were able to do this podcast in person. They answer a variety of questions both fitness related and some just for fun. Thank you for listening over the past year, looking forward to 2022! Please subscribe, share, and leave us a review. Website:...
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Mini Cut #5: How the Scale Works
How many times do you check the scale and have a reaction (good or bad) to it? On today's episode we are diving into the topic of how the scale works and your reactions to it! Please share, subscribe, or leave us a review! Website: https://www.craigrichardspersonaltraining.com/ Instagram:...
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Mini Cut #4: Getting Uncomfortable to Build Muscle
If your goal is to build muscle, don't complain when the scale goes up and you put on a little body fat. Getting a little uncomfortable is part of the journey and you need to embrace it! Please subscribe, share, and leave us a review! Website: https://www.craigrichardspersonaltraining.com/...
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Reverse Dieting
One of the most in-depth podcast episodes Benj and I have done! We discuss all things reverse dieting; from what it is, to tips on how to do it on your own. Hope you enjoy! Please subscribe, share, and leave us a review! Website: https://www.craigrichardspersonaltraining.com/ &...
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Mini Cut 3: Characteristics of Successful Nutrition
On Mini Cut #1 I addressed reasons why people aren't successful with their nutrition, so this episode is about 4 characteristics of people who are successful! Please subscribe, share, and leave us a review. Instagram: @craigrichardspt Website: https://www.craigrichardspersonaltraining.com/ Email:...
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Mini Cut 2: 3 Things to Consider Before a Fat Loss Phase
Do you want to lose fat? If so, you might want to consider these 3 things before starting. If you want the best results these could be game changers for you! Please subscribe, share, and leave us a review! Instagram: @craigrichardspt Website: https://www.craigrichardspersonaltraining.com/ Email:...
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Mini Cut 1: 5 Reasons Why You're not Successful With Your Nutrition
Welcome to Mini Cuts! These are going to be short, informative podcasts that don't get too deep but get right to the heart of a topic. Today's episode is about reasons why people struggle with their nutrition. I hope you enjoy these episodes! Don't forget to share, subscribe, and leave us a…
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The Fat Loss Mindset
What kind of mindset do you need to have during a fat loss phase? Craig and Benj dive into how your mindset can dictate your fat loss journey and how to turn your struggles into win and ultimate success. Don't forget to subscribe, share and leave us a review! Website:...
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Supplements 101
Is vitamin D important? Are BCAA's worth the money? Benj and Craig dive into the topic of supplements, and throw in a few crazy pre-workout stories for fun. They break down a few supplements into 4 categories: foundational, performance/specialty, a waste of your money, and "situational." Don't...
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10 Common Mistakes of Strength Training
Benj and Craig tackle 10 of the most common mistakes they see being made when it comes to strength training, and offer solutions to help fix these mistakes. Please subscribe, share, and leave us a review. Instagram: @craigrichardspt & @coachcure Email: [email protected] &...
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Eating and Workout Out While Traveling
Do you find yourself struggling to progress your health goals while you travel? Whether you're traveling for work or vacation, Benj and Craig give some helpful tips to keep you on track. Please subscribe, share, and leave us a review. Instagram: craigoryrichards & coachcure Email:...
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Popular Weight Loss Challenges & Their Pros and Cons
We've all known someone who hopped on the Whole30 band wagon and told all their friends about it too. Weight loss challenges have come and gone, and they are constantly being thrown at us. Promoted by commercials, magazine covers, and your favorite fitness influencers. Craig and Benj take a few…
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Debunking 10 Common Fitness Myths
Have you heard women shouldn't lift heavy or maybe that if you eat carbs after 6pm you will gain fat overnight? This episode is about debunking myths like these. Benj and Craig take their top 10 myths and shed a little light on why they are false. Don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave us a...
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Rest, Recovery & Stretching is Overrated
After a little time off, Benj is officially back! Craig and Benj discuss recovery; why it's important, methods of recovery, and some methods that might be seen as overrated (note the title). Please subscribe, share, and leave us a review. Instagram: @craigoryrichards & @coachcure Email:...
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Breath Work with Amy Hutchinson
Our very first guest! We welcome in Atlanta based personal trainer Amy Hutchinson to talk about breath work. Amy is a certified breath coach and very passionate about it! It's a big part of Amy's life and could become apart of yours as well. I hope you enjoy this episode and learn something new....
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Nutrition 101 and Fat Loss Made Easy
Welcome to the final part of our 3 part mini series! Benj and Craig dive into nutrition: what macros are, what is the best diet for you, and a simple approach to calculating your fat loss calories. Don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave us a review! Instagram: @craigoryrichards & @coachcure...
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Exercise 101 & The Benefits of Strength Training
Benj and I sit down and talk about exercise, and more specifically, strength training. We mention how you should find a form of exercise you enjoy and that exercise should be looked on as a positive not as punishment because you ate something unhealthy. We dive into why we believe strength…
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What is The Perfect Fit about?
Atlanta, GA and Greenville, SC based personal trainers, Craig Richards and Benj Cure, talk all things fitness, nutrition, and wellness; providing value by means of science-backed advice.
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