The Santana Podcast feat. Rio Santana & JC Santana

We’re kicking things off with a VERY special guest — JC Santana, fitness pioneer, entrepreneur, author, educator, founder of the Institute of Human Performance (IHP), and most importantly… my father.And trust us — this one is for the books. 🔥🎙️ WELCOME TO EPISODE 1 OF THE ANYTHING GOES PODCAST!In Episode 1, we go way beyond fitness and take it all the way back to the beginning.🎵 MUSIC CREDITMusic featured in this podcast belongs to DJ Gandhi. All music rights remain with DJ Gandhi. His music, information and links can be found below:👇 DJ GANDHI MUSIC & INFO:https://linktr.ee/gandhi.val🇨🇺 JC’s journey from Cuba to Miami🥊 His teenage boxing days in Miami🥊 Training and sparring around legends like Roberto Durán🥊 Stories from the legendary 36th Street Boxing Gym🌴 Moving to Boca Raton and starting a new chapter❤️ Becoming a father and raising a family🏋️ The journey from personal trainer to building IHP📚 His books, education and certifications🌎 His impact on the fitness industry around the world🏆 The legacy he hopes to leave behind😂 PLUS stories, laughs and memories you probably haven’t heard before!ON TODAY'S SHOW:(00:00:00) - Intros (Rio Santana)(00:01:18) - JC Santana Introduces himself(00:04:30) - Miami Boxing Day with the Pros (00:10:33) - Life After Boxing - Miami Lifestyle, FAU Days, Scarface Days lol(00:12:45) - What Really Saved JC's Life(00:14:52) - Birth of IHP(00:26:15) - Why was COVID the best thing that happened?(00:30:35) - How is IHP doing today(00:32:45) - What is JC proud of & how does he want to be Remembered?(00:41:21) - What inspired JC to write his new book PVV(00:50:13) - Rapid Fire Questions(00:59:21) - Advice JC would give 25 year old JC(01:04:04) - Son to Father Question: Father, Coach & Business Man are they different people?(01:14:05) - Son to Father Question: What are you the most proud of?This isn’t just the story of a fitness professional or business owner. It’s the story of the experiences, people, decisions, failures, victories and lessons that helped shape JC Santana into the man he is today.Grab a seat and enjoy Episode 1 of the Anything Goes Podcast with Rio Santana. 🎙️👍 LIKE the video💬 COMMENT your favorite part🔔 SUBSCRIBE for upcoming episodes📲 SHARE the podcast with someone who needs to hear JC’s story!And let us know below — WHO SHOULD WE BRING ON NEXT? 👇NO SCRIPTS. NO LIMITS. ANYTHING GOES. 🎙️🔥Support the show

What if the gym was teaching you more than just fitness?In this powerful video, JC Santana explains how the lessons learned through hard training apply directly to life itself. Some days feel smooth and easy… while other days feel like an uphill battle. But just like in life, growth happens when you keep pushing forward through adversity.JC dives deep into one of his most famous coaching cues — “Relax The Face” — a mindset principle featured in his book Principles, Values, and Virtues available now on Amazon. This simple but powerful lesson can help you stay composed, focused, and mentally strong during difficult moments both inside and outside the gym.🔥 In this video:Mental toughness through trainingWhy life and the gym are so similarFighting through difficult momentsThe meaning behind “Relax The Face”Discipline, resilience, and mindsetLessons from Principles, Values, and VirtuesWatch the full video and let us know your thoughts in the comments below! What life lessons has training taught YOU?👍 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more content from IHP.📚 Get the book here: ( https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G3DMBR2Z?... )Principles, Values, and Virtues on Amazon🌐 More from JC Santana:ihpproshop.comSupport the show