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S3EP020 - Tension is NOT thy friend. But we need it. But what to do about it?

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:08:00 GMT

Tension is required to get stronger. We can't be wet noodles under the weights. BUT chronic muscle tension and joint pain could be a sign of training too tensely and not doing enough MOBILITY work.

The coaches talk about their top culprit areas that need mobility work.

Also on this episode: we can't help it. We nerded out to kettlebells again. BUT it's a jumping off point about discussing surrounding yourself with the right people that propel YOU.

Poll what kind of TIC episode is your favorite? POLL

Speech of the Week Read what the coaches have to say about many more topics on their SPOTW blog here: https://www.pcflongmont.com/blog

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S3EP019 - The boringest thing that really works

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 22:45:33 GMT

Consistency is key. And in fact it is. But HOW???????

Let the coaches guide you through some top tips to improve consistency in your fitness game....and life!

Poll what kind of TIC episode is your favorite? https://forms.gle/gkaQkocAkfBDNj8a7

Speech of the Week Read what the coaches have to say about many more topics on their SPOTW blog here: https://www.pcflongmont.com/blog

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S3EP018 - Tein Angst! When beginners think supplements are the answer

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:56:50 GMT

Marketing is a heckuva drug. Does that mean that every product out there is a sham? Of course not! It just means that we need to get our priorities straight when working on our nutrition. It starts with the basic. Then after that we can move into the "Three Teins" Actually Josh (characteristically) re-spells that later.

Make sure to see the full egglympics below.

VIDEO:

Josh Pulls his Hip Flexor (while trying to kick a ball):

https://youtu.be/lkL2uhAPUJI

Egglympics:

https://youtu.be/GuLnykVquhQ?si=GovOsigmDd_OqBuS

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2EP017 - High Skill activities are High reward!

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:01:00 GMT

Why do you train? Well most people want to be healthier, move better, and feel better. On top of that, athletes want to perform at their best. But why exercise if it doesn't help you elsewhere? On this episode, the coaches talk about the correlation between doing fun and physical activities and the spectrum and relationship of skill and reward. Golf? High skill. Cornhole? Low skill. Where is the reward? Listen and see if you agree.

Watch our KB championship (replay)

https://www.youtube.com/live/kpPbs_9uVyg?si=m_ejMPYT5tYsLSNS

Jordan: 43:43

Joshua: 1:23:42

Graham: 2:!3:43

VIDEO:

Josh Pulls his Hip Flexor (while trying to kick a ball):

https://youtu.be/lkL2uhAPUJI

Egglympics:

https://youtube.com/shorts/o2_wxh8A7f8?feature=share

Stuff that we do: https://www.instagram.com/truthincoaching Or find us on facebook

Speech of the Week Read what the coaches have to say about many more topics on their SPOTW blog here: https://www.pcflongmont.com/blog

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S3EP016 - Avoid Newbie Burnout: Crashing and Burning isn't Heroic

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:02:00 GMT

Start to hard: crash and burn. It's a rule of nature. The coaches help you identify if this is you and what to do about it!

Also on this episode: listener question: what's the deal with rucking?

Watch our KB championship LIVE: (Saturday Feb 28, 12:30pm-4:30pm Pacific Time)

https://www.youtube.com/live/kpPbs_9uVyg?si=m_ejMPYT5tYsLSNS

VIDEO:

Josh Pulls his Hip Flexor (while trying to kick a ball):

https://youtu.be/lkL2uhAPUJI

Egglympics:

https://youtube.com/shorts/o2_wxh8A7f8?feature=share

Stuff that we do: https://www.instagram.com/truthincoaching Or find us on facebook

Speech of the Week Read what the coaches have to say about many more topics on their SPOTW blog here: https://www.pcflongmont.com/blog

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S3EP015 - This unexpected mental skill determines whether you can achieve your dreams or not

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:01:00 GMT

Everyone expects that high-performers have great mindsets, that's a given. But how do you get out of the "great tips" zone and find a way to actually define your mindset game? Enter the TIC mindset system. And today, we go over where it all begins: the PREP phase and the secret about imagination that most people miss: you have to tether it to reality. So pull up a cool (or warm drink) and enjoy a mindset day as Josh and Jordan discuss the interplay between knowledge and imagination!

How to join the Egglympics: play with us on this! All you have to do is submit a 60second or less video that demonstrates you cooking any egg dish that you like. Also, you must time how long it takes you to do it. Make sure that the video shows the the completed dish and send a link to contact@truthincoaching.com or tag us on Instagram. Scoring will be a function of degree of difficulty x finish time.

VIDEO:

Josh Pulls his Hip Flexor (while trying to kick a ball):

https://youtu.be/lkL2uhAPUJI

Egglympics:

https://youtube.com/shorts/o2_wxh8A7f8?feature=share

Stuff that we do: https://www.instagram.com/truthincoaching Or find us on facebook

Speech of the Week Read what the coaches have to say about many more topics on their SPOTW blog here: https://www.pcflongmont.com/blog

Visit us at www.truthincoaching.com AND follow our social media for weekly updates on our personal lifting progress, behind the scenes fun and MORE mindset.

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S3EP014 - The Egglympics: GO for GOLD

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:05:00 GMT

It's time for the monthly nutrition coaching episode and our coaches are featuring EGGS! Yes, the puns write themselves...BUT don't let that turn you away from reinforcing the facts that eggs are an eggscellent (it was almost impossible to refrain) source of nutrition that is widely available and has many great recipes and fun ways to cook them! Jordan quizzes Josh on traditional egg dishes represented by the top 5 nations in the medal race!

Also on this episode:

Josh makes adjustments to his previous tier list.

A "proper" riddle!

How much are this Olympiads medals actually valued at (by weight in precious metals)?

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Speech of the Week Read what the coaches have to say about many more topics on their SPOTW blog here: https://www.pcflongmont.com/blog

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S3EP013 - Winter Olympic Tier List!

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 21:16:23 GMT

Lifestyle matters! Especially as grown-ups, we need positive examples of others moving, playing, and achieving incredible things with their bodies. That's where the Olympics come in. On this episode, the coaches Josh and Jordan rank which sports deserve premier Olympic attention and which are lame!

Tier List: Similar to letter grades from school, we rank this Winter Olympics' from F (fail) to S (superior). Which ones make the cut? What do you think?

Also on this episode:

Jordan pulls a "Noah".

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Speech of the Week Read what the coaches have to say about many more topics on their SPOTW blog here: https://www.pcflongmont.com/blog

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S3EP012 - Training Tips for Consistency when Life is STRESSFUL

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:06:00 GMT

Stress vs Consistency. Why do so many people set a fitness resolution and then fail to continue with it? Could it be that the stress of life chokes all the motivation out? Jordan thinks so. But for a LARGE portion of the population, more movement is the key, not less. So how you even begin to build that consistency muscle to get the healthy movement and exercise that you need when you can't get around the personal stress?

In this Training Tips episode, Josh tackles this conversation with a few key lenses:

Systems, Structure, Scheduling.
Upgrade your warm-up to upgrade your results!
Use splits to your advantage.
Tone it down and just do the most important thing.

Also on this episode:

Josh does a relatively straight introduction. This hasn't happened in a while. Is it a good or bad sign?

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Speech of the Week Read what the coaches have to say about many more topics on their SPOTW blog here: https://www.pcflongmont.com/blog

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S3EP011 - Do YOU want a Resolution? (ooo! ooo!)

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:06:00 GMT

Resolutions? Do they do any good and does anyone actually keep them? Are there any commonalities between resolutions and goal settings? Is there even a difference? On this episode of the Truth in Coaching Podcast, Josh and Jordan open up the coaches lounge to free discussion about New Year's Resolutions.

Beef ensues.

Also on this episode:

Jordan tries to explain the Protein Factor Calculation

Josh sees dancing hamsters in a microscope.

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Speech of the Week Read what the coaches have to say about many more topics on their SPOTW blog here: https://www.pcflongmont.com/blog

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S3EP010 - Protein: the KING of the Building Block Ingredients

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 11:06:00 GMT

Protein: the single most impactful boost that you can give your body. On this episode, the coaches break down:

-Why protein matters

-Why people have a hard time getting enough

-How to pick more protein-dense food

-How much is enough

Also on this episode:

Words hard, podcast broked.

Stuff that we do: https://www.instagram.com/truthincoaching Or find us on facebook

Speech of the Week Read what the coaches have to say about many more topics on their SPOTW blog here: https://www.pcflongmont.com/blog

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S3EP009 - Christmas Special & What is a Fit Lifestyle Anyways?

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 11:06:00 GMT

On this (bizarre) post-Christmas special, the coaches ask the question:

"What is the fit lifestyle?" "How do you attain it?" "Is it for everyone?"

Also on this episode:

Batman makes WAY too many appearances. How the HECK??

Arnold Schwarzenegger accidentally helps Josh score points!

Jordan grills Josh on his Christmas knowledge.

Stuff that we do: https://www.instagram.com/truthincoaching Or find us on facebook

Speech of the Week Read what the coaches have to say about many more topics on their SPOTW blog here: https://www.pcflongmont.com/blog

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S3EP008 - Get better at indoor stuff. It's cold.

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:03:00 GMT

Well, Josh is about to ACE himself. Yup, the holidays are making him take it to the MAX. In the meantime, this episode the coaches talk about what are the real cold-weather opportunities to better yourself (physically) before spring rolls around again? It's probably time to pick something and stick with it for a few months so you can get something out of it.

Also on this episode:

AI has no morals when it comes to turkeys.

The 12 Days of Christmas workout is here! Josh picks a theme from a single movie. Do you know what it is?

Josh put bells at the end of the theme.

Stuff that we do: Sugar cookies for clients? Why not???

Speech of the Week Read what the coaches have to say about many more topics on their SPOTW blog here: https://www.pcflongmont.com/blog

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S3EP007 - You betta Pace yourself before you ACE yourself!

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 11:07:00 GMT

December continues. And stress can make you sick. And fat. So our coaches dive into key strategies to take care of yourself.

-What is your fitness baseline?

-What's the best meal to set yourself up for success?

-GO TO SLEEP!

Also on this episode:

Tip of the Spear: what US Marines know about sustaining peak intensity and how to apply it to your physique and exercise regimen.

Stuff that we do: Josh crushed his Combat Fitness Test! Pacing on mid-distance runs pays off.

Speech of the Week Read what the coaches have to say about many more topics on their SPOTW blog here: https://www.pcflongmont.com/blog

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S3EP006 - Two Methods for Building Meals that Keep you Lean

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:05:00 GMT

With cold weather comes HOT food, BUT!!!! The temptation to indulge in fattening comfort foods is real!

Josh and Jordan bring you a powerful nutrition coaching session that teaches you:

-TWO methods of setting up proper meals (it's not what you think)

-How food isn't "good" or "bad" but on a spectrum and how to use that spectrum to your advantage.

-Great suggestions for yummy but healthy cold weather dishes!

Also on this episode:

Should our hosts attempt to kick a field goal? You know, because NFL kickers can't even get their foot on the ball?

Stuff that we do: Josh launches his pet dragon into kettlebalz

https://www.instagram.com/p/DQr35i6jwMU/

Speech of the Week Read what the coaches have to say about many more topics on their SPOTW blog here: https://www.pcflongmont.com/blog

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S3EP005 - What's in a name? WILSON!!!!!

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 11:06:00 GMT

Good coaches know when to work their crew and when to let them cut loose and laugh. Today, we take a break from the grind and enjoy the season.

It's immediately post-Thanksgiving and FOOTBALL is always something fun to do or watch on Thanksgiving Day!

Josh and Jordan dive simultaneously into the world of word-play and physical culture and bring you the best football names in the NFL.

On this episode: A breakdown of each team and who on their roster has great football names!

Names by position.

Close calls!

Fun names

Also:

Walker: should have been a baseball pitcher

Woods: should have been a golfer

Hooker: should have been a rugby player.

Stuff that we do: Josh tries to imitate his coach's sunglasses style. Who wore it best? Josh or Denis? Check it out here and be sure to leave a comment:

Also on this episode:

Super-fragile-calisthenics-ixnay-all-pogo-sticks

Speech of the Week Read what the coaches have to say about many more topics on their SPOTW blog here: https://www.pcflongmont.com/blog

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S3EP004 - BatCoach vs Turkey-Bat and the 3 Riders of Turk-Acolypse

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:02:00 GMT

The coaches are actually big fans of the holidays, BUT...if you don't have a plan you can emerge in January stressed, sicker, and fatter than before. Not a good combo.

Josh argues that with Thanksgiving right ahead and Halloween right behind, the holiday season is in full swing. And if you don't have a plan or a mental approach yet, you're already in trouble.

But never fear! Just like Batman had to face the Man-bat, so BatCoach will help you defeat the Turkey-Bat!

We need to have an approach to deal with the 3 biggest obstacles during the holidays:

-Cold (makes you want to move less)

-Holiday food and gatherings (enjoy, but let's be smart)

-Viruses. No, we're not talking about Britney Spear's "My Only Wish". Actual winter viruses that make people sick.

Strategies to train smart, recover smart, and eat smart.

Stuff that we do: Josh tries to imitate his coach's sunglasses style. Who wore it best? Josh or Denis? Check it out here and be sure to leave a comment:

Also on this episode:

Do Australian's like American accents?

Speech of the Week Read what the coaches have to say about many more topics on their SPOTW blog here: https://www.pcflongmont.com/blog

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S3EP003 - It's time to retire 30 nuggets of wisdom

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 11:30:00 GMT

It's been a feature on our show since we started. But two full years in and we're putting Speech of the Week out to pasture. :O Not in our daily practice, mind you! No, we still use it at our gym and with our clients. So this episode is a grand send-off of our beloved SpOTW's.

Josh and Jordan battle it out, trying to encapsulate each SpOTW into single sentence summaries. (Hard!)

But do not be afraid: you can still read them in their (better) blog form on our gym website: www.pcflongmont.com/blog

Stuff that we do: Josh tries to imitate his coach's sunglasses style. Who wore it best? Josh or Denis? Check it out here and be sure to leave a comment:

Also on this episode:

There's nothing else. The coaches roll through the SpOTWs as fast as they can.

Speech of the Week Read what the coaches have to say about many more topics on their SPOTW blog here: https://www.pcflongmont.com/blog

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S3EP002 - How to enjoy healthier food: 2 major adjustments to make!

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 11:06:00 GMT

Let's not kid ourselves. If you want to change your results, you need to change your habits. But it doesn't need to be drastic and sadistic!

It's the first week of the month and that means it's time to coach NUTRITION Strategies!

Yes, the major culprits are frequently portion control, pro-portion control, emotional eating, and distracted eating. But there's a really sneaky one too that affects nearly everybody who wants to get leaner: your palette is working against you.

So how can we adjust the food that we make so that we're still having really interesting and tasty food, but not drowning ourselves in unnecessary calories?

On this episode: how to make recipe adjustments to texture, ingredients, and even heat to make your food healthier while keeping it tasty and interesting!

Stuff that we do: Well, Josh launched his pet dragon, Saffire, into a poster of Kettleballz. You can check it out here:

Also on this episode:

Josh and his brothers prepare to divide the spoils of Star Wars micro-machines, and he uses this to cut his kid's candy in half.

Speech of the Week Read what the coaches have to say about many more topics on their SPOTW blog here: https://www.pcflongmont.com/blog

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S3EP001 - You need more Zombies in your life (to make you fitter)

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 10:02:00 GMT

DO NOT BE ALARMED! We brought out our alternate jerseys (I mean intro/outro music) on behalf of the SEASON 3 kick off. But let's be fair: it's a soft kickoff.

So while we're configuring the content for this new season, please do enjoy this re-cast of ZOMBIE FITNESS.

-How to get fit for the Zombie Apocalypse.

-Josh plays a toy organ over the regular theme music. (be sure to listen to the music at the end, it pretty much KICKS)

For this year: What does everyone want to hear? More nutrition? More mindset? More stories?

Question for our listeners:

What do you want to hear in Season 3? Let us know at contact@truthincoaching.com or tag us on social media!

Also on this episode:

New Screams!

Josh tries warheads

Speech of the Week Read what the coaches have to say about many more topics on their SPOTW blog here: https://www.pcflongmont.com/blog

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S2EP052 - This is what matters most: good nutrition, training intensely enough, a proper mindset, and having fun!

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 10:07:00 GMT

IT'S BEEN TWO WHOLE YEARS!!!!! On this Season 2 recap of the Truth in Coaching podcast we hit some of our favorite moments, serious, silly, and purposeful. If you missed the whole year, well, here's what matters most:

Nutrition:

Use the Red-Yellow-Green light system for max personal success

Adjusting your palette.

We have a drinking problem!

EGGS!

Mindset:

You only learn when you win: how a client deadlifted WAY more than she thought she could.

Why kids and adults alike need to break it down to build it up.

The TIC Mindset System

Whoppenheimer (and the Bikini Atoll):

Oh my lanta........

Question for our listeners:

What do you want to hear in Season 3? Let us know at contact@truthincoaching.com or tag us on social media!

Weekly Challenge:

Notice a time this week when you're "fooling yourself" and write it down. Ask somebody what to do about it.

Speech of the Week Read what the coaches have to say about many more topics on their SPOTW blog here: https://www.pcflongmont.com/blog

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S2EP051 - Truth Darts! 7 things you need to hear about workouts, weight loss, and your ability to take charge of your life.

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 10:03:00 GMT

On this episode of Truth in Coaching, Josh and Jordan go back to the roots of the show and send some TRUTH DARTS. Ouch.

Yeah, we all need to hear them and coaching isn't always soft and affirming all the time. But. All is not lost and it's probably not as bad as you think. As long as you have the right mindset.

Annual Charity Lift is 18 Oct 2025!

Please join us in supporting Rocky Mountain Children's Home as this year's featured charity! We are going to be upgrading their gym which they use as part of the therapy that they provide to traumatized children. You can see more and donate via No Bell Down here: www.pcflongmont.com/events.

Also:

Josh and Jordan went MIC'd up during a high-level kettlebell workout. Watch all the way through for insight into what a focused session can look like and what they are thinking when under stress.

https://www.pcflongmont.com/post/speech-of-the-week-appropriate-goals-pt2

Question for our listeners:

What piece of advice have you thought was great for a long time and then when you "Grew up" you realized it was terrible. Josh's is "waste not, want not".

Weekly Challenge:

Notice a time this week when you're "fooling yourself" and write it down. Ask somebody what to do about it.

Speech of the Week is "Set appropriate Goals! Part 2: the motivation, guilt cycle." You can read more about what Josh has to say about it here:

And what the coaches have to say about many more topics on their SPOTW blog here: https://www.pcflongmont.com/blog

Visit us at www.truthincoaching.com AND follow our social media for weekly updates on our personal lifting progress, behind the scenes fun and MORE mindset.

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S2EP050 - Recovery ISN'T Optional: do these 5 things to make real progress.

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 10:05:00 GMT

People like control. So when it's time to make a change, they naturally gravitate towards trying to workout (usually too hard, too fast) because it feels like you're "doing something about it". Unfortunately: your progress cannot exceed your body's ability to recover. This is where you have to set up your system for success to make progress the way it was designed. All you can do is set the table and trust that your body responds. No recovery, no progress.

That doesn't mean that you can't coax additional performance out, even in stressful environments. In fact sometimes that's an essential part of life, if not growth as well. But you can't stay there forever.

The coaches talk: how to recover in 3 different phases:

Basics

Advance-ics

Medics.

In other words:

ONE: how to get healthy and stay healthy.

TWO: what to do if the road gets bumpy.

THREE: what to do if you get benched with a serious injury.

Annual Charity Lift is 18 Oct 2025!

Also:

Josh and Jordan went MIC'd up during a high-level kettlebell workout. Watch all the way through for insight into what a focused session can look like and what they are thinking when under stress.

https://www.pcflongmont.com/post/speech-of-the-week-set-appropriate-goals

Question for our listeners:

Are you more of a sit around until you feel perfect person or more of a need to be held back person?

Weekly Challenge:

When you get sleepy, just go to bed (1x this week)

Speech of the Week is "Set appropriate Goals! Achievement Goal" You can read more about what Josh has to say about it here:

And what the coaches have to say about many more topics on their SPOTW blog here: https://www.pcflongmont.com/blog

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S2EP049 - Why Stress Matters: endurance weightlifting helps regulate your emotions

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 10:13:00 GMT

Sometimes we need to do hard things to appreciate what we have in life and to experience compassion (or at least sympathy) for others. Josh and Jordan talk about how to get ready for the hardest thing you've ever done with kettlebells: clean and jerk for 1 hour straight, without putting the bell down!

That's the mission of No Bell Down, our annual charity lift!

On this Episode:

-Josh talks story on why the One Arm Long Cycle Marathon is part of his training DNA.

-Why hard things help you not just with your body but with your emotions.

-Why exercise is actually far more spiritual than you would think.

Also on this episode:

-The coaches check in on how their RED LIGHT food consumption went the previous week.

Also:

Josh and Jordan went MIC'd up during a high-level kettlebell workout. Watch all the way through for insight into what a focused session can look like and what they are thinking when under stress.

https://www.pcflongmont.com/post/speech-of-the-week-catch-yourself-in-the-act

Question for our listeners:

Can you tell us about a time when you achieved a significant personal challenge? (Running 10 miles, climbing a 14'er, benching your bodyweight, etc)...

Weekly Challenge:

Go to bed EARLY one night this week!

Speech of the Week is "Catch yourself in the act!" You can read more about what Josh has to say about it here:

And what the coaches have to say about many more topics on their SPOTW blog here: https://www.pcflongmont.com/blog

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S2EP048 - Red light! Green light! How a simple mental filter can shift your nutrition forever!

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 10:07:00 GMT

Don't you just love it when simple things (that are easy to remember) just WORK? Well that's how categorizing your RED/YELLOW/GREEN light foods is! On this episode, the coaches teach you how this simple but extremely effective system can prevent binges, boost mood, and actually help you stay lean for good!

On this Episode:

-Jordan has a helpful story for how to expand your palette (which leads to better choices)

-Josh finally has a strong strategy to curb his late night cereal cravings.

-Pizza tonight anyone?! NO! (Let's schedule it for next Friday)

-How Yellow-light foods are actually a very important part of your diet

-How Red-light foods aren't automatic no's but need special rules.

Also on this episode:

Josh and Jordan went MIC'd up during a high-level kettlebell workout. Watch all the way through for insight into what a focused session can look like and what they are thinking when under stress.

https://www.pcflongmont.com/post/speech-of-the-week-deliberate-practice

Weekly Challenge:

Write down your red, yellow, and green light foods and let us know what they are! Tag us on social media or send it to contact@truthincoaching.com

Speech of the Week is "Deliberate Practice" You can read more about what Josh has to say about it here:

And what the coaches have to say about many more topics on their SPOTW blog here: https://www.pcflongmont.com/blog

Visit us at www.truthincoaching.com AND follow our social media for weekly updates on our personal lifting progress, behind the scenes fun and MORE mindset.

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S2EP047 - Exercise BURNOUT is making you sick and fat!

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 10:05:00 GMT

Burnout is real. IF you can get past the first test (consistency) then you might have another test: burnout. But that doesn't mean that a beginner might not suffer from burnout either. Like most things humans are complex and the coaches talk about how to navigate through periods of emotional, workout, and nutritional burnout.

Resource: if you want the RAW checklist and can't find it on our website, send an email to contact@truthincoaching.com and we will get it to you!

On this Episode:

-What is the Dunning-Kruger Effect and why does it matter to you?

-Recognize signs of burnout beyond just being "tired" or "de-motivated"

-Why consistency matters

-When to take an easier workout

-How to recognize your personality's energy source and develop a back-up rewire for long-term health and performance.

-The "comfort panic"

Also on this episode:

Josh and Jordan went MIC'd up during a high-level kettlebell workout. Watch all the way through for insight into what a focused session can look like and what they are thinking when under stress.

Weekly Challenge:

Spend 30 minutes with boredom. Do nothing. No screens. No activities.

Speech of the Week is "You only learn when you win" You can read what the coaches have to say about many more topics on their SPOTW blog here: https://www.pcflongmont.com/blog

Visit us at www.truthincoaching.com AND follow our social media for weekly updates on our personal lifting progress, behind the scenes fun and MORE mindset.

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S2EP046 - If a gym has THIS red flag don't ever go there!

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 10:02:00 GMT

We've been around the block to know enough about red flags (and the green ones too!) in a gym. No, we're not talking about dirty bathrooms and scowly employees.

What are the coaches REAL red flags? Let's find out:

Also on this episode:

-Is "Snacks" one of the best rugby nicknames of all time?

Weekly Challenge:

Familiarize yourself with a new exercise implement or machine and use it for at least 10 minutes.

Speech of the Week is "A little better, a little more" and starts at 31:09. You can read what the coaches have to say about many more topics on their SPOTW blog here: https://www.pcflongmont.com/blog

Visit us at www.truthincoaching.com AND follow our social media for weekly updates on our personal lifting progress, behind the scenes fun and MORE mindset.

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S2EP045 - How (and why) to make Healthy Snacks!

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 10:06:00 GMT

Much ado has been made of eating frequently, in smaller portions, instead of having a traditional "3 squares" a day. The coaches challenge this notion on this episode, while at the same time providing some great insight and guidance into why snacking can be an important (or detrimental) part of your daily routine!

Also on this episode:

-Is prescriptive eating all that it's cracked up to be? What of the "eat multiple small meals a day" maxim?

-When does just having 3 squares actually make sense?

-Habits of Skinny People: guess what? They don't care about slowing down for food.

-Why does protein make sense to focus on as the most important ingredient in your snacks?

-Why setting the right example for your kids benefits your waistline more than you can imagine.

-What sneaky ingredients are in your snacks and how to avoid that special kind of sabotage.

Weekly Challenge:

Do a pullup pyramid!

Speech of the Week is "Movement should get easier as you get stronger" and starts at 35:12. You can read what the coaches have to say about many more topics on their SPOTW blog here: https://www.pcflongmont.com/blog

Visit us at www.truthincoaching.com AND follow our social media for weekly updates on our personal lifting progress, behind the scenes fun and MORE mindset.

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S2EP044 - Shoes. Do you need them?

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 10:03:00 GMT

Specialty athletic shoes can really enhance your ability to enjoy a sport. But what do you actually need? Is the industry just making stuff up to get you to buy things that you don't need?

Josh and Jordan talk SHOES!

Also on this episode:

-Mr. Myagi would be proud

-Wrestleball: a basketball monstrosity or a necessary evolution?

-Your top TWO priorities when building and athletic shoe wardrobe.

-Cleats for 4 year olds? Functional? Necessary? Pretentious?

Weekly Challenge:

Run or walk for 5 minutes breathing through your nose only.

Speech of the Week is "Wipe the slate clean" and starts at 33:52. You can read what the coaches have to say about many more topics on their SPOTW blog here: https://www.pcflongmont.com/blog

Visit us at www.truthincoaching.com AND follow our social media for weekly updates on our personal lifting progress, behind the scenes fun and MORE mindset.

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S2EP043 - Facing Fears - what to do if you're worried about appearing weak.

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Facing Fears episodes arm you with tips and techniques to deal with challenging mental problems that we all face, get in action, and dominate your progress!

On this episode:

Everyone is afraid of appearing weak on some level, but why? Is is because we are hard-wired to want to belong? Is it an overgrown cultural sense of "honor", or do we really just desire strength and competence for themselves?

-The coaches diagnose symptoms of trying to avoid appearing weak, including bravado, bullying, avoidance, and not asking the right questions or seeking help.

-How to be constructively uncomfortable.

-How this matters for your workouts.

Also on this episode:

-Marine Sergeant Major submits a phony doctorate, wears 9 medals he didn't rate, gets busted.

-Josh styles himself as "Psychic Trainer, Josh Spencer, and my sidekick Dances with Energy Drinks"

Weekly Challenge:

Spend 10 minutes working on the exercise that you are the least comfortable with.

Speech of the Week is ""Winner's Mindset" and starts at 31:18. You can read what the coaches have to say about many more topics on their SPOTW blog here: https://www.pcflongmont.com/blog

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S2EP042 - You LACK Balance! Improve your balance at home, dramatically improve your athleticism.

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 10:03:00 GMT

If you don't have good balance, your life quality is below what it should be. Improving balance will ramp up your athleticism significantly! But what are the basics?

On this episode:

-What is balance really? Is it a sixth sense, or more of a combination of attributes.

-No equipment drills

-Minimal equipment drills

-Purpose-built equipment balance drills.

Also on this episode:

-Josh has a chlorine "incident"

-Jordan has new clients who lack balance.

-Can grown-ups still develop major mindset skills like positivity about hard workouts?

-The act of making yourself be involved in something new boosts your brain activity.

Weekly Challenge:

Single leg balancing, single arm tennis ball toss to a wall: 30 seconds Left side and 30 s ride side for max reps)

Speech of the Week is "Improve your self talk" and starts at 28:21. You can read what Jordan wrote about that topic here: https://www.pcflongmont.com/post/speech-of-the-week-improve-your-mind-self-talk

You can read what the coaches have to say about many more topics on their SPOTW blog here: https://www.pcflongmont.com/blog

Visit us at www.truthincoaching.com AND follow our social media for weekly updates on our personal lifting progress, behind the scenes fun and MORE mindset.

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S2EP041 - Running Man: What Coach Walker knows how to get kids to do their best: and it will change YOU!

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 10:10:00 GMT

Josh and Jordan bring on a very special guest: Coach Josh Walker.

A middle-school coach and science teacher has a hard job. But what Coach Walker knows about getting kids to do their best has a LOT to teach anyone who is trying to get or stay fit.

Here are some things he has to say:

-How you identify matters: that's why we use the term athlete.

-Why daily practice matters.

-Stop making it so complicated: master simple things first!

-If you're stuck in the middle of the pack or stuck feeling average, do this!

And MORE.

Also on this episode:

-Josh and Jordan re-enact the battle of Yavin. Sort of.

-If you could make a biathlon, what would it be?

Weekly Challenge:

In a single session, run a 50m, 100m, 200m, and 400m dash and time yourself. Let us know how you did!

Speech of the Week is "Do your job" and starts at 36:13.

Don't want to listen? This one is a Coach Walker special, but you can read what the coaches have to say on their SPOTW blog here: https://www.pcflongmont.com/blog

Download our free RAW (Ready, Able, Willing) checklist from www.pcflongmont.com and use it to internally gauge if you're ready for a big endeavor.

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