In this episode, I deliver a straightforward and powerfulmessage: you're not training hard enough. Yes, you. I emphasize the importance of pushing beyond perceived limits and intensifying your efforts in training. You might be wasting a LOT of time. My goal here is o challenge you to evaluate your current routines and find ways to increase your int…

Are you struggling with pain that’s keeping you from working out? Download my FREE guide on Working Out With Pain here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/pain_guide⁠ In this enlightening episode of Feel Strong Fitness, host Justin McClintock sits down with Chris Liddle, a dynamic coach and podcaster who emphasizes the importance of genuine connections in coachin…

🎄 Holiday Special: One of Our Favorites! This week on the Feel Strong Fitness Podcast, we’re bringing back one of our most-loved episodes with the incredible Natana Flynn of Active Life. Tana is not just a colleague but also a trusted friend, and in this conversation, we dive deep into the art of communication and connection. 💬 What You’ll Learn: T…

In this episode, Justin sits down with Micah Macbeth, owner of MADabolic Fishtown, to uncover his journey from engineer to fitness visionary. We explore how MADabolic’s unique workout concept blends strength, community, and culture to redefine the fitness experience. 🚨 What You’ll Learn: The story behind MADabolic Fishtown’s rise. How CrossFit and …

Are you struggling with pain that’s keeping you from working out? Download my FREE guide on Working Out With Pain here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/pain_guide⁠ In this dynamic episode of Feel Strong Fitness, host Justin McClintock engages with Zach Colman, a creative entrepreneur and branding expert, to explore the impact of authentic storytelling in busine…

Is your health holding your family back? In this powerful episode, we explore how one person’s fitness—or lack of it—can shape the entire household. Justin dives into the importance of functional fitness for daily life, breaking down simple strategies to stay active and train for longevity. Discover how to overcome the barriers to exercise and insp…

Are you struggling with pain that’s keeping you from working out? Download my FREE guide on Working Out With Pain here: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/pain_guide⁠ In this episode of Feel Strong Fitness, host Justin McClintock engages in a candid conversation with Allie Gerber, a seasoned accountant with a passion for empowering small business owners. Together, …

OK, no hacks. BUT - The holiday season is here, and with it comes packed schedules, tempting treats, and plenty of social obligations. In this episode, we explore how to keep your health and happiness on track while fully enjoying the season. From scheduling your holiday plans early and setting short-term goals to balancing social connections and a…

Are you struggling with pain that’s keeping you from working out? Download my FREE guide on Working Out With Pain here: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/pain_guide⁠ In this episode of the Feel Strong Podcast, host Justin McClintock sits down with Dr. Lance Einerson, a physical therapist and mentor specializing in back pain treatment. The conversation dives deep in…

I’m diving into the heart of remote coaching and exploring how effective communication strategies can make or break the client-coach relationship. We’ll discuss the importance of understanding how our clients feel, the power of client feedback, and how regular check-ins can help us gauge not only their progress but also their emotional journey. I’l…

Are you struggling with pain that’s keeping you from working out? Download my FREE guide on Working Out With Pain here: ⁠https://bit.ly/pain_guide In this episode of the Feel Strong Podcast, host Justin McClintock talks with Starlyn Weller, a fitness professional who specializes in helping aging adults through mobility and strength training. They d…

Are you struggling with pain that’s keeping you from working out? Download my FREE guide on Working Out With Pain here: https://bit.ly/pain_guide In this episode of the Feel Strong Podcast, host Justin McClintock speaks with Dr. Nick Perugini, the founder of More Than Movement, a facility in Philadelphia blending exercise education and physical the…

Are you struggling with pain that’s keeping you from working out? Download my FREE guide on Working Out With Pain here: https://bit.ly/pain_guide This episode was live on Instagram! I discuss the importance of understanding the 'why' behind fitness goals and movements. I emphasize the need for fitness professionals to communicate effectively with c…

Are you struggling with pain that’s keeping you from working out? Download my FREE guide on Working Out With Pain here: https://bit.ly/pain_guide In this episode of the Feel Strong Podcast, host Justin McClintock talks with Hilary Young, a brand marketing and content specialist. Hilary discusses the importance of authentic communication, evolving y…

Are you struggling with pain that’s keeping you from working out? Download my FREE guide on Working Out With Pain here: https://bit.ly/pain_guide Justin discusses the importance of embracing challenges and deliberate stress as essential components of self-care and wellness. He also argues against the common notion that rest and recovery are the ult…

Are you struggling with pain that’s keeping you from working out? Download my FREE guide on Working Out With Pain here: https://bit.ly/pain_guideIn this episode of the Feel Strong Fitness Podcast, host Justin McClintock sits down with Dr. Erin Farmer, a seasoned physical therapist who specializes in pelvic health. With a focus on helping weightlift…

Are you struggling with pain that’s keeping you from working out? Download my FREE guide on Working Out With Pain here: https://bit.ly/pain_guideI'm talking about the importance of having a compelling why behind fitness and exercise goals. I discuss how strong motivation can help individuals stick with their fitness routines and achieve long-term s…

Are you struggling with pain that’s keeping you from working out? Download my FREE guide on Working Out With Pain here: https://bit.ly/pain_guide In this episode of the Feel Strong Podcast, host Justin engages in a deep and insightful conversation with Shoshana Katz, a seasoned fitness professional specializing in pre- and post-natal fitness. Shosh…

Are you struggling with pain that’s keeping you from working out? Download my FREE guide on Working Out With Pain here: https://bit.ly/pain_guideJustin discusses the idea that you can be strong enough and explores the concept of reassessing goals and priorities in fitness training. We emphasize that being strong enough depends on individual goals, …

Are you struggling with pain that’s keeping you from working out? Download my FREE guide on Working Out With Pain here: https://bit.ly/pain_guideIn this episode, host Justin discusses the intricate balance of community, coaching, and business with Giancarlo Regni, founder of G-Strength, a growing chain of small group personal training gyms in Phila…

In this episode, I share a personal experience of witnessing a Philadelphia biker whose actions changed my day. This incident made me reflect on the concept of personal responsibility and how it applies to various aspects of life. While circumstances may not be our fault, it is still our responsibility to deal with them. Taking ownership of your si…

Lesha Voz is a Coach who's done a LOT- Lately they've co-owned a CrossFit gym in Philadelphia, and are now coaching in Mexico City! We talk finding Worth and Purpose as a Coach, the Value of Building an Inclusive Gym Culture, and Aligning Work with Values and Making Changes. If you want to hear a real one - listen up. Reach out at: vozstrong.com le…

The tension between custom, precise, individualization and highly scalable systems in the fitness industry is STRONG. While individualized solutions are recognized as necessary for people with significant problems or goals, they are difficult to implement and scale. Implementing individualized solutions requires highly skilled coaches who can addre…

Another LIVE podcast! I discuss the concept of a growth mindset versus a scarcity mindset and how it relates to fitness and wellness. Sharing insights from interviews with health and wellness professionals who emphasize the importance of hiring coaches with a growth mindset, I explain that a growth mindset is characterized by curiosity, a willingne…

Mari Rubin owns The Balance Room @balanceroomphl in Philadelphia and she is both a sharp thinker and an inspiration. We talk mission, vision, what makes a great instructor, and how mindset can be the breakthrough element that creates incredible progress on a fitness journey. Reach out to mari@balancephl.com or check out Balance Room locations at 50…

We need more great coaches, and we need greater breadth and depth across coaches. One awesome coach will not be the right coach for each person for a wide variety of reasons, and so we believe that encouraging greater and more competition is only good for both the industry and for individuals. What makes the right coach? Why don't people feel like …

We discuss a concerning interaction between a medical professional and a patient. The doctor made a judgmental and ill-informed comment about their progress. It is important for healthcare professionals to be thoughtful with their words and consider how they come across to patients. Fitness professionals can also have a big impact on patients, even…

Megan Zander ⁠@zanderperform discusses her expertise in sports performance and psychology, emphasizing the importance of mindset and approach. She shares her journey of transitioning from a big box gym to starting her own practice, and the challenges of defining a niche. We delve into the concept of alter egos, mindset tools, and the application of…

So you've hit a rough patch. How do you decide if this is just a tough phase you should push through, or if it's time to reassess your goals? Whatever your goals are, this is going to come up for almost everyone. We dig in on another LIVE podcast to talk details, benchmarks, and the path forward.

Esther Beazer @healthyrootsesther is a coach whose mission includes helping women feel empowered and capable in their bodies. We talk about how she does it, as well as dig into her decision to become a coach while being a stay-at-home mom, the importance of decisive action, and her vision for the future.…

On this live podcast we discuss the value of experts and the importance of certifications, degrees, and experience. We explore the idea that just because something worked for one person doesn't mean it will work for everyone. We highlight the significance of testimonials and word of mouth in determining the credibility of an expert. Justin also hig…

Ashley Rogers @levelupstrength is an inspiring coach who offers 'The Main Character Collective.' Inspired by literary female protagonists, she's coaching women to 'Train to Carry the Plot' and be ready for their pivotal moments. We talk about motherhood, values, and why BookTok is a force for good. Listen up.…

How do you balance the workouts you WANT to do, the things you NEED to do, and what actually fits into your schedule? The answer might not be what you expect, AND we're doing it LIVE!

Why do fitness and health professionals talk about the obesity epidemic? To be helpful? To make their audience feel better? Is it even useful? On a special LIVE podcast, Justin digs into this and more.

Angela Beyer - @healthcoachangela and houseofshape.com - is a renowned personal trainer and founder of House of Shape. She shares her expertise in training women and the importance of muscle for weight loss. We discuss her background in bodybuilding and how she went from a career in finance to becoming an elite international bodybuilder, her journe…

Happy Birthday Feel Strong! We look back on five years, and talk about where we came from, the moment Feel Strong was born, and why we do what we do.

Jonathan and I get into a wide-ranging discussion, including the importance of teaching and education in coaching, the value of exploring different training modalities, and the need for individualized programs. This episode is for the curious exerciser, the dedicated athlete, and the ambitious coach -- Listen up! Keywords: teaching, education, coac…

We're opening up and diving deep about our journey through injury and recovery, including mistakes we made, the mental and physical challenges we dealt with, and how we WISHED we had handled the whole thing (and saved ourselves YEARS of heartache.) This wasn't an easy one to record, but I think it's important.…

Weezy Shumaker @coachweez is a coach based in Columbus, Ohio, who specializes in working with postpartum clients. We talk about the concept of not letting the pursuit of perfection get in the way of progress, working with postpartum individuals, and Weezy also shares her fearless approach to implementing ideas and the value of having a supportive p…

In this episode, Justin discusses the importance of being coachable. He explains that being coachable means being open to developing the version of yourself that is most likely to succeed. Justin emphasizes the need to have a malleable mindset and be willing to have your beliefs broken. He also highlights the importance of learning from others' exp…

Ashley Crocker @ashleycrocker127 is a FORCE. From underpaid and overworked CrossFit coach to a fully remote 1:1 exercise and nutrition specialist and a full-time mentor for other coaches looking to upgrade their practice. Ashley is creating freedom for clients, coaches, and herself -- and giggling with joy the whole time. If you want to be better, …

Anika Crane is an Active Life Professional and an incredibly effective coach. Her ability to self-audit, and make big changes to push her coaching forward is impressive and almost everyone could take a lesson from how she works. Coaches- listen up. Athletes and Clients -- this is how your coach should work.…

Want to acquire a skill, progress a movement, or accelerate your performance? You need to isolate and master the positions required for optimal execution. Whether it's weightlifting, running, handstands, or holding a child above your head -- it can be broken down into its component pieces. Make those pieces stronger, and you're on your way to a rea…

Stacey Watts is back! We're talking Youth Sports, how it's being coached and trained for, and how these approaches can negatively affect people for the rest of their lives. @preventativelifestacey has some hard truths that parents and coaches should hear-- Let's talk about it.

Compromise has become a real problem. It's keeping people from moving the way they want to, doing the things they want to do, having the relationships they want, being the parents they want to be, and achieving the things they've wanted for a long time. Today we start working on that.

NEW EPISODE! We have Coach Nic - Nicolette Hogg-Zadderey formally, and the owner of @212.degreept Nic is a coach who recently expanded her practice to include a whole new space, and we use that as a jumping off point to discuss coaching, comebacks, and values. LIsten up.

Ashleigh Gass is the CEO of MOVE, a GST Gym. Her and Justin have a wide-ranging discussing around all things coaching, gymnastics, and why Philly isn't that cold.

What are you boundaries? Do you even know? How strict are they? Which ones are flexible? Why do you even NEED boundaries anyways? Let's talk about it.

'Tana Flynn is a professional mentor and expert communicator. We dig into facilitating great conversation, asking better questions, and why James Bond is interesting. Listen up.

What would it make you feel like if your coach told you they were going to experiment on you? Uncomfortable? Scary? What if you knew that experimentation would lead to the most effective, efficient, program you could possibly have? Let's dig into this for coaches AND clients.