Do you know the difference between circuit training and HIIT (high-intensity interval training)? One thing is very similar between the two: They both provide great ways to get in a killer workout in a shorter window of time. For you busy guys out there looking to become fit dads, these workout styles could be for you. But the difference between these two styles of training is one of the more misunderstood aspects of health and fitness. I often hear the two terms used interchangeably, or one referred to as the other, and while they are similar, the two training styles are not the same. I want ..read more

Every year when the holidays roll around, people rack their brains for gift ideas for their dad. Us dads are notorious for saying things like "don't get me anything," or "I don't need any gifts," which, I get it, can be frustrating. The good thing is, if your dad is a Fit Dad, there are some tried and true gift ideas that he'll be sure to enjoy. Many dads will use fitness and exercise gear until it completely wears out, so things like new shoes, an exercise watch, or a fresh gym bag to replace his old or worn-out equipment are typically great bets. But if you're looking for something more, her ..read more

For far too long, cardio and dieting has been lifted up as the way to lose unwanted weight. If you ever watched “The Biggest Loser” or any other number of extreme weight loss shows, you often saw the contestants grinding out epic cardio sessions on a treadmill or stair climber machine and pairing this style of exercise with intensely calorie-restrictive diet plans. While cardio and cutting back on calories certainly have their place, they are far too often misused when it comes to producing sustainable weight loss results. Here’s why: A master of adaptation Let’s talk about your body’s abili ..read more

Cam Hall from Fight the Dad Bod is back on the show just in time for the end-of-the-year feasting and festivities to discuss diet burnout and how to avoid it. Cam has three primary points for you to consider when it comes to your health and nutrition, all with the aim to make you as successful as possible when it comes to reaching your goals in a sustainable way. Check out Cam's work at https://www.fightthedadbod.com ..read more

Josh Martin was my guest on episode 354 of the show, and in that episode, he alluded to a project that he was working on but wasn't quite ready to talk about. Well now, Josh is ready to talk. He's a father of 8 and he has started a radically new supplement company, Solid, that is disrupting how you take things like preworkout and electrolytes. In this conversation, Josh and I talk all about how he got started and what is so different about Solid. Check out Solid at https://becomesolid.com and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/become.solid.  ..read more

My good buddy Kevin Torres is back on the show to talk about something we've all experienced in the last 18 months — life transitions. Pandemics, job changes, new children being born, oh my! But more importantly, Kevin and I chat about how to get back to healthy habits after going through a significant life transition. He's perfect for this topic, as he just welcomed a new child into the world a few weeks ago. As always, Kevin and I have a free-flowing conversation about real, attainable ways to get back to consistency when life takes its swings. Check out Kevin at https://www.forgingelitefat ..read more

This week, I welcome husband, father, fitness fanatic, and business owner Sean Lake to the show. Sean is a former professional snowboarder who also spent decades in action sports marketing, and now, he has started a health and wellness supplement company called BUBS Naturals. The company is named after Sean’s childhood best friend Glen “BUB” Doherty, a Navy SEAL who was killed in Benghazi, Libya on 9/11 in 2012. Sean is passionate about continuing on his friend's legacy through the new company, while also helping people feel great and do good. Check out BUBS Naturals at https://bubsnaturals.c ..read more

This week's guest is finding ways to take a pain no parent wants to imagine and turn it into something greater and bigger for others. Brian Thorburn, at the time of recording this interview, was just months removed from the passing of his son, Jax, who lost his battle with brain cancer. To help carry Jax's legacy of strength and fight forward, Brian is continuing to build the company he and Jax envisioned as a way not only to inspire but also to lift others up. Check out IMSTRONG at https://www.imstrong.us and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/imstrong.us.  ..read more

What is biomechanics and how does it affect our performance? This is what this week's guest, Dr. Tim Maggs, and I discuss in this week's episode. Dr. Tim discusses how everyone is born with biomechanical faults, and that being proactive about addressing those issues can set us up for far better results and longevity.  Check out Dr. Tim's work at drtimmaggs.com or view the research he referenced at biomechanicalanalytics.com. You can also email Dr. Tim at drt@drtimmaggs.com.  ..read more

This week's guest, Jerry Bair, runs the website https://busydadsocr.com. OCR stands for Obstacle Course Race, so as you might expect, that's what Jerry and I chat about in this episode. Jerry details his own experiences with OCR and how he came to love it, and why he now has turned his attention to helping other busy dads train for their own obstacle course races while balancing all that the life of a father throws at them. Jerry has created an eBook, Busy Dads Can Run Obstacle Courses Races Too, which is available on his website. He's also written a blog on his personal website to provide mo ..read more