Hosts James FitzGerald, Carl Hardwick, Kandace Hudspeth, and Georgia Smith take on popular culture this week, including idolatry in the form of the Liver King, the rise of technology in the wellness space, vaping, and, as ever, living large.  00:26 Welcome and introduction to the episode 10:10 Kandace Hudspeth’s radar on smart homes and the continued boom of the wellness market 27:45 Carl Hardwick’s radar on Tik Tok’s Liver King  52:30 Georgia Smith’s radar on vaping and it’s popularity with young people  1:22:22 James FitzGerald’s All American Award and Un-American Award, as w ..read more

Reunited after the holidays, hosts James FitzGerald, Carl Hardwick, Kandace Hudspeth, and Georgia Smith discuss Lab-Grown Chicken, the rise of woke culture in Hockey, and a recent study on the role of weight loss strategies in managing weight control and type 2 diabetes.  00:26 Welcome and intro 08:40 James FitzGerald reflects on his recent trip home to Canada and woke ideology in hockey 37:20 Georgia Smith’s Radar on weight loss strategies, weight change, and type 2 diabetes in US health professionals 1:04:13 Kandace Hudspeth’s Radar on the FDA approval of lab grown chicken 1:39:00 Wrap ..read more

With his co-hosts away for Thanksgiving, James FitzGerald flies solo, sharing what he’s been reading and listening to, making a case for always looking at both sides of any story. 00:26 Introduction to the episode 06:00 All American Award  10.18 The podcasts James hosts 12:45 James’ fitness update including the podcasts he’s been listening to  38:15 What James has been reading 46:48 How we can create a national conversation around fitness 50.26 Wrap-Up Want more Live a Larger Life? Join James for his bonus monologue weekly monologue and connect with him on LearnRx: https://learnrx ..read more

After a busy week in US news, hosts James FitzGerald, Carl Hardwick, Kandace Hudspeth, and Georgia Smith discuss what’s been on their radar including recent research into the global decline in sperm count, Disney’s latest offering, and new findings on how exercise defeats cancer.  00:00 Opening titles 00:28 Introduction to episode 09:00 James Fitzgerald’s radar on his All American for the week, Abraham Lincoln 13:20 Georgia Smith’s radar on a new global study on the decline in sperm count  41:20 Kandace Hudspeth’s radar on Disney’s latest short, Bianca. 1:08:20 Carl Hardwick’s radar ..read more

With the holidays almost upon us, hosts James FitzGerald, Carl Hardwick, Kandace Hudspeth, and Georgia Smith discuss a common topic this time of year—how to never fall off the exercise wagon again by life proofing your movement. 00:00 Opening titles 00:28 Introduction to episode - Life Proof Your Movement 01:30 James FitzGerald’s Radar on what he’s reading this week 05:45 Kandace Hudspeth’s Radar on the definition of conservatism 19:48 Carl Hardwick’s Radar on daylight savings 31:55 Georgia Smith’s Radar on alcohol death rates 44:30 How much do Americans move? - a study 55:05 Kandace reflects ..read more

Hosts James FitzGerald, Carl Hardwick, Kandace Hudspeth, and Georgia Smith discuss how movement, nutrition, and learning evolve as we progress through the stages of life, from growing to peaking to resisting. For optimized viewing we recommend joining us on YouTube. Watch episode 9 here. 00:00 Opening titles 00:28 Introduction to episode 01:25 James FitzGerald’s Radar including the All American Award 06:30 Kandace Hudspeth’s Radar on the role of physical activity in appetite and weight control 15:15 Carl Hardwick’s Radar on The Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act in Congress 33:09 Geor ..read more

Live from the 2022 OPEX Coaches Summit! Hosts James FitzGerald, Carl Hardwick, Kandace Hudspeth, and Georgia Smith share one thing they've changed their mind on over their years in fitness. Then, we opened it up to the audience for live Q&A. For optimized viewing we recommend joining us on YouTube. Watch episode 8 here. 00:00 Opening titles 00:28 Introduction to episode 02:25 What James FitzGerald has changed his mind on 09:08 What Georgia Smith has changed her mind on 16:23 What Carl Hardwick has changed his mind on 26:13 What Kandace Hudspeth has changed her mind on 32:02 Audience Q& ..read more

Do men and women need entirely different approaches to exercise, nutrition, and lifestyle? In this week's show, hosts Carl Hardwick, Kandace Hudspeth, and Georgia Smith talk through the biological difference between men and women and how these do and don't play out in exercise prescriptions. They also dig into masculine and feminine personality traits and why these may be even more important to consider. For optimized viewing we recommend joining us on YouTube. Watch episode 7 here. 00:00 Opening  00:26 Introduction to the episode 01:03 Carl Hardwick’s Radar on misinformation 09:08 Georgi ..read more

What’s the best way to start (without getting hurt) after 35? How can a coach teach their clients the vitality model? Where does sport fit into someone’s exercise program? What ONE practice will have the most impact on health if every American started doing it today? In this week's show hosts James FitzGerald, Carl Hardwick, Kandace Hudspeth, and Georgia Smith took on these audience questions and more… For optimized viewing we recommend joining us on YouTube. Watch episode 6 here. 00:00 Opening titles 00:26 James’ Radar, including Woke Racism by John McWhorter 16:15 Kandace's Radar on Chrono ..read more

Want the secrets to a long, healthy, and vital life? In this week's show hosts James FitzGerald, Carl Hardwick, Kandace Hudspeth, and Georgia Smith walk through the first iteration of the OPEX Vitality Model. This is our take on the simple behaviors that we know will solve the health crisis facing Americans (and anyone seeking vitality). For optimized viewing we recommend joining us on YouTube. Watch episode 5 here 00:00 Intro sequence 00:28 The Radar - James’ week, men & relationships, high schoolers & sleep, and 10k steps 39:40 The origins of the Vitality Model 49:30 What’s insid ..read more