Being coachable doesn't mean blindly doing everything your coach tells you to do - but it does require a level of humility and trust, and a willingness to try new things. Most people think about trying to find the best coach, not trying to be the best client. It's a two way street, you need a good coach and you also need to be a good client. You need to have a student mindset, and bring patience to the process - this is why coachable clients get the best results. In this episode of the Fit Dad Club Podcast TJ & Jason run through why it's important to be coachable, what some of the benefits ..read more

Being mentally tough over mentally weak isn't about having to 'man up' or hide your emotions. It's about doing the things you said you were going to do even when they're uncomfortable. It's being willing to see and make short term sacrifices for the long term gains.   Todays society is focused on instant gratification and immediate reward, to the point where people are numbed to the idea of having to delay gratification, or have to do uncomfortable things. In order to have anything worthwhile you have to be willing to get uncomfortable, and that requires some degree of mental toughness ..read more

We're all human - we've all fallen off the wagon, hit a busy period or a rut, and let our health and fitness slip. So how do you get back into it when you're out of momentum? In this episode TJ & Jason run through the big reasons why people tend to fall off the wagon - and how to learn from those experiences so you don't repeat the same patterns. Then they cover what are the most effective ways to get back into the swing of things - without guilt, shame or feeling like a failure. The Fit Dads Club is an online team of coaches and dads helping you become the best version of yourself. From ..read more

In this episode TJ & Jason run through their current lifestyles and goals, as well as what methods they're putting in place in order to achieve them. Jason is aiming to gain lean muscle, and TJ is on a cut, so they talk about their experiences with time constraints, training, food and every other factor that goes into a transformation. It's good to hear the perspectives and strategies that other people put in place because it can make you think about your own goals and processes differently. There's some deep stuff in this episode so we hope you enjoy! Don't forget to review, like and sub ..read more

Atomic Habits is a book by James Clear that really focuses on the essence of creating - and breaking- habits. What is the science behind forming habits, and the principles of reinforcing and sticking to them long term? Todays episode is a deep dive into some of the key aspects of this book that you can apply to your own life. You can find the book at https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits   The Fit Dads Club is an online team of coaches and dads helping you become the best version of yourself. From fitness and nutrition to mindset and emotional resilience, we help you with everything you n ..read more

We took a look at the top things that the dads that achieved and kept their body transformations did, and compiled them into this list for you. If you follow these 16 things, you WILL transform without a doubt.    Most people don't achieve their goals because they aren't willing to do what is necessary. They think more information will solve the problem - it's not information, it's execution. Execute on these things and you will succeed.   The Fit Dads Club is an online team of coaches and dads helping you become the best version of yourself. From fitness and nutrition to mindse ..read more

As a dad, and someone getting into fitness, meal prep and meal planning might not be your strongest area. However it is something that needs work in order to see long term results. Most guys will tend to leave the cooking to their partner, or opt for take out, but the real key to succeeding long term is knowing how to plan a week so you don't have to rely on reactive discipline to make your decisions. TJ & Jason break down the way they prepare and plan their meals for the week, and how you can do the same with some meal prep hacks and tips.   The Fit Dads Club is an online team of c ..read more

Do you struggle with Easter and other social / family events? Today TJ & Jason break down some ways to bounce back after Easter, and some tips for future family focused social events. There are always times to relax on how strict you are in your dieting. The problem is that other people seem to think that these times come 3-4x a month, and we listen to them.  Make sure you set your own goals and stick to them, and understand the tradeoffs for how you approach your events. The Club: @fit_dads_club Follow TJ @travis_jones_fit Follow Jason @realjasonbarrett Join the team: https://fit ..read more

Emotional resilience isn't about not having emotions, or ignoring them - it's about being able to bounce back and recover when things don't go your way. When you're prone to letting outside influences affect your emotions, that's when you need to cultivate emotional resilience. If you don't you're at the whim of the randomness of the world. The stronger your inner world, the less the outer world can affect it. Join TJ & Jason as they discuss different methods to get back on track when life throws you off, and different perspectives to create a shift in your emotional management.   Th ..read more

Have you ever wondered how confident people are confident? What is the difference between them and others? How can you intentionally become a more confident person - in your body, yourself and your life.  TJ & Jason run through the key steps to creating confidence in your life, as well as some tips for following through on plans that you need to stick to.   The Club: @fit_dads_club Follow TJ @travis_jones_fit Follow Jason @realjasonbarrett Join the team: https://fit-dad.club Join the FREE Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fitdadsclub Subscribe to the Youtube Chann ..read more