We have heard it from time to time - “I don’t think I am fit enough to start CrossFit.” In today’s episode, Matt and Jilisa talk about why this is a myth. CrossFit has often been given a certain stereotype for being super intense, super hardcore, and only for the fittest of fit human beings. We would argue nearly the opposite. The goal of CrossFit is to help every athlete be able to start wherever they are at. We talk through 5 reasons why we KNOW you don’t need to be in a certain shape in order to start! Start your fitness Journey at Greater Purpose Health and Fitness https://greaterpurposehealthandfitness.com Follow us on instagram! @gphealthandfitness

We know that the holiday season can be one of stress, and nervousness around food. The discussion of calories, gaining holiday weight, etc., becomes a common topic. We’d like to offer a few easy tips to follow that have nothing to do with calories or anxiety around food. Our biggest goal is to help our clients be able to ENJOY the season without stress, and without having to worry or focus on what the scale might say when January rolls around. Start your fitness Journey at Greater Purpose Health and Fitness https://greaterpurposehealthandfitness.com Follow us on instagram! @gphealthandfitness

FInd us a person who isn’t “busy”... we’ll wait. There is no way around it, but if your life is busy, you absolutely have to schedule in your priorities in order for them to happen. Treat your health habits the same you would treat a meeting or appointment. Schedule it in. Prep-plan it. Get organized. Even if it’s 15-20 minutes, that is exceptionally better than zero minutes. There is no way around it. You have to be prepared - with both your fitness and nutrition. If your health is important to you, you’ll need to commit to spending some time in the kitchen before your busy week begins! If you’re a busy person looking for help getting on track with your health and fitness, have a listen. Even better, book a Free No Sweat Intro with us for some extra help getting you started. Start your fitness Journey at Greater Purpose Health and Fitness https://greaterpurposehealthandfitness.com Follow us on instagram! @gphealthandfitness

Non-exercise activity thermogenesis is what we are talking about today (N.E.A.T. for short!). This is the activity that you do in a day, outside of purposeful exercise! Things like walking your dog, running errands, doing chores, etc. We dive into how different job types, or habits/routines can influence achieving your goals by burning more calories and increasing overall metabolism. We also have a surprise guest join us today, dropping some big knowledge bombs! Have a listen and grab some tips on how to improve your NEAT! Start your fitness Journey at Greater Purpose Health and Fitness https://greaterpurposehealthandfitness.com Follow us on instagram! @gphealthandfitness

We, as a society, are impatient. So, so, incredibly impatient. We’ve been taught that it’s normal to have instant gratification for most things in life - our food, technology, transportation, and definitely our fitness results. There are endless ads for dropping an insane amount of weight in an insanely short amount of time. So it’s really not your fault that you believe these things to be “normal.” But, it doesn’t work that way. It never has and never will. Instead of getting fed up because you aren’t seeing instant results, or your fad diet backfired and you are up more weight then when you started, take a new approach. Agree to a slow and steady approach. Understand that it’s going to take time. Your job is to quit quitting!   We can help you stay consistent, motivated, and to keep you moving forward.   Start your fitness Journey at Greater Purpose Health and Fitness  https://greaterpurposehealthandfitness.com  Follow us on instagram! @gphealthandfitness

Understanding what is going on inside of your body, and beyond what the scale says, is one of the best ways to truly understand your health and progress. We are fortunate enough to have the technology to do this! We can now see how someone’s habits are affecting their performance in the gym, their body composition, and their inner workings (aka. Their blood work). Blood testing can help us better understand the changes we need to make to optimize a person’s overall health! If you’re interested in our blood testing service, reach out to us! www.greaterpurposehealthandfitness.com Start your fitness Journey at Greater Purpose Health and Fitness https://greaterpurposehealthandfitness.com Follow us on instagram! @gphealthandfitness

Is there a perfect workout time? That length of workout that gives you exactly what you need?  Surprisingly, NO! The length of your workout is very dependent on what your goals are, but even more so, how you spend the time you have in the gym.  What we do know? If you only have a few minutes, you’re going to need to include some intensity! If you have loads of time, figuring out how to use that time most effectively and efficiently is important too, because just hammering yourself for hours on end every day won’t help your fitness either.   Have a listen to find out more about how to make the most of your workout time.     Start your fitness Journey at Greater Purpose Health and Fitness https://greaterpurposehealthandfitness.com   Follow us on instagram! @gphealthandfitness

We totally, 100% understand. It can be really scary to walk into a gym for the first time. It can be intimidating. You don’t want to be the weakness, least fit, slowest, or the “newbie”. We get it, because we have ALL been there. Here are a few things to keep in mind when gaining the courage, and how to get yourself through the door.   First of all, think about why you want to start at a gym in the first place. If that reason is strong enough, it will overtake your fear! Second, make a phone call, and talk to a real human first! If it feels right, get yourself through the door. If it doesn’t, maybe try the next place. Third, remember that this is about YOU. Which means that everyone else is likely feeling the same as you - worried only about themselves.   Have a listen for a little more encouragement to get you through the door!    Start your fitness Journey at Greater Purpose Health and Fitness https://greaterpurposehealthandfitness.com   Jilisa’s Instagram - @Jilisawrote   Matt’s Instagram -@mattchenard

Yeah. We know. You’re busy. We are all busy! We are certainly that at one time or another you have said, “I just don’t have time to work out.” But what happens when we say, “I cannot prioritize my health right now.” Hits a little different, hey? We have some really awesome suggestions on how to start small, and slowly build and develop a healthy balance of movement, good nutrition, and ALL the other busy things in your life. Have a listen from some tips on how to stay active, even when you’re busy! Start your fitness Journey at Greater Purpose Health and Fitness https://greaterpurposehealthandfitness.com Jilisa’s Instagram - @Jilisawrote Matt’s Instagram -@mattchenard Tom’s Instagram- @coachtomregier

This is a hot button topic that gets a lot of attention, but with a bit of an unclear answer. The answer is always, and will always be… “It depends”. What does it depend on? Well… a few things. Your goals. Your history. Your current knowledge. Your mental state. Your emotional health. The time you have. Your reasons why. And more. So like we said, it really, really depends. We’d love to chat with you and figure out what a good strategy is for YOU and how you can reach your goals. Start your fitness Journey at Greater Purpose Health and Fitness https://greaterpurposehealthandfitness.com Jilisa’s Instagram - @Jilisawrote Matt’s Instagram -@mattchenard