Lifting Standards
Lifting Standards
Dalton Nicholas
This is the official podcast of Lifting Standards. Hosted by certified personal trainer Dalton Nicholas. Each week he takes on the job of diving into important fitness topics and meeting with motivated individuals.
Good vs Bad Networking Habits
Today Dalton talks about good and bad habits for networking and creating a web of connections. Covering the best practices and how to set up success in your networking journey. Mapping out how creating good outlooks into networking is amazing for both personal and professional growth.  show notes/order -Outcomes for both  -Identifying misinformation  -Bad networking habits -Good networking habits  -Set goals for networking  -Create a game plan  -Stay genuine  Instagram ttps://www.instagram.com/liftingstandardstraining/?hl=en  Instagram  Brand https://www.instagram.com/liftingstandards/?hl=en  Twitter Brand https://twitter.com/LiftingStandard  Facebook Brand https://www.facebook.com/LIftingstandards/
Jul 26, 2021
38 min
The Trap with Personal Training
Today Dalton talks about how trading your time for money is the fundamental downfall of personal training. For any service business you almost always don't make money when you aren't in the office and this leads to bad work life balance. Covered in this episode are some solutions and advice for anyone who is stuck feeling like they need to work everyday and never miss a day.  show notes/order - Identify the trap - Explain how detrimental the trap is to work life balance - Lots of roads lead to this trap ( self induced and outside pressure) - The ultimate downfall of trainers - How to improve or stray away from the trap - other solutions in the trap Instagram ttps://www.instagram.com/liftingstandardstraining/?hl=en  Instagram  Brand https://www.instagram.com/liftingstandards/?hl=en  Twitter Brand https://twitter.com/LiftingStandard  Facebook Brand https://www.facebook.com/LIftingstandards/
Jul 14, 2021
39 min
Life After Weight Loss
Life after weight loss is a topic not talked about often enough. Host Dalton can speak from personal experience about the giant mental battle keeping weight off can be extremely difficult. The aim of this podcast is to raise awareness to people who are successful in their fat loss journey that it isn't the end of the journey. Keeping the weight off is arguably the hardest part of the journey. So much so that 80% of people regain the weight they lost after 5 years. Let's change that statistic together.  show notes/order Tools & habits that should be a priority to keep The taxing mentality of consistent fat loss Adjusting to the mental hurdles of life after fat loss Figuring out how to navigate societies view of you It's not easier the second time Pros of losing weight again Instagram ttps://www.instagram.com/liftingstandardstraining/?hl=en  Instagram  Brand https://www.instagram.com/liftingstandards/?hl=en  Twitter Brand https://twitter.com/LiftingStandard  Facebook Brand https://www.facebook.com/LIftingstandards/
Jun 29, 2021
1 hr 15 min
The Art of Doing More and Perfecting Less
In today episode Dalton reflects on the past year of the pandemic and how using time efficiently would change many things in life. Covering how important it is to be a person who executes with plans, appose to critiquing everything and never fulfilling the main goal. He covers some personal experience with being a perfectionist to a fault. Wandering through life with unrealistic goals will always lead to mental fatigue. In this episode you will find tips, tricks, comfort, support in the idea of you are enough and should push forward with strategic planning or a mindset shift.  show notes/order -Identifying the flaws -Positive outcomes  -Plans to change  -Tips to improve Instagram ttps://www.instagram.com/liftingstandardstraining/?hl=en  Instagram  Brand https://www.instagram.com/liftingstandards/?hl=en  Twitter Brand https://twitter.com/LiftingStandard  Facebook Brand https://www.facebook.com/LIftingstandards/
Jun 14, 2021
52 min
150lb Weight Lost Journey, Fitness Burnout, Healthy Life Balance, Mentorship & Leadership: Special Guest Jordan Rahman
In today episode Dalton talks to long time friend and mentor Mr Jordan Rahman. In the episode they go back and forth with each other sharing tips and tricks on weight loss and mindset. Jordan shares some of his most emotional and proudest moments along his journey. Encouraging stories and tips for people looking to lose weight,gain weight, or just improve your life. Show notes/order -Background and weight loss story  -Fitness tips  -Healthy life and fitness balance  -Advice to  people  Jordan Rahman's Socials  Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2D1_mz65sKHtFim-zIig2Q Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thejordanrahman/?hl=en Socials Instagram Host https://www.instagram.com/liftingstandardstraining/?hl=en  Instagram  Brand https://www.instagram.com/liftingstandards/?hl=en  Twitter Brand https://twitter.com/LiftingStandard  Facebook Brand https://www.facebook.com/LIftingstandards/
Apr 3, 2020
1 hr 42 min
Mobility & Recovery Starters edition. Learn how to and when to stretch properly.
In today episode Dalton talks about the beginning steps into increasing mobility and how to properly stretch. Show notes/order -Importance of Mobility and recovery -Stretches types and timing -Suggestions + tools to use -Additional resources Socials Instagram Host https://www.instagram.com/liftingstandardstraining/?hl=en Instagram  Brand https://www.instagram.com/liftingstandards/?hl=en Twitter Brand https://twitter.com/LiftingStandard Facebook Brand https://www.facebook.com/LIftingstandards/
Mar 24, 2020
31 min
Top 5 Exercises you should be doing every week.
In today episode Dalton talks about his top 5 exercises essential to performance and functional training. Show notes/ order  -Top 5 definition  -Top 5 exercises  -Exercises explained  -Variations  Socials   Instagram Host https://www.instagram.com/liftingstandardstraining/?hl=en Instagram  Brand https://www.instagram.com/liftingstandards/?hl=en Twitter Brand https://twitter.com/LiftingStandard Facebook Brand https://www.facebook.com/LIftingstandards/
Mar 20, 2020
25 min
What is bodybuilding, Bodybuilding myths debunked, Pros & Cons to bodybuilding, Crushing the stereotypes of the sport, Episode #15
In this episode we bring the light to all thing bodybuilding related. Including the use of performance enhancing drugs(steroids), habits around the lifestyle, characteristics of people who compete. Feel free to share your opinions with us on either instagram or facebook.  Liftingstandards.com Link to instagram  https://www.instagram.com/liftingstandardstraining/ https://www.instagram.com/liftingstandards Link to facebook  https://www.facebook.com/LIftingstandards 
Jun 17, 2019
47 min
Entry level nutrition, When a coach/nutritionist is necessary, Macro/micronutrients, Intro to advance nutrition, Episode #14
Taking a look at what you really need to focus on when looking to gain or lose weight. So much information in the world makes a simple diet seem obsolete, but we promise it still works fine. Send us a voice message or direct message on any of our social media platforms to give feedback or have a conversation about the episode. Liftingstandards.com Link to instagram  https://www.instagram.com/liftingstandardstraining/ https://www.instagram.com/liftingstandards Link to facebook  https://www.facebook.com/LIftingstandards
Jun 10, 2019
34 min
How to build a brand, Reaching different audiences, What platforms you should use, Most important tips on how to start your brand, Episode #13
The season 2 of the Lifting Standards podcast starts of with a "how to" for brand making. Giving you tips for the start of the journey and what to focus on all the way through your first year of being a brand. Talking points include: struggles of making a brand, what content to make, how to make content effective, where to find help when making a brand, and even more on the show.   Liftingstandards.com Link to instagram  https://www.instagram.com/liftingstandardstraining/ https://www.instagram.com/liftingstandards Link to facebook  https://www.facebook.com/LIftingstandards
Jun 3, 2019
49 min
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