
Just like there is no "one size fits all" training program to get real results and growth, you're not gonna want to used a "one size fits all" type of trainer. Being very intentional with your choice of personal trainer is essential when taking that step in your fitness journey.
In todays episode we'll help you think through the important decision making process of hiring a personal trainer
Understanding your goals and why you chose them
Considering a trainer that has experience with those goals
Do your research on their credibility and reputation
Social media or word of mouth referrals
Have a conversation (phone call)
Check compatibility with their approach and style
Ask specific questions including price, schedule, and commitments
Where do they train
Schedule consultation
Make sure everything from your initial conversation stays aligned
Make your decision
If this video has helped you in any way, share it with a friend, family member or even the neighborhood cat!
Every review, comment, share and like mean the world to us and are extremely helpful in growth process of this show!
OTG Fitness is located at 100 E NASA Pkwy # 15, Webster, TX 77598
Give us a call to schedule a Discovery Consultation: 409-370-1007
OTG Fitness WEBSITE:
https://www.otgfitness.com/
SOCIAL LINKS:
OTG Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/otgfitness/
OTG Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@otgfitness?_t=8eGSn3LtszK&_r=1
OTG Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OnlyTheGreatestFitness
Fil Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/otg.fil/
Daryl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/otg.darryl/
Shawn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawn.wzdm/
May 31, 2024
17 min

Do you find yourself struggling to get into the gym? Maybe you have a accountability problem? Probably you want to try something new to spice up your fitness routine. On today's episode of the pod, Fil is going to break down all of these options so that you can make the most informed decision when trying to figure out how you want to approach your physical health!
What is personal training and various types
Box gym, independent, private studio
Assess current situation and future goals
Do I need help getting from point A to point B
Is personal training a better decision than gym membership, online, or group training
Price
Accountability
Environment
Nutrition involvement (some trainers do and others don’t or charge a separate fee)
Make your decision
If this video has helped you in any way, please be sure to like, comment and share!
May 24, 2024
26 min

We are fortunate enough to have Elita Caldwell of The Funky Monkey located right here in Friendswood Texas to give us all the juicy details on this taboo topic! Getting to talk about different strands, legalization, perception and cultural shift, dosage, and how it can affect your overall health when used in a controlled environment made this into a very eye opening episode.
Pot, cheeba, devil's lettuce, ganja and the list goes on and on for the different name of everyone's favorite cannabinoid and today we are talking all things Marijuana and fitness on the 128th episode of the Otg Podcast!
On this show we look to spark change and open minds to health from all angles! If you feel that from this episode please be sure to like, leave a comment and share with whoever you thinks needs to hear this!
Otg Fitness:
https://www.otgfitness.com/
Elita:
https://www.thefunkymonkeyfriendswood.com/
May 17, 2024
1 hr 18 min

With Pickleball being the fastest growing sport in America right now it's bound to come with some injuries! Well fret not! We have the Dr. Burney and Dr.Garcia-Ramirez the dynamic duo physical therapy from Elevated Pt back again discuss injury prevention in this ever growing sport!
Pickleball is easy to pick up but very hard to master so you can imagine the amount people who go out for a match and twist an ankle, suffers from "tennis elbow" or worst, actually tears something. Doctors G & B walk us through everything on today's episode from injury prevention, managing those injuries if they do happen,and doing things like cross training stretching to better help you avoid the injury all together!
Just like in the gym, on the court the same rules apply! We want you to continue to be able to do something you love for a long time and this episode might be what you're looking for to get you off of the bench and back in the game!
If you found any value in this episode make sure that you serve it to someone else, dink that like button and take a time out and watch some more episodes of the weekly Otg Podcast!
OTG Fitness is located at 100 E NASA Pkwy # 15, Webster, TX 77598
Give us a call to schedule a Discovery Consultation: 409-370-1007
Elevated Pt:
https://www.elevatedptwellness.com/
OTG Fitness WEBSITE:
https://www.otgfitness.com/
SOCIAL LINKS:
OTG Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/otgfitness/
OTG Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@otgfitness?_t=8eGSn3LtszK&_r=1
OTG Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OnlyTheGreatestFitness
Fil Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/otg.fil/
Daryl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/otg.darryl/
Shawn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawn.wzdm/
May 10, 2024
1 hr 27 min

From 3d printed meats to drunken half marathons, The OTG Pod duo are taking a different approach on today's episode!
Today we take a trip over to the land of Tiktok to discuss some interesting videos that are centered about health and fitness!
We start off with a video about 3d printed meat which is a pretty interesting look into the future of food mass production. Then we god back in time to the 1960's and look at the crazy high physical fitness standards of high schools at that time!
Then we close out today's episode with a friend on a mission to crush a half marathon on 6 hours of sleep and 7 beers!
If you've enjoyed this type of episode from us, let us know in the comments below!
OTG Fitness is located at 100 E NASA Pkwy # 15, Webster, TX 77598
Give us a call to schedule a Discovery Consultation: 409-370-1007
OTG Fitness WEBSITE:
https://www.otgfitness.com/
IG LINKS:
Fil: https://www.instagram.com/otg.fil/
Daryl: https://www.instagram.com/otg.darryl/
Shawn: https://www.instagram.com/shawn.wzdm/
May 3, 2024
50 min

Who says that fitness is only for the young folks?
Today we are joined by Jake Trione of Trifitness Gym where they focus on getting the elderly fit and keeping them healthy!
If you thought that fitness was important when you're younger, it should definitely be front of mind in your 50's and 60's. Jake explains to us how things like misleading marketing, ignorance surrounding training the elderly, and how ageism effects how our seniors are handled in personal training setting.
If you know anyone that is trying to stay active or become fitter in their golden years, show them this episode!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trifitnessgym/
OTG Fitness is located at 100 E NASA Pkwy # 15, Webster, TX 77598
Give us a call to schedule a Discovery Consultation: 409-370-1007
OTG Fitness WEBSITE:
https://www.otgfitness.com/
SOCIAL LINKS:
OTG Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/otgfitness/
OTG Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@otgfitness?_t=8eGSn3LtszK&_r=1
OTG Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OnlyTheGreatestFitness
Fil Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/otg.fil/
Daryl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/otg.darryl/
Shawn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawn.wzdm/
Apr 26, 2024
1 hr 10 min

How do you deal with the cards that we've been dealt?
We all have our stressors from when to pick the kids up from school, to our boss dropping a pile of long projects with short timelines on your desks.
How about the stress being a husband, fatherhood, and opening a business right after having your leg crushed by a huge pipe while 400 ft underwater? Well Danny Balli of Iron Keel Strength is here to tell us all about how he faced these challenges and came out on the other side!
After the tragic incident in the deep, Danny had plenty of trails to deal with on dry land as well! With opening and operating a gym, rehab and experiencing a stroke that has left the right side of his body impaired he has tackled all these things head on with a smile on his face.
We hope that you enjoy this gripping story from start to finish as much as we did.
If you know anyone that is struggling with the weight of daily life, show them this episode because just like Danny we believe that you or they can get through it with his attitude!
Danny's socials:
https://www.instagram.com/dannyballi66/
https://www.instagram.com/ironkeelstrength/
OTG Fitness is located at 100 E NASA Pkwy # 15, Webster, TX 77598
Give us a call to schedule a Discovery Consultation: 409-370-1007
OTG Fitness WEBSITE:
https://www.otgfitness.com/
Apr 19, 2024
1 hr 3 min

Without our minds we are nothing!
On this episode of the pod Ishmael "Blacksuperman" Sandiford is here to discuss that whole concept!
When it comes to mental fortitude and physical focus Ish has it down pat, so much so that he has created his own workout plan centered around things like calaesthetics, weight lifting, and running called Intraimperium training!
With this unique training approach his focus is to help people lift heavier, run faster, and hit harder. Today's conversation we talk about how Ishmael developed his unique style of training, why he believes fitness is the true fountain of youth, developing a healthy relationship with failure, and how mental toughness is developed through physical focus!
What is intraimperium training
Why you believe fitness is the fountain of youth
How to develop a healthy relationship with failure
How mental toughness is developed through physical focus
If you enjoyed this impactful and beneficial episode, please share it with others! Sharing helps us grow our community and create more fantastic content. Check out the links to learn more about us. Thank you!
Ishmael's Socials
https://www.ishtheblacksuperman.com/
https://www.instagram.com/ishtheblacksuperman/
OTG Fitness is located at 100 E NASA Pkwy # 15, Webster, TX 77598
Give us a call to schedule a Discovery Consultation: 409-370-1007
OTG Fitness WEBSITE:
https://www.otgfitness.com/
SOCIAL LINKS:
OTG Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/otgfitness/
OTG Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@otgfitness?_t=8eGSn3LtszK&_r=1
OTG Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OnlyTheGreatestFitness
Fil Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/otg.fil/
Daryl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/otg.darryl/
Shawn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawn.wzdm/
Apr 12, 2024
1 hr 1 min

Kristin Kliethermes is a nurse practitioner and health coach that specializes in helping women balance their hormones, sleep soundly, control their mood swings, and help boost overall focus!
Today's episode is centered around menopause, perticaulty Perimenopause and how is effects women daily!
we talk about
the lack of research and awareness of the subject
brain fog,heavy cycles, and other indications that you might encounter while dealing with perimenopause
what a "good menopause" looks/feels like
how to handle perimenopause
Early stage perimenopause is something that can affect as young as 30 years old, which was very eye opening to us on the show. If you know anyone experiencing symptoms talked about in today's episode, please share with them as this episode is loaded with helpful tips and info for people going through this!
FOLLOW Kristin
https://www.instagram.com/kristinleighwellness/
OTG Fitness is located at 100 E NASA Pkwy # 15, Webster, TX 77598
Give us a call to schedule a Discovery Consultation: 409-370-1007
OTG Fitness WEBSITE:
https://www.otgfitness.com/
SOCIAL LINKS:
OTG Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/otgfitness/
OTG Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@otgfitness?_t=8eGSn3LtszK&_r=1
OTG Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OnlyTheGreatestFitness
Fil Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/otg.fil/
Daryl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/otg.darryl/
Shawn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawn.wzdm/
Apr 5, 2024
1 hr 6 min

Is there really strength in numbers or are you looking for a more focused approach? In this episode of the OTG pod Shawn and Fil breakdown some of the pros and cons between group training and personal training!
We discuss the differences in environment, flexibility in programming, and fitness progression and other things as a whole.
We do come from the personal training camp over here, but one thing that we want to make clear is... you've gotta do something! Personal training or group training, the main goal is to be more ACTIVE!
If you enjoyed this impactful and beneficial episode, please share it with others! Sharing helps us grow our community and create more fantastic content. Check out the links to learn more about us. Thank you!
OTG Fitness is located at 100 E NASA Pkwy # 15, Webster, TX 77598
Give us a call to schedule a Discovery Consultation: 409-370-1007
OTG Fitness WEBSITE:
https://www.otgfitness.com/
SOCIAL LINKS:
OTG Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/otgfitness/
OTG Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@otgfitness?_t=8eGSn3LtszK&_r=1
OTG Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OnlyTheGreatestFitness
Fil Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/otg.fil/
Daryl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/otg.darryl/
Shawn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawn.wzdm/
Mar 29, 2024
37 min
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