When things don't go your way, what's keeping you going? We are all going to have days where we don't feel inspired to go to work, work out, or get anything done which is why it is so important to train yourself to be mentally tough. This means that you must find ways to motivate yourself intrinsically so that on these difficult days, you have a reason for working, training, or doing whatever you have to do. Bryant goes into detail about harmonious passion vs obsessive passion and which one we should be focusing on when on comes to reaching goals or getting through hard times. Another component to becoming mentally tough is realizing that your mind is the most powerful performance tool so shifting your mindset to the positives will set you up for success. Also remember to find frequent inspiration and surround yourself with a challenging and supportive environment so that when hard times come up, you are constantly motivated to keep moving forward.

Summary: How do you handle tough situations and challenges that come your way? Would you say that you're just surviving during tough times or are you thriving? Mental toughness is our ability to not only survive, but thrive in these situations and today we are teaching you how! In this episode, Bryant shares a few of the best ways to become mentally tough in any given situation that you can control. Tune in to learn how you can apply these methods to your life!

How can Mobility improve our performance and keep us injury free? Coach Brandon Woo guest stars again to explain how increasing our range of motion within our joints helps create a stronger body and a foundation for specific movements and activities! Especially now because of the pandemic, a lot of us are feeling cooped up inside all day and sedentary. So when we jump right back into exercising again without maintaining our mobility, our bodies might not be ready for the movements we used to do so easily. Even if you only have a few minutes in the morning, at lunch, or before bed, Brandon recommends incorporating a daily mobility routine so that you can feel better, move pain-free, and prevent injury!

There are a lot of things that the pandemic has affected, but something we may not always think about is how it has affected our mobility. Mobility is being able to move freely and pain-free in your joints and muscles. Coach Brandon Woo joins Bryant and Joe today to talk about the importance of mobility, especially in the pandemic where for the most part, we are sitting down all day. He also challenges us to increase our mobility because after all, the more mobility you have, the stronger you can become. Find out how to get more steps in if you feel like you don’t have the time to work out and what 3 areas of the body Brandon recommends to focus on! You can also check out Brandon’s e-book: Mobility for a Stronger Body and follow him for more movement and exercise tutorials!

What better way to learn how to stay on track toward reaching your goals than to hear from a clinical sports psychologist? This week, Bryant and Joe welcome back Dr. Claire Reclosado Baclay (CRB) to talk about the 5 Ws (not the starting 5 lineup for the Golden State Warriors), but the 5 Ws that are important in our day to day life in order to stay motivated and work toward reaching the goals we set for ourselves. First there's the why. Why do you do what you do, what is your purpose and how does it come into play into your life. Then there's worth which is all about knowing what you deserve and that you have value. Third is will-power which is which is identifying your own limits and capacities. After that, is well-wishers. This reminds us to surround ourselves with authentic people who support us and give us honest feedback. Lastly, there's when to walk which is knowing when something is no longer beneficial for you and being able to walk away. Check out our youtube video to  hear if there is a specific order to the 5 Ws, which one is most important, how to narrow your goals down and more! Also tune in this week for a bonus: Bryant, Joe, and CRB give their predictions for the Bachelor winner as this was filmed the night of the finale! Want to learn more about mental health, performance and well-being? Contact jcbperformanceandwellness.com

How do you get to the gym or complete a workout when you don’t have much motivation to do so? Today Bryant and Joe host Professor Claire Reclosado Baclay from Holy Names University. First, Claire describes what sparked her interest in sport psychology and led her to get her master’s, doctorate, and become a clinical sport psychologist. She highlights the importance of mental and physical health in performing at our best and how the pandemic has disrupted our routines and motivation. To help with this loss of motivation, Claire introduces us to behavioral activation where we start with doing a certain action that is meaningful to us to activate the rest of our systems and improve our mood. Tune in to see how to apply behavioral activation to reach your goals! Dr. CRB info: www.jcbperformanceandwellness.com and IG: @dr.clairerb

What is Bioenergetics? Why is it important and how can it be used to reach different types of fitness goals? In this episode of the Why Not Now Podcast, Bryant and Joe welcome back Professor and Creator of the P4L Run Lab, Trevor Short! Trevor introduces us to Bioenergetics and describes 3 out of the 4 systems we use to convert energy from one form to another. He also touches on which forms are primarily used during specific types of exercise. Lastly, Trevor explains that different fitness goals and athletes have different needs, therefore, different energy systems should be utilized to reach different fitness goals. Find out which system you should be primarily focused on using to meet your goals! Also, see how you can improve your running by participating in a run analysis with the P4L run lab! Contact [email protected] for more information about the run lab analysis!

Are you curious to know how COVID-19 affects your immune system or how your immune system can better protect you from the virus? In today’s podcast, Bryant and Joe host Trevor who is earning his master’s in Kinesiology at the University of Hawaii. Trevor describes how the virus affects our immune system, and the difference between a mild or severe response. He also speaks about how staying active strengthens your immune system and what this means for adapting to the virus as well as gives his opinion on concurrent training and finding a balance for the intensity of your workout. Tune in to hear the science behind why the intensity and type of your workouts can help you better adapt and stay healthy!

Are you still motivated to achieve the goals you made in 2021? It’s been 2 months since New Years resolutions began. On this weeks episode coach bryant and uncle Joe discuss goal setting. It’s important to have three types of goals. Process goals are the foundation and they help you stay on course on the path to mastery. Performance goals give you a taste of success and help keep the drive going. Lastly outcome goals are only sustainable if you have a plan for process and performance goals.

Has the pandemic been tough for you to stay motivated to stay healthy? Well, this episode is for you! Tune in to hear Bryant talk to Joe about the self-determination/basic needs theory in psychology. He applies autonomy (having choice), competence (growing your skills), and relatedness (social connection) to staying and getting motivated to exercise and be the best version of yourself.