In this episode of the Simply Fitness podcast, John and Cam discuss the journey of fitness coaching, the importance of authenticity, and the deeper motivations behind client goals. They explore the significance of mindset, the basics of strength training, and the challenges of navigating injuries. The conversation emphasizes the need for simplicity in fitness routines and the role of community support in achieving long-term success. Cameron shares his personal experiences and insights, encouraging listeners to find their 'why' and to embrace the learning process in their fitness journeys.

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- John

I asked a client why he wanted to lose 20 pounds. 'To be healthy,' he said. By the fifth time I asked 'why,' we finally got to his real reason - and everything changed. In this deeply personal episode, I open up about my own journey finding my why through daily journaling, what I stand for (becoming your best self) and what I stand against (fear-mongering fitness BS). I share my foolproof 5-question method to dig past surface-level goals like 'lose weight' to find the powerful reasons that will actually keep you going when motivation fails. Plus, why 'looking amazing on my wedding day' beats 'being healthy' every single time.

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- John

Bob Hoover joins me on this episode of the Simply Fitness Podcast! We totally geeked out over how we both fell for those insane bodybuilder programs that never worked for normal humans like us.

Bob's crushing it with everyday people who want to lose fat and get strong – not elite athletes. His "triangle" approach is genius: nutrition at the top, activity and strength training at the base, with consistency tying it all together.

We got deep about how fitness teaches you to "fail forward." Bob shared his own keto struggles and how deadlifting 225 pounds builds confidence that carries over to EVERYTHING in life. The mental game is real!

We go over so many great topics today! Let me know which one helped you the most!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Bob Hoover

02:36 Bob's Journey into Personal Training

09:54 Understanding Client Needs and Goals

19:06 The Triangle of Fat Loss: Nutrition, Activity, and Strength Training

26:29 Mindset and Resilience in Fitness

32:00 Learning from Failures and Progressing in Fitness

33:48 Overcoming Self-Doubt in Fitness

37:30 The Importance of a Structured Training Plan

42:51 The Benefits of Consistency in Strength Training

47:50 Debunking Fitness Myths and Trends

59:51 Personal Growth Through Fatherhood and Coaching

Follow Bob on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bobhooverfitness

Grab my free Fat Loss Calculator – ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.maximalu.com/fat-loss-calculator⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

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Got questions? Email me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠john.stein@maximalu.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Thanks for listening!

- John