Cerebral Fit

The Onnit Academy!

I discuss my experience at the Onnit Academy Foundations training that I attend in Austin, TX. Arguably, one of the best weekends of my life and truly a rewarding experience.

The Road to Austin

It's an early start to the podcast and well...I talk. Enjoy!

Promo-The Road to Austin

Latest promo detailing the upcoming episode of the Podcast, "The Road to Austin"

No B.S Needed Here

I just felt like talking, y'all. I discuss inspirational memes and if they actually work for you (probably not) and how the magic pill in fitness just doesn't exist, but work does.

Dieting Strategies-Talking Keto & Fasting

In this episode, I discuss my experiences with both intermittent fasting & Keto which are two of the biggest diet trends going on right now.

Audio Pre-Workout a.k.a Music 🎶

In this episode, I talk briefly about how I use music to pump me up for my workouts and just how powerful of an effect it has on my mind and physical performance.

BodySlams & Super-Powers!

In this special episode, I discuss my love and fandom of professional wrestling and comic books and how it influenced my fitness lifestyle and where I'm at now.

Promo: Bodyslams and Super-Powers!

Short promo for next weeks episode "Body-slams and Super-Powers!"

Tuesday Titan

In this episode, I discuss working through, with, and around injuries, workout recovery, WWE, NFL Preseason, and future editions to the podcasts. Tuesdays will no longer be boring.

Know Your Role!

Cats & Dogs, Mark Wahlberg, Ballers, Super sets, and knowing your roles. I'm all over the place in this episode, y'all!

Chapter I: The Reinvention of James Ruiz

For episode 12, I discuss the concept of reinvention and its role in my new career as a personal trainer. I also discuss the new Anchor pay (tip feature) and what could potentially mean for you and the podcast.

Leap of Faith

In this episode, I'm recording off the heels of my last day at TSA and needless to say, it was a bittersweet feeling.

The Art of Letting Go

I debut a new segment that ventures from fitness (a bit) and share more of what has been on my mind as of late. I also talk my week in training as a personal trainer and what this week taught me. Enjoy!

A Beautiful Misery Strikes Again

In this episode, I record aftermath of the HARDEST workout I've ever endured. Leg Days will never be the same again. Ever. #DrinkYourWater

Putting Yourself Out There

I discuss my weekend after I posted some "Before/After" pictures on social media and the interesting reactions that came from it. I also talk about the future of the podcast...along with trying to keep my dogs in line while recording. A studio recording may be in order...

A Beautiful Misery

On this episode of the Cerebral Fit Podcast, I talk about the end of another training week, sore trapezius muscles (thanks to my mentor), and random, yet meaningful conversation I had with a kind stranger. Tune in!

James's First Spinning Class 🤔

A World Made of Cardboard

It’s the Monday after I revealed to peers of my intent to leave my current job in pursuit of something much more.

Dog Walking & Active Recovery Days

I take Tara & Charlotte for a breezy Sunday morning walk and go over the concept of active recovery days.

The Learning Curve

In episode 3, I detail the end of my first week on the job as a future personal trainer. I trained with a gym partner for the first time in years and the results were truly enlightening.

And. Here. We. Go

My very first episode the Cerebral Fit Podcast. I discuss who I am, why I'm doing this, and where I want this go. Thanks for listening and take care out there.

The "A-Ha!" Moment

I discuss my moment of catharsis today while training with my mentor and a client. It was very pivotal in reinforcing my reasons for all of this.