yan, GIFTED Coach Anthony Plaza and and special guest Adam O’Kelly dive into bodybuilding insights, career hurdles, and overcoming challenges in pursuit of physical and personal growth. Adam shares his journey in bodybuilding and balancing his career while prepping for competitions. The team also discusses financial realities of bodybuilding, the role of support systems, and the highs and lows of competition season, including reflections on recent events like the St. Pete Classic and USA Champio...
Oct 25, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Season 2Ep. 27
This week, Ryan is joined by GIFTED Coach Anthony Plaza in a no-holds-barred conversation about bodybuilding prep, life lessons, and how to navigate challenges both in and out of the gym. From the highs and lows of competing to personal growth, they dive deep into Anthony’s journey, including his recent pro card win, faith, and balancing the bodybuilding lifestyle with real life. Whether you're a seasoned competitor or just curious about the mindset of a bodybuilder, this episode has something f...
Sep 27, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 2Ep. 26
This week, Ryan dives into a Q&A session, addressing questions from the community. Topics include the future of the CrossFit Games following the tragic passing of Lazar Đukić, highlights from the Olympic Games, the best training frequency for muscle growth, and a critique of the worst supplements on the market. He also shares personal experiences dealing with elbow pain and discusses his favorite cheat meals over the years. Do you want your question read on the show? Please email us at gifte...
Aug 16, 2024•56 min•Season 2Ep. 24
This week, Ryan talks creates a tier list ranking fitness foods known for their digestive effects. He also shares his idea for a new fad diet, the "Alpha Male Diet". The episode highlights impressive gymnastics feats, discusses the trend of dewy makeup looks, and reviews the supplement chasteberry for PMS relief. It wraps up with a Reddit question about eating four bagels a day! Do you want your question read on the show? Please email us at giftedperformance@gmail.com! Visit GiIFTED Acacemics fo...
Aug 02, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 23
This week, Ryan talks about a post from Coach Caroline Beebe about strength training for new moms, discusses health myths about cinnamon, talks about the impact of lifestyle on cancer rates, explores the use of THC/CBD in workouts, and checks out some more "healthy" recipes. Do you want your question read on the show? Please email us at giftedperformance@gmail.com! Visit GiIFTED Acacemics for all of your Online Exam Certification Preparation needs! We currently offer courses for NASM CPT, NSCA C...
Jul 19, 2024•58 min•Season 2Ep. 22
This week, Ryan talks about the wellness industry as a whole and what makes it up, some more insane Carnivore food, discusses what defines a non-scale victory and more! SPOTIFY VERSION IS MISSING VIDEO THIS WEEK DUE TO SPOTIFY UPLOAD ERRORS, FULL VIDEO IS ON YOUTUBE. Do you want your question read on the show? Email us at giftedperformance@gmail.com! GIFTED Fall Retreat 2024 Pigeon River, NC: https://gifted-wellness.com/fall-disconnect-2024/ GIFTED Wellness: https://gifted-wellness.com/ GIFTED E...
Jul 05, 2024•15 min•Season 2Ep. 21
This week, Ryan talks about A One-Sided Fitness Dating App, introduces a new segment called "That's Really Dumb", Hula Hoop Fitness and more! He also discusses a post from Instagram about how to become a health and fitness 1 percenter. This isn't one you want to miss!Do you want your question read on the show? Email us at giftedperformance@gmail.com! Stay Gifted Web Design: https://staygiftedwebdesign.com GIFTED Fall Retreat 2024 Pigeon River, NC: https://gifted-wellness.com/fall-disconnect-2024...
Jun 21, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 20
This week, Ryan talks about when and how to utilize fasting in your diet, a new kind of "seated squat", a pill that claims to be an alternative to Ozempic based on olive oil and more! He also discusses a post from Instagram about how to become a health and fitness 1 percenter. This isn't one you want to miss! Do you want your question read on the show? Email us at giftedperformance@gmail.com! GIFTED Apparel Mystery Items: https://www.giftedperformance.com/product/mystery-apparel/ GIFTED Wellness...
Jun 07, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 19
This week, Ryan talks about some memes and things from the internet, including someone saying not to eat peanut butter after the gym, a good CrossFit Influencer, and some more weird food from the Vegan and Carnivore diets! He also discusses a post from Coach Mike Taylor about having a winning rehab mindset. This isn't one you want to miss!Do you want your question read on the show? Email us at giftedperformance@gmail.com! GIFTED Apparel Mystery Items: https://www.giftedperformance.com/product/my...
May 17, 2024•56 min•Season 2Ep. 18
This week, Ryan talks about some memes and things from the internet, including people commenting on women's training post-pregnancy, Disney adults and more! He also discusses a post from Coach Steven Tran about defining a plateau, and answers a question from reddit. This isn't one you want to miss! Do you want your question read on the show? Email us at giftedperformance@gmail.com! GIFTED Apparel Mystery Items: https://www.giftedperformance.com/product/mystery-apparel/ GIFTED Wellness: https://g...
May 03, 2024•48 min•Season 2Ep. 17
This week, Ryan talks about some memes and things from the internet, including a few "What people eat in a day" videos, a video from our friend el campeano, discusses the TikTok Oatzempic craze, and answers a question from reddit about eating like a camel. This isn't one you want to miss! Do you want your question read on the show? Email us at giftedperformance@gmail.com! GIFTED Apparel Mystery Items: https://www.giftedperformance.com/product/mystery-apparel/ GIFTED DISCONNECT 2024 Costa Rica: h...
Apr 19, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 16
This week, Ryan talks about some insane "high protein foods", and discusses the 5-4-3-2-1 Challenge and is elated by the return of the Street Sharks. He also congratulates the GIFTED Athletes of the Week - all of the GIFTED 2024 Transformation Challenge Contestants - and answers a question from Reddit! Do you want your question read on the show? Email us at giftedperformance@gmail.com! Article on Cycle Syncing: https://www.womenshealthmag.com/uk/fitness/a60004028/cycle-syncing/ GIFTED Apparel My...
Mar 29, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 15
This week, Ryan talks about a claimed viral testosterone booster, watches a man yell, covers his shins, discusses weight fluctuations, and learns about a new type of coffee from Thailand. He also congratulates the GIFTED Athletes of the Week - all of the GIFTED 2024 Transformation Challenge Contestants - and answers a question from Reddit! Do you want your question read on the show? Email us at giftedperformance@gmail.com! GIFTED DISCONNECT 2024 Costa Rica: https://gifted-wellness.com/gifted-dis...
Mar 22, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 14
This week, Ryan talks about his recent trip to Denmark, a new supplement called GRUNS, some useless fitness "technology" & takes a look at a man who lifts with three belts. He also congratulates the GIFTED Athletes of the Week - all of the GIFTED 2024 CrossFit Open Athletes - and answers a question from Reddit about turkey! Do you want your question read on the show? Email us at giftedperformance@gmail.com! GIFTED DISCONNECT 2024 Costa Rica: https://gifted-wellness.com/gifted-disconnect/ GIF...
Mar 15, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 13
This week, Ryan talks about "Hormone Balance", watches an interesting exercise that may have another use in the bedroom, congratulates the GIFTED Athlete of the Week Michael Turner and answers some questions from Reddit! Do you want your question read on the show? Email us at giftedperformance@gmail.com! GIFTED DISCONNECT 2024 Costa Rica: https://gifted-wellness.com/gifted-disconnect/ GIFTED Wellness: https://gifted-wellness.com/ GIFTED Miami Meetup: https://www.giftedperformance.com/product/gif...
Feb 23, 2024•52 min•Season 2Ep. 12
This week, Ryan talks about lifting after the age of 50, watches an Instagram Reel about hip thrusts reducing chances of pregnancy, discusses an interesting advertisement he saw online, and congratulates the GIFTED Athlete of the Week - Dr. Mike Taylor. Finally, he answers some questions from Reddit! Do you want your question read on the show? Email us at giftedperformance@gmail.com! GIFTED DISCONNECT 2024 Costa Rica: https://gifted-wellness.com/gifted-disconnect/ GIFTED Wellness: https://gifted...
Feb 16, 2024•57 min•Season 2Ep. 11
This week, Ryan talks about some questionable Instagram posts about food substitutions and cereal-flavored protein powders, tackles a few Reddit questions - including one about REALLY enjoying imitation crab meat and finally he congratulates the multiple GIFTED Athletes of the week - the Team Squatfather Transformation Crew. Do you want your question read on the show? Email us at giftedperformance@gmail.com! GIFTED Wellness: https://gifted-wellness.com/ GIFTED DISCONNECT 2024 Costa Rica: https:/...
Feb 09, 2024•59 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Welcome to the next episode of Coaches Confidential! In this segment, coach Ryan interviews another coach in the fitness space to discuss the trials and tribulations of the coaching business. Coach faces are blurred and their voice is changed to remain anonymous. Do you want your question read on the show? Email us at giftedperformance@gmail.com! GIFTED HQ Website: https://giftedperformance.com/ Our Coaches: https://giftedperformance.com/our-team Schedule a Consultation: https://giftedperformanc...
Feb 07, 2024•35 min•Season 2Ep. 8
This week, Ryan talks about the role of body fat in the human body, waist trainers and tackles a Reddit question about Artificial Sweeteners. We also launch a new segment, GIFTED Athlete of the Week! Do you want your question read on the show? Email us at giftedperformance@gmail.com! GIFTED Wellness: https://gifted-wellness.com/ GIFTED DISCONNECT 2024 Costa Rica: https://gifted-wellness.com/gifted-disconnect/ GIFTED Express $30/mo Training: http://www.gifted-express.com/ GIFTED HQ Website: https...
Feb 02, 2024•58 min•Season 2Ep. 9
This week, we introduce a new segment to the show; Coaches Confidential! In this segment, coach Ryan interviews another coach in the fitness space to discuss the trials and tribulations of the coaching business. Coach faces are blurred and their voice is changed to remain anonymous. Do you want your question read on the show? Email us at giftedperformance@gmail.com! GIFTED HQ Website: https://giftedperformance.com/ Our Coaches: https://giftedperformance.com/our-team Schedule a Consultation: http...
Jan 19, 2024•34 min•Season 2Ep. 7
This week, Ryan talks about the drawbacks and benefits of Lab Grown Meat, a woman who is training to be a cheetah , discusses recent client wins and answers a question from the innocent people of Reddit. There's one about farts. Do you want your question read on the show? Email us at giftedperformance@gmail.com! Transformation Challenge 2024: https://www.giftedperformance.com/product/transformation-challenge-2024/ APPLY TO WORK WITH GIFTED: https://forms.gle/VFjwbXh2T2Aur3r18GIFTED HQ Website: h...
Dec 22, 2023•48 min
This week, Ryan talks about pasta and weight gain, the new CrossFit Open Guidelines, discusses recent client wins and answers a question from the sweet people of Reddit. Coach Caroline Beebe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/cbsmartbody/ Do you want your question read on the show? Email us at giftedperformance@gmail.com! APPLY TO WORK WITH GIFTED: https://forms.gle/VFjwbXh2T2Aur3r18 GIFTED HQ Website: https://giftedperformance.com/ Our Coaches: https://giftedperformance.com/our-team Schedule a Co...
Nov 25, 2023•49 min•Season 2Ep. 5
This week, Ryan talks about Mario's Religious Views, Glute Certifications, Fueled up Frogs, discusses client wins and answers a question from the sweet people of Reddit. Do you want your question read on the show? Email us at giftedperformance@gmail.com! APPLY TO WORK WITH GIFTED: https://forms.gle/VFjwbXh2T2Aur3r18 GIFTED HQ Website: https://giftedperformance.com/ Our Coaches: https://giftedperformance.com/our-team Schedule a Consultation: https://giftedperformance.com/schedule-a-consult GIFTED...
Nov 17, 2023•46 min•Season 2Ep. 4
This week, Ryan talks about bugs and velociraptors, covers some recent client competitions from the Weightlifting and Bodybuilding corners of the GIFTED community and answers some more questions from our friends at Reddit. Do you want your question read on the show? Email us at giftedperformance@gmail.com! GIFTED HQ Website: https://giftedperformance.com/ Our Coaches: https://giftedperformance.com/our-team Schedule a Consultation: https://giftedperformance.com/schedule-a-consult GIFTED Training ...
Nov 16, 2023•46 min•Season 2Ep. 3
This week, Ryan talks about SKINNY WINE, highlights some recent client wins from the GIFTED community, focusing on some recent bodybuilding competitions and answers some questions from our friends at R Do you want your question read on the show? Email us at giftedperformance@gmail.com! GIFTED HQ Website: https://giftedperformance.com/ Our Coaches: https://giftedperformance.com/our-team Schedule a Consultation: https://giftedperformance.com/schedule-a-consult GIFTED Training Templates: https://gi...
Oct 27, 2023•40 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Welcome to the RETURN of the Gifted Performance Podcast! This week, Ryan highlights some recent client wins / goings-on in the GIFTED world and answers some questions from the deep, dark depths of Reddit. Do you want your question read on the show? Email us at giftedperformance@gmail.com! GIFTED HQ Website: https://giftedperformance.com/ Our Coaches: https://giftedperformance.com/our-team Schedule a Consultation: https://giftedperformance.com/schedule-a-consult GIFTED Training Templates: https:/...
Oct 20, 2023•34 min•Season 2Ep. 1
* Sorry for the audio quality this week - we had some issues with the recording and had to resort to our backup. We will be back with our usual quality next week * This week the GP Gang discusses the recent podcast confrontation between Angus Bradley and Coach Kassem and listen to / answer your voicemails! Give us a ring and we might listen to yours next week! 321-758-5551
Jun 23, 2022•46 min
This week the GP Gang talks about how time-consuming coaching is for them, the recent collaboration between two goats, Ritz and Oreo, and a possible new treatment for pancreatic cancer. New episodes every Thursday - make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Jun 09, 2022•1 hr 1 min
This week Gifted Gang talks Dr. Nadolsky's post about the gym being the "Doctor's Office of the Future", take a question about supplement recommendations, touch on nootropics and talk alternative energy!
Jun 02, 2022•46 min
This week Gifted Gang talks about @hypertrphycoach's video on Resistance Profiles, times they thought they found the "Secret Sauce", planes flying on cooling oil, alternative energy, and the new BMW i7! New episodes every Thursday - make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode!
May 26, 2022•1 hr 4 min
