Send us a text Gastrointestinal diseases are still prevalent and according to statistics, as of 2018 22% of the adult population in the US suffered from it. Do you want to know why and how you can avoid it? On today’s episode, Coach Chris talks with Wade Lightheart, author, athlete, and President of BiOptimizers, a digestive health company. They delve into the digestion process and the causes of the common gastrointestinal problems and how to prevent them. Wade shares the important role of enzym...
Jan 09, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Send us a text Is your health regimen not working or not doing you any good? You've tried on different diets, but you remain the same, desperate to lose weight and be fit. The thing is you may be doing it wrong because not all diets work for all. On today's episode, Coach Chris talks to Gary Watson about the importance of finding your fat burning fingerprint. If you know your fat burning fingerprint type, you would know the right food to eat and must avoid. This way it would be easier to manage ...
Jan 02, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Send us a text Do you want to be fit and healthy, but don't have the time to go to the gym? Here's the thing, even if you only have a minute to spare you can transform your life and be healthy. Find out how on today’s episode as Coach Brian talks with Meredith Shirk. Meredith is a lifestyle coach, wife, mom, and founder of Svelte Training. They discuss the importance of movement and how short workouts can make a lot of difference in your health. Discover, among other things, how you can incorpor...
Dec 26, 2018•33 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Send us a text What does being an ALPHA Dad mean? Find out on today’s episode as Coach Tonya talks with Chris Lopez, known in social media as the ALPHA Dad. Chris shares, among other things, why he’s called the ALPHA Dad, what an active lifestyle their family have and how he manages an online business even without an internet connection at home. And what’s more, Chris reveal his favorite equipment for exercise and his latest project to help other dads became an ALPHA Dad. "Strength is a skill ju...
Dec 19, 2018•34 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Send us a text Nothing compares to hard work. Not even steroids! Listen to today’s episode to hear John Hansen’s stories from his experience as a bodybuilder, Natural Mr. Olympia, and 3x Natural Mr. Universe. Hear how bodybuilding has changed from the 70s and what John learned from people like Arnold Schwarzenegger. Find out how you can apply hard work to get the results that will get you the most satisfaction. “I had to go up to like 5,000 calories a day because my metabolism was so fast... and...
Dec 12, 2018•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Send us a text On this episode of Strong By Design Coach Chris is joined by his friend and occasional podcast host, Tonya Fines. On today’s show we get personal with Tonya as she shares her journey from being diagnosed with degenerative disc disease and Spina Bifida. She opens up about her low points and how she was able to muster up the strength and develop a fighter mentality to take control over her health. You don’t want to miss this triumphant story! "I ended up just going full steam like 2...
Dec 05, 2018•29 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Send us a text Do you pay enough attention to your glutes? Do you know that aside from aesthetic purposes, developing your glutes has many benefits? That’s what Coach Chris and Coach Brian talk about on today’s episode of Strong By Design. They tackle the three training barriers that prevent people from developing their glutes and the benefits of having a strong butt. Stay tuned to find out some amazing exercises that you can do to activate your glute muscles. "How to do the most amount of work ...
Nov 28, 2018•42 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Send us a text Today’s episode is about the story of Pastor Mike Thornhill, who serves as a Pastor in Feather Sound Church in Clearwater, Florida. Pastor Mike shares how he became financially rich, lost everything, got addicted and then became rich again in Christ. Hope and inspiration will fill your heart when you hear the testimony of Pastor Mike’s roller-coaster life. Tune in now and be blessed! "I can remember laying in bed [in Hawaii] looking up at the ceiling and thinking is this it? Is th...
Nov 21, 2018•48 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Send us a text How many hours a week are you sitting? Are you doing anything to combat the damage that sitting is causing you? Tune in to this episode of Strong By Design as Coach Chris and Coach Brian discuss the hidden survival muscle and what is actually going on in your body as you spend countless hours sitting each week. Find out how you can reverse these effects with the “Unlock Your Hip Flexors” routine. "If we're in the woods and a bear starts attacking us, we're going to crunch up in a ...
Nov 14, 2018•43 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Send us a text Today on Strong By Design Podcast Mike Westerdal joins Coach Chris to give us his 7 best tips on how to increase your bench. He dives deep on all things bench press and lays down a solid foundation for you to increase your strength. They also share some of their personal history together and how Critical Bench was formed. "I think my best competition lift was a 630-lb bench press, I had some awesome mentors and coaches at that gym (Tampa Barbell) that taught me a lot." - Mike West...
Nov 07, 2018•44 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Send us a text Are you living a balanced life? Dr. Ron Eccles joins Coach Chris on this episode of Strong by Design to discuss how to dominate the four core areas of your life which are health, relationships, finances, and your spiritual life. So many of us concentrate our efforts to move the needle in one area that we often times forget the others which can lead to an unhappy and unbalanced life. Tune in to get some actionable steps on how to get clarity on what you want in life and dominate yo...
Oct 31, 2018•55 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Send us a text Join Coach Brian as he sits down with fellow YouTuber and online coach Alby Gonzalez. They discuss the benefits of isometric training. If you are feeling the effects of years of “bro” workouts this episode is for you. Find out how to make your workouts more efficient and still get the gains you desire. "I had to be more efficient with my workouts...if I wanted to live a good quality of life I had to stay active." - Alby Gonzalez Subscribe to iTunes Love the podcast? Leave a review...
Oct 24, 2018•31 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Send us a text Is it possible to be over 40 and shredded? Of course! It’s never too late. Join us on this episode of the Strong By Design Podcast as Coach Chris interviews Funk Roberts an over 40 transformation specialist and MMA conditioning coach. Funk gives us tons of advice on bodyweight movements and unique (but simple!) exercises you can do in the comfort of your own home. Tune in and enjoy! "Bodyweight's been big for me...at first I was very reluctant, I was very scared, it's like man, I ...
Oct 17, 2018•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Send us a text Did you know that stretching won't make you flexible? The topic of flexibility is definitely misunderstood, so today Coach Tonya and Coach Brian sit down to hash out the misconceptions and give you a clear understanding of how to become more flexible. Tune in to hear all of their recommendations plus find out the amazing benefits of flexibility. "Every warm-up session is going to look different, just depending on what I'm doing that day!" -Brian Klepacki Subscribe to iTunes Love t...
Oct 10, 2018•54 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Send us a text Are you struggling with weight gain or gaining lean muscle mass? Join us on this episode of the Strong By Design podcast with special guest Alain Gonzalez, the skinny guy transformation specialist. Find out how Alain went from 107 lbs as a full grown adult to a 150 lbs shredded muscle monster! Tune in to hear his top 3 tips on how to gain weight and receive a copy of his FREE book! TEXT "CORE” to 345-345 for the FREE glute report. "Everyone is skinny in High School but I was 107 p...
Oct 03, 2018•32 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Send us a text The reality of life is that someday you will face a storm. A time in your life that will be very difficult. Listen in to this episode today as Coach Chris is joined by Pastor Art Dykstra. Pastor Art goes through the bible and teaches us how to react to the storms in our lives. Stay tuned to hear Pastor Art’s personal storm experience, it will give you the encouragement you need to face your storm. TEXT "TESTO” to 345-345 for the FREE glute report. "The church really exists and is ...
Sep 26, 2018•46 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Send us a text Success is so much more than our physical appearance, our popularity on social media and money in our bank accounts. True success is accomplished when we find and follow through with our God-given purpose in life. Join us today on the Strong By Design podcast as we dissect what true success is and how to find it. "Our greatest resource that we have is not bank accounts or assets, it's our people and our family!" -Kenny Klepacki Subscribe to iTunes Love the podcast? Leave a review ...
Sep 19, 2018•56 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Send us a text So, you’ve been trying to get that “thigh gap”? Tune in to this episode of Strong by Design where Coach Chris Wilson and Coach Brian Klepacki break down what you need to be doing in the gym (or at home) to work those inner thighs. They share researched-backed information that will help work out smarter, not harder when it comes to leg day. TEXT "GLUTES” to 345-345 for the FREE glute report. "Lateral movement is rarely used...if you target your adductors, you're protecting your spi...
Sep 12, 2018•33 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Send us a text On today’s show Coach Chris sits down with Michelle DiCapua, Bikini competitor, CrossFitter and police officer. Michelle shares how being physically fit is essential for first responders. Whether it’s running after a suspect or performing CPR your physical capabilities play a huge role in how you protect and serve your community. Tune in to hear Michelle’s tips on fitness for first responders. TEXT "Stretch” to 345-345 for the FREE report. "I think that if you choose the career to...
Sep 05, 2018•29 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Send us a text Man boobs…..nobody wants them, yet millions of males deal with this issue. Sure, you can seek medical attention but most likely they will prescribe creams, medicine or even surgery, but there are natural solutions to fix this problem. Join Coach Chris and Coach Brian of Critical Bench as they discuss lifestyle changes that can help you get rid of your enlarged chest area. TEXT "Testo” to 345-345 for the FREE report. " Guys are carrying weight in areas that are not typical, if you ...
Aug 29, 2018•50 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Send us a text Looking to get stronger, faster and be an all around better athlete? Then you don’t want to miss this episode! Tune in as Coach Chris Wilson interviews the creator of the Athlete Built Program and founder of Overtimeathletes, Chris Barnard. TEXT "CORE” to 345345 for the FREE Core report. "I feel like it's my duty to be strong, powerful and fast even into my old age, my body's my temple." -Chris Barnard Check out @thecriticalbench podcast highlight story on Instagram to see if you ...
Aug 22, 2018•45 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Send us a text In this episode, Founder of Critical Bench, Mike Westerdal interviews the Creator of Unlock Your Glutes, Coach Brian Klepacki, MS, CSCS, FMS2. If you want bigger, stronger and rounder glutes, you’ll want to tune in to this episode TEXT "GLUTES” to 345345 for the FREE 5-minute glute workout. "Squats and deadlifts are quad and hamstring dominant exercises. I'm not saying that they don't hit the glutes. They’re just not the best exercises for the glutes." -Brian Klepacki Love the pod...
Aug 15, 2018•34 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Send us a text Tune in to today’s Strong by Design episode to hear Part 2 of the Ketogenic Lifestyle. Keto expert, Danny Vega joins Coach Chris once again to discuss what his meals look like and how Keto has helped his children and many others health improve. If you are thinking about starting keto, you need to hear this episode. TEXT "TESTO” to 345345 for the FREE report on the 7 worst testosterone killers "I’ve never been so sure of the power what your diet can do for your health." -Danny Vega...
Aug 09, 2018•50 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Send us a text On today’s Strong by Design episode Keto expert, Danny Vega joins Coach Chris for a 2 part episode. In this episode, you will find out Danny Vega’s extensive athletic background and how he got introduced to the Keto diet. Tune in to find out how to do keto as a family. TEXT "TESTO” to 345345 for the FREE report on the 7 worst testosterone killers "I’ve always been obsessed with diet and nutrition but keto is different, it’s about health." -Danny Vega Love the podcast? Subscribe on...
Aug 08, 2018•35 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Send us a text On today’s Strong by Design episode Coach Chris sits down with Dr. Carissa Alinat who is an expert in the field of hormone therapies. Together they discuss the benefits of getting blood work done to analyze your testosterone levels. Many men suffer from low testosterone levels and may not know it. Low sex drive, a decrease in muscle mass and depression are all symptoms of low testosterone. Tune in to find out more about testosterone replacement therapies. TEXT "TESTO” to 345345 fo...
Aug 01, 2018•34 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Send us a text Is yoga really just for chicks? Well, according to Marine Corps vet, Zach Zenios, if you haven’t tried it you're denying a part of yourself. In our culture men want to be the alpha male, they want to be aggressive. And yes, there's a place for that. But if you don't do anything to balance that out it causes problems and yoga is a great opportunity to balance out your masculinity and to just improve all aspects of your life. Tune in to find out how the Critical Bench crew has worke...
Jul 25, 2018•55 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Send us a text On today’s episode of Strong By Design, we are joined by a special guest, Joel Marion. Joel is the co-founder of supplement conglomerate BioTrust. In this 2 part series, Joel shares his amazing story of trials and triumphs that eventually lead him to the multi-millionaire he is today. In this half of the series, Joel talks about his current projects which include “Born to Impact” his upcoming podcast. Stay tuned to find out more. TEXT "TESTO” to 345345 for the FREE report on the 7...
Jul 19, 2018•31 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Send us a text On today’s episode of Strong By Design, we are joined by a special guest, Joel Marion. Joel is the co-founder of supplement conglomerate BioTrust. In this 2 part series, Joel shares his amazing story of trials and triumphs that eventually lead him to the multi-millionaire he is today. TEXT "TESTO” to 345345 for the FREE report on the 7 worst testosterone killers “If I didn’t push through all those failures in the magazine industry and the book project, I would just be a teacher wr...
Jul 18, 2018•35 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Send us a text On today’s episode of Strong By Design, Coach Chris sits down with a fellow brother in the Lord and Kill Mode Founder, Dan Long. In this episode, Dan gets personal and shares some of the most difficult times in his life. Tune in to hear how despite his trials and tribulations, Dan was able to go all in and reap his reward. “Believe in you. Give everything you got. Be all in.” -Dan Long Subscribe to iTunes Love the podcast? Leave a review on iTunes ! What do you want to hear from t...
Jul 11, 2018•51 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Send us a text On today’s episode of Strong By Design, Coach Chris discusses progressive overload with Frank Rich, founder or Massthetic Muscle. Frank gives us the 5 tiers of progressive overload and here’s a hint, tier 1 is not adding more weight. Tune in to find out the right way to progressive overload for muscle building. “Tension is the currency or the language of muscular growth. Load and weight and resistance are simply the tools to create tension within a muscle..” -Frank Rich Subscribe ...
Jul 04, 2018•56 min•Season 1Ep. 11
