Welcome to the Rooted Mind Podcast!
Episode #62: Fitness and Exercise
Your host: Jess
Special guest: Jon Simos
[1:05] Introduction of Jon and today’s topic
[1:55] Jess: What’s your fitness background?
[5:35] Staying a steroid-free athlete
[7:20] AD: U.S. Wellness Meats
[8:26] Jess: What got you into fitness?
[9:50] What the human body is capable of
[10:45] Working out drug-free lessens chance of workout related injuries
[11:20] Jess: What is the difference between holistic performance training and traditional performance training?
[12:07] How mindset affects training
[13:00] Bringing the mind and body together in training
[14:00] Working out with a personal trainer can be great therapy
[14:55] Jess: What’s the best way to start working out for the long-term?
[15:15] Long-term and short-term goals as motivation
[17:26] Importance of warming-up
[17:45] Easy warm-ups and what to target
[20:37] Working out twice a week can still lead to strength progress
[20:58] Health focus over just weight loss goals
[22:22] The best way to lose weight is through weight training, not just cardio
[23:07] Diversifying your workout
[24:17] Jess: Do you share your workouts on social media?
[24:47] Jess: What does your exercise routine look like?
[24:58] Why not cross-fit?
[28:48] Jon explains his cross-training program
[33:18] Beware of over-training
[35:11] AD: Coleman Farms
[36:11] Benefits of recovery days
[37:37] Jess: What does your new course entail?
[43:43] Jess: Do you provide any virtual-coaching services?
[45:00] Jess: What do you do to root your mind?
[46:35] Mental benefits of being in the present and in the zone
[49:49] Jess: Where can we find you online?: www.jonsimos.com
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