Former Men's Health Editor, Peter Moore, talks about how men view their bodies as they age, what he learned in his own health journey and more!

Peter Moore is the former editor of Men's Health Magazine and BACKPACKER, and he currently works as a columnist/cartoonist for the Colorado Sun, and contributes commentaries and animations to Front Range NPR.

Peter's Links:

https://https://coloradosun.com/author/peter-moore/ www.kunc.org/peter-moore

https://www.backpacker.com/byline/peter-moore/

https://www.menshealth.com/author/210338/peter-moore/

petermoore.substack.com

Darian's Links:

www.doctordarianparker.com

Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction to Peter Moore

00:15 The Concept of Body Chaos

01:17 Personal Stories of Body Chaos

03:07 Men's Health Magazine and Its Impact

05:12 A Life-Changing Health Scare

08:31 Men's Emotional and Physical Health

11:05 The Importance of Fitness and Self-Care

17:12 Reflections on Aging and Fitness

22:33 Living an Active Life in C

Our certifications and traditional formal educational pathways tell us to do physiological assessments with our clients, but what if that is no longer the right thing to do? Christin Everson comes on the Far Side of Fitness to discuss this alternative view on conducting physiological assessments for personal training clients.

Christin owns a fitness consulting and education business serving fitness businesses, recreation organizations, and their fitness professionals. Her work helps to redefine the fitness experience for new and returning exercisers by helping fitness professionals provide exercise experiences that facilitate belonging. Christin has an MS in Kinesiology and a BA in Psychology and is an ACE certified Health Coach, Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, Medical Exercise Specialist, and Behavior Change Specialist.

Christin's Links:

www.ChristinEverson.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/christin-everson-ms-a9b90249/

Dr. D's Links:

Website: www.doctordarianparker.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darianparker/

Dr. D's Affiliate: Stick Mobility

Get your flexibility back and prevent injuries with Stick Mobility. Training Sticks improve range of motion, muscle activation, coordination, and body awareness to build a strong foundation for better movement. Go to this Link or copy to your browser https://stickmobility.com/darian-parker and use the discount code: 1CEC828F154 to get 10% off of your purchase.

Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction: Questioning Body Composition Testing

00:14 Personal Experience: Realizing the Harm

01:43 Industry Shift: Moving Away from Testing

02:15 Client Reactions and Trainer Accuracy

02:45 The Emotional Impact on Clients

05:52 Gym Practices and Memberships

06:44 Rethinking Fitness Assessments

08:24 The Importance of Client Experience

09:53 Building Client Relationships

20:42 Creating Successful Experiences

23:41 Long-Term Client Success

28:56 Final Thoughts and Re

Maybe you have heard this question in the title of this podcast from a woman who has lit up the internet impersonating her German grandmother. Funny stuff for sure! It got me thinking about something we don't talk about enough as fitness professionals, which is the entertainment value of our work with people.

Ask yourself this question...do your clients find you interesting? Do they dread coming to your sessions not because of your exercise knowledge, but because you present a boring experience and they just aren't interested in spending time with you? Digest those questions while you listen/watch this episode.

Dr. D's Link:

www.doctordarianparker.com

Dr. D's Affiliate:

Get your flexibility back and prevent injuries with Stick Mobility. Training Sticks improve range of motion, muscle activation, coordination, and body awareness to build a strong foundation for better movement. Go to this Link
or copy to your browser https://stickmobility.com/darian-parker and use the discount code: 1CEC828F154 to get 10% off of your purchase.

The sludge machine is part of all of our lives, but it is particularly insidious and an obstacle that both clients and service providers have to navigate. So how do we do it? Listen, watch and learn.

Dr. D's Links:

www.doctordarianparker.com

Dr. D's Affiliate: Stick Mobility

Get your flexibility back and prevent injuries with Stick Mobility. Training Sticks improve range of motion, muscle activation, coordination, and body awareness to build a strong foundation for better movement. Go to this Link or copy to your browser https://stickmobility.com/darian-parker and use the discount code: 1CEC828F154 to get 10% off of your purchase.

In this episode of The Far Side of Fitness I sit down with award winning fitness professional Ingrid Knight-Cohee. We get into all things Group Fitness and why should be marketing fitness classes and fitness in general in a very different way!

Ingrid is a thought leader and sought after presenter with an expertise in fitness programming, management, and leadership. She was recently recognized as the 2024 IDEA Fitness Leader of the Year, representing excellence in fitness leadership and unparalleled innovation.

At the helm of fitness programming for Fitness World Canada, Ingrid oversees 150+ fitness instructors and creates exceptional class experiences for over 90,000 members across 16 club locations. With degrees in Human Kinetics and Exercise & Health Psychology, Ingrid regularly presents at global industry events and conferences such as IDEA World, Health & Fitness Association, and canfitpro.

Her most recent creation is MSINGI™ - Elemental Movement. Known as the world’s first Afrocentric functional movement practice, MSINGI™ improves functional strength and primal mobility through 11 foundational movements. The popular circular class structure engages all movers through intensity level options in the spirit of earth, wind and fire, with all movements driven by soul-stirring Afrobeats. Ingrid’s goal is to get all people moving more joyfully, through accessible and inclusive community-based fitness.

Ingrid's Links:

https://msingimovement.com/

https://www.instagram.com/msingimovement/

https://www.instagram.com/iknightcohee/

https://www.facebook.com/msingimovement/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ingridkc/

Darian's Links:

www.doctordarianparker.com

Darian's Affiliate:

Get your flexibility back and prevent injuries with Stick Mobility. Training Sticks improve range of motion, muscle activation, coordination, and body awareness to build a strong foundation for better movement. Go to this Link
or copy to your browser https://stickmobility.com/darian-parker and use the discount code: 1CEC828F154 to get 10% off of your purchase.

Time Stamps:

00:34 Evolution and Popularity of Group Exercise

01:36 Challenges in Maintaining Program Quality

02:56 The Flashy New Trend in Fitness

07:35 The Social Aspect of Group Fitness

14:55 Innovative Group Fitness Formats

18:55 Motivations in Fitness

20:07 Challenges in Personal Training

21:14 The Reality of Client Training

25:12 The Importance of Front Desk Staff

26:58 Building Relationships in Fitness

28:07 The Social Aspect of Fitness

32:12 Concluding Thoughts and Ref

In this episode of The Far Side of Fitness I break down the Anatomy of a Personal Training session because well...I never hear any trainers talk about the mechanics of their training sessions. So, I am sharing how I conduct my session with 6 points that may surprise you!

Dr. Darian's Links:

www.doctordarianparker.com

In today's episode I chat with Dr. Supatra Tovar. We discuss how gym culture and diet culture are the same forms of extremism and how they both are anti-environmental in their current forms.

As one of the only clinical psychologists who is also a registered dietitian and certified fitness expert, Dr. Tovar teaches clients how to use research-based techniques in behavioral psychology, nutritional science, and exercise kinesiology to overcome complex challenges. She harnesses the different disciplines of her unique background to show her clients how small modifications to daily habits can transform mindsets, enhance personal relationships, and accelerate professional trajectories. Dr. Tovar has helped clients navigate through trauma, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and grief.

Dr. Tovar's Links:

drsupatratovar.com anew-insight.com Dr T IG https://www.instagram.com/drsupatratovar ANEW IG https://www.instagram.com/my.anew.insight Dr T FB https://www.facebook.com/drsupatratovar ANEW FB https://www.facebook.com/my.anew.insight Dr T LInkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/drsupatratovar/ Dr T Threads https://www.threads.net/@drsupatratovar ANEW Threads https://www.threads.net/@my.anew.insight Dr. TikTock https://www.tiktok.com/@drsupatratovar ANEW TokTock https://www.tiktok.com/@my.anew.insight Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@my.anew.insight

Dr. D's Links:

www.doctordarianparker.com

Time Stamps:

00:00 The Misconceptions of Weight Loss and Exercise

00:48 The Dangers of Extreme Dieting and Exercise

02:31 Listening to Your Body Over Gym Culture

03:50 The Pressure on Fitness Professionals

07:32 The Historical Context of Diet and Gym Culture

14:05 A Holistic Approach to Fitness

19:27 The Reality of Gym Culture and Social Media

29:51 The Sexualization of Fitness

30:51 Integrity vs. Profit in Fitness

31:54 Finding Fulfillment in Helping Others

34:28 The Protein Myth

37:19 Environmental and Ethical Concerns

38:08 The Impact of Gym Culture

48:09 The Influence of Personal Choices

51:13 Hope for the Future: Gen Z

52:32 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In today's episode we chat with Susie deVille, the dynamic Founder & CEO of the Innovation & Creativity Institute, a trailblazing business coach, and an accomplished artist. With over 30 years of entrepreneurial success, including the creation and sale of a highly profitable real estate firm, Susie is on a mission to empower individuals to tap into their innate creativity, discover their true selves, and unlock their full entrepreneurial potential. Susie's Links:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/susiedeville/ https://www.facebook.com/susie.deville https://www.instagram.com/susie_deville/ https://x.com/susiedeville https://innovationandcreativityinstitute.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Buoyant-Entrepreneurs-Becoming-Successful-Creative/dp/1774581817/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1EDFQMTGB57AD& https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-courage-to-live-a-big-life/id1747875172

Dr. D's Links:

www.doctordarianparker.com