Beyond The Squat: Exploring Behavior & Economics In Fitness - With Andrew Gavigan

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How did that balance board or suspension strap in your gym go from the inventors head, to a real life product. Why did he or she risk all the time, effort, and money to research and develop their invention. And more importantly how did they figure out how to make it once they decided to follow thro…

How did that balance board or suspension strap in your gym go from the inventors head, to a real life product. Why did he or she risk all the time, effort, and money to research and develop their invention. And more importantly how did they figure out how to make it once they decided to follow thro…

When trainers create an exercise program they will consider a client's goals, develop certain objectives, then use what we call acute variables to design workouts. Repetitions, sets, resistance level, intensity, speed, range of motion, duration, volume.. these are all typically considered while des…

We've all been guilty of putting off tasks until a later date. We want to start a new exercise routine, or start eating better, but we will start "next Monday", or for many people, in the new year. Our guest on this episode of Beyond the Squat, Melina Palmer (https://thebrainybusiness.com), calls o…

Why do some workouts or diets becomes fads? And why do some go on to become trends? On this episode of beyond the squat we spoke to Behavioral Economist Melina Palmer of @thebrainybiz podcast and Pete McCall @petemccall_fitness the host of All About Fitness Podcast about what it is that makes a fad…

On this special episode of Beyond The Squat we talk to 4 different fitness professionals, and hear their unique stories about trining special populations. Training, fitness, and health are not the same for any two people, and some of us need even more specific accommodations than others. But, as pr…

According to some surveys more than 50% of medium sized companies, and more than 90% of large companies in the US have some sort of Wellness Benefits for their employees. As Employee Wellness initiatives become more common place in today's workplace, we want to explore the benefits for the employee…

Do you know what certification your trainer has? Did you know that there are actually no legal regulations on who can call themselves a personal trainer or sell services as a fitness coach? In this episode of Beyond The Squat we explore what certification currently looks like in the fitness industr…

Social Media, like Instagram, has obviously become an integral part of marketing, communication, and life in general. But is the impact 'net' positive or negative for the health and fitness of our community. In this episode of Beyond The Squat we talk to Amanda Vogel, Writer and Social Media Expert…