Strong By Design Podcast

The real secret to flexibility and burning fat is the same: movement. But the fitness industry wants to convince you otherwise… That you need to starve yourself with crash diets, you need to follow complicated 12-week programs and you need to spend hours doing cardio every day. Nope. Wrong. Listen in as Coaches Brian Klepacki and Chris Wilson shatter those perceptions about fat loss and getting fit with Stretching.

Sure, personal training is an admirable career path, providing a great service to people who want to improve their health, wellness and get stronger...BUT these are the reasons WHY becoming a personal trainer may not be for everyone. In fact, personal training can really suck at times. No matter your passion and love of something… if you’re too heavily invested in something it can burn you out! Listen closely as coaches Chris Wilson and Brian Klepacki get real.

At the forefront of Stem Cell therapy is Dr. Scot Gray, a serial entrepreneur. His Stem Cell One has helped start stem cell clinics in multiple states and is a partner in Regenerative Health Centers of Florida and CellSpark. Dr. Gray sits down with Coach Tonya Fines to discuss the massive potential of stem cell therapy and regenerative medicine on modern day medical practice and looking ahead into the future of medicine and how we may want to look at “healing and disease prevention!”

Mandy Williams owns Shear Joy Salon in Clearwater Florida.  She is a Level 4A stylist and Redken certified colorist and specialist.... But the women who have the good fortune to sit in Mandy’s chair not only walk away looking beautiful but feeling beautiful too.  Mandy is a shining example and testament that we each have the opportunity in our everyday life to plant seeds and be disciples, ministering to others who need some comfort.

Juanita Lolita … yes that is her real name, is a wife, mother and grandmother who happens to be one of the BEST stand-up comics we’ve seen in a long time.  She merges a Latin flair with Hillbilly humor resulting in side-splitting laughter! But what separates her from the rest is her Christian faith, her love for God and bringing some much-needed light into what can be a very dark place, the world of comedy. Grab some tissues and get ready to LAUGH!

Yoga, Circuit training, Fitbits and Apple watches… So, what will the top trending fitness gadgets and workouts be in 2020? Find out what Coaches Tonya Fines, Brian Klepacki and Chris Wilson think as they make their own predictions for the year and break down the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) TOP 10 Fitness Trends of 2020! Which one(s) are you going to use to change your body?

On today's very special episode, Holistic Health Practitioner Tonya Fines sat down with Functional Movement Specialist Brian Klepacki and talked how this new weight loss / flexibility training style is unlike anything else out there and is catching like wildfire. Listen in to this educational conversation and start learning on how you can stretch your way lean through this ground-breaking method.

Living the life you’re dreaming of takes more than just dreams… it takes work, commitment and accountability. Yup, just those 3 things can dramatically change your life forever. So, if we all know that, why do most people find themselves right back at square one by Valentine’s Day each year??? Because having a clear vision for your life takes planning, it requires writing things down and it desperately needs support from people you can count on!

There is nothing wrong with Santa Claus, reindeer, elves, cookies or presents at Christmas time.... Whether you agree or disagree with the Christian world view, there is NO ARGUING the existence of Jesus from Nazareth. Listen as host Brian Klepacki and guest, Pastor Tyler Crosson, from Bridgepoint Church in Clearwater Florida speak from the heart about their love of Christ and the real meaning behind the Christmas season. Merry Christmas to you all and Happy Birthday Jesus, we love you! 

The sad fact is that for years the population at large has been misled by social media experts and "influencers" giving outdated advice on how to build a rock-solid six-pack. Coach Brian and Coach Chris dive deep beyond the superficial and into the best and worst ab exercises. Find out how to get the flat, strong ab muscles you've always wanted. It's time to STOP spine damaging movements that cause chronic pain in the back, neck and knees.  Get ready to bullet proof those abs once and for all.

Living a life of purpose, meaning and impact is much easier than you might think. With some laser focus on the mind, body and spirit, it’s very possible to have an incredible 24-hours. Chris Wilson and Brian Klepacki co-host this thought-provoking episode. Life is filled with regrets, what ifs and should haves but when each day is lived purposefully, things change quickly. It’s time to live Strong by Design, influence the world around you and re-shape your legacy!

One of the most overlooked elements of health and fitness is balance and the ONLY way to great balance is through purposeful daily movement. Find out how to TEST your balance in this lifesaving episode and please share this with someone who needs to hear it. Coach Brian and Coach Chris have spent decades helping people from 7 to 87 improve their balance. This is a topic that they are very passionate about and want to help spread the word about making balance a priority.

All of those amazing high calorie foods, tasty desserts and specialty drinks surround us from Halloween through the New Year… how in the world can we remain disciplined?? The trick to maintaining your hard-fought physique is actually MUCH simpler than you make it out to be. Coach Brian and Coach Chris have over 30 years of combined nutrition and diet experience and deliver 5 simple strategies to staying LEAN during the holiday season.

Matt O'Brien, of TrYumph Functional Fitness, with 20 years training experience, published author of the incredibly popular book 'The Magic Pill', and transformation coach has helped thousands of clients collectively lose thousands of pounds successfully and keep them off. On today's very special episode, host Brian Klepacki sat down with Matt at the TrYumph Functional Fitness studio in Largo, Florida and they talked about that 'The Magic Pill' that everyone wants!

Living a healthy lifestyle does not mean having to give up all the things you love.  A healthy lifestyle is about balance and being able to incorporate all the things you enjoy while still hitting and maintaining your goals. In this episode Coach Tonya and Coach Brian talk about how to track alcohol and include these calories into your healthy eating plan so you can enjoy your favorite adult beverage without sabotaging all the hard work you are doing!