We speak about a very important but often overlooked component of a champion athlete: their mental health. What better guest to have, than 7 time IPF world champion: Kim Walford. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/fitnessinblackandwhite)

Fitness in Black & White

Mental Health of a Champion

This episode tackles the problems of having a strong bias and not an open mind. Bias has its place and makes sense if someone has seen a lot of success with whatever it is they bias towards. However, it can lead to problems when that bias cannot be let go of to allow for other schools of thought or modalities.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/fitnessinblackandwhite)

The Good, The Bad, The Biased

This episode addresses the fact that too many people want to hit their big goals, immediately. Instead, we talk about focusing on the small goals and small wins that will lead them to the overall goal and keep the motivation fresh and at the forefront.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/fitnessinblackandwhite)

Road To What?!?

Ever think that a trainer is just a meathead who only knows how to pick things up and put them down? You may need to think again. Like any profession, there are those that may give a negative perception to the craft. However, it may surprise many to know that there are trainers aplenty possessing advanced degrees, as well as, knowledge extending far past just the gym. Lu, Joe, and our guest and also trainer, Sho discuss these points and showcase that not all of us only know the inside of a gym.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/fitnessinblackandwhite)

Your Trainer May Be Smarter Than You Think

This episode discusses why the argument of leverages has merit when scouting for potential athletes but is also a moot argument when when used as a scapegoat for winning or losing between athletes. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/fitnessinblackandwhite)

Leveraging The Competition

We have all experienced the no gym blues during this current epidemic. However, now that gyms are slowly starting to open, rushing in to go as hard as you once did is a potential mistake that you may pay for. Lu and Joe talk about the importance of easing back into your routine, as well as, mask and sanitation practices to keep yourselves and others safe and healthy.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/fitnessinblackandwhite)

Covid Fitness Comeback

Lu & Joe discuss the controversial topic of race in the fitness industry and how blacks in fitness are often misrepresented and maligned. As social media sheds light on these common practices of prejudice, much work still needs to be done in addressing these social issues of race.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/fitnessinblackandwhite)

Fitnessing While Black

Right now, times are difficult. Amongst these difficulties is finding the drive and will to stay physically active and fit. Lu & Joe talk about these challenges facing the fitness community and how just moving is better than doing nothing. How fitness can better both your mental and physical well-being during this unprecedented time. How adaptation will allow maintenance and/or progress.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/fitnessinblackandwhite)

Quarantine Fitness

New York City personal trainers Lu Faustin and Joe Hannon are Fitness in Black & White. This original podcast streams exclusively through Buzzsprout. After meeting each other several years ago at the gym, and countless rejections -- Lu decided to finally accept Joe's advances and they've been a couple ever since! On episodes of Fitness in Black & White, they question the fitness industry, the trends, and the self proclaimed fitness experts. Real, raw, and uncensored -- all that's left to ask is do you even lift?

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