Meal plans serve as a "non thinking" way for clients to achieve fitness success. But do some of the drawbacks detract from the overall prospect of success? In this episode, we explore the rigidness of a meal plan and what may serve as a better tool for clients to achieve fitness success.

Vince is someone whom I consider a friend. He recently started up Case Specific Meal Prep (https://www.csmppgh.com/) and I was happy to get a chance to sit down with him and have a chat about it. I know this opportunity has filled a void for Vince. He is extremely passionate about this business and my hope is that this conversation further helps th…

Children going back to in person schooling, is becoming a reality for a lot of families across the United States. Setting the politics of "if they should, if they shouldn't" aside, what can families do to best insure their children have healthy immune systems? This topic I find highly valuable not only during the COVID era, but should extend to all…

As I have been suggesting, Fitness is the closest thing to the fountain of youth that we currently have. What is the reason most US Adults do not truly prioritize fitness in their life? Type 2 Diabetes can be controlled, treated, and combated with exercise, nutrition, and lifestyle change. In this episode, we dig into the science on what type 2 dia…

A popular type of social media post I have seen is around deciding and selecting alcoholic beverages that keep in mind fitness or diets. While useful, I wanted to dig a little deeper than just an infographic. In this episode, we explore the impact of different alcohol options as well as strategies to minimize damage to your fitness goals. I also fi…

Wanted to do a quick episode about some of the other content we are creating on Facebook. We wanted to test out doing some FB Live and utilize it as an opportunity to do storytelling. If you would be interested in additional value from us, please check out our Facebook page @RamsdenEliteFitness and give us a follow.…

Decided to have a fun episode. Found a link for 14 common fitness questions, and I gave my straight ahead truthful answers to each. This episode is one big wallop of value to the face. Great practical advice contained within.

With the COVID lockdowns in place, I felt it would be helpful to talk about speed training. This episode will not exclusively be for high school athletes. There will be plenty of applications for those who want to improve their golf game or pick up basketball skills. There has been a huge misconception about the proper way to increase athletic spee…

One thing that has become increasingly clear about the COVID19 outbreak, is that it most severely affects those who are older and/or have other health constraints. Age is one of them, but that is not in our control. One major factor that is in our control however, is our fitness. COVID is having a larger effect on obese individuals according to the…

In this episode we discuss how most people continue to buy food from a grocery store and how changes to this may be on the horizon. When you look at fitness, it is tough as it is. Anything that brings extra value or makes something easier will be tremendously valuable. A proper meal prep delivery service can simplify the nutrition aspect of fitness…

Hard hitting episode here! The COVID lockdown has allowed me to reflect a lot on our current society and the health crises we face. Coronavirus is but of one. There are more prevalent and long lasting threats to our health including the ever astronomical US Adult Obesity Rate. According to the a Feb 2020 report from the CDC, the US Adult Obesity ra…

You may be feeling overwhelmed or powerless during this time when many of us are under "stay at home" orders. But that is hardly the case. We can all use this time for introspection and development. We can still make fitness progress during this challenging time.

Think you have a muscle imbalance? Perhaps one arm is weaker than the other? Maybe you have poor posture? We cover all this and more in today's episode of the HealthForce podcast. We provide a few tips at the end of how you may correct any muscle imbalances very easily.

Dave Brailsford took over a poor performing England Olympic Team and accomplished winning 8 gold medals out of a possible 10 in 2008. Listen to this episode to learn about his concept of Marginal Gains and how you can apply this to your own health & fitness in order to reap similar rewards.

We listen to three advocates of lemon water and it's health benefits. We examine the claims and get to some hefty research at the end of the episode to arrive at our destination of - the truth about lemon water.

We take on the question - is sugar more addictive than cocaine? There has been a large push on this narrative and so thus it is our duty to get into the science and discuss this issue. We are definitely in a low carb trend cycle currently, and so it is extremely easy to demonize carbohydrates and sugar in the current climate, but is the demonizatio…

Prepare to be shocked. Things are not going as our society should want them to go. The obesity statistics in the US are painting a very clear picture, and I believe the root cause stems back to mindset and the approach we take to life in general.

We take on a question from a listener about how to progress one's workout. When do we change rep ranges? When do we change weights? We tackle all that and more. We really get deep into the philosophy on this one. To follow more of our content be sure to follow our FB and IG pages - @RamsdenEliteFitness…

We briefly discuss the quality of audio and its potential impact on your workout, as well as the types of format including: music, podcast, audiobook., etc

We have a problem in society. It is called instant gratification. We want things and we want them now. Impatience. This mindset will absolutely ruin any chance you have at long term fitness success. Give this a listen and make a change in your mindset today.

Not to be taken as legal advice. However we wanted to explore possible solutions to a common theme cropping its ugly head again and again in esports...the goal is to begin an important conversation. Contracts! (This episode can apply to any business to employee / employer relationship too!) It seems no one knows what the hell they are doing from ei…

Pitt my alma mater! Professor Yun-Oh Whang has invited me to his Sports Business Marketing class at the University of Pittsburgh where he interviewed me on several topics including: marketing, sales, branding, social media, and even some specifics on fitness.

Got a juicy one today! Going to get very heavy into what our mental fitness philosophy is, and how we view it as necessary for esports athletes. Obviously, mental fitness has wide ranging applications, but nevertheless we have decided to start with esports. esports is ripe for the picking. It is still a wild wild west industry with no real "best pr…

We have made previous podcasts before on proper dieting and exercising. But never like this. All in one episode! Everything you need to do on the macro scale, if your current fitness goal is body fat loss and body re-composition. Stop debating. Stop pondering. Start doing. This episode is your road map. Time to put the foot on the gas pedal.…

The American Psychological Association came out with new guidelines for Boys & Men and how to deal with them in therapy, counseling, etc. The biggest takeaway for us is that the APA specifically mentioned four traits in which they deemed "on the whole, harmful". Since facing backlash and pushback, the APA through it's Division 51, severely walked b…

Jason Fung wrote a peculiar article on Fat Shaming and how the medical community is to blame for this. We take issue with Jason Fung's article and how he pretty much uses it to push his theory on insulin being the cause for obesity. We reject Jason Fung's opinion on this topic because it is false. Furthermore he is providing excuses to those suffer…

Happy 2019! We hope you are refocused for the new year. Without further ado, here is a quick template for fitness success this year. It is only a guide and individuals nuances will matter and be different for each individual. But if you can agree on this premise, there is a lot of success you will be able to achieve this year.…

Happy to say that the Pittsburgh Knights are partnering up with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Huge congrats to our friends at the Pittsburgh Knights. We have been working with them since February in a role designed around mental fitness for their competitive players. Very excited for what the future hold in store for both the Knights and Ramsden Mental …

You know me by now....not a fan of trendy of fad diets. I don't believe diets need to be complicated. There is however a benefit to derive from a small meal higher frequency diet. Think about any of those diets where they tell you to eat ever 3 hours and to eat like 6 times a day. Yes a diet like that can give you one hell of a benefit. Listen to f…

Big episode here! Lots to talk about. What really is health insurance? What is it meant for? Lastly, health insurance companies will be paying for your personal training soon. Trust me.

Fascinating conversation with Paul around time, money, and nutrition. Where do individuals currently place health & fitness in their lives? What do their priorities looks like? Come along for the discussion between Paul and I, as we tackle everything from his personal conversion to a healthier self as well as tips and tricks for busy individuals.…

Trend diet. Fad diet. Eh they are all the same nonsense in some form or fashion. Let's give it up for our guest today the Alkaline Diet. Serious news about Dr Robert Young (naturopath) and implications on a recent judgement against him for $105 million. We also briefly talk about health insurance.

Here are four November 2018 thoughts. 1) 2015-2016 CDC Obesity Rates. Bad news. Serious bad news. 2) Difference between philosophy and ideology 3) Esports is still full of immature and entitled "kids". Even some 27 year olds deserve to be called "kids" in this context. 4) Hard work is a really good idea. Like universally, it is ALWAYS a good idea.…

Confused about what mental fitness truly is? We unveil the Ramsden Mental Fitness curriculum & methodology. In this episode we define what mental fitness is, and why it is necessary to train it. Also how to train your mental fitness. Lastly, we have created a hierarchy of 10 virtues that you should embrace in order to find happiness and fulfillment…

Decided to do a spontaneous episode on what I am calling the 9 Deadly Sins of Health & Fitness in a 2018 world. Some of these may be obvious....others may require more brain power to ponder. I also include solutions to each of the 9 deadly sins. Give it a listen.

Marketing and sales are largely being driven by emotional marketing in a 2018 world. The emotional aspect of fitness is being taken advantage of. There are several psychological principles that salesmen use in order to acquire your business. Are you being taken advantage of in the health and fitness industry?…

It seems like there are a million people telling you a million ways to eat your food for the "ultimate fat loss plan". A lot of these resources are misinforming. The punchline is - the way your structure your daily meals is rather unimportant compared to the bigger picture of how much you are eating per day. This podcast gives some tips on how to s…

I don't want to make REF or RMF about me personally. I am always looking at the client and aiming to provide them with vast amounts of value. Profit and all that junk comes secondary as a result of good work. On this memo, I lay out my vision for the future and put myself on blast as to my long term career ambition. Time to get back to work. Enjoy.…

I wanted to take sometime to go a little deeper on a topic that I am super passionate about. The perception that I give at different times and why that is. Podcast Fran vs CEO Fran is my attempt at explaining the difference between delivering a message in 30 seconds (podcast) and delivering the same message in 12 months (clients paying for services…

Scott Robles joins Mike Dunn and myself to get into a discussion on mental fitness and some of the key proponents. Topics range from positivity, mentality, to esports. Having meaningful conversations has long been a goal of ours at Ramsden Mental Fitness. We feel that this is the first of many that will come.…

It's a bit unfair at times, but nevertheless, most unhealthy food tastes absolutely amazing. Did you know there actually is a bit of science to explain this phenomena. The GI tract and brain are more connected than you believe.

There is a fair amount of marketing wrapped up in human psychology. You may or may not be aware of it, but it certainly makes fitness marketing look a lot more like fitness persuasion. I share a couple examples from the book "Influence" that you may be surprised to hear. Don't be a victim. Seek out the underlying persuasion.…

Gary Taubes and other keto/low carb advocates suggest that obesity in America is a problem that we don't understand. Instead of excess food or lack of activity, they posit they carbohydrates are the primary cause of obesity hence the Carbohydrate Insulin Model of Obesity. It sounds cool...which is why it probably has gained some traction. But as yo…

Sleep. What an episode folks. Matthew Walker is the Founder/Director of Center for Human Sleep Science. He appeared on the Joe Rogan Podcast and had a brilliant conversation with Joe for two hours on the science on sleep. While we think Walker may be a bit to concrete on his guidelines currently, we cannot deny his intellect and experience in the m…

From time to time on the HealthForce podcast, we get to dig deep into topics such as chiropractic, mental fitness, and nutrition. These conversations can be very intense and thought stimulating. To offset these heavy philosophical discussions, it's probably a good idea to have some on very practical straightforward topics. This memo podcast being o…

We do an overall summary of your fitness options in 2018. We cover traditional gyms, small studios, bootcamps, etc. The purpose is to show and uncover trends and statistics and perhaps why consumer behavior is shifting. What do you currently do? DM us on FB and IG @RamsdenEliteFitness

I could barely contain my passion on this one....actually come to think of it....I let that passion loose baby. I rant off on how most fitness solutions currently being offered are only pieces to the puzzle. They don't address the glaring needs that most people lack. To me, it is clear as day. Fitness marketing little by little is eroding self este…

Chiropractic care revisited. We take a skeptical angle as we examine one of the most popular alternative medicine practices in the United States. What exactly does a chiropractor do? What is there education?

Wowza. What an interview we have for you here. Take some time to relax and perk those ears up folks Levity is located in Squirrel Hill, PA. It boasts two float rooms which both contain a sensory deprivation tank. This is by far the most unique experience I personally have ever done, and is currently the one thing I think everyone should try at leas…

Ramsden Elite Fitness has launched a new service called Redemption. The interesting part about this podcast is explaining the social experiment at play here. Come prepared to listen very intently! This is a very heady podcast. Perk those ears up!