Modern Era Fitness

Mike and Caleb discuss self-sabotage this week on MEF.  Why do we keep ourselves from reaching our goals, fitness or otherwise?  What are the most common ways we sabotage ourselves?  How can we avoid sabotage?  Listen in and get their perspective.  If you want to email a question or show topic to Mike and Caleb, email them at ModernEraFitnessPodcast@gmail.com, or reach them on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter (@MEFPodcast). Thanks for listening!

On this episode of MEF, Mike and Caleb discuss motivation; what it is, how to get it, how to keep it, and how to share it.  As usual, they take a couple of detours along the way.  Thanks for listening! If you want to contact Mike and Caleb, email them at ModernEraFitnessPodcast@gmail.com, or find them on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (@MEFPodcast).  Please, like, share, and review.

In the age of data-mining, what is worth tracking and how should someone track progress? That's the topic on this week's MEF.  Listen as Caleb asks the simple questions and Mike humors him by providing actual information.  Email your questions to ModernEraFitnessPodcast@gmail.com.  Find us on social media, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (@MEFPodcast).  Like, share, and review.  Thanks for listening!

In this week's episode of MEF Podcast, Mike and Caleb discuss using exercise and martial arts training as a form of therapy.  Mike gets real and talks about how exercise helped him through a rough time.  If you have any questions for Mike and Caleb, email them at ModernEraFitnessPodcast@gmail.com of contact them on social media @MEFPodcast.  Thanks for listening!

How to balance the daily grind is the topic this week.  Listen in as Mike and Caleb talk about what methods they use to cope with a busy schedule.  If you have questions you'd like addressed on the podcast, email Mike and Caleb at ModernEraFitnessPodcast@gmail.com, or reach them on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter (@MEFPodcast).  Thanks for listening! Please like, share, and review.

Thanks for sending in your questions! We tackle a listener question this week and discuss ways to shed the last few pesky pounds. So, if you feel like your exercise and diet are fantastic, but you still want to see some progress, give this episode a listen.  If you have any questions that you'd like Mike and Caleb to address, email them at ModernEraFitnessPodcast@gmail.com, or reach them on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter (@MEFPodcast).  Like, share, review!

This week on MEF, we chat with Elissa, a certified Health Coach, from Abound Wellness.  What is a Health Coach? Well, listen and find out! We talk about the importance of nutrition and eating clean. To learn more about Abound Wellness and the services offered, visit AboundWellness.com. You can contact Elissa via email (Elissa@AboundWellness.com), or on Facebook and Instagram (@AboundWellness), but not Twitter.  She hates Twitter. As always, you can email Mike and Caleb at ModernEraFitnessPodcast@gmail.com, or find them on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (@MEFPodcast). Thanks for listening and don't forget to like, share, and review.  

Want some practical advice that could keep you from getting mugged, assaulted, or worse?  Take a listen to the latest episode of MEF!  Caleb and Mike discuss some simple tricks to deter aggressors, as well as some of the psychology behind targeting and how to avoid becoming a target.  Share this valuable information with your friends and loved ones.  Email questions or comments to ModernEraFitnessPodcast@gmail.com. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram (@MEFPodcast). 

This week on MEF, Mike and Caleb answer questions submitted by a listener.  They address the topics of weight-to-rep ratios, training schedules, and Dungeons and Dragons.  Can Mike defeat the Pacific NW Kraken?  Listen to find out!  Submit your own questions or comments to ModernEraFitnessPodcast@gmail.com, Facebook, or Twitter/Instagram (@MEFPodcast).  As usual, please like, share, and review.  

MEF cracks open The Vault.  This week's episode was originally recorded in February '16, before MEF was officially released.  So, buckle up for a glimpse at an episode never meant for the light of day.  As usual, send Mike and Caleb your questions or comments via Twitter, Instagram (@MEFPodcast), Facebook, or email (ModernEraFitnessPodcast@gmail.com).  Don't forget to Like, Share, and Review!  

A nice, light episode for your enjoyment.  Mike and Caleb discuss what their ideal week would look like.  What would yours look like?  Contact us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram (@MEFPodcast).  You can also email us at ModernEraFitnessPodcast@gmail.com.  Don't forget to like, share, and review!  Thanks! If at Birth You Don't Succeed - Zach Anner: http://amzn.com/162779364X All the Light We Cannot See - Anthony Doerr: http://amzn.com/1476746583

How detrimental is stress to your progress?  Listen to Mike and Caleb discuss the perils of stress and how it can sabotage your progress.  Learn how they cope in a stressful (stress-filled) life.  After listening, make sure to give Modern Era Fitness a like, share, and review on your podcast and social media platforms of choice.  Send in your questions and comments to ModernEraFitnessPodcast@gmail.com, or contact the guys via Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter (@MEFPodcast).

If you only listen to one episode of MEF, let this be the one!  We interview Tony Santos (45th Parallel Podcast - available on Itunes and Stitcher) and learn his secrets to weight-loss success.  Listen in as we chat about some real issues like nutrition, workouts, cycling, keto, body image, and a lot more. Follow Tony on his journey on Instagram (@jurassicparkas) and his video series on YouTube (Search: Average Adonis).  Have questions or encouragement for Tony?  You can email him at AverageAdonis@gmail.com.  Help Tony raise money for the American Lung Association Reach the Beach ride by visiting http://action.lung.org/site/TR?px=5715507&fr_id=11510&pg=personal and click the button to donate! Contact Mike and Caleb at ModernEraFitnessPodcast@gmail.com, Facebook.com/modernerafitnesspodcast, G+, Instagram, or Twitter (@MEFPodcast).

Yes, the holiday season is well behind us (or is it ahead...?), but Mike and Caleb experienced a Festivus miracle.  To celebrate, we engage in the Airing of Grievances.  Even though Mike and Caleb have positive attitudes, almost to a fault, they share some of their pet peeves when it comes to the world of fitness training and martial arts.  Have some of your own to share?  Contact us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or email.  Make sure to like, share, and review.  (@MEFPodcast and ModernEraFitnessPodcast@gmail.com)  A Festivus for the rest of us!

Episode four is all about the BEST.  Mike and Caleb discuss the common question of "Which [exercise, martial art, diet, etc.] is the best?"  Do they answer the question?  Listen to find out! Caleb sure does tiptoe around a bit in order to not offend other martial artists (a surprisingly sensitive crowd).  Make sure to subscribe, rate, and review to help MEF get better with every episode.  Send your questions to ModernEraFitnessPodcast@gmail.com.  You can also find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram (@MEFPodcast). For details about the martial art Kajukenbo: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kajukenbo For details about the martial art Krav Maga: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krav_Maga

In MEF's third episode, get to know Mike and Caleb.  Hear their take on meditation and its importance to all aspects of life.  Caleb learns to use the bleep.  Make sure to subscribe, rate, and review to help MEF get better with every episode.  Send your questions to ModernEraFitnessPodcast@gmail.com.  You can also find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram (@MEFPodcast).

Welcome back for MEF's second installment!  This time, Mike and Caleb chat about how to prepare for a (sanctioned) fight, marathon, century bicycle ride, triathlon or any other intense athletic event you may want to try.  Make sure to subscribe, rate, and review to help MEF get better with every episode.  Send your questions to ModernEraFitnessPodcast@gmail.com.  You can also find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram (@MEFPodcast).

What is mental toughness?  How does one develop mental toughness?  In the first widely released episode of Modern Era Fitness Podcast, Mike and Caleb answer these questions through their lens of personal training, fitness, and martial arts/self-defense training.  If you have questions you'd like Mike and Caleb to address, email them to modernerafitnesspodcast@gmail.com.