
The Far Side of Fitness
Welcome to The Far Side of Fitness, where we dive into the wild, weird, and alternative sides of fitness! We go beyond the reps and sets to explore the other sides of topics in fitness that you won't hear anywhere else. Press play and tune in for fun, laughs, and eye-opening takes that’ll change the way you think about health and fitness!
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23. The Neuro-Chemistry of Long Term Client Retention in Personal Training w/ David Amerland
David Amerland has authored several influential books on SEO, including Google Semantic Search, which explores how Google's algorithm shifts to better understand user intent and deliver meaningful results. His work emphasizes the importance of context, relevance, and semantic connections in digital content strategies.
This episode delves into the critical connection between gut health and fitness with Nutritional Therapist, Atavia Minoudis who specializes in gut health. Atavia's Links: Podcast: Gut Reactions IG: https://www.instagram.com/atavia.minoudis/ Dr. Parker's Links: Website: www.doctordarianparker.com Dr. Parker's Affiliate

21. The Paradox of Fitness in 2025 and Hope for Our Fitness Future w/ Alison Katschkowsky
Alison Katschkowsky is a veteran swimmer and lifelong fitness enthusiast—first as a competitive swimmer and then a bodybuilding career before beginning her business. An established fitness expert and coach for 30+ years, in the health, fitness and coaching industry—she’s helped thousands of people and groups achieve fi

20. Navigating the Fitness Industry: Mentorship, Challenges, and Opportunities w/ Aaron Wyant
In this episode, we delve into the world of fitness mentorship with a focus on the Fitness Mentor Network. Our guest, Aaron Wyant, discusses his passion for mentorship, inspired by his own career and past mentors. He sheds light on the informal nature of career development in the fitness industry and the importance of
In this episode, fitness professional, Laura Dow, shares her deep-rooted passion for mentorship, stemming from her background as an educator and musician. She reflects on the importance of collaboration and support in the fitness industry, highlighting her experiences with mentors who shaped her journey. Discussing the
Waihon is from Malaysia but now works and lives in St Paul, MN with his wife. He is an educator and wellness coach. He works primarily with new immigrants in Minnesota and travels back to Malaysia 2-3x a year to conduct education & wellness workshops for schools, coaches and community. He had taught at the K-12 as well