Category: General

#97-Martin MacDonald: A Primer On IIFYM (If It Fits Your Macros)

I have the great pleasure of welcoming Martin MacDonald of Mac-Nutrition Uni to the show as we continue our diet primer series. Martin has an amazing wealth of knowledge and we dive into the good, the bad and the in-between of the IIFYM approach to dieting. To learn more about Martin’s work, visit www.mac-nutritionuni.com and connect […]

Strong Enough

*The title of this post was taken from the Sheryl Crow song of the same name* What does it mean to be strong? It means one thing to a high school football player, something else to a competitive powerlifter, a post-menopausal woman concerned about osteoporosis, or someone who has spent the last two decades pushing […]

#96-Ruby Cherie: Failing Your Way To Success

Transformation specialist, Ruby Cherie, joins me this week to dive into her work changing physiques and mindsets across the globe. Ruby  covers her work as a physique competitor, powerlifting competitor and why she believes it takes confidence in failing to see true success. To connect with Ruby, find her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/teamrubycherie and on Instagram […]

Never Give Up

* The title of this post was taken from the Sia song of the same name* Several years ago, I met Amy through our mutual friend, Crissy. Little did we know then, that she would end up switching where she worked and find herself at a hair salon right next to my studio. While there […]

#95-Louie Guarino: The Freedom To Choose

Louie Guarino joins me for his first time on the show and shares some of his tips and best practices for not only what has made him a successful physique competitor but the way he empowers his clients to succeed in their transformations as well. Louie has some great, sustainable advice to offer and we […]

Surgical Focus

*The title of this post was taken from the Guided By Voices song of the same name* This past weekend, I filmed a little motivational video (with the help of my oldest son, Jackson) for one of our closed communities reminding clients to stay focused. Not just because it’s the holidays. When I coach clients […]

#94-Susan Niebergall: How I Beat Menopause

I have the great pleasure of welcoming Susan Niebergall to the show for the first time. Susan has had an amazing journey into fitness and found the perfect combination of nutrition and strength training to help her conquer her menopause symptoms. Now, she inspires other women to do the same. To learn more about Susan, […]

Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)

*The title of this post was taken from the Sly & The Family Stone song of the same name* I guess it’s only fitting that I write this post the week of Thanksgiving. Last year, I was fortunate to pull together all of our current clients at the time to celebrate the holiday with a […]

#93-The Top Five And A Solo Update

Due to some technical difficulties with two shows that were previously recorded, I have decided to release a small update to give you the news and also to unveil our top five most downloaded episodes. We will resume normal programming soon! To learn more about your host, check out www.jasonleenaarts.com and like our Facebook page […]

If You Have To Ask

*The title of this post was taken from the Red Hot Chili Peppers song of the same name*   If you’re struggling to reach your goals or you haven’t quite started on the path towards reaching them, there are three questions I would encourage you to ask yourself: First, how important is your goal (or […]