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“I'm not against hard work,” says coach Jim Laird on today’s episode of The Quantum Body Collective Podcast, “But are you prepared for it and can you recover from it?” The body, he explains, only has so much energy, much of which is reserved to fuel vital bodily functions. So, many people go hard in their workouts thinking they’re doing the right thing, while depleting themselves of energy required for the crucial recovery period. One major factor is our sedentary but highly stressed lifestyle. We don’t spend our days building up our reserves with smaller daily activities like walking and sleeping according to our circadian rhythms, so we can’t recover as quickly. That same lifestyle saps us of energy, trapping us in a vicious cycle, resulting in symptoms like fatigue, mental and physical burnout, and digestive problems.  One way to gauge how much reserve you have is HRV (heart rate variability) which gauges how balanced your body is between active and rest modes. Using tools like the Oura ring, you can also see how much your daily habits, such as drinking alcohol and missing even just a few hours’ sleep, are affecting that HRV. Jim clears up what HRV is not, and what number you should be shooting for based on age and other factors.  Through small daily changes both mental and physical, you can build adaptability and endurance. These include even the smallest attempts to move more and get back in touch with nature.  Quotes “What happens outside of the gym has a bigger impact on what happens inside the gym than what actually happens inside the gym.” (3:48 | Jim)  “If you constantly have to push yourself further than you're able to on a consistent basis, if you don't have the resources to recover from that exertion, eventually, you're going to get yourself in trouble. That's where people end up. They can't get out of bed. The coffee quits working.” (7:54 | Jim)  “We're operating on this idea that we should have infinite energy, while also engaged in habits that are actively making our bodies unable to produce the energy in the first place.” (19:19 | Meredith) “Your body's in a constant state of adapting. The better you treat it, the better chance it has of adapting in a positive way.” (51:18 | Jim)  Links Connect with Jim Laird: Website: https://www.stillmanwellness.com/ IG: @gymlaird   To find a practitioner who understand the health principles of quantum biology: www.quantumbiologycollective.org  To become a QBC member and get invites to live deep dives &amp; access to our video library: www.quantumhealthtv.com  To take our 8 week practitioner certification in the science of quantum biology so that you can add it to your existing area of expertise: www.appliedquantumbiology.com    Follow on Twitter, Instagram &amp; Facebook: @quantumhealthtv    Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

The Quantum Biology Collective Podcast

“I'm not against hard work,” says coach Jim Laird on today’s episode of The Quantum Body Collective Podcast, “But are you prepared for it and can you recover from it?” The body, he explains, only has so much energy, much of which is reserved to fuel vital bodily functions. So, many people go hard in their workouts thinking they’re doing the right thing, while depleting themselves of energy required for the crucial recovery period. One major factor is our sedentary but highly stressed lifestyle. We don’t spend our days building up our reserves with smaller daily activities like walking and sleeping according to our circadian rhythms, so we can’t recover as quickly. That same lifestyle saps us of energy, trapping us in a vicious cycle, resulting in symptoms like fatigue, mental and physical burnout, and digestive problems.  One way to gauge how much reserve you have is HRV (heart rate variability) which gauges how balanced your body is between active and rest modes. Using tools like the Oura ring, you can also see how much your daily habits, such as drinking alcohol and missing even just a few hours’ sleep, are affecting that HRV. Jim clears up what HRV is not, and what number you should be shooting for based on age and other factors.  Through small daily changes both mental and physical, you can build adaptability and endurance. These include even the smallest attempts to move more and get back in touch with nature.  Quotes <ul><li>“What happens outside of the gym has a bigger impact on what happens inside the gym than what actually happens inside the gym.” (3:48 | Jim) </li> <li>“If you constantly have to push yourself further than you're able to on a consistent basis, if you don't have the resources to recover from that exertion, eventually, you're going to get yourself in trouble. That's where people end up. They can't get out of bed. The coffee quits working.” (7:54 | Jim) </li> <li>“We're operating on this idea that we should have infinite energy, while also engaged in habits that are actively making our bodies unable to produce the energy in the first place.” (19:19 | Meredith)</li> <li>“Your body's in a constant state of adapting. The better you treat it, the better chance it has of adapting in a positive way.” (51:18 | Jim)</li> </ul> Links Connect with Jim Laird: Website:<a href="https://www.stillmanwellness.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.stillmanwellness.com/</a> IG: @gymlaird To find a practitioner who understand the health principles of quantum biology: <a href="https://www.quantumbiologycollective.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.quantumbiologycollective.org</a> To become a QBC member and get invites to live deep dives &amp; access to our video library: <a href="http://www.quantumhealthtv.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.quantumhealthtv.com</a> To take our 8 week practitioner certification in the science of quantum biology so that you can add it to your existing area of expertise: <a href="http://www.appliedquantumbiology.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.appliedquantumbiology.com</a> Follow on Twitter, Instagram &amp; Facebook: @quantumhealthtv  <a href="http://hivecast.fm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm</a>

Ep 037: Fitness And Fatigue: Coach Jim Laird On Why Tough Workouts Aren’t Always The Answer And What HRV Really Means

Jackie Jolie

“The average maximum security prison nurse gets more time outside than children do today,” shares Jim Laird, master strength and conditioning fitness coach with 25 years of experience. Today, Jim acts as the guest host alongside co-host Jackie Jolie, a recent graduate of the Quantum Health Practitioner Program level one, to talk about lessons learned throughout their careers from lifting weights to watching sunrises.  Jackie met Jim at a CrossFit gym. She was a college student doing all the usual things, barely eating, avoiding proteins and fats, and ignoring weight training in favor of cardio. Training with Jim changed her entire mindset, as she realized she could actually eat real foods and gain muscle tone while staying a healthy weight. When Jackie ended up with Lyme disease, Jim helped her again by introducing her to the world of quantum biology and the role of sunlight in overall health. She had been spending a lot of time outside working with horses, but had not known how the timing of sun exposure played a large role in mitochondrial health. Now they encourage others to think differently, showing people with autoimmune conditions and chronic diseases that healing can be as simple as getting reconnected with nature, seeing the sunrise, and helping the body become more resilient to everyday stressors.  The modern world is designed to limit our time in nature. Kids barely go outside to play, people work long days indoors, and all of this is viewed as normal. If you go back even just a couple decades, people were regularly spending time outside and there were much lower rates of chronic disease and obesity. It is important to lead by example and encourage others to connect with nature daily for their overall wellbeing.  Quotes “Our modern world is designed to pull us away from nature. If you go back even to 1970, and you look at beach pictures of 1970 or pictures from Woodstock, there were no obese people. None. Half those people didn't work out. Women in the 1950s, sixties, it was unfeminine. Marilyn Monroe was one of the first women to actually strength train. And what did they do? They spent a lot of time outside. They didn't eat the garbage that we eat now. They made most of their food from scratch. They mowed their grass. They lived an active lifestyle. They went to the beach. They spent tons of time outside. They didn't have screens. So our number one battle is to look at the awesome technology that allows us to have this conversation and help as many people as we can. How do we balance being in touch with nature with the convenience of modern life?” (17:19-18:19 | Jim)  “The thing that I didn't really expect was going to happen after you see all the physiological stuff is, I had a better ability of coping mechanisms.” (23:16-23:26 | Jackie) “The average maximum security prison nurse gets more time outside than children do today.” (28:02-28:06 | Jim) “In our modern world, we're going to need people that lead by example.” (37:52-37:56 | Jim) “How quickly could racism go away if we were teaching kids in elementary school that skin color is a light story? That your friend has genes that come out of Africa and their darker colored skin, because that body needs more sun than you do.” (56:24-56:41 | Jackie)     Links  Connect with Jim Laird on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gymlaird/  Connect with Jackie Jolie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jolie_en_sol/  To find a practitioner who understand the health principles of quantum biology: www.quantumbiologycollective.org  To become a QBC member and get invites to live deep dives &amp; access to our video library: www.quantumhealthtv.com  To take our 8 week practitioner certification in the science of quantum biology so that you can add it to your existing area of expertise: www.appliedquantumbiology.com      Follow on Twitter, Instagram &amp; Facebook: @quantumhealthtv    Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

“The average maximum security prison nurse gets more time outside than children do today,” shares Jim Laird, master strength and conditioning fitness coach with 25 years of experience. Today, Jim acts as the guest host alongside co-host Jackie Jolie, a recent graduate of the Quantum Health Practitioner Program level one, to talk about lessons learned throughout their careers from lifting weights to watching sunrises.  Jackie met Jim at a CrossFit gym. She was a college student doing all the usual things, barely eating, avoiding proteins and fats, and ignoring weight training in favor of cardio. Training with Jim changed her entire mindset, as she realized she could actually eat real foods and gain muscle tone while staying a healthy weight. When Jackie ended up with Lyme disease, Jim helped her again by introducing her to the world of quantum biology and the role of sunlight in overall health. She had been spending a lot of time outside working with horses, but had not known how the timing of sun exposure played a large role in mitochondrial health. Now they encourage others to think differently, showing people with autoimmune conditions and chronic diseases that healing can be as simple as getting reconnected with nature, seeing the sunrise, and helping the body become more resilient to everyday stressors.  The modern world is designed to limit our time in nature. Kids barely go outside to play, people work long days indoors, and all of this is viewed as normal. If you go back even just a couple decades, people were regularly spending time outside and there were much lower rates of chronic disease and obesity. It is important to lead by example and encourage others to connect with nature daily for their overall wellbeing.  Quotes <ul><li>“Our modern world is designed to pull us away from nature. If you go back even to 1970, and you look at beach pictures of 1970 or pictures from Woodstock, there were no obese people. None. Half those people didn't work out. Women in the 1950s, sixties, it was unfeminine. Marilyn Monroe was one of the first women to actually strength train. And what did they do? They spent a lot of time outside. They didn't eat the garbage that we eat now. They made most of their food from scratch. They mowed their grass. They lived an active lifestyle. They went to the beach. They spent tons of time outside. They didn't have screens. So our number one battle is to look at the awesome technology that allows us to have this conversation and help as many people as we can. How do we balance being in touch with nature with the convenience of modern life?” (17:19-18:19 | Jim) </li> <li>“The thing that I didn't really expect was going to happen after you see all the physiological stuff is, I had a better ability of coping mechanisms.” (23:16-23:26 | Jackie)</li> <li>“The average maximum security prison nurse gets more time outside than children do today.” (28:02-28:06 | Jim)</li> <li>“In our modern world, we're going to need people that lead by example.” (37:52-37:56 | Jim)</li> <li>“How quickly could racism go away if we were teaching kids in elementary school that skin color is a light story? That your friend has genes that come out of Africa and their darker colored skin, because that body needs more sun than you do.” (56:24-56:41 | Jackie) </li> </ul> Links Connect with Jim Laird on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gymlaird/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/gymlaird/</a> Connect with Jackie Jolie on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jolie_en_sol/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/jolie_en_sol/</a> To find a practitioner who understand the health principles of quantum biology: <a href="https://www.quantumbiologycollective.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.quantumbiologycollective.org</a> To become a QBC member and get invites to live deep dives &amp; access to our video library: <a href="http://www.quantumhealthtv.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.quantumhealthtv.com</a> To take our 8 week practitioner certification in the science of quantum biology so that you can add it to your existing area of expertise: <a href="http://www.appliedquantumbiology.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.appliedquantumbiology.com</a> Follow on Twitter, Instagram &amp; Facebook: @quantumhealthtv  <a href="http://hivecast.fm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm</a>

Ep 014: Master Conditioning Coach Jim Laird and Animal Wellness Expert Jackie Jolie Share 20 Years of Lessons Learned on The Road To QuantumHealth

In this bonus episode, Jim Laird shares the story of Canyon Falls Middle School, an innovative, 21st-century learning school in Kelowna, and the purposeful educational transformation focus on engaging students and stakeholders. As an entire school community, they created a middle school that was unique, innovative, and learner-centered.  This episode is intended to share the engagement strategy, leadership moves, and process that created a school culture involving all stakeholders, guided by the voices that matter most – the learners and their families. In this episode, we discuss:  Design thinking school model Community engagement strategies And Innovative approaches to education  About Jim Laird: As a public school educator in British Columbia for 20 years, Jim Laird has spent most of his career in Central Okanagan, Canada. Currently the principal of George Elliot Secondary School in Lake Country, he recently spent three years as a principal in Canyon Falls, Kelowna, opening and establishing an innovative middle school. As a lifelong learner, he has taken coursework through Harvard Graduate School of Education, IDEO, Harvard Business School, and the TELP program out of the University of British Columbia. And most importantly, he is a proud father and husband who spends as much time outdoors as possible. Follow Jim Laird:  Twitter: @JimLaird23 Email: jim.laird@sd23.bc.ca   [caption id="attachment_4158" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Toddle, Aspire to Lead. Joshua Stamper, Leadership Boot Camp[/caption] New OFFICIAL Sponsor of the Aspire to Lead Podcast! This episode is sponsored by Toddle. Toddle is an all-in-one teaching and learning platform used by over 40,000 educators around the world! This year, Toddle is hosting the largest virtual gathering for school leaders across the globe on March 3rd and 4th. Join 5000+ school leaders and leadership experts at #SchoolLeadersBootcamp and learn, connect, and grow with your professional learning network! Get your FREE pass now – https://bit.ly/3WgLHYe  Need a Presenter for a conference or school PD? Contact Joshua Stamper  for presentations on Restorative Practices, Leadership Development, and Innovative campus systems. Watch my session on Trauma Informed, restorative and social emotional practices at www.teachsummit.com/stamper Follow the Host, Joshua Stamper: Contact: https://joshstamper.com/contact/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/Joshua__Stamper Instagram: www.instagram.com/joshua__stamper Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-stamper Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AspirePodcast Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aspire-the-leadership-development-podcast/id1384210762?mt=2 Aspire to Lead Won the FireBird Award! [caption id="attachment_4030" align="alignnone" width="1024"] FireBird Speak Up Radio Book Award Winner, Joshua Stamper, Aspire to Lead[/caption] I’m happy to announce that my book, “Aspire to Lead”, won the 2022 Leadership Book Award from Speak Up Talk Radio!  It is a great honor to get this kind of recognition and I really appreciate all your support! The book is available for purchase on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1953852386/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1953852386&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=aspirewebsite-20&amp;linkId=0d9c336e3db6ab16cbb08421ef3e4175 Review the Podcast I want to give a huge shout out to those who have taken the time to provide a review on Apple, Spotify or any other podcast platform. It truly means the world to me that you would take the 30- 90 seconds to share how the podcast has positively impacted you or why other educators should check out the show. [caption id="attachment_3022" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Teach Better Podcast Network, Aspire: The Leadership Development Podcast[/caption] This post contains affiliate links. When you make a purchase through these links, The Aspire Podcast gets a small percentage of the sale at no extra cost to you.

In this bonus episode, Jim Laird shares the story of Canyon Falls Middle School, an innovative, 21st-century learning school in Kelowna, and the purposeful educational transformation focus on engaging students and stakeholders. As an entire school community, they created a middle school that was unique, innovative, and learner-centered.  This episode is intended to share the engagement strategy, leadership moves, and process that created a school culture involving all stakeholders, guided by the voices that matter most – the learners and their families. In this episode, we discuss: <ul> <li>Design thinking school model</li> <li>Community engagement strategies</li> <li>And Innovative approaches to education</li> </ul> <h3>About Jim Laird:</h3> As a public school educator in British Columbia for 20 years, Jim Laird has spent most of his career in Central Okanagan, Canada. Currently the principal of George Elliot Secondary School in Lake Country, he recently spent three years as a principal in Canyon Falls, Kelowna, opening and establishing an innovative middle school. As a lifelong learner, he has taken coursework through Harvard Graduate School of Education, IDEO, Harvard Business School, and the TELP program out of the University of British Columbia. And most importantly, he is a proud father and husband who spends as much time outdoors as possible. Follow Jim Laird: <ul> <li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/JimLaird23" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@JimLaird23</a></li> <li>Email: <a href="mailto:jim.laird@sd23.bc.ca">jim.laird@sd23.bc.ca</a> </li> </ul> [caption id="attachment_4158" align="alignnone" width="1024"]<a href="https://joshstamper.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Group-7593.png" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Toddle, Aspire to Lead. Joshua Stamper, Leadership Boot Camp[/caption] <h2>New OFFICIAL Sponsor of the Aspire to Lead Podcast!</h2> This episode is sponsored by Toddle. Toddle is an all-in-one teaching and learning platform used by over 40,000 educators around the world! This year, Toddle is hosting the largest virtual gathering for school leaders across the globe on March 3rd and 4th. Join 5000+ school leaders and leadership experts at #SchoolLeadersBootcamp and learn, connect, and grow with your professional learning network! Get your FREE pass now –<a href="https://bit.ly/3WgLHYe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://bit.ly/3WgLHYe</a> <h2></h2> <h2>Need a Presenter for a conference or school PD?</h2> <a href="https://joshstamper.com/contact/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Contact Joshua Stamper </a> for presentations on Restorative Practices, Leadership Development, and Innovative campus systems. Watch my session on Trauma Informed, restorative and social emotional practices at<a href="http://www.teachsummit.com/stamper" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> www.teachsummit.com/stamper</a> <h2>Follow the Host, Joshua Stamper:</h2> Contact:<a href="https://joshstamper.com/contact/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://joshstamper.com/contact/</a> Twitter:<a href="http://www.twitter.com/Joshua__Stamper" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> www.twitter.com/Joshua__Stamper</a> Instagram:<a href="http://www.instagram.com/joshua__stamper" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> www.instagram.com/joshua__stamper</a> Linkedin:<a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-stamper/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-stamper</a> Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/AspirePodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.facebook.com/AspirePodcast</a> Subscribe:<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aspire-the-leadership-development-podcast/id1384210762?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aspire-the-leadership-development-podcast/id1384210762?mt=2</a> <h3>Aspire to Lead Won the FireBird Award!</h3> [caption id="attachment_4030" align="alignnone" width="1024"]<a href="https://joshstamper.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Award-Image-Joshua-Stamper.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> FireBird Speak Up Radio Book Award Winner, Joshua Stamper, Aspire to Lead[/caption] I’m happy to announce that my book, “Aspire to Lead”, won the 2022 Leadership Book Award from Speak Up Talk Radio!  It is a great honor to get this kind of recognition and I really appreciate all your support! The book is available for purchase <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1953852386?tag=uuid10-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">on Amazon</a>. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1953852386/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1953852386&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=aspirewebsite-20&amp;linkId=0d9c336e3db6ab16cbb08421ef3e4175" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1953852386/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1953852386&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=aspirewebsite-20&amp;linkId=0d9c336e3db6ab16cbb08421ef3e4175</a> <h2>Review the Podcast</h2> I want to give a huge shout out to those who have taken the time to provide a review on Apple, Spotify or any other podcast platform. It truly means the world to me that you would take the 30- 90 seconds to share how the podcast has positively impacted you or why other educators should check out the show. [caption id="attachment_3022" align="alignnone" width="1024"]<a href="https://joshstamper.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Screen-Shot-2020-08-30-at-9.12.47-PM-1.png" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Teach Better Podcast Network, Aspire: The Leadership Development Podcast[/caption] This post contains affiliate links. When you make a purchase through these links, The Aspire Podcast gets a small percentage of the sale at no extra cost to you.

Toddle's School Leaders Bootcamp: Featuring Jim Laird

GUEST:Jim Laird has been a Strength and Conditioning Coach since 1997. He has worked with general population and athletes of all levels. Jim is know for getting results will less. After a serious health challenge he came to the realization that his indoor life was contributing to his health issues. Jim has changed the direction of his business and now works with Dr. Leland Stillman as a lifestyle coach to help clients optimise their health and perform in the most efficient way possible for them. EPISODE LINKS:► https://linktr.ee/JimLairdTOPICS:0:00 - Intro1:00 - Start1:40 - Background10:02 - Learning the Holistic Approach19:00 - Sunlight and Health25:15 - Play for Children30:00 - General Preparation35:50 - Talking to Sports Coaches43:00 - Diversify your Life1:01:40 - Optimizing SleepPodcast available on July 13th, 2022PODCAST INFO:► Podcast website: https://anchor.fm/upside-strength-podcast► Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/3mroiB4► Spotify: http://spoti.fi/34jJtyXPODCAST PLAYLISTS:► Full episodes playlist: http://bit.ly/3oSCkxe► English Clips playlist: http://bit.ly/3gRmAry► French Clips playlist: http://bit.ly/2K1IoVKCONNECT:► Subscribe for more videos here: http://bit.ly/1Xgr5y5► Newsletter: https://marvelous-innovator-3706.ck.page/4eaf4ddbcc► Formations: https://www.upsidestrengthacademy.com/► Book a Free Consultation: https://bit.ly/UpsideConsult► WhatsApp: https://wa.me/41763949673► Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanseale► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanseale/► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/upsidestrength► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/upside_strength► Tik Tok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZSgNAPQF/EQUIPMENT &amp; PROMOTIONS:▶︎ Moxy Monitor (outside CH, AUS, ITA, GER): https://www.moxymonitor.com/shop/ (5% off promo code: “UPSIDE” at checkout)▶︎ Moxy Monitor (CH, AU, ITA, GER only): (email me

GUEST: Jim Laird has been a Strength and Conditioning Coach since 1997. He has worked with general population and athletes of all levels. Jim is know for getting results will less. After a serious health challenge he came to the realization that his indoor life was contributing to his health issues. Jim has changed the direction of his business and now works with Dr. Leland Stillman as a lifestyle coach to help clients optimise their health and perform in the most efficient way possible for them. EPISODE LINKS: ► <a href="https://linktr.ee/JimLaird" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/JimLaird</a> TOPICS: 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Start 1:40 - Background 10:02 - Learning the Holistic Approach 19:00 - Sunlight and Health 25:15 - Play for Children 30:00 - General Preparation 35:50 - Talking to Sports Coaches 43:00 - Diversify your Life 1:01:40 - Optimizing Sleep Podcast available on July 13th, 2022 PODCAST INFO: ► Podcast website: <a href="https://anchor.fm/upside-strength-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/upside-strength-podcast</a> ► Apple Podcasts: <a href="http://apple.co/3mroiB4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://apple.co/3mroiB4</a> ► Spotify: <a href="http://spoti.fi/34jJtyX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://spoti.fi/34jJtyX</a> PODCAST PLAYLISTS: ► Full episodes playlist: <a href="http://bit.ly/3oSCkxe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/3oSCkxe</a> ► English Clips playlist: <a href="http://bit.ly/3gRmAry" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/3gRmAry</a> ► French Clips playlist: <a href="http://bit.ly/2K1IoVK" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2K1IoVK</a> CONNECT: ► Subscribe for more videos here: <a href="http://bit.ly/1Xgr5y5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/1Xgr5y5</a> ► Newsletter: <a href="https://marvelous-innovator-3706.ck.page/4eaf4ddbcc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://marvelous-innovator-3706.ck.page/4eaf4ddbcc</a> ► Formations: <a href="https://www.upsidestrengthacademy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.upsidestrengthacademy.com/</a> ► Book a Free Consultation: <a href="https://bit.ly/UpsideConsult" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/UpsideConsult</a> ► WhatsApp: <a href="https://wa.me/41763949673" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://wa.me/41763949673</a> ► Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/seanseale" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/seanseale</a> ► LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanseale/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanseale/</a> ► Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/upsidestrength" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/upsidestrength</a> ► Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/upside_strength" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/upside_strength</a> ► Tik Tok: <a href="https://vm.tiktok.com/ZSgNAPQF/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://vm.tiktok.com/ZSgNAPQF/</a> EQUIPMENT &amp; PROMOTIONS: ▶︎ Moxy Monitor (outside CH, AUS, ITA, GER): <a href="https://www.moxymonitor.com/shop/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.moxymonitor.com/shop/</a> (5% off promo code: “UPSIDE” at checkout) ▶︎ Moxy Monitor (CH, AU, ITA, GER only): (email me

[EN] Jim Laird on the Importance of Sunlight, Play for Children & Sleep || Episode #237 

On this episode Strength and Conditioning Coach Jim Laird shares his take on: 1.  Why turning your training down a notch can speed your rate of improvement. 2.  How the Russian Wrestling Team influenced his thoughts on rolling *hint* they prioritize skill development over intensity. 3.  Why a Strength and Conditioning Coach would rather his BJJ athletes focus on efficiency and only use strength in reserve. 4.  Why every training protocol must be supportive of the trainee's needs and goals, and every protocol will be different based on an individual's needs. 5.  Why we must recover as hard as we train.  We must "work in" in order to be able to work out. 6.  Why walking in nature can boost our recovery from training. 7.  How to "shut off" after evening training for those of us who have a hard time going to sleep after class.   Reach out to Jim at Gymlaird.com or look him up on facebook, instagram, or his youtube channel by searching for Jim Laird. ***Post Production by MediumCool, for help with your Podcast audio go to www.mediumcool.productions***

The Old Rollers Podcast

On this episode Strength and Conditioning Coach Jim Laird shares his take on: 1.  Why turning your training down a notch can speed your rate of improvement. 2.  How the Russian Wrestling Team influenced his thoughts on rolling *hint* they prioritize skill development over intensity. 3.  Why a Strength and Conditioning Coach would rather his BJJ athletes focus on efficiency and only use strength in reserve. 4.  Why every training protocol must be supportive of the trainee's needs and goals, and every protocol will be different based on an individual's needs. 5.  Why we must recover as hard as we train.  We must "work in" in order to be able to work out. 6.  Why walking in nature can boost our recovery from training. 7.  How to "shut off" after evening training for those of us who have a hard time going to sleep after class.   Reach out to Jim at <a href="http://Gymlaird.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gymlaird.com</a> or look him up on facebook, instagram, or his youtube channel by searching for Jim Laird. ***Post Production by MediumCool, for help with your Podcast audio go to www.mediumcool.productions***

Episode 7. Jim Laird

Jim Laird is the owner of Gym Laird Strength and Conditioning, and has worked as a Strength and Conditioning Coach helping clients achieve their goals since 1997. Jim has 4 years of Division One coaching experience and over a decade of working with clients in the private sector.  But perhaps most importantly, Jim has worked with everyone from housewives who just want to look and feel good, to professional athletes in the NFL, LPGA, and MLB. He has helped dozens of young athletes achieve athletic scholarships to Division 1 schools and also trains a team of female Powerlifters, The Miss Fits. In this show, Jim and I talk about his long and winding journey as a trainer and coach, how he gets great results with his clients only lifting twice per week, and how a self-described caveman that looks like a fire hydrant now runs a gym that trains 95% women. Jim has a ton of not only training but life experience, and I sincerely hope you enjoy the show. Show Outline Here’s a brief overview of what we covered in this week’s show:  MR’s Monologue: Review and Evolve What originally led Jim to the world of physical preparation. The extremes he took himself to as a powerlifter, and how it influenced his thinking today. How those extremes have helped shape and mold his current business model. The difference between performance and health, and what Jim feels his clients really want. How “a caveman that looks like a fire hydrant” has built a business that caters to 95% women. How his powerlifting career has influenced how he trains his females powerlifters today. The BIG Question. A fun lightning round where we pontificate on the benefits of being a T-Rex, the most impactful book he’s read in the past year, and the one piece of advice he’d give to an up-and-coming trainer or coach.  Related Links GymLaird.com Social Media  Facebook Twitter Instagram  Books Mentioned  4th Phase of Water Body Electric  Random Savagery      View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jim Laird (@gymlaird)   The post Jim Laird on the Evolution of a Powerlifter appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Jim Laird is the owner of Gym Laird Strength and Conditioning, and has worked as a Strength and Conditioning Coach helping clients achieve their goals since 1997. Jim has 4 years of Division One coaching experience and over a decade of working with clients in the private sector.  But perhaps most importantly, Jim has worked with everyone from housewives who just want to look and feel good, to professional athletes in the NFL, LPGA, and MLB. He has helped dozens of young athletes achieve athletic scholarships to Division 1 schools and also trains a team of female Powerlifters, The Miss Fits. In this show, Jim and I talk about his long and winding journey as a trainer and coach, how he gets great results with his clients only lifting twice per week, and how a self-described caveman that looks like a fire hydrant now runs a gym that trains 95% women. Jim has a ton of not only training but life experience, and I sincerely hope you enjoy the show. <h2>Show Outline</h2> Here’s a brief overview of what we covered in this week’s show: <ul> <li>MR’s Monologue: Review and Evolve</li> <li>What originally led Jim to the world of physical preparation.</li> <li>The extremes he took himself to as a powerlifter, and how it influenced his thinking today.</li> <li>How those extremes have helped shape and mold his current business model.</li> <li>The difference between performance and health, and what Jim feels his clients really want.</li> <li>How “a caveman that looks like a fire hydrant” has built a business that caters to 95% women.</li> <li>How his powerlifting career has influenced how he trains his females powerlifters today.</li> <li>The BIG Question.</li> <li>A fun lightning round where we pontificate on the benefits of being a T-Rex, the most impactful book he’s read in the past year, and the one piece of advice he’d give to an up-and-coming trainer or coach.</li> </ul> <h2>Related Links</h2> <a href="http://gymlaird.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GymLaird.com</a> Social Media <ul> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/jim.laird2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/jimlaird44?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/gymlaird/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> </ul> Books Mentioned <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2IyKxlb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">4th Phase of Water</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2JmtFiN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Body Electric</a></li> </ul> Random Savagery <blockquote> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BgSHqglh8nV/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> View this post on Instagram </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BgSHqglh8nV/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BgSHqglh8nV/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A post shared by Jim Laird (@gymlaird)</a> </blockquote> The post <a href="https://robertsontrainingsystems.com/blog/jim-laird-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jim Laird on the Evolution of a Powerlifter</a> appeared first on <a href="https://robertsontrainingsystems.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Robertson Training Systems</a>.

Jim Laird on the Evolution of a Powerlifter

Jim Laird has been working as a Strength and Conditioning Coach helping clients achieve their goals since 1997.  He has 4 years of Division One coaching experience and over a decade of working with clients in the private sector.  He has worked with everyone from housewives who just want to look good and feel good, to professional athletes in the NFL, LPGA, and MLB; his most notable client being Scott Downs who is currently with the Chicago White Sox and is going on his 13th year in the MLB. As an elite level Powerlifter, Jim pushed his body to the limit for years, and now understands the difference between working out to be healthy, and working out to achieve a high level performance goal, and he want to help others do the same. Jim has a reputation for two things: getting more results from less work, and getting his clients both strong and healthy.  Jim’s motto of “Training Smarter, Not Harder” has earned him the respect and recommendation of numerous orthopedic surgeons and physical therapists. In this episode we explore:  how to get yourself in - shovel the shit to grow the flowers! First impressions and the observant eye default movement strategies shoutout to the Paleo Solution Podcast and Robb Wolf Assessment and relationship tools BrainWave App Working In to work OUT Building capacity without hitting the high intensity button Building a relationship with exercise The stress response - tightness or living situation? progressing a common exercise movement Where will putting in the time get you? faulty vs less than ideal patterns strategizing movement Going deep into the subjective The biggie of the health industry? get results applying technique The best coaches may put themselves out of a job the epitome of a sign-off    Follow Jim at body.io jimlaird.org gymlaird.com Follow Aimee @fitnerdaimee fitnerdphysio.com

Jim Laird has been working as a Strength and Conditioning Coach helping clients achieve their goals since 1997.  He has 4 years of Division One coaching experience and over a decade of working with clients in the private sector.  He has worked with everyone from housewives who just want to look good and feel good, to professional athletes in the NFL, LPGA, and MLB; his most notable client being Scott Downs who is currently with the Chicago White Sox and is going on his 13th year in the MLB. As an elite level Powerlifter, Jim pushed his body to the limit for years, and now understands the difference between working out to be healthy, and working out to achieve a high level performance goal, and he want to help others do the same. Jim has a reputation for two things: getting more results from less work, and getting his clients both strong and healthy.  Jim’s motto of “Training Smarter, Not Harder” has earned him the respect and recommendation of numerous orthopedic surgeons and physical therapists. In this episode we explore: <ul> <li>how to get yourself in - shovel the shit to grow the flowers!</li> <li>First impressions and the observant eye</li> <li>default movement strategies</li> <li>shoutout to the Paleo Solution Podcast and Robb Wolf</li> <li>Assessment and relationship tools</li> <li>BrainWave App</li> <li>Working In to work OUT</li> <li>Building capacity without hitting the high intensity button</li> <li>Building a relationship with exercise</li> <li>The stress response - tightness or living situation?</li> <li>progressing a common exercise movement</li> <li>Where will putting in the time get you?</li> <li>faulty vs less than ideal patterns</li> <li>strategizing movement</li> <li>Going deep into the subjective</li> <li>The biggie of the health industry? get results</li> <li>applying technique</li> <li>The best coaches may put themselves out of a job</li> <li>the epitome of a sign-off</li> </ul>   Follow Jim at <a href="http://body.io" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">body.io</a> <a href="http://jimlaird.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">jimlaird.org</a> <a href="http://gymlaird.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">gymlaird.com</a> Follow Aimee @fitnerdaimee <a href="http://fitnerdphysio.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">fitnerdphysio.com</a>

Functional Coaching With Jim Laird

Konkey Dong

First Pour: LIC Beer Project Platinum Plus [3:35] Introducing Jim Laird [6:20] Can you train for health AND performance? [13:00] What are the most effective tools for recovery? [15:30] What are some constants in a good training program for all populations? [21:18] Second Pour: Hoof Hearted Konkey Dong [42:45] How Jim started his women's powerlifting team [45:50] More from Jim Laird http://gymlaird.com

First Pour: LIC Beer Project Platinum Plus [3:35] Introducing Jim Laird [6:20] Can you train for health AND performance? [13:00] What are the most effective tools for recovery? [15:30] What are some constants in a good training program for all populations? [21:18] Second Pour: Hoof Hearted Konkey Dong [42:45] How Jim started his women's powerlifting team [45:50] More from Jim Laird <a href="http://gymlaird.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://gymlaird.com</a>

Episode 14 - Jim Laird (Platinum Plus vs. Konkey Dong)

Suzanne Waldrop

In this episode of Food, Sex &amp; Life for the Modern Woman we chat with Suzanne Waldrop and former podcast guest Coach Jim Laird. Suzanne is one of Jim’s most inspirational and transformed clients so we invited her on the show to discuss her success with powerlifting. She shares with us her struggle with weightloss while training and running marathons, how she moved into strength training with Coach Laird, to become what she is now, amongst many other titles, a competitive powerlifter. For all us Type A personality females, this is a great inspiration story. One that reiterates the mere existence of this podcast, to cut through the clutter of information that is available through the media and the internet, find an expert that challenges you, gets your personality and that you can put your trust in to know they have your back. Most of us think that more is more. If we want to lose weight, we have to exercise more. But this is a myth. In the case of Suzanne, like many female runners, she got into running to lose stubborn baby weight. Going on training  4-5 mile runs, three times a week preparing for half and full marathons. But she still wasn’t happy with the way her body looked. She found Coach Jim Laird and started to see small changes with his strength training support. Once she adopted his nutrition advice of eating paleo, then she really saw significant changes, dropping 2 dress sizes in 4 months! So Suzanne wanted more…like most of us would. But much to her dismay, Coach Laird refused to work with her further unless she quit distance running. It wasn’t easy, but Suzanne agreed and soon she became competitive powerlifter and founded The Miss Fits, with a group of other ladies like her at the gym, and with Coach Laird’s encouragement of course. Sounds crazy right? Listen in on the podcast episode to hear Coach Jim’s reason. For more info on running and how it may not be providing you with the results you want if your goal is to look good, listen on our interview with Jason Seib- The Four Pillars of Weight Loss, Exercise. Running is a very therapeutic sport and finishing a marathon is a true accomplishment for those who want to run because it feels good and offers a great way to de-stress and clear your mind. For great marathon training advice, listen in on our interview with Angie Spencer, 26.2 Miles- Is Running Really All It’s Cracked Up to Be?   Tips for losing 2 dress sizes in 4 months These are the steps Suzanne took to get there:  Stopped running Strength training Eating paleo Super motivated (she’s a Type A!) Asks her coach a lot of questions Keeps a log to compare herself to what she did in weeks prior and remind herself how far she’s come.   The Miss Fits is a fun group of women of diverse backgrounds brought together by the iron. Powerlifting (deadlift, squat and bench press), has helped them to find not only solidarity in each other, but also the self-confidence to be independent and strong outside of the gym. They’re blog shares their goals, triumphs, struggles and works in progress—under the bar and in their everyday lives. They love the advice and support we read on the blogs of professional trainers, but sometimes it helps to get motivation and “been there, done that” tips from peers. That’s why they started their blog. So if you’re ready to get strong and have fun, join these average ladies on their anything-but-average adventures with barbells, bench presses and everything in between.      Suzanne’s 3 Habits to Ensure Her Health: Keep it simple: eat, train, sleep, repeat.   Jim’s 3 Habits to Ensure His Health:  Sleep in a float tank a couple of times a week. Delegating- getting Suzanne’s help at the gym. Fishing.        15 Day Fat Loss Kick Start Ebook Download your FREE copy here!!   DOWNLOAD!   Check your email. You will receive access for instant downloading.  We respect your privacy- We will not rent, spam or sell your email.        Suzanne Waldrop Bio: Suzanne is a 45 year old wife and mom who believes that strength training is her fountain of youth. As a reformed long distance runner, she says that she might just be the healthiest and fittest she’s ever been. Years of training for countless half marathons and one full marathon never gave Suzanne the body she wanted. She could run 12 miles on any given day but her weight was constantly up and down and she carried a lot of belly fat. Finally, Suzanne went looking for help and she met Jim Laird, owner and coach of Gym Laird Strength Conditioning. Suzanne describes herself as stubborn, type A, slightly neurotic, and competitive as hell which doesn’t exactly make for an easy client. Against Jim’s advice, she continued to run while she also attended strength training classes, but that only lasted a couple months. In April 2012 Suzanne finally agreed to give up all distance running and she has never regretted that decision. Today, Suzanne has become a passionate advocate for strength training for woman. She is a member of The Miss Fits, a group of average ladies who blog about their goals, triumphs, struggles and works in progress – in the gym and in their everyday lives. Suzanne also competes in powerlifting and holds multiple state and national records. Her personal records include a 292 squat, 121 bench and a 375 deadlift.    Links and Resources   Find Suzanne Waldrop  at The Miss Fits Website | The Miss Fits Facebook Find Coach Jim Laird at Gym Laird Website | Email | Facebook | Twitter Check him out at the Body.io Podcast where he hosts every two weeks. Suzanne’s Favorite Music:  To push harder: Remember the Name When feeling blue: My House by Flo Rida To soothe: country music.   Suzanne’s Recommended Book: Eat Bacon, Don’t Jog: Get Strong. Get Lean. No Bullshit. Suzanne’s Recommended Digital Source: Brain Wave ™ – 32 Advanced Binaural Brainwave Entrainment Programs with iTunes Music and Relaxing Ambience  Jim’s Favorite Music:  To push harder: heavy metal To soothe: country   Jim’s Recommended Books:   The Wahls Protocol: A Radical New Way to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions Using Paleo Principles Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don’t An upcoming book about sleep by Sean Croxton. Let’s keep an eye for that one, as it doesn’t seem to be available yet!   Our last podcast episode with Jim Laird: Simplifying Weightloss Podcast episode about sleep: The Four Pillars of Weight Loss- Part II, Prioritizing Your Zzzzs with Jason Seib Podcast episode about exercise (talk about running): The Four PIllars of Weight Loss- Part IV, Exercise with Jason Seib Podcast episode about training for marathons: 26.2 Miles- Is Running Really All It’s Cracked UP to Be? Angie Spencer Shares Her Love 15-Day Fat Loss Kick-Start Ebook Free Download 

In this episode of Food, Sex &amp; Life for the Modern Woman we chat with Suzanne Waldrop and former podcast guest Coach Jim Laird. Suzanne is one of Jim’s most inspirational and transformed clients so we invited her on the show to discuss her success with powerlifting. She shares with us her struggle with weightloss while training and running marathons, how she moved into strength training with Coach Laird, to become what she is now, amongst many other titles, a competitive powerlifter. For all us Type A personality females, this is a great inspiration story. One that reiterates the mere existence of this podcast, to cut through the clutter of information that is available through the media and the internet, find an expert that challenges you, gets your personality and that you can put your trust in to know they have your back. Most of us think that more is more. If we want to lose weight, we have to exercise more. But this is a myth. In the case of Suzanne, like many female runners, she got into running to lose stubborn baby weight. Going on training  4-5 mile runs, three times a week preparing for half and full marathons. But she still wasn’t happy with the way her body looked. She found Coach Jim Laird and started to see small changes with his strength training support. Once she adopted his nutrition advice of eating paleo, then she really saw significant changes, dropping 2 dress sizes in 4 months! So Suzanne wanted more…like most of us would. But much to her dismay, Coach Laird refused to work with her further unless she quit distance running. It wasn’t easy, but Suzanne agreed and soon she became competitive powerlifter and founded <a href="http://www.themissfits.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Miss Fits</a>, with a group of other ladies like her at the gym, and with Coach Laird’s encouragement of course. Sounds crazy right? Listen in on the podcast episode to hear Coach Jim’s reason. For more info on running and how it may not be providing you with the results you want if your goal is to look good, listen on our interview with <a href="http://fslmodern.com/2016/10/07/exercise-jason-seib-episode-031/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jason Seib- The Four Pillars of Weight Loss, Exercise.</a> Running is a very therapeutic sport and finishing a marathon is a true accomplishment for those who want to run because it feels good and offers a great way to de-stress and clear your mind. For great marathon training advice, listen in on our interview with <a href="http://fslmodern.com/2016/04/22/angiespencer/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Angie Spencer, 26.2 Miles- Is Running Really All It’s Cracked Up to Be?</a>   Tips for losing 2 dress sizes in 4 months These are the steps Suzanne took to get there: <ul> <li>Stopped running</li> <li>Strength training</li> <li>Eating paleo</li> <li>Super motivated (she’s a Type A!)</li> <li>Asks her coach a lot of questions</li> <li>Keeps a log to compare herself to what she did in weeks prior and remind herself how far she’s come.</li> </ul> <a href="http://www.themissfits.com/128/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Miss Fits</a> is a fun group of women of diverse backgrounds brought together by the iron. Powerlifting (deadlift, squat and bench press), has helped them to find not only solidarity in each other, but also the self-confidence to be independent and strong outside of the gym. They’re blog shares their goals, triumphs, struggles and works in progress—under the bar and in their everyday lives. They love the advice and support we read on the blogs of professional trainers, but sometimes it helps to get motivation and “been there, done that” tips from peers. That’s why they started their blog. So if you’re ready to get strong and have fun, join these average ladies on their anything-but-average adventures with barbells, bench presses and everything in between.   Suzanne’s 3 Habits to Ensure Her Health: Keep it simple: eat, train, sleep, repeat.   Jim’s 3 Habits to Ensure His Health: <ol> <li>Sleep in a <a href="http://gymlaird.com/float-tank/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">float tank</a> a couple of times a week.</li> <li>Delegating- getting Suzanne’s help at the gym.</li> <li>Fishing.</li> </ol> 15 Day Fat Loss Kick Start Ebook Download your FREE copy here!! DOWNLOAD!   Check your email. You will receive access for instant downloading. We respect your privacy- We will not rent, spam or sell your email.   Suzanne Waldrop Bio: Suzanne is a 45 year old wife and mom who believes that strength training is her fountain of youth. As a reformed long distance runner, she says that she might just be the healthiest and fittest she’s ever been. Years of training for countless half marathons and one full marathon never gave Suzanne the body she wanted. She could run 12 miles on any given day but her weight was constantly up and down and she carried a lot of belly fat. Finally, Suzanne went looking for help and she met Jim Laird, owner and coach of Gym Laird Strength Conditioning. Suzanne describes herself as stubborn, type A, slightly neurotic, and competitive as hell which doesn’t exactly make for an easy client. Against Jim’s advice, she continued to run while she also attended strength training classes, but that only lasted a couple months. In April 2012 Suzanne finally agreed to give up all distance running and she has never regretted that decision. Today, Suzanne has become a passionate advocate for strength training for woman. She is a member of The Miss Fits, a group of average ladies who blog about their goals, triumphs, struggles and works in progress – in the gym and in their everyday lives. Suzanne also competes in powerlifting and holds multiple state and national records. Her personal records include a 292 squat, 121 bench and a 375 deadlift.   Links and Resources <ul> <li>Find Suzanne Waldrop  at <a href="http://www.themissfits.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Miss Fits Website</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/themissfitslex" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Miss Fits Facebook</a></li> <li>Find Coach Jim Laird at <a href="http://gymlaird.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gym Laird Website</a> | <a href="http://fslmodern.com/gymlaird@gmail.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Email</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GYM-Laird-Strength-Conditioning-129113007182620/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/jimlaird44" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li>Check him out at the <a href="http://body.io/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Body.io Podcast</a> where he hosts every two weeks.</li> <li>Suzanne’s Favorite Music: <ul> <li>To push harder: <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/album/remember-name-feat.-styles/id95787592?i=95786277&amp;app=itunes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Remember the Name</a></li> <li>When feeling blue: <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/album/my-house/id971238498?i=971238507&amp;app=itunes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">My House</a> by Flo Rida</li> <li>To soothe: country music.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Suzanne’s Recommended Book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0761180540/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0761180540&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=jenniferknech-20&amp;linkId=0a0c281adeafdb7284b7475f41b1e70c" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eat Bacon, Don’t Jog: Get Strong. Get Lean. No Bullshit.</a></li> <li>Suzanne’s Recommended Digital Source: <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/brain-wave-32-advanced-binaural/id307219387?mt=8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brain Wave ™ – 32 Advanced Binaural Brainwave Entrainment Programs with iTunes Music and Relaxing Ambience </a></li> <li>Jim’s Favorite Music: <ul> <li>To push harder: heavy metal</li> <li>To soothe: country</li> </ul> </li> <li>Jim’s Recommended Books: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1583335544/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1583335544&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=jenniferknech-20&amp;linkId=7780886a8606dd5cec696bfba33729f3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wahls Protocol: A Radical New Way to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions Using Paleo Principles</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0066620996/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0066620996&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=jenniferknech-20&amp;linkId=a89c5824c746042db3b9d4d4753903e0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don’t</a></li> <li>An upcoming book about sleep by <a href="http://undergroundwellness.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sean Croxton</a>. Let’s keep an eye for that one, as it doesn’t seem to be available yet!</li> </ul> </li> <li>Our last podcast episode with Jim Laird: <a href="http://fslmodern.com/2016/07/08/simplifying-weightloss-coach-jim-laird/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simplifying Weightloss</a></li> <li>Podcast episode about sleep: <a href="http://fslmodern.com/2016/09/02/prioritizing-sleep-jason-seib-27/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Four Pillars of Weight Loss- Part II, Prioritizing Your Zzzzs with Jason Seib</a></li> <li>Podcast episode about exercise (talk about running): <a href="http://fslmodern.com/2016/10/07/exercise-jason-seib-episode-031/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Four PIllars of Weight Loss- Part IV, Exercise with Jason Seib</a></li> <li>Podcast episode about training for marathons: <a href="http://fslmodern.com/2016/04/22/angiespencer/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">26.2 Miles- Is Running Really All It’s Cracked UP to Be? Angie Spencer Shares Her Love</a></li> <li><a href="https://fslmodern.clickfunnels.com/optin3vbnj93t" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">15-Day Fat Loss Kick-Start Ebook</a> Free Download</li> </ul>

From Cardio Crazy to The Weight Room and Down Two Dress Sizes! Inspiration for Type A Ladies with Suzanne Waldrop and Coach Jim Laird, #36

There is a ton of great info in this episode with Coach Jim Laird. He takes a holistic approach to training, teaching people the difference between performance and health. “YOU’LL HAVE TO WORK IN SO YOU CAN WORK OUT.”   HOLISTIC TRAINING Formula for looking and feeling great: a) Lifting weights twice a week at your ability. Do just enough to allow adaptation of the body, just enough challenge. b) 30 minutes of cardio daily. Ie: walking, tennis, cycling, etc. b) Eat real food + healthy fats. c) Don’t eat refined sugar. When yo take your walks, walk to rejuvenate not to burn calories. If your body is healthy hormonally, mentally and emotionally, the fat will just come off. You don’t have to force it if you treat your body well.   TIPS FOR WOMEN Typical guidance for women just coming into Jim’s gym for training…usually they work 50 hours a week, have kids at home, are doing multiple sessions of bootcamp, sometimes 2 times per day…and not seeing results. Why? “YOU NEED TIME FOR YOURSELF, FOR YOU TO REST AND SELF-CARE.” Jim’s advise is to find that time. Self care comes first as well as eating real food and getting good sleep. He’ll recommend doing this for 4 weeks before starting a training program with him. Some people will do this for the 4 weeks and lose 25 lbs…just by taking care of themselves.   SIMPLE TIP FOR QUICK START RECOVER AND RELAXATION Jim asks his clients to either blow up a balloon or do some type of silent breathing before they head out the door, back to their lives full of stress and chaos. What good does your training session do if you are just going to leave in a fight or flight stage? Whether you are still amped up from your training session or running from a tiger, your body doesn’t know the difference when your sympathetic nervous system is on full alert. To combat this counterproductive phenomena from happening, Jim reminds his clients, young and old, to simply chill and act as if they are going to sleep while doing their silent breathing. This process not only takes a person from fight or flight to rest and digest, it also jump starts their recovery from their workout. To us, we would rather our clients be fully recovered after a workout versus not recovering from a workout, dealing with a busy life, and then coming to train again. It’s a vicious cycle that leads one down a tumultuous path. Check out a video on how to do this here: &gt;&gt; Balloon Exercise Technique It also helps relieve neck stiffness, , you become mindful, makes you feel better and is a great way to prevent road rage!   JIM’S BIO: Jim Laird has been working as a Strength and Conditioning Coach helping clients achieve their goals since 1997. He has 4 years of Division One coaching experience and over a decade of working with clients in the private sector. He has worked with everyone from housewives who just want to look good and feel good, to professional hletes in the NFL, LPGA, and MLB; his most notable client being Scott Downs who is currently with the Chicago White Sox and is going on his 13th year in the MLB. Jim has helped dozens of young athletes achieve athletic scholarships to Division 1 schools and also trains a team of female Powerlifters, The Miss Fits.   JIM’S MUSIC FOR:  Push in fitness and train harder: Pantera and Slayer To soothe and relax: Enya and The Last of the Mohicans Soundtrack Boost when blue: Johnny Cash   LINKS AND RESOURCES  Jim’s website www.gymlaird.com | Contact Form | Twitter | Facebook  For programs contact: Lucy Hendricks For quick advice email: jimlaird@gmail.com Recommended book: The Wahls Protocol: A Radical New Way to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions Using Paleo Principles Recommended digital resource:  Brainwave App– brainwave producer to ease the activity you’re trying to achieve. For coaches: IFASTUniversity.com with Bill Hartman   

There is a ton of great info in this episode with Coach Jim Laird. He takes a holistic approach to training, teaching people the difference between performance and health. “YOU’LL HAVE TO WORK IN SO YOU CAN WORK OUT.”   HOLISTIC TRAINING Formula for looking and feeling great: a) Lifting weights twice a week at your ability. Do just enough to allow adaptation of the body, just enough challenge. b) 30 minutes of cardio daily. Ie: walking, tennis, cycling, etc. b) Eat real food + healthy fats. c) Don’t eat refined sugar. When yo take your walks, walk to rejuvenate not to burn calories. If your body is healthy hormonally, mentally and emotionally, the fat will just come off. You don’t have to force it if you treat your body well.   TIPS FOR WOMEN Typical guidance for women just coming into Jim’s gym for training…usually they work 50 hours a week, have kids at home, are doing multiple sessions of bootcamp, sometimes 2 times per day…and not seeing results. Why? “YOU NEED TIME FOR YOURSELF, FOR YOU TO REST AND SELF-CARE.” Jim’s advise is to find that time. Self care comes first as well as eating real food and getting good sleep. He’ll recommend doing this for 4 weeks before starting a training program with him. Some people will do this for the 4 weeks and lose 25 lbs…just by taking care of themselves.   SIMPLE TIP FOR QUICK START RECOVER AND RELAXATION Jim asks his clients to either blow up a balloon or do some type of silent breathing before they head out the door, back to their lives full of stress and chaos. What good does your training session do if you are just going to leave in a fight or flight stage? Whether you are still amped up from your training session or running from a tiger, your body doesn’t know the difference when your sympathetic nervous system is on full alert. To combat this counterproductive phenomena from happening, Jim reminds his clients, young and old, to simply chill and act as if they are going to sleep while doing their silent breathing. This process not only takes a person from fight or flight to rest and digest, it also jump starts their recovery from their workout. To us, we would rather our clients be fully recovered after a workout versus not recovering from a workout, dealing with a busy life, and then coming to train again. It’s a vicious cycle that leads one down a tumultuous path. Check out a video on how to do this here: &gt;&gt; <a href="https://youtu.be/4GoqjoEXaAw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Balloon Exercise Technique</a> It also helps relieve neck stiffness, , you become mindful, makes you feel better and is a great way to prevent road rage!   JIM’S BIO: Jim Laird has been working as a Strength and Conditioning Coach helping clients achieve their goals since 1997. He has 4 years of Division One coaching experience and over a decade of working with clients in the private sector. He has worked with everyone from housewives who just want to look good and feel good, to professional hletes in the NFL, LPGA, and MLB; his most notable client being Scott Downs who is currently with the Chicago White Sox and is going on his 13th year in the MLB. Jim has helped dozens of young athletes achieve athletic scholarships to Division 1 schools and also trains a team of female Powerlifters, <a href="http://www.themissfits.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Miss Fits</a>.   JIM’S MUSIC FOR: <ul> <li>Push in fitness and train harder: <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/album/best-pantera-far-beyond-great/id262515094?at=1000lb2o&amp;app=itunes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pantera</a> and <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/album/repentless/id1006885945?at=1000lb2o&amp;app=itunes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Slayer</a></li> <li>To soothe and relax: <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-very-best-of-enya/id340921872?at=1000lb2o&amp;app=itunes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Enya</a> and <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/album/last-mohicans-original-motion/id849942048?at=1000lb2o&amp;app=itunes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Last of the Mohicans Soundtrack</a></li> <li>Boost when blue: <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-essential-johnny-cash/id251001680?at=1000lb2o&amp;app=itunes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Johnny Cash</a></li> </ul> LINKS AND RESOURCES <ul> <li>Jim’s website <a href="http://gymlaird.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.gymlaird.com</a> | <a href="http://gymlaird.com/contact/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Contact Form</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/jimlaird44" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GYM-Laird-Strength-Conditioning-129113007182620/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook </a></li> <li>For programs contact: <a href="https://twitter.com/lucyyhendricks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lucy Hendricks</a></li> <li>For quick advice email: <a href="mailto:jimlaird@gmail.com">jimlaird@gmail.com</a></li> <li>Recommended book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1583335544/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1583335544&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=jenniferknech-20&amp;linkId=0843dad3a8f7f8c676ff3e8586ccb1b8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wahls Protocol: A Radical New Way to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions Using Paleo Principles</a></li> <li>Recommended digital resource: <ul> <li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/brain-wave-32-advanced-binaural/id307219387?mt=8&amp;at=1000lb2o" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brainwave App</a>– brainwave producer to ease the activity you’re trying to achieve.</li> <li>For coaches: <a href="http://ifastuniversity.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IFASTUniversity.com</a> with Bill Hartman</li> </ul> </li> </ul>