The Fit Fig Podcast
Let's talk business, fitness, nutrition, life in Alaska, traveling the world, marriage, mindset and all the little things in between.
Episodes
139 episodes
EP139: Constant Distractions Are Why You're Not There Yet
Compulsive doom scrolling on your phone, constantly watching the news, and worrying about issues beyond our control have become what keeps most people from ever achieving their fitness goals. Petty distractions are everywhere, and if we're not ...
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Season 6
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Episode 139
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19:41
EP138: The Nutritional Supplements I'm Currently Taking
Supplements can be controversial for a variety of reasons; they're expensive, potentially unnecessary (depending on the person and their goals), and the safety and efficacy of some are debatable. All that to say, I rely on a handful of suppleme...
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Season 6
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Episode 138
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39:54
EP137: Read These Books Before Hiring a Personal Trainer
I've noticed a trend lately where people aren't communicating as well as they used to. As far as coaching goes, you will get the best results when you show up with curiosity and ask questions (then apply what you learn). Becoming a ...
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Season 6
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Episode 137
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24:49
EP136: End of Year Productivity Challenge and The Art of Gathering
The end of the year is a good time to prioritize tasks that we've been putting off for too long. I discovered the 26 by 2026 productivity challenge, and wanted to share it. I'm also reading a fun book called The Art of Gathering. I have learned...
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Season 6
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Episode 136
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15:27
EP135: Don't Hire A Personal Trainer Until You Listen To This
Your goals help guide the program you'll need to follow to reach your health and fitness goals. Don't contact a personal trainer until you have clearly defined fitness goals you're excited about. A trainer can help clarify a few things for you,...
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Season 6
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Episode 135
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44:24
EP134: Expand Your Awareness | You Still Have Time to Make a Change
At the time of recording this episode, we have 56 days left in 2025. This is the perfect time to assess the way things have gone this year, establish and align with your personal values, and set new goals. You still have plenty of time to make ...
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Season 6
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Episode 134
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31:02
EP133: The Ozempic Controversy, Benefits of Longterm Coaching, and Injury-Free Running
It's been a while! I've got a new episode for you today discussing the controversial weight-loss drug, Ozempic, sharing my philosophy on the benefits I've seen with longterm fitness coaching, and new stuff I'm digging into regarding injury reha...
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Season 6
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Episode 133
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28:49
EP132: The Number ONE Reason You're Not Reaching Your Goals
It's a choice to wander through life aimlessly. We've all done it. If you're tired of "trying hard," with very little to show for it, it's time to stop and pay closer attention to what you're doing (or not doing). In this episode I discuss my s...
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Season 6
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Episode 132
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29:53
EP131: Tracking Calories Forever and Skipping The Gym For The Summer
When your primary goal is fat loss, it's important to develop new habits and skills that support the outcome you want. This won't happen if you don't take weighing, measuring and tracking calories seriously- at least for a few months so you can...
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Season 6
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Episode 131
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30:32
EP130: Bored Watching My Clients Perform The Same Exercises and Following Systems That Work
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Season 6
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Episode 130
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25:18
EP129: Single Leg Training and Dialing in Your Gear for Whatever
In this episode I share some ideas around including more balance and stability exercises in your training routine. Balance is one of those "use it or lose it" skills, so it needs to be a part of your program indefinitely if you want to keep or ...
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Season 6
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Episode 129
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34:44
EP128: Self-Reliance, Staring a Business and Ignoring The Noise
I'm a big fan of self-reliance, specifically as it pertains to starting your own business and designing your life the way you want to live it. There's a lot of loud, scary noise bombarding us all right now, and it can feel discouraging. In this...
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Season 6
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Episode 128
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29:50
EP127: Your Attitude, Ideal Training Splits, and Accessing Flow State
In this episode I discuss the importance of having the right attitude when pursuing your goals. Far too often I hear people complaining, becoming negative, and getting impatient, then quitting when things become too challenging. I s...
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Season 6
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Episode 127
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39:18
EP126: From Trash to Impact | We Have Work To Do
I'm working on a passionate project that's been living rent free in my head for too long. It's time to get it going. In this episode I share what I'm up to, and a bit about the community experience I had over the weekend. I love finding my peop...
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Season 6
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Episode 126
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39:33
EP125: What Bodybuilders Get Right, Supporting Your Spouse, and Raising Your Standards
In this episode I discuss the habits of competitive bodybuilders and what I think they get right. Putting physique change at the forefront of their efforts over performance or anything else, is where bodybuilding becomes controversial.
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Season 6
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Episode 125
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37:43
EP124: Three Pieces of Technology That Will Help You Reach Your Fitness Goals Faster
Technology has come a long way over the past few decades, making it easier than ever to help us measure, monitor and achieve our fitness goals. In this episode, I share three pieces of technology I believe are worth investing in and using daily...
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Season 6
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Episode 124
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15:40
EP123: Training Your Second Heart And The Value of Continuous Learning
In this episode I discuss my recent trip to Mike Boyle's Strength & Conditioning facility in Woburn, MA. I attended their Spring seminar with my wife Lela, and we learned from some of the best minds in the fitness industry. I to...
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Season 6
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Episode 123
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23:10
EP122: Never Rely on Motivation Again, Cultivate Self-Discipline
Improving self-discipline opens doors to better health, deeper relationships, and more career opportunities. Cultivating self-discipline requires delaying gratification, which is an ongoing practice. In this episode, I share several things I've...
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Season 6
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Episode 122
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42:42
EP121: What To Say When You Talk To Yourself | Book Recommendation
I love sharing book recommendations, especially when I believe the majority of people can benefit from reading a specific book. Changing your thoughts, beliefs and self-talk to support your goals is important if you want to experience lasting r...
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Season 6
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Episode 121
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23:09
EP120: Figarelle's Fitness Training Options | Private Personal Training
We offer several program options to help you reach your goals. Private Personal Training is our longest running, and most popular program. This is where we work together one-on-one, and can focus exclusively on your goals. The workouts are cust...
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Season 6
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Episode 120
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29:50
EP119: An Easier Way to Reach Your Goals | Revamping Personal Values for 2025
Establishing personal values is the first step in gaining clarity around what's most important in your life. Next, is the process of setting goals. Without a set of personal values to help drive good (and faster) decision making, you run into u...
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Season 6
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Episode 119
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38:45
EP118: The Dream Coach and Client Dynamic | How to Get the Best Results
When you invest in a fitness coach, you are entering into a partnership. It's important to walk into this partnership with clearly defined goals, an understanding of why these goals are so important to you, and a willingness to be honest and vu...
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Season 6
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Episode 118
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28:08
EP117: Figarelle's Fitness Online Training Options | Nutrition Coaching and Program Design
We offer several online training options for our clients; nutrition coaching, program design, and a combination of the two. If you have access to a gym and you're self-reliant while also having some experience with weightlifting, online coachin...
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Season 5
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Episode 117
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29:40
EP116: Is There An Ideal Time to Prioritize Fat Loss? Some Considerations for Success.
To set yourself up for success, consider planning your next fat loss phase under specific conditions that will support the outcome you want. It's not always a good time to put your body through what it takes to lose body fat. Have a plan, and g...
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Season 5
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Episode 116
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41:38
EP115: 12 Books You Should Read in 2025
Reading books has always been one of my favorite pastimes, and it's allowed me to advance my career, improve my marriage, fix my mindset around money, and boost my self-awareness. If you end up reading any of these books, or you have recommenda...
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Season 5
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Episode 115
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35:53