
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
126 episodes
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

EP114: Tools and Resources for Pain Management
One of my biggest goals over the past few years has been to return to running after spending more time than I'd like to admit managing chronic pain. In this episode, I share the tools and resources that have helped me the most. If you're experi...
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Season 5
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Episode 114
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24:14

EP113: Sober Curious | No Alcohol for 419 Days
In December 2023, I set a goal of abstaining from alcohol for all of 2024. At the time, I realized the importance of making more conscious decisions around what I consumed, and how alcohol was impacting my mental and physical health. I have not...
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Season 5
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Episode 113
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21:13

EP112: Channeling anger to make an impact, getting in daily steps, and becoming a neighborhood Karen
It's been a while! I'm back with a new episode discussing a recent passion project and how I channel anger to make an impact in my community (while getting in some exercise, too). If you enjoy this episode, please consider leaving me a rating a...
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Season 5
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Episode 112
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45:38

EP111: Why I Don't Recommend Supplements to Most of my Clients
Supplements have become a trendy thing in the fitness industry over the last few years, but I don't think they're necessary for everyone. Here's why.
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Season 5
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Episode 111
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19:04

EP110: Ask Better Questions, Get Better Results
The next time you meet someone who has made a total transformation with their health and fitness, don't ask them what diet they followed or what exercise program they did. This doesn't matter as much as you think it does. Instead, ask them THES...
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Season 5
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Episode 110
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10:47

EP109: Is Macro Tracking Right For You?
In this episode I discuss the benefits and challenges of macro tracking. For years, I avoided learning how to track macros because I was intimidated by the numbers. I figured I could just "eat healthy" and get the results I wanted. When I hit a...
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Season 5
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Episode 109
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22:04

EP108: 3 Reasons You're Not Getting Results
There are many things that will threaten to derail your fitness efforts, life is full of unexpected twists and turns. I often see these three specific things sabotaging my clients.
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Season 5
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Episode 108
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18:00

EP107: Why Everyone Should Do 75 HARD
I completed my third round of 75 HARD in March 2024, and I learned a lot. Here are some reasons I think everyone should do this program at least once.
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Season 5
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Episode 107
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33:45

EP106: What Fitness Program is Best for You?
When deciding whether to join a fitness class at a gym or to hire a private personal trainer, you first have to consider your unique needs. If you're unsure about what program is ideal for you, start by defining your goals. Next, consider the w...
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Season 5
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Episode 106
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35:45

EP105: The Exercise and Nutrition Experts I Trust
It can be tough to sift through the endless nonsense in the health and fitness industry because misinformation runs rampant. There are a handful of experts I have learned from over the years, and I want to share a few resources with you here so...
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Season 5
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Episode 105
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50:53

EP104: Avoiding Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) While Thriving in the Winter
January is my least favorite month of the year in Alaska because it's cold, dark and depressing. It often feels like 31 days of pure torture. This year, I committed to going outside everyday and logging at least 100 miles outside fat biking, hi...
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Season 5
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Episode 104
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23:33

EP103: Jessy Lumba on Mindset Shifts, Mastering Pull-ups, and Getting Back on Track after a Layoff
In this episode I interview my good friend, and longtime client, Jessy Lumba. We discuss everything from changing your mindset, sharing a house with people who don't eat like you, working through injuries and how therapy has changed her life.&n...
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Season 5
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Episode 103
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1:24:43

EP102: How to Be More Intentional With Your Workouts to Maximize Your Results
When you walk into the gym, do you have a clear plan that you know will get you the results you want? Often, there is very little intent or organization behind the workouts most people are doing. The exercises are random, and the outcome is unc...
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Season 5
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Episode 102
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21:35
