Lean & Lionhearted
The Lean & Lionhearted Podcast with Fitness Coach & IFBB Pro AJ Quimson. In this podcast, we’re here to equip you with the essential tools you need not just for temporary change, but to maintain your transformation for the rest of your life. We believe in building people up to become champions of their own self-care, fostering a deep connection with their bodies and overall health.
Lean & Lionhearted
Latest Episodes
You Phony, Bro: An Honest Conversation About Why You're Not Where You Want to Be | #38
Most people think they're failing at fitness because they don't have enough discipline, the right program, or enough time. AJ says the real problem is simpler, and more uncomfortable than that.In this episode, AJ sits down with Omar for ...
Tired of Settling: A Raw Conversation 15 Days Out - #37
In this episode, AJ talks with Evan Mao who is 15 days out of his first bodybuilding show. The two go over what prep is like, the mental struggles of dieting, and rediscovering the "why". Being able to see beyond looking good or losing weight i...
From “I Know Better” to Better Results (Client Interview) - #36
In this episode, AJ sits down with John, a 38-year-old dad and nurse from Southern California, to talk about what really happens when you stop trying to do it all yourself.After years of yo-yo diets, crash cuts, and thinking “I’ve got th...
Letting Go of Control: Asian Upbringing, Fear of Failure & Finding Real Peace | #35
In this episode, I sit down with my good friend Felix to talk about letting go of control and finding the real path to growth. We dive into growing up Asian and terrified of failure, how that turns into perfectionism and overthinking as adults,...
GENIUS Fitness Advice For Parents | #34 - Lean & Lionhearted
In this episode of Lean & Lionhearted AJ talks with Dario Tejo about helpful tips to stay fit as a parent. Dario is the owner and founder of Train Origin, a gym in the Bay Area of California, that specializes in strength and powerlifting. A...