Welcome to the Rising Tribes Podcast — where raw conversations meet real growth. Hosted by two former professional athletes turned husbands, fathers, and high-performance leaders, this is the podcast for people who look like they’ve got it all together… but still carry the silent weight of pressure, expectation, and self-doubt. We talk about what most people only think about — the stuff that lives in your chest and keeps you up at night. From marriage and parenting to sex, business, faith, f ...
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Nick Urankar Podcasts
Every episode I strip fitness down to what actually works: smart programming you can do in a fully‑equipped gym or a cramped living room, mindset shifts that keep you consistent when life gets chaotic, and nutrition habits that fuel real‑world bodies. Candid stories from two decades of coaching and competing at the CrossFit Games. If you love training but hate wasting time, and want to stay lean, strong, and energized for the long haul—this show is for you. Tune in, sweat smart, stay fit, an ...
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EP 15: Why is it so Hard to stay Motivated...
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36:07Send us a text We discuss all things around motivation and what you can do to get the most out of the things you want to do the least! Support the showBy Nick Urankar & Braxston Cave
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EP 14: The Simple Shift That Makes Problems Smaller
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45:37Send us a text What happens when everything hits at once—your car dies, your kid needs braces, and life won’t stop stacking problems? Most people panic. Winners prepare. In this episode of Rising Tribes, Nick Urankar and Braxton Cave break down why “Murphy’s Law” isn’t bad luck—it’s bad preparation. They talk real life: $50,000 in surprise expenses…
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EP 13: The fastest path up the corporate ladder OR out of it.
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1:09:01Send us a text This episode breaks down how to rise—no matter where you’re starting. Whether you’re trying to move up inside a company or build something of your own, the same rules apply: be likable, bring energy, create proof, and get loud about what you do. Nick and Braxton share the exact playbook for how to: Get noticed and promoted without wa…
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EP 12: How to Beat the “I’m Going to Get Back to Where I Was” Loop — For Good
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47:59Send us a text We’ve all said it: “I just need to get back to where I was.” But what if that mindset is the very thing keeping you stuck? In this episode, Nick and Braxton unpack why chasing your old self keeps you from becoming your best self. They dig into how to break the cycle of restart after restart, redefine purpose, and finally build moment…
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EP 11: The Hidden Habit That’s Keeping You Average
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38:51Send us a text A guy walks into church and hears, “You made me feel extra fat today.” What he really meant? “You reminded me of everything I’m not doing.” In this episode, Nick and Braxton break down the hidden habit that keeps most people stuck—avoiding hard. Whether it’s your fitness, marriage, parenting, or business, this one mindset pattern sho…
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EP 10: Parenting, Marriage, and Finding Peace in the Chaos
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1:06:20Send us a text In this episode of Rising Tribes, Nick and Braxston sit down with their wives, Chelssie and Natalie, for an honest and hilarious conversation about parenting, marriage, and the constant juggle of real life. They talk about the season they’re in right now—raising kids, keeping faith, trying to stay patient through the chaos, and remem…
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EP 9: The Quote That Stopped Us in Our Tracks
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44:00Send us a text Ever come across a quote that hits you right where you are in life? This one did for us. Nick and Brax unpack what it really means to stop blaming your past, take ownership of your choices, and become the person you were never shown how to be. Real talk. Real stories. Real growth. Support the show…
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EP 8: If You Only Had 20 Minutes a Day to Workout… Here’s EXACTLY What We’d Do
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38:32Send us a text What if you only had 20 minutes a day to train? Nick Urankar & Braxston Cave break down a zero-fluff plan: one main lift, interval conditioning, and a weekly structure that kills excuses and builds real strength under fatigue. Try the 6×(400m + 20 burpees) challenge and send us your score. If you had just 20 minutes, could you still …
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EP 7: Are Your Friends Helping You Win—or Keeping You Stuck?
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47:48Send us a text Friendship looks different for men than it does for women — but most guys never stop to think about the quality of the relationships around them. In this episode, Nick and Brax dive into what real friendships look like, the 5 types of friends every man needs, and why accountability is so rare (but powerful) among men. They share pers…
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EP 6: Off Script: Social Media, Hate, and How We Lead Our Families Through It
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43:52Send us a text In this unscripted episode of Rising Tribes, Nick and Braxston step away from their planned topics to tackle something bigger: the tension, division, and anger dominating our world right now. Nick shares the story behind a simple social media post that spiraled into controversy — and the conversations that followed, from online criti…
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EP 5: Why Big Change Fails: Shifting Your Baseline for Lasting Results
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51:25Send us a text Most people think transformation comes from a massive push — crash diets, extreme workouts, or all-or-nothing challenges. But that approach always snaps back to your old baseline. In this episode, we break down why we are where we are, why chasing big change fails, and how the only way forward is to slowly reset your baseline — your …
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EP 4: How we make marriage work: Our Wives Join Us to Tell the Truth
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1:32:46Send us a text We brought our wives on the podcast for an unfiltered conversation about marriage — the good, the bad, and the ugly. Together we talk through where we’ve struggled, where we’ve found strength, and what we’ve learned about building life, family, and business side by side. If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to make marriage w…
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EP 3: Why Accountability Hurts, and Why You Can’t Grow Without It
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54:45Send us a text Most people say they want accountability. But here’s the truth: when it actually shows up, it feels like a punch in the gut. In this episode, we unpack how accountability really strikes — the sting, the resistance, and the breakthrough on the other side. We share the raw stories of how we’ve been called out (and how we’ve called othe…
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EP 2: Stop Pretending: High Achievers, Alcohol, and the Lie of “I’m Fine”
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48:41Send us a text In this episode, we get raw about alcohol. Not from a preacher’s pulpit, but from real-life experience. Why do we drink? What does it cost us in our fitness, our families, our faith, and even our finances? And most importantly—how do we stop pretending it’s “fine” when it’s actually pulling us down? This is the kind of conversation m…
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EP 1: This Podcast Shouldn’t Exist… But Here’s Why It Does
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17:28Send us a text In February, we didn’t even know each other. By August 2025, here we are launching a podcast. Rising Tribes was born when two men with the same values met, started talking, and couldn’t ignore the pull to build something together. In this first episode, we share the conversations that sparked it all, why we’re doing this now, and wha…
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From CrossFit Games to 5-Minute Workouts—Why I Changed Everything
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11:36Send us a text This chapter of training is different. I’m not chasing PRs or standing on competition floors anymore. I’m training for life. Less time. Smarter structure. More purpose. And honestly? I’ve never felt better. If you’re burnt out, inconsistent, or wondering if you need a change—listen to this podcast episode. I open up about what made m…
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How to Train, Eat, and Stay Consistent (When Life Isn’t Perfect)
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16:42Send us a text What I Cover: Why discipline isn’t your problem—design is The top 3 reasons people fall off fitness plans How to simplify meals and stop restarting nutrition every Monday Why short workouts matter more than perfect ones What to do when you miss a day (and how not to spiral) The mindset that keeps you consistent for life Remember: You…
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Gap Workouts—The Small‑Window Secret: How to Workout Effectively in 5-15 Minutes
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12:46Send us a text I use what I call GAP workouts to fit in short workouts throughout a busy day. Whether waiting to pick up kids, a phone call, between meetings, there is always time in the day even if it is short. I have used these types of workouts for over 15 years from competing for the Crossfit Games to only doing one in a day because I didn't wa…
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Fitness Unscripted: Mastering the Basics Without a Degree
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14:38Send us a text In today’s episode, we’ll explore the unconventional path I took to become proficient in fitness. What if I told you that you don’t need a formal education to become a fitness expert? Join me as I share my journey of learning through trial and error, focusing on the basics, and helping others achieve their fitness goals without the n…
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Send us a text I got to LA today and talk about what it was like to get here and the delays! Then break down the Zeus Bulk Up 3 Month Plan! Join The Waitlist Here Straight to your inbox twice a week. ⚡️Get Free workouts ⚡️Personalized coaching tips ⚡️Exciting freebies ⚡️In depth insight from me …and much more Click Here for Access Delivered right t…
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Send us a text Are you doing to much volume, not enough, are you feeling your "age" I discuss how to know if you are doing to much, not enough and if you are on the right path toward your goals. Do you have awareness of your training and are you a good personal coach for yourself. If you have a coach are they giving you advice that allows you to no…
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Using Comedy at Work to Grow over 1M tictok Followers with Bryan Ferreira
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40:07Send us a text Bryan has exploded on Social Media with his comedy at work skits. You can follow and learn more about him at @bryguyferreira on all social media platforms. We chat about what is is like to grow on social media, how he did it, and what his life looks like now. Straight to your inbox twice a week. ⚡️Get Free workouts ⚡️Personalized coa…
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Training for the Crossfit Games, Owning a Gym, and Raising Rabbits with Austin Hatfield
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33:59Send us a text Austin decided two years ago to go all in on making the Crossfit Games. He just missed out by 1 spot last year. Hired a coach and is ready to make the push in 2024. He opens up about what he does daily and all the support he has around him. Straight to your inbox twice a week. ⚡️Get Free workouts ⚡️Personalized coaching tips ⚡️Exciti…
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Creating an Online Business and Going After what YOU want with Hilary Krueger
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38:15Send us a text Hilary has owned a gym with her husband, starting a business helping kids through fitness and now has been growing an online marketing company. She helps people create their own individual voice by being authentic, vulnerable, and fun. We discuss struggles through this process and the positives and negatives to being your own boss. S…
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Training for the Crossfit Games, Working Full time, and Growing a Family with Mitch Wagner
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59:39Send us a text Mitch has been competing in Crossfit for a decade while maintaining a marriage, full time job, and most recently having a child. We chat about his goals, what life looks like with a new baby, and the challenges of managing his schedule. Straight to your inbox twice a week. ⚡️Get Free workouts ⚡️Personalized coaching tips ⚡️Exciting f…
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Nutrition with a Side of Laughter: Embracing Life’s Ups and Downs with Chris Holt
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1:11:44Send us a text Chris uses his life story, comedy, and real talk to help inspire people to live better lives. He has over 1Million followers on TikTok, Hundreds of thousands of followers on Instagram. We talk about His Online Business, Nutrition, Working Out, Relationships, Mental Health, and Everything in between. Enjoy! Straight to your inbox twic…
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How do you know how much you should workout?
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12:16Send us a text Discussing how to know how much you should train!? Straight to your inbox twice a week. ⚡️Get Free workouts ⚡️Personalized coaching tips ⚡️Exciting freebies ⚡️In depth insight from me …and much more Click Here for Access Delivered right to your Inbox! Want a Free Justabar Ebook! CLICK HERE to get it emailed to you free! Try Zeus Meth…
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Micro Workouts: The Smart Way to Stay Fit in Less Time
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15:11Send us a text Micro Workouts: The Unsung Heroes of Fitness What are micro workouts, and why do they matter? How to incorporate micro workouts into any schedule Examples of effective micro workouts for home or office Straight to your inbox twice a week. ⚡️Get Free workouts ⚡️Personalized coaching tips ⚡️Exciting freebies ⚡️In depth insight from me …
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3 Ways to Get Stronger on Any Lifting Program
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16:23Send us a text I go over 3 ways to progress on a program that you are following or even if you decide to go it alone and make up your own! Straight to your inbox twice a week. ⚡️Get Free workouts ⚡️Personalized coaching tips ⚡️Exciting freebies ⚡️In depth insight from me …and much more Click Here for Access Delivered right to your Inbox! Want a Fre…
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Send us a text Here I talk about what you need to start with. Why so many people quit so soon. How to look at not getting sales right away and building a brand that listens to your Ideal Client. Straight to your inbox twice a week. ⚡️Get Free workouts ⚡️Personalized coaching tips ⚡️Exciting freebies ⚡️In depth insight from me …and much more Click H…
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Why I did not Sign up for the 2024 Crossfit Open
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20:17Send us a text I have competed in Crossfit since 2010 and have done the open until 2022 where I didn't submit my final score. Here is a deeper chat into why I do not sign up for the open anymore. (I do still do the workouts and help athletes) Straight to your inbox twice a week. ⚡️Get Free workouts ⚡️Personalized coaching tips ⚡️Exciting freebies ⚡…
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Alex Anderson: CrossFit Games Athlete
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1:06:57Send us a text Alex is a 4 time Crossfit games Athlete and a great friend. We talk everything from competing together, PED's and our thoughts on them in the sport and everything in between! Straight to your inbox twice a week. ⚡️Get Free workouts ⚡️Personalized coaching tips ⚡️Exciting freebies ⚡️In depth insight from me …and much more Click Here f…
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Starting an Online Fitness Business: Part 1
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16:08Send us a text This is part One of a series I am doing walking through the details of starting, scaling, growing, struggling, learning, and ultimately creating something that has changed my families lives. Straight to your inbox twice a week. ⚡️Get Free workouts ⚡️Personalized coaching tips ⚡️Exciting freebies ⚡️In depth insight from me …and much m…
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Send us a text Adam David is a Members on Zeus Method Training and Currently in Flight School in Pensacola, FL. We chat what that life is like and how he uses his training and designs his days. Learn More about Zeus Method Training www.zeusmethod.com Grab a Free Ebook with Justabar Training. Just grab an empty bar and thats all you need. CLICK HERE…
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Send us a text I turned 40 on February 13th and wanted to talk about how I feel and the trip I took for a week in Denver before my birthday to get outside and shut down. Straight to your inbox twice a week. ⚡️Get Free workouts ⚡️Personalized coaching tips ⚡️Exciting freebies ⚡️In depth insight from me …and much more Click Here for Access Delivered …
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Send us a text Here is just me talking about what is going on and some insights. Straight to your inbox twice a week. ⚡️Get Free workouts ⚡️Personalized coaching tips ⚡️Exciting freebies ⚡️In depth insight from me …and much more Click Here for Access Delivered right to your Inbox! Want a Free Justabar Ebook! CLICK HERE to get it emailed to you free…
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Send us a text In and outside of the gym everything applies here! Straight to your inbox twice a week. ⚡️Get Free workouts ⚡️Personalized coaching tips ⚡️Exciting freebies ⚡️In depth insight from me …and much more Click Here for Access Delivered right to your Inbox! Want a Free Justabar Ebook! CLICK HERE to get it emailed to you free! Try Zeus Meth…
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Send us a text In 2012 I started my first business and kept learning and growing. I go through my process and 3 things to do when wanting to start an Online Business. Straight to your inbox twice a week. ⚡️Get Free workouts ⚡️Personalized coaching tips ⚡️Exciting freebies ⚡️In depth insight from me …and much more Click Here for Access Delivered rig…
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Am I happy I quit competing to coach online full time?
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12:21Send us a text Email me with ideas and questions [email protected]. This episode is from a follower on instagram who asked me about my transition from an athlete to a coach and if I'm happy about giving up on competing. Straight to your inbox twice a week. ⚡️Get Free workouts ⚡️Personalized coaching tips ⚡️Exciting freebies ⚡️In depth insight fro…
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Send us a text I go over 3 hacks you can do to change your perception on working out when your schedule throws surprises at you. Use these to help create more consistency! Want to have lots of training options to choose from to help you more. Try www.zeusemthod.com workouts Free! Straight to your inbox twice a week. ⚡️Get Free workouts ⚡️Personaliz…
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Send us a text How can you workout when your day changes all the time. Here is a way to rethink the way you workout. www.zeusmethod.com Straight to your inbox twice a week. ⚡️Get Free workouts ⚡️Personalized coaching tips ⚡️Exciting freebies ⚡️In depth insight from me …and much more Click Here for Access Delivered right to your Inbox! Want a Free J…
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Send us a text I brief a conversation I had with a client around keeping Nutrition and Fitness simple! Straight to your inbox twice a week. ⚡️Get Free workouts ⚡️Personalized coaching tips ⚡️Exciting freebies ⚡️In depth insight from me …and much more Click Here for Access Delivered right to your Inbox! Want a Free Justabar Ebook! CLICK HERE to get …
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Send us a text Want to improve your top end strength? Want it to only take 20 minutes one day a week? This is the easiest way to get really strong especially for beginners or if you know you have a lot more in you that you can't seem to find the program to help you best! www.zeusmethod.com Straight to your inbox twice a week. ⚡️Get Free workouts ⚡️…
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Send us a text Straight to your inbox twice a week. ⚡️Get Free workouts ⚡️Personalized coaching tips ⚡️Exciting freebies ⚡️In depth insight from me …and much more Click Here for Access Delivered right to your Inbox! Want a Free Justabar Ebook! CLICK HERE to get it emailed to you free! Try Zeus Method Training Free Join for 7 Days and get everything…
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How I increased My Deadlift Over 100 Pounds!
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23:53Send us a text I go into detail on how I programmed for myself early on to get huge strength gains with simple confidence building programming. I explain exactly what I did and how you can do it too! Straight to your inbox twice a week. ⚡️Get Free workouts ⚡️Personalized coaching tips ⚡️Exciting freebies ⚡️In depth insight from me …and much more Cl…
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Steps To Starting An Online Business With No Social Media Following
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38:37Send us a text Straight to your inbox twice a week. ⚡️Get Free workouts ⚡️Personalized coaching tips ⚡️Exciting freebies ⚡️In depth insight from me …and much more Click Here for Access Delivered right to your Inbox! Want a Free Justabar Ebook! CLICK HERE to get it emailed to you free! Try Zeus Method Training Free Join for 7 Days and get everything…
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How To Scale Workouts So You Get Better Faster!
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23:41Send us a text Straight to your inbox twice a week. ⚡️Get Free workouts ⚡️Personalized coaching tips ⚡️Exciting freebies ⚡️In depth insight from me …and much more Click Here for Access Delivered right to your Inbox! Want a Free Justabar Ebook! CLICK HERE to get it emailed to you free! Try Zeus Method Training Free Join for 7 Days and get everything…
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Send us a text Free Swole Dumbbell Workouts Here This episode has a lot of information and we talk about dumbbell training, business, and how to get more out of your training. There is a new 6 Week Swole Challenge starting Sept 26th. You can join it here! www.zeusmethod.com Straight to your inbox twice a week. ⚡️Get Free workouts ⚡️Personalized coa…
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Send us a text One of the most common questions I get is, "What does a day of eating consist of for you?" Well, here is is! Let me know what you think or anything else you would like to know! Straight to your inbox twice a week. ⚡️Get Free workouts ⚡️Personalized coaching tips ⚡️Exciting freebies ⚡️In depth insight from me …and much more Click Here…
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How to Start Building an Online Fitness Business
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29:18Send us a text Here are a few important things to think about to help start and grow your business from the ground up. ✔️What to prioritize right off the bar ✔️Why an email list is important ✔️Past failures online by Nick ✔️How to choose delivery for a programming Straight to your inbox twice a week. ⚡️Get Free workouts ⚡️Personalized coaching tips…
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