Paws and Reflect: Integrating Dogs into Your Fitness Journey
Live Life Beyond the Gym Walls
Release Date: 11/21/2023
Heart Health Awareness and Our February Heart Challenge | Lawrence Herrera & Jose Maresma
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In this episode, Lawrence Herrera and Jose Maresma dive into the importance of heart health and how understanding your heart rate can improve your training and overall wellness. They discuss how to properly use a heart rate monitor, how heart rate zones are determined, and why they matter for performance and recovery. They also break down Performance Ranch’s February Heart Challenge, explaining the purpose behind it and how participants can use heart rate data to train smarter throughout the month. Whether you’re new to heart rate training or looking to refine your approach, this episode...
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Unlocking the Benefits of Thermal Regulation: Cold Plunging and Sauna
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In this Live Life Beyond the Gym Walls episode, host Lawrence Herrera is joined by mental performance coach Jose Maresma to discuss the much-anticipated Thermal Lab project. After over a year of development, they are ready to delve into the benefits of cold plunging and sauna exposure. They explore the concepts of thermal regulation training, its popularity in biohacking circles, and scientific evidence supporting its health benefits. Jose shares his decade of experience and discusses how integrating both cold and hot therapies can improve mental and physical health. The conversation also...
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Kickstart Your Health with Whole Foods: Insights from Nutrition Director Amber Hunter Seymore
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In this episode of the Live Life Beyond the Gym Walls podcast, host discusses with guest Amber Hunter Seymore, the nutrition director, about their upcoming Whole Foods Eating Kickstart launching on February 17th. This four-week group coaching challenge aims to help participants achieve their New Year's health goals by focusing on simple, attainable, and sustainable dietary changes. The discussion covers the structure of the program, including a preparatory week, weekly goals, and actionable steps to replace processed foods with whole foods. Amber provides practical examples of meal planning,...
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Breaking Barriers with Ross Zumwalt: 50 Years of Medicine & Fitness at 81
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In this episode of the 'Live Life Beyond the Gym Walls' podcast, host Lawrence welcomes his long-time client and special guest, Ross Zumwalt. Ross, an 81-year-old forensic pathologist, shares his incredible journey of 50 years in medicine and his dedication to fitness since 2011, despite numerous challenges. Together, they discuss the importance of exercise, the rise of chronic diseases, the benefit of community, and the keys to longevity. Ross provides inspirational insights on moderation, mental health, and maintaining a purpose-driven life. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:29...
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Overcoming Back Pain with GOATA Training
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In this special episode of Live Life Beyond the Gym Walls podcast, Lawrence shares his personal journey of overcoming severe low back pain caused by overtraining and poor movement patterns. He discusses the importance of proper recovery and core engagement, and introduces the GOATA (Greatest of All Time Athletics) movement system. Lawrence also explains how GOATA has improved his mobility and overall movement, and how it will be integrated into warmups at the Performance Ranch. He emphasizes the goal of helping clients maintain functional movement for a...
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Finding Faith and Resilience: A Personal Journey Through Life's Trials
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In this emotionally charged episode of the Live Life Beyond the Gym Walls podcast, host Lawrence Herrera shares his personal journey through the challenges of his wife’s breast cancer diagnosis, her treatment, and his path to finding God. Lawrence discusses the transformative impact of faith, fitness, and family support in navigating life’s trials. He recounts the opening of his gym, the Performance Ranch, how he balanced work and family, and the life changes he underwent as a result of his wife's illness. This episode highlights Lawrence's mission to inspire others by sharing his story...
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The Power of Longevity: Skiing and Strength Training with Dick Nordhaus
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In this inspiring episode of "Live Life Beyond the Gym Walls," we sit down with Dick Nordhaus, a seasoned architect, professor, and lifelong adventurer who has called New Mexico home. With over 80 years of skiing experience under his belt and a rich sports background in kayaking, biking, and cross-country skiing, Dick's journey is a testament to the power of resilience, movement, and maintaining an active lifestyle well into his 70s and 80s. From his roots in New Mexico skiing, with his father being a pioneer alongside Ben Abruzzo at La Madera (now Sandia Peak), to his recent years...
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Beyond the Gym Walls: Patrick Sullivan’s Inspiring Fitness Journey
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Welcome to "Live Life Beyond the Gym Walls," the podcast that inspires you to embrace a lifestyle of fitness, health, and well-being beyond the confines of the gym. Hosted by Lawrence Herrera, this show brings you insightful conversations with guests who have transformed their lives through physical activity and consistent effort. In this episode, we sit down with Patrick Sullivan, a dedicated fitness enthusiast whose journey began in college and law school with bike riding and evolved into a passion for tennis in his mid-40s. Encouraged by his wife Cori, Pat has integrated fitness into his...
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Performance Ranch 2.0: Revolutionizing Your Fitness Journey
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Welcome to "Live Life Beyond the Gym Walls," the podcast that empowers you to achieve peak performance in all aspects of life. In this exciting episode, we're unveiling Performance Ranch 2.0 - a game-changing evolution in fitness training. Join us as we dive deep into: • The vision behind Performance Ranch 2.0 • Our revolutionary semi-private coaching model • Expert-led prescriptive training approaches • Expanded sport-specific programs for activities like golf, tennis, and hiking • How our holistic approach combines physical training, nutrition, and mental well-being Hear from our...
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Strength, Resilience, and Faith: Kim's Journey at Performance Ranch
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Join us in episode 9 of the Live Life Beyond the Gym Walls podcast as we sit down with Kim Federici, a remarkable member of the Performance Ranch community. Kim's journey began in October of 2023 when she was referred to us by our esteemed clients, the Sullivan's, Cory and Pat. Since then, Kim has been making incredible strides in her strength and overall well-being. Despite her busy schedule, Kim commits to her workouts at Performance Ranch, attending sessions twice a week without fail. Her dedication extends even when she's traveling, showcasing her commitment to her health and fitness....
info_outlineIn Episode 5 of "Paws and Reflect," we dive into the enriching experience of integrating dogs into your fitness regime, inspired by my personal journey with Labrador Retrievers. My adventure began with my first Lab, Diego, back in 2006, and has continued with Roxy, my current loyal companion, who has been by my side in every endeavor since then.
Roxy, an enthusiastic and people-loving Lab, often sets the pace for our workouts, joyfully jumping onto our treadmill to run. Her presence has not only been a source of companionship but also a constant inspiration in my fitness journey.
This episode becomes even more special as we introduce Roxy's puppies, Remi and Blu, who are now 2 1/2 years old. Full of energy and friendliness, they add an extra layer of joy and activity to our daily routines. Together, we navigate the principles of Exercise, Discipline, and Affection, influenced by Cesar Milan, to foster lasting bonds and ensure a healthy, happy life for them.
We also share the poignant story of almost losing Roxy in the mountains, a turning point that highlighted the importance of hope and prayer in our lives. Further, we touch upon the emotional challenges we faced with Roxy’s birthing mishaps, including the loss of six puppies and our fight against Swimmer Puppy Syndrome.
Beyond these emotional narratives, the episode focuses on the practical aspects of incorporating dogs into your fitness routines. Consistency in exercise and discipline is key to maintaining a balanced lifestyle for both you and your dogs. We discuss why assigning 'jobs' to dogs like Roxy, Remi, and Blu is essential for their well-being and explore how their needs for exercise, discipline, and affection mirror our own.
We wrap up with essential tips for working out with dogs, covering everything from hydration to paw care, to ensure both you and your furry companions enjoy a safe and fulfilling workout experience.
Join us in this heartfelt episode of "Paws and Reflect," where we celebrate the unique bond between humans and dogs, and explore how this relationship can positively impact our fitness journeys and overall well-being.
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Tune in to discover how Roxy, Remi, and Blu have transformed not just my workouts, but my life, teaching valuable lessons in love, resilience, and the joy of staying active. 🐾💪🏼