Mastering Mindfulness: Navigating Life and Performance with Jose Maresma
Live Life Beyond the Gym Walls
Release Date: 03/18/2024
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_outlinen Episode 8 of "Live Life Beyond the Gym Walls," we delve into the transformative world of mindfulness with our esteemed guest, Jose Maresma, a renowned mindfulness coach and exercise physiologist whose expertise has benefitted top athletes from the US Ski Team to professionals in the NFL and NBA.
Jose shares his profound journey, spanning 39 years of blending mindfulness, meditation, and physical training to enhance the lives and performances of not only elite athletes but also first responders and individuals facing the daily challenges of life. From mindfulness principles that build deep, restorative relationships to meditative practices that connect with the divine, Jose provides insightful strategies for managing anger through prayer and embodying the "What Would Jesus Do?" mantra in everyday situations, such as being cut off by a car.
Drawing from his vast experience, Jose discusses the importance of mindfulness in achieving mental stability, likening the mind to a muscle that requires consistent training. He highlights the critical role of being present, a practice that dates back 3,000 years and has been modernized by pioneers like Dr. John Cabot Zinn. Through stories of transformation and wisdom from thought leaders like Ryan Holiday and insights into Stoicism, Jose emphasizes the power of controlling emotions and regulating thoughts for optimal performance and well-being.
This episode explores how mindfulness can combat the stress that consumes 70% of our days, and how a mindset trained with intention can prevent dis-ease from becoming disease. Jose touches upon the challenges presented by COVID, the significance of gratitude for health, and the pitfalls of perfectionism, advocating for consistency over rare moments of perfection.
Dive deep into mindfulness techniques such as cyclic breathing, the Soeberg Effect, and thermal regulation through practices like cold plunges, as recommended by experts like Dr. Soeberg and Dr. Rhonda Patrick. Discover how embracing discomfort, as demonstrated by athletes like Josh Kerr, can be a powerful tool for personal growth.
Jose also outlines the 7 pillars of performance and well-being, offering a holistic approach to living a balanced life. From stress reduction and nurturing a positive mindset to the importance of nourishment, movement, nature, social relationships, and the integration of mind, body, and spirit, Jose’s insights provide a roadmap for anyone looking to harness the power of mindfulness for improved health and performance.
Tune in to "Mastering Mindfulness: Navigating Life and Performance with Jose Maresma" for a journey into the heart of mindfulness practices that have the power to transform your life, reminding us that while health cannot be owned but rented, the rent is due every day.
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