Episodes
Hosts James FitzGerald, Carl Hardwick, Kandace Dickson, and Georgia Smith discuss what’s caught their attention this week, including living forever, the latest food as medicine initiative, TikTok surpassing Netflix, and how to approach fitness from a seasonal perspective.
Published 12/21/22
Hosts James FitzGerald, Carl Hardwick, Kandace Hudspeth, and Georgia Smith take on popular culture this week, including idolatry in the form of the Liver King, the rise of technology in the wellness space, vaping, and, as ever, living large.
Published 12/14/22
Reunited after the holidays, hosts James FitzGerald, Carl Hardwick, Kandace Hudspeth, and Georgia Smith discuss Lab-Grown Chicken, the rise of woke culture in Hockey, and a recent study on the role of weight loss strategies in managing weight control and type 2 diabetes.
Published 12/07/22
With his co-hosts away for Thanksgiving, James FitzGerald flies solo, sharing what he’s been reading and listening to, and makes a case for always looking at both sides of any story.
Published 11/30/22
After a busy week in US news, hosts James FitzGerald, Carl Hardwick, Kandace Hudspeth, and Georgia Smith discuss what’s been on their radar including recent research into the global decline in sperm count, Disney’s latest offering, and new findings on how exercise defeats cancer.
Published 11/23/22
With the holiday season upon us, here are our tips to never fall off the wagon with exercise again.
Published 11/16/22
Grow, Peak, Resist - what's inside each phase of fitness for life
Published 11/09/22
Live from the 2022 OPEX Coaches Summit!
Published 11/02/22
How biological differences and personality traits play out in fitness for each sex.
Published 10/26/22
What ONE practice will have the most impact on health if every American started doing it today? We take on this question and more!
Published 10/19/22
Want the secrets to a long, healthy, and vital life? It's simpler than you might think...
Published 10/12/22
Let's get physical! In this week's show hosts James FitzGerald, Carl Hardwick, Kandace Hudspeth, and Georgia Smith discuss the history of physical education, the access to PE that currently exists, and the PE adults need for great health and vitality. For optimized viewing we recommend joining us on YouTube. Watch episode 4 here. 00:00 - Intro sequence00:25 - Radar31:15 - History of Physical Education48:15 - Definition of adult PE1:22:04 - What should adult PE be?1:41:50 - Wrap up SHOW...
Published 10/05/22
With an increasing number of Americans failing to meet physical standards for the US Army and a projected failure of the Army to meet its enlistment target, we take take on the question: “Why are Americans unfit to serve?”
Published 09/28/22
In episode two of the Live a Larger Life show, hosts James FitzGerald, Carl Hardwick, Kandace Hudspeth, and Georgia Smith take on the controversial question: "can you be obese and healthy?"
Published 09/21/22
In episode one of the Live a Larger Life show, hosts James FitzGerald, Carl Hardwick, Kandace Hudspeth, and Georgia Smith take on the big question: "what does it mean to live a larger life?"
Published 09/14/22
What matters more than back squats and rep schemes? Carl and Georgia jam on an undervalued but incredibly important aspect of coaching.
Published 07/22/22
Sam and Michael discuss the importance of intentional training to reach your highest fitness potential.
Published 07/15/22
We’ve changed our thinking on what it means to be an efficient coach over the last few years, and so we want to clear a few things up in this week’s episode!
Published 07/08/22
What’s the best fitness advice you’ve ever received? Here's our take on what you guys shared with us!
Published 06/24/22
Sam and Michael look at the age group semifinal workouts and discuss what the tests consist of, what was tested well, and what was potentially missing.
Published 06/17/22
Carl and Georgia break down and review 4 common strength training protocols: 20 Rep Squat Program, German Volume Training (10x10), 5x5, and Wendler’s 5/3/1.
Published 06/10/22
Sam and Michael chat program design efficiency.
Published 06/03/22
Carl and Georgia roll through real answers to common questions on aerobic training.
Published 05/27/22
Sam and Michael dive into a case study of CrossFit masters athlete Joe Hamby.
Published 05/20/22