Consistency and the Power of Showing Up: The Heartbeat of Your Fitness Journey

<p>In this podcast episode, Arnold Stricker and Mark Langston interview Jordan Gonzales, the owner and founder of <a href="https://bigfitnessstl.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Big Fitness</strong></a>. They discuss the importance of staying healthy and cover various topics related to fitness and personal growth. </p><p>Jordan emphasizes the significance of clarity, discipline, and focus in achieving goals. He shares practical tips for setting specific goals, staying consistent, and changing one's environment to support behavioral change. He also discusses the role of neuroscience in personal training and addresses the importance of exercise, hydration, and fresh food consumption for overall health.</p><p>[03:05] <u>The journey of becoming a fitness business owner</u> - Jordan Gonzales shares his background in sports and fitness, his decision to start his own gym, and the guiding goal he wrote on his business card.</p><p>[08:12] <u>Clarity is Key</u> - The importance of identifying core values and how they guide daily actions for personal growth and improvement.</p><p>[08:59] <u>Barriers to Action</u> - Exploring the reasons why people struggle to prioritize and follow through on important tasks or habits.</p><p>[13:27] <u>Granular Execution</u> - Breaking down a complex goal (such as training for an Ironman) into a detailed and actionable plan for better execution.</p><p>[15:40] <u>The importance of specific goals</u> - Jordan discusses the significance of setting specific goals and how they affect compliance and behavior.</p><p>[17:05] <u>Consistency and commitment to a plan</u> - An emphasis on the need for consistency and commitment to a plan, even if it doesn't show immediate results.</p><p>[23:31] <u>The pulse and bringing change into life</u> -An explanation of the concept of the "pulse" and how it relates to bringing desired changes into one's life, particularly in the context of fitness.</p><p>[24:20] <u>The importance of consistency</u> -Consistency is crucial in maintaining a hi