The Sound of Synergy Podcast

Ep 32: New Year, Old Goals

thesoundofsynergypodcast — Mon, 08 Jan 2018 00:32:38 +0000

Why is it so easy to drop our health and fitness New Year’s Resolutions?

Tune in today’s episode where, Kevin Shah, stops by to discuss what we have to consider mentally, physically, and financially to achieve our New Year’s Resolutions.

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Ep 31: “If your mind is there, the muscles will come”

thesoundofsynergypodcast — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 01:44:44 +0000

The discipline to exercise daily stems from creating a certain mindset. Perhaps the mindset that is developed can become a philosophy we use in life…

Tune in to my latest podcast with Doctor of Physical therapy and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Takuma Shito, to hear how he has developed an unwavering work ethic for working out consistently and overcoming life challenges.

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Ep 30: Building meaningful connections through fitness

thesoundofsynergypodcast — Mon, 04 Dec 2017 15:48:51 +0000

It’s human nature to strive for meaningful connections with one another. Can fitness provide a vehicle to drive human connection whether it’s on the court playing basketball, or training for a race or in the gym?

Marathon and triathlon trainee, and Synergy Client, Kevin Shah, stops by on today’s podcast to share his experiences with community training and how it has shaped more than just his fitness perspective.

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns email:
brandon@strengthofsynergy.com

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Ep 29: What does health mean to an Army Veteran and COO of a Food Company?

thesoundofsynergypodcast — Tue, 28 Nov 2017 01:47:43 +0000

What does health mean to an avid fitness warrior, Army Veteran, and COO of a Food Company? From training for sports like basketball and volleyball to training 2-a-days for dangerous situations in Afghanistan to practicing yoga while running a Food Company, tune in to my latest podcast with current synergy client, Mike Kim. Hear about his unique fitness journey and how being mindful has helped him stay healthy while running a business.

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns email:
brandon@strengthofsynergy.com

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Ep 28: “The early bird gets the worm…or at least a workout in”

thesoundofsynergypodcast — Wed, 08 Nov 2017 16:43:25 +0000

Today, current Synergy client, Jr Ilejay stops by to talk about his experience of working out early in the morning. We discuss if it is all it’s cracked up to be #kobebryant4amworkouts, why Jr opts to workout in the morning, and if early morning sessions is something that can work for you before a busy day at work!

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns email:
brandon@strengthofsynergy.com

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Ep 27: Life After a Fitness Program

thesoundofsynergypodcast — Sun, 10 Sep 2017 19:46:07 +0000

Today, a former client of the Synergy Program, Daniel Yoon, stops by to talk bout 3-key tenets that helped him maintain an active, healthy lifestyle for 2 months post being on a fitness program.
Tune into today’s Synergy Podcast to see if you can utilize these key tenets to help you SUSTAIN your fitness practice!

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Ep 26: Which parts of our brain can hinder our fitness journey?

thesoundofsynergypodcast — Sun, 09 Apr 2017 19:25:39 +0000

Amygdala vs. The Frontal Lobe

Today, cognitive neuroscientist, Ekarin Pongpipat, MA stops by to offer his interpretation of how different parts of our brain influence our choices. Tune in to hear our discussion on how several innate psychological aspects and certain physical responses can effect our fitness journey!

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Ep 25: Is meal prepping the missing link to “gains”?

thesoundofsynergypodcast — Mon, 03 Apr 2017 06:26:23 +0000

Is meal prepping the missing link to your "gains"?

Meal prepping has been a major fad the past couple of years. Are there pros/cons? Check out my latest podcast episode with Dan Yoon, where we talk about his experience with meal prepping, how it affects his fitness journey, and if it's worth all the hype.

Ep 24: The power of self-assessment

thesoundofsynergypodcast — Mon, 27 Mar 2017 04:04:27 +0000

The power of self-assessment.

Check out my latest podcast episode with a client of mine, chemical engineer, James Guinto, where we talk about his 15 lb weight loss and current mindset 8 weeks into his Synergy Workout Plan. Tune in to hear about how he was able to drop the pounds without focusing on the weight loss, but rather being mindful!

If you are in the Southern California area and are interested in 1 on 1 personal workout sessions email me at thestrengthofsynergy@gmail.com. Stay tuned for the Online Synergy Workout Plan to be available to the public!

Ep 23: Let fitness attack your heart, not let your heart…attack

thesoundofsynergypodcast — Sun, 19 Mar 2017 19:50:35 +0000

On today’s episode I have Dr. Tiu, MD to explain the process of heart disease and how exercise and diet can combat this negative process. Tune in to learn about clogged arteries that leads to heart attack and hear our advice on “attacking” this negative process with proper dieting and exercise.

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Ep 22: Self-serving bias…wait, serve yourself what?!?

thesoundofsynergypodcast — Sun, 12 Mar 2017 16:37:00 +0000

Self-serving bias

Check out this episode with one of my clients and former D1 soccer athlete Dan Yoon, @buttcheeksdan, and cognitive neuroscientist Eric Pongpitpat, MA, @epongpipat, where we talk about Dan's 9 lb loss in his first 4 weeks of his new Synergy Plan. Find out how a SoS synergy workout plan has helped Dan lose his weight. You'll be surprised that it wasn't some new exercise move or a fad crash diet that caused his transformation.

Ep 21: Strength in Structure

thesoundofsynergypodcast — Sun, 26 Feb 2017 19:38:05 +0000

Strength in Structure

Whether you know what's healthy or not, sometimes you just need a PLAN. Today I have Dr. Tiu, MD back on today's episode to talk about her new SYNERGY plan to help build structure towards her goal in achieving sustainability in fitness. Tune in today to hear about how she is incorporating her love of food while also prioritizing her fitness.

Ep 20: Boy meets synergy…so far

thesoundofsynergypodcast — Sun, 19 Feb 2017 17:55:54 +0000

Boy meets Synergy...so far

Mr. V is a middle school history teacher who's job description is much more than teaching History. He teaches his students to ask questions and analyze why things happen rather than just accept them. This concept he lives by transcends the classroom, but seeps into how he wants to live his life.

Before embarking on his 12-week synergy plan, Mr. V found he would be fatigued with simple daily activities such as going up 6 flights of stairs to his apartment, or playing basketball, soccer, and football with his students. Check out the latest episode with Mr. V from Boys Meet Podcast and see how his first 4 weeks of his synergy plan has progressed his concept of analyzing rather than acceptance to achieve greater energy levels!

Ep 19: Small wins = Big wins

thesoundofsynergypodcast — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 23:35:57 +0000

Appreciate the small wins

When we solely pay attention to physical progress, it's easy to revert back to old/unhealthy habits if changes don't happen rapidly. What if we paid attention to other aspects of progress in our fitness? Would that feed into our confidence to perpetuate healthy habits?

Tune in today to hear Masters of Occupational Therapy Student Michelle, talk about how she manages combating unhealthy choices.

Ep 18: How environment influences your lifestyle

thesoundofsynergypodcast — Sun, 05 Feb 2017 18:44:35 +0000

"Birds of a feather, flock together."

Who is in your flock?

Sometimes we create unhealthy habits based on our social environment. What is popular or the status quo can pressure us to make unhealthy decisions such as social drinking, partying, and eating out.However, there are circumstances that we have no control of such as how we grow up or what our social class is, and how it influences our habits.

Should we let what happens in the past influence our future?

Today I have Cognitive Neuroscientist, Ekarin Pongpipat @epongpipat, and Respiratory Therapist and former D1 soccer athlete, Dan Yoon @buttcheeksdan, to talk about how environments shape their perspective on fitness. Tune in to find out what we surround ourselves with and how we educate ourselves to create healthy habits.

Ep 17: Taking 1 step back to take 2 steps forward

thesoundofsynergypodcast — Mon, 30 Jan 2017 04:22:40 +0000

What happens when we build a house on a weak foundation?

In our fitness journey, often times we like to "jump all in" to a certain program in hopes of expediating results without proper examination where we are mentally, emotionally, and physically. While it is appropriate to push yourself to get results, sometimes we need to take a step back to take 2 steps forward.

On today's episode I have Registered Nurse and Financial Adviser, Jerwyn Tiu, talk about his experiences with making the mindful decision to "sharpen his axe before chopping down the tree." Tune in to find out how he did it!

Ep 16: Finding the strength of vulnerability

thesoundofsynergypodcast — Sun, 22 Jan 2017 23:25:23 +0000

Our mind is a mirror to the body. And our body reflects our mind.

Adding physical strength can lead to mental toughness... but what happens when you experience moments of weakness, does that lead to mental degradation? Not necessarily. If we can be fully aware of these moments of weakness then we can find strength in it.

Today I have chemical engineer, James Guinto, talk about his journey through fitness. We talk about his vulnerability of being "overweight" basketball player, being injured and how it correlates to your mental fervor, and finding the strength in vulnerability.

Ep 15: Creating a symbiotic relationship to achieve fitness success

thesoundofsynergypodcast — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 02:31:42 +0000

Embarking on a fitness journey can be daunting. Finding a way to incorporate friends, family, or a significant other can help you create sustainability. Especially if you can use each other's strengths to benefit the other. Tune in to today's episode where I have occupational therapy student Michelle talk about falling off the "fitness horse", meal tips for when you are craving a Big Mac, and preparing for her wedding!

Ep 14: How to create fitness sustainability

thesoundofsynergypodcast — Sun, 08 Jan 2017 18:07:05 +0000

Being healthy comes in many different shapes and forms.

Are you healthy because you are flexible from yoga? Are you healthy because you have a six pack from bodybuilding? Are you healthy because you have low cholesterol from eating a lot of leafy greens? Are you healthy because you can run 10 miles?

No matter how health has manifested itself, I have seen these kinds of people possess mental, physical, and emotional strength. Making fitness a part of your life may be the missing piece to creating life long happiness and success.

Regardless of your choice of exercise or diet methodology maintaining sustainability of a healthy lifestyle emanates from the skills and habits you create.

Check out my latest podcast episode with digital marketing manager of Questnutrition, Clark Pagaduan. We go through his 80 lb-loss transformation journey through different exercise methodologies like Insanity, Crossfit, Bodybuilding, and Powerlifting. Tune in to hear about maintaining sustainability in his fitness journey.

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Ep 13: DON’T make a New Year’s Resolution

thesoundofsynergypodcast — Sat, 31 Dec 2016 02:00:19 +0000

Sorry we missed you last week. The holidays were quite busy!

New Year's Resolutions are a big fitness fad nowadays and always seems to be a great concept to have. However, more times than not our goals we make in the beginning of the year are nowhere to be found at the end of the year. Why is that? Tune in to today's episode with Eric P., MA where we discuss setting proper goals in the new year, putting all our "eggs in one basket", and how to manage our self-talk to help accomplish our goals in the new year.