Ep 37 How to be an ALPHA Dad with Chris Lopez
12/19/18 • 32 min
What does being an ALPHA Dad mean? Find out on today’s episode as Coach Tonya talks with Chris Lopez, known in social media as the ALPHA Dad. Chris shares, among other things, why he’s called the ALPHA Dad, what an active lifestyle their family have and how he manages an online business even without an internet connection at home. And what’s more, Chris reveal his favorite equipment for exercise and his latest project to help other dads became an ALPHA Dad.
"Strength is a skill just like anything else, it’s like learning a golf swing...so the more you do something, the better neurologically you get at it."
- Chris Lopez
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Time Stamps:
01:14 Chris' background, why he's called the ALPHA Dad and moving to Costa Rica
04:45 Living at the edge of the comfort zone and showing the kids how to live with integrity
06:47 What an active lifestyle in the ALPHA Dad's house looks like
09:29 Why Chris loves kettlebells, its origin plus the benefits of using it
14:04 Chris as an entrepreneur and his survival method
15:51 Chris' two favorite kettlebell moves and what they can do to your body
19:30 All about the ALPHA Dad Project and how he helps other dads be a model to their kids by living a healthy lifestyle and become an ALPHA Dad too
24:36 Chris’ biggest accomplishments and how to have an online business without an internet connection at home
26:15 What moving to Costa Rica has done to Chris' life and how he became successful in building his business around his life, his family and the things that he loves
Resources
- Text "TESTO” to 345-345 for the Free 7 Worst Testosterone Killers Report
- Pavel Tsatsouline
- kettlebellworkouts.com
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What does being an ALPHA Dad mean? Find out on today’s episode as Coach Tonya talks with Chris Lopez, known in social media as the ALPHA Dad. Chris shares, among other things, why he’s called the ALPHA Dad, what an active lifestyle their family have and how he manages an online business even without an internet connection at home. And what’s more, Chris reveal his favorite equipment for exercise and his latest project to help other dads became an ALPHA Dad.
"Strength is a skill just like anything else, it’s like learning a golf swing...so the more you do something, the better neurologically you get at it."
- Chris Lopez
Subscribe to iTunes Love the podcast? Leave a review on iTunes!
What do you want to hear from the Critical Bench Podcast?
Time Stamps:
01:14 Chris' background, why he's called the ALPHA Dad and moving to Costa Rica
04:45 Living at the edge of the comfort zone and showing the kids how to live with integrity
06:47 What an active lifestyle in the ALPHA Dad's house looks like
09:29 Why Chris loves kettlebells, its origin plus the benefits of using it
14:04 Chris as an entrepreneur and his survival method
15:51 Chris' two favorite kettlebell moves and what they can do to your body
19:30 All about the ALPHA Dad Project and how he helps other dads be a model to their kids by living a healthy lifestyle and become an ALPHA Dad too
24:36 Chris’ biggest accomplishments and how to have an online business without an internet connection at home
26:15 What moving to Costa Rica has done to Chris' life and how he became successful in building his business around his life, his family and the things that he loves
Resources
- Text "TESTO” to 345-345 for the Free 7 Worst Testosterone Killers Report
- Pavel Tsatsouline
- kettlebellworkouts.com
Connect w/ CriticalBench:
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Ep 36 Natural Bodybuilding Legend John Hansen
Nothing compares to hard work. Not even steroids! Listen to today’s episode to hear John Hansen’s stories from his experience as a bodybuilder, Natural Mr. Olympia, and 3x Natural Mr. Universe. Hear how bodybuilding has changed from the 70s and what John learned from people like Arnold Schwarzenegger. Find out how you can apply hard work to get the results that will get you the most satisfaction.
“I had to go up to like 5,000 calories a day because my metabolism was so fast... and there was guys in the gym saying just go on some steroids man... and I was like, no, no, I gotta do it natural...”
-John Hansen
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1:40 - How John set and reached his goal to be Natural Mr. Universe and why he continues to get ripped at the age of 55
7:53 - Why superheroes and the “real-life superhero” Bruce Lee started John’s journey into bodybuilding
21:37 - Arnold Schwarzenegger’s lessons on marketing: How John Hansen learned about marketing from Arnold
28:23 - The difference between people who fit in and people who change the world: Where you need to find your motivation
33:56 - The biggest challenge John faced in training: How to start and persist through the intensity of bodybuilding training
39:47 - Nutrition vs. training: How character can be developed through your personal training and commitment
45:52 - How Arnold convinced John to stay away from steroids at an early age and what it takes to build muscle with the natural method
55:39 - John’s goals for 2019 and how hard work and preparation for competitions can be fun and rewarding
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Ep 38 One-Minute Interval Workouts with Meredith Shirk
Do you want to be fit and healthy, but don't have the time to go to the gym? Here's the thing, even if you only have a minute to spare you can transform your life and be healthy. Find out how on today’s episode as Coach Brian talks with Meredith Shirk. Meredith is a lifestyle coach, wife, mom, and founder of Svelte Training. They discuss the importance of movement and how short workouts can make a lot of difference in your health. Discover, among other things, how you can incorporate short workouts into your daily routine and make it works for you.
“ I want to be able to bend down and play with my daughter and not feel like, you know, my back’s gonna be thrown out. ”
- Meredith Shirk
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Time Stamps:
01:12 Meredith’s background in sports and how she came to build Svelte Training and where the name came from
05:19 Realizing the need for a kind of exercise for busy people who have little time but wants to be healthy
07:09 Why Meredith shifted from lifting and doing long workouts to one-minute exercises and what makes it works for her
10:48 Why short intense workouts are more effective and the best options for anyone especially busy parents
16:07 How to be successful doing short intense workouts
19:36 A great fitness workout applicable for aging men and women
23:55 Meredith's advice for people who have doubts about short workouts and think that going to the gym is the only effective way to be fit and healthy
25:46 Two ideas or mantras that Meredith instills in herself and in her clients
29:46 Looking at the future and not in the past to make a difference and transform your life
Resources
- Text "CORE” to 345-345 for the 5 Best Core Killer Exercises
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