Find Your Fit™ Episode #29 Special Round Table Episode

Find Your Fit | Wellness, Fitness & Nutrition

In episode #29 of Find Your Fit, each member of the WE Fit Wellness Team, including special guests Joe Shaw and Nijat Worley share with us their latest health and wellness obsessions.

Kevan explains the nickname “Genius.” Basically, Genius (who’s real name is Kevin Kovacs) is the brains of the operation, anytime anything goes wrong, the Genius comes to the rescue. He is also the lead producer of our podcast, we could not do it without him!

Amber tells us about a new initiative called the Weekly WE Fit Tip, where each Monday the WE Fit team releases a short video on their Facebook page that helps to keep you healthy, fit, and well. Got tips or questions you’d like covered? Let Amber know by emailing [e-mail] or by calling 866-543-6808. Check out our Facebook page to see this week’s video tip.

Ever wondered how to exercise your brain and keep it sharp as a tac as you age? Give this podcast a listen to find out, as Amber tells us about her new favorite health topic, “Neurobics.” Buy a book on Neurobics, “Keep Your Brain Alive” and learn more and play free games here.

Returning special guest, Joe Shaw, leads us in a great discussion on confidence in the gym as a person with a disability. We all chime in with tips and tricks related to our own gym experiences and how we can exercise with confidence in a variety of fitness settings.

An exciting announcement from Jessica about our new business venture in Los Angeles leads to her telling us all about her new favorite fitness obsession. Apparently, you can “hoop” your way to health with the new fitness trend of using a Hoola-hoop to stay in shape. Jessica tells us about a company based in LA called Hoopnautica. She plans on taking some hoop fitness classes in LA and is encouraging us all to get involved in “hooping for health.” Find out more about how you can use the hoop to lose your pooch! Tips on hooping and a link to buy weighted hoops.

Need a little extra motivation or tips to stick with your workout plan? Jess, Kev, and Joe give us several great tips for staying motivated before and during a workout. From packing your gym bag the night before to listening to your favorite tunes, these tips are super helpful for both newbies and oldies in their fitness journeys.

Kevan shares with us his latest favorite superfood, the acai berry. He tells us how to buy and use this amazing superfood in fun ways, including smoothies and yogurt bowls, yum! Acai recipes (Kevan loves Ola’s in downtown Colorado Springs http://www.olajuicebar.com/

Jess tells us all about her new Inov-8 shoes and their initiative to get people healthy and active. Learn more about Inov-8 here. Jess has an awesome pair of Roclite 290 Trail Running shoes by Inov-8, that she will use for her first 50K (Behind the Rocks Ultra).

Finally, Nijat gives us tips and tricks for spending money in a way that is conducive to a healthy lifestyle. Studies show that using cash makes you less likely to spend unnecessarily or make impulsive purchases. Find out how to keep your wallet full and your waistline trim.

Check out Erik Weihenmayer’s new book “No Barriers.” It is available on Amazon, Audible, and wherever books are sold.

This week we congratulate fitness partner, LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired. (Please also check out their Facebook page!)

We would like to thank Push 2.0, the Colorado Center for the Blind, and the National Federation of the Blind for helping to make this podcast possible.

With gratitude for Achilles International of Pikes Peak and United States Association of Blind Athletes. Do good. Be well. Find Your Fit!