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BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!QualityLife Fitness now offers a virtual corporate wellness program. In this episode learn about all the components to this robust wellness program.A company's most valuable resource is its employees and now, more than ever, is the time to invest in the health and wellness of those employees. A well run wellness program will save money on health care, improve the quality of life of employees, and attract top talent in your industry. Stats:-60% of Americans are currently living with at least one chronic health condition- CDC-"In 2019, 84% of large employers (200 or more workers) offering health benefits offered a workplace wellness program, such as those to help people lose weight, stop smoking, or provide lifestyle and behavioral coaching"- Kaiser Family Foundation-Every $1.00 invested in a disease management program brings a return of $3.80- RAND StudyAt QualityLife Fitness we have never believed in a one size fits all approach. We understand that in a company with hundreds of employees not everyone will want the same thing out of a wellness program. This is why we offer many different services to benefit the maximum amount of people.Components of the QLF corporate wellness program:- Group & Individual fitness classes- Group & Individual nutrition coaching- Monthly health & wellness challenges- Monthly educational webinars- Weekly email content- Access to private facebook group with live Q&A's every weekTo learn more about the QualityLife Fitness corporate wellness program and start your FREE 2 WEEK TRIAL visit the QualityLife Fitness website or email me directly at colin@qualitylifefit.com.

For those of you that don't know, I am one of the newest members of the Illinois Obesity Society. Which is comprised of doctors, physiologists, psychiatrists, dietitians, and.... me. This summit is hosted each year to bring together some of the top minds working to cure the obesity epidemic happening in America. Presentations ranged from dietary changes, advances in pharmacology, to exercise prescription. This episode is a recap of my experience at this event. And I will provide you with some of the takeaways I had from presentations covering...- Meat-based vs. plant-based diets- Fitness and physical activity prescription in obesity- Why diet and exercise isn't enough and how pharamcotherapy can help- Disturbances in circadian rhythm: Impacts on obesity- Evidence-based physiological treatment for obesityIf you or someone you know is ready to add exercise into their treatment plan for obesity please head over to https://qualitylifefit.com/ and fill out a consultation request. 

With Hideki Matsuyama just winning the Master's it makes sense to discuss the changes that have happened to the sport over the past 20 years.At this point in history it is expected that any professional athlete is going to devote time and energy into a proper strength and conditioning program as well as nutrition. It took golf a long time to get to this point. In the episode we will explore - The history of strength and conditioning in golf- Who are the major players in the fitness era- How drive distance has changed- Technological advances in the sport- A breakdown of workouts from some of the strongest golfers in the game todayFor more information on the podcast or virtual personal training visit qualitylifefit.comRESOURCES:Rory McIlroy workout Justin Thomas workoutBryson DeChambeau workoutVox golf ball historyTiger Woods workoutJack Nicklaus daily routine

You may have some preconceived ideas of the chiropractic industry before listening to this episode but the reality is that chiropractors are like personal trainers (any other health professional really) there is a range in quality. The goal of this episode is to help you identify the high quality people in the health industry that can help get you to feeling your best.Join Colin in his discussion with Brady McDaniel of Elite Recovery Chiropractic in Naperville, IL. Brady is the chiropractor that Colin trusts for his own personal needs which will be discussed in this episode. Questions include....-How do you know if you've found a good chiropractor?-How do you know if you have a bad one? -What is the scope of practice of a chiropractor? -How can work on your hip improve the pain in your ankle or vice versa?Contact Brady and Elite RecoveryWebsite- https://www.eliterecoverychiropractic.comPhone- (331)215-4919Email- info@eliterecoverychiropractic.comSocialsFacebook- https://www.facebook.com/EliteRecoveryChiropractic/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/eliterecoverychiropractic/

Should you be taking a probiotic? What type of probiotic is best for me? Should you get one that needs to be stored in the fridge?Probiotics are such a tricky topic and with lots of options that it is easy to get overwhelmed by it all. You probably already have some idea of what probiotics should do and have an opinion on them. I know I did.After completing the research for this episode all of my thoughts on probiotics have changed. My hope is that this episode will help make you a more informed individual and you can make a decision that is best for you and your circumstances. For more information on virtual personal training visit https://qualitylifefit.comResources:https://www.precisionnutrition.com/do-probiotics-work#probiotics-signshttps://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/probiotics-what-you-need-to-knowhttps://health.clevelandclinic.org/prebiotics-vs-probiotics-whats-the-difference/https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/14598-probiotics

Dr. Leila Azarbad is a health psychologist and professor at North Central College. This one is extra special because Colin was a student of her's back in 2014. Colin and Leila discuss behavior change as it relates to weight loss and ways that we can help ourselves become more consistent and less frustrated. Topics include...The mental process we go through when deciding to make a lifestyle changeWhy it can be so difficult to create long lasting habitsThe role our mental outlook plays on final outcomesThe effects of negative self talkChallenges we face after losing weightAnd so much more!Resources:https://qualitylifefit.com

While this episode is titled overcoming obesity, there is so much information for you regardless of your current health status. My guest this week is Karli Burridge PA-C, MMS, FOMA. She is a nationally recognized expert in obesity medicine. Karli is also the founder of Gaining Health, a company designed to support health care providers who want to incorporate obesity medicine into their medical practice, and to educate the public about the complex condition of obesity.Karli and I cover...Defining obesityThe genetic link to obesityStigma and bias around obesityWhy weight loss is not always as easy as exercise and eat rightAnd much moreResources:Karli's company: Gaining Health Find an obesity medicine provider near you: Obesity Medicine AssociationOnline personal training: QualityLife Fitness

Blue zones are pockets of the world where people live significantly longer than the rest of us. There are 5 known blue zones.Ikaria, GreeceOkinawa, JapanSardinia, ItalyNicoya Peninsula, Costa RicaLoma Linda, CaliforniaBlue zones do not seem to be location dependent so there must be other reasons that these people live so much longer. That is what we explore in this episode. We will get you some of the common habits across all of the blue zones that you can implement into your own life. Recipe recap: Ribollita (tuscan white bean soup)Exercise of the week: Single leg Romanian deadliftWhat in the health? Exercising one arm has twice the benefit. 

We are heading into the holiday season. Which means lots of over indulging in food and alcohol. This is about the time of year that I start to hear people talk about detoxes and cleanses A LOT. Personal trainers, supplement companies, and other health professionals may begin really pushing you to start detoxing and buy detox products. But is it worth it? Is it actually detoxifying you?Today's episode is meant to clear up the information around detoxes and help you stay informed heading into the holiday season. We will cover...What exactly a detox isThe benefitsThe misconceptionsMy personal experience with a detoxFor more info on the podcast and online personal training visit https://qualitylifefit.com

Women are disproportionately impacted by autoimmune conditions. A research study conducted by two doctors and Johns Hopkins showed that "8% of the population is affected by autoimmune disease and 78% of that population is women". Autoimmune diseases occur when the body attacks itself for some reason. Conditions include...Multiple sclerosisLupusType 1 diabetesRheumatoid arthritisBridget Botelho is an integrative health coach who has made it her mission to help women with autoimmune diseases reclaim their lives and not be defined by their condition. Bridget herself knowns first hand the struggles of an autoimmune diseases because she has had multiple sclerosis for the past 13 years.For many people living with autoimmune disease exercise is an important component of living the highest quality life, however, there are many other factors and that is why an integrative health coach can be so valuable.Enjoy this episode and don't forget to share this with someone you love!ResourcesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/immune.intuition/Website: https://www.immuneintuition.comFor more on the podcast and online personal training visit https://qualitylifefit.com

According to the Mayo Clinic, cerebral palsy is a group of disorders that affect movement and muscle tone or posture. It's caused by damage that occurs to the immature brain as it develops, most often before birth.Strength training is absolutely necessary to limit atrophy from not moving limbs or a sedentary lifestyle in general. Cerebral palsy can limit one's access to physical activities which can lead to all kinds of secondary diseases (obesity, dyslipidemia, and hypertension). After being told he wouldn't be able to walk by doctors, Paul's mother got him into physical therapy and fitness overall which helped him prove his doctors wrong. Paul has taken what life has handed him and turned it into a career as a mindset coach helping others overcome obstacles.  He also host's his own podcast, Actions and Limits where he interviews all kinds of impressive guests that provide great insights. Resources:Youtube: Actions and LimitsFor more on the podcast and online training visit https://qualitylifefit.com/

The default for everyone when beginning exercise is to start running. But is this really the best approach to getting you to your goals?Running typically becomes the default exercise because you don't know what else to do. This is where I come in.In this episode I will layout the best way to live a healthy and fit life... (hint: it involves more than just running) Resources:Website- https://qualitylifefit.comInstagram- https://www.instagram.com/qualitylifefit/Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/qlfitnessLinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/colin-laughlin-57039a157/

Every form of fitness has some barrier to entry. Yoga is no exception. You may think yoga is only for flexible people, or your joints can't handle it, or you're to strong for yoga. Any number of reasons not to do yoga will come out. I can say from first hand experience I was the one that thought yoga was a joke the first time I tried it. I was in the back goofing off and about 5 minutes in I was dripping sweat and my shoulders were on fire. Ever since that moment I have been an advocate for yoga. I am happy to have Kathryn Bojchuk and Alicia Brust on the show today to talk about the benefits of yoga regardless of your skill level.Together Kathryn and Alicia have over 11 years of experience and even facilitate new yoga teacher trainings. Through education, experience teaching, and experience doing, these ladies have so much wisdom to share on yoga and overall quality of life.In the episode we discuss...The benefits of yogaHow to manage a yoga class with people at different skill levelsHow to practice yoga if you have joint issuesCreating a yoga space at homeAnd their online yoga practiceIf you have ever thought about doing yoga or have done it in the past you are sure to get some nuggets of wisdom from these incredible ladies!Enjoy :)Resources:Website: https://kathrynmariayoga.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathrynmariayoga/ and https://www.instagram.com/aliciabrustyoga/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/145287126818142As always for more on the podcast and online personal training visit https://qualitylifefit.com

According to the CDC 1 in 10 people have type 2 diabetes. That means about 34 million Americans! These numbers are shocking and need to change. Fortunately exercise has been shown to be an effective form of treatment and prevention for type 2 diabetes. Everyone knows exercise is good for you especially if you have type 2 diabetes, but why?Colin will answer that why for you. He will cover...How diabetes worksWhy high blood sugar is bad for youCardio trainingStrength trainingPrecautions and medicationsAt the end of the day you are a unique person with unique needs. This episode is meant as an educational overview of why exercise is beneficial for the treatment and prevention of diabetes. To view the Everyday Health article Colin contributed on click here. If you have specific individual questions go visitWebsite: Qualitylifefit.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/qualitylifefit/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/qlfitnessLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colin-laughlin-57039a157/Contact Colin on any of these platforms. 

According to cancer.gov, in 2020, an estimated 1,806,590 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in the United States.This stat is alarming and it means that you are or know someone that is impacted by cancer. There is an growing base of evidence showing the benefits exercise can have on the prevention and treatment of cancer. Which is why I am please to have Amanda Bayliss on the show this week. Amanda has been professionally involved in the fitness industry for twenty years as an Exercise and Cancer Specialist, Collegiate Strength and Conditioning coach, Track coach, Personal Trainer, and Integrative Health Coach. She is currently working at Berkshire Medical Center Cancer Center designing and implementing researched-based strength programs for cancer patients who are undergoing or have undergone treatment along with Integrative Health Coaching. Over these twenty years, she has also trained Division I & III National Champions in Swimming, Cross Country, Track & Field, Ivy League Championship teams, individual all-Americans, while maintaining her personal training skills with members of the community. Amanda is equally passionate about helping a cancer survivor regain trust in his/her body as she is about taking a top collegiate athlete’s performance to the next level or starting someone completely new to fitness on a individualized program. Her mission and passion in life is to positively impact the lives of people through the development of strength and conditioning, fitness, wellness and an overall healthy lifestyle. We will discuss...The similarities to training athletes and people diagnosed with cancerThe role exercise plays in the battle with cancerKey components to a training program Nutrition recommendationsYou can find more about Amanda herehttps://www.facebook.com/strongsurvivorfitnessbayliss.amanda@gmail.comDon't forget to visit qualitylifefit.com for more on the podcast and online personal training.Enjoy :) 

Ehlers Danlos Syndrome is a rare disorder in the United States. Usually seeing under 200,000 cases per year. Which makes this conversation even more important for the people that do have it. EDS affects the connective tissues in one's body. Meaning it could impact skin, joints, and organs. Proper exercise and physical therapy can help maintain the integrity of the joints. This is where Dr. Sara Wynne Ferruzza steps in. Sara is a doctor of physical therapy as well as a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) working with people suffering from EDS. Sara finds herself working with gymnasts and dancers on a regular basis because people with EDS tend to do really well in these sports.Sara is a great person to speak with and she clearly has passion for what she does. Check out the links below to learn more about Sara and how you can connect with her. Enjoy :)Instagram: Perfect10_physicaltherapyFacebook: Perfect 10 Physical Therapy Email: info@perfecttenpt.comWebsite: Perfecttenpt.com

Going from recreation gym, to military, to training in a hospital. Pretty interesting evolution in fitness education, and that is exactly what my guest Tyler Morrison did. Tyler is an exercise physiologist with the University of Texas Medical Branch, collaborating with physical therapists and athletic trainers daily for late stage rehab progressions, rehabbing various orthopedic conditions, and return to sport protocols. Not to mention he is also an adjunct Kinesiology and Anatomy & Physiology instructor at Galveston College.  Participating in several case studies regarding the Alter G anti gravity treadmill, exercise prescription, and working on one currently with Total knee replacements on diabetic patients.  Certified through the ACSM and NSCA, masters degree with an emphasis in Strength & Conditioning, and seeking out doctoral programs in Kinesiology. Tyler has worn a ton of hats in the industry and is extremely knowledgable and down to earth. Great guy to learn from. Don' forget to check out more about QualityLife Fitness at qualitylifefit.com.Enjoy :)

Bob is the Vice President at Floyd's and is a stand up guy. I loved talking with him about the company and their products.Floyd's has a great FAQ page on their website which answers a lot of the basic questions around CBD so this interview intentionally avoids those questions. Bob gives great insight into what to look for in CBD products and what really puts Floyd's a cut above the rest. In part one of this two part interview we discuss...CBD and other medicationsCBD and toxicityAge limits on CBDWhat product to start withThe future of CBDI know you'll enjoy this interview and if you have more questions check out Floyd's onInstagram- https://www.instagram.com/floydsleadville/Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/floydsofleadvilleWebsite- https://floydsofleadville.comFor more on the podcast and online personal training head over to https://qualitylifefit.comEnjoy :)

The growth of CBD over the past few years is insane. It has almost become this miracle supplement that people default to for an answer. I previously did an episode on CBD where I did a deep dive into how it works on the body. One of the resources I used with Floyd's of Leadville, a CBD company based in Colorado.The previous CBD episode had a great response but there were still questions so I figured why not go directly to the source. Enter, Bob Bell.Bob is the Vice President at Floyd's and is a stand up guy. I loved talking with him about the company and their products.Floyd's has a great FAQ page on their website which answers a lot of the basic questions around CBD so this interview intentionally avoids those questions. Bob gives great insight into what to look for in CBD products and what really puts Floyd's a cut above the rest. In part one of this two part interview we discuss...How Floyd's of Leadville startedTransparency in the companyHow CBD works (in normal people terms)What separates Floyd's from other CBD companies (this is fascinating)And so much more!I know you'll enjoy this interview and if you have more questions check out Floyd's onInstagram- https://www.instagram.com/floydsleadville/Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/floydsofleadvilleWebsite- https://floydsofleadville.comFor more on the podcast and online personal training head over to https://qualitylifefit.comEnjoy :)

ADHD is an often misunderstood and misrepresented health condition. For those of you that have ADHD or have a family member that does, you know this. You may know what ADHD stands for but do you really know what it is? Probably not. Dr. Nora Wagner is a physical therapist and strength and conditioning specialist that works with children who have ADHD. Nora has her own practice, Physio Links, which is an in-home or online physical therapy and strength and conditioning practice. You will learnWhat ADHD REALLY is The difference between ADD and ADHDWhy sports aren't always the solutionHow to properly use strength and condition for ADHDWhat teachers can do to help their students with ADHDLearn more about Nora at her website Phyiso Links or her Instagram @physio_links.For more about online personal training with Colin head over to QualityLife Fitness.Enjoy :)