• Darren Moore - Personal Trainer & Health Coach

  • Jun 5 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 9 mins
  • Podcast

Darren Moore - Personal Trainer & Health Coach

  • Summary

  • Interviewed the day after celebrating his 58th birthday, in this episode Darren Moore, a National Board Certified Health Coach and Certified Personal Trainer working in the San Francisco Bay Area, shares his journey toward a healthy, active lifestyle and how he helps others achieve the same through his business, Between the Ears personal training and coaching.

    Darren discusses the importance of finding activities you love, the challenge of overcoming societal norms, and the significance of focusing on body composition rather than weight. He also opens up about his diagnosis of multiple sclerosis and how it has shaped his approach to fitness and life. The conversation emphasizes the power of intrinsic motivation, the benefits of a supportive community, and the importance of a skilled coach. Darren's story serves as a source of inspiration and practical advice for anyone looking to improve their health and well-being.

    00:00 Introduction and Welcome
    00:57 Darren's Background and Mission
    02:06 The Origin of “Between the Ears”
    04:49 Early Life and Double Dutch
    08:10 Struggles with Weight and Love of Aerobics
    18:31 The Importance of Muscle Mass
    25:28 Journey into Tennis
    31:59 Tennis and Social Connections
    33:08 Pickleball vs. Tennis
    35:50 Creating a Personal Toolbox for Health
    37:00 Dealing with Health Setbacks
    39:48 Living with Multiple Sclerosis
    49:57 Becoming a Personal Trainer and Coach
    56:43 Success Stories and Client Relationships
    01:01:04 Handling Resistance and Client Expectations
    01:05:18 How Darren Works with Clients
    01:06:37 Conclusion and Action Portraits

    Portrait Galleries
    https://portraitsinfitness.com/podcast/darren/

    Darren's Website
    Between the Ears Coaching

    Darren's Social Media
    Instagram
    Facebook

    Gratitude Nature Walks
    For locals, and those able to make it to the East Bay of the SF Bay Area, Darren also hosts monthly Gratitude Walks on the first Saturday of each month. Search Eventbrite for "Gratitude in Motion" to register for the next walk!

    Mics used:
    David - Røde NT1 5th Gen.
    Darren - Neat Worker Bee (OG)

    Portraits in Fitness is a multimedia venture featuring podcasts and portraits in collaboration with San Francisco Bay Area photographer David J. Toman. Originally launched in late 2022 as the Fit Over 50 Podcast, it has been renamed to better reflect its unique nature as a podcast sandwiched by photo shoots, in studio and on location.

    If you are middle-aged or older, live an active lifestyle in which a physical pursuit is integral to your life, and would like to participate in the project as a subject, you are invited to learn more and apply at the project website. Please check the site for updated portrait galleries of our guests, and spread the word and invite someone you know!

    https://portraitsinfitness.com/podcast/

    Application Form:
    https://forms.gle/8pWYTN9zLMg5B3YX8

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