What does it truly take to help clients achieve lasting health? This episode of Real Training. Better Living dives deep into the "Reclaim, Ascend, & Self-Mastery" framework, offering a fresh perspective on personalized fitness strategies.

Join Tommy and Chris as they discuss how understanding client motivations can shape effective training approaches, share real-life examples of overcoming challenges, and explore actionable insights that fitness professionals can apply right away. Whether you're a coach, a fitness enthusiast, or someone on your own health journey, this episode provides the tools and inspiration to take control of your well-being. Discover how to tailor strategies that meet individual needs and how the client-centric approach can pave the way for long-term success.

Looking to see where you’re at in your own fitness or coaching process? Tune in and start your transformation today!

Contents in this Video:

[00:00:00] - Welcome & Mapping the Client Journey

[00:03:12] - Digging Deeper: Understanding Client Motivations

[00:06:38] - Real Talk: Tools, Mistakes & Client Trust

[00:10:15] - Phase 1: Reclaiming Health After Setbacks

[00:14:00] - Phase 2: Ascend — Building Strength & Confidence

[00:18:05] - Phase 3: Self-Mastery & Training Autonomy

[00:23:15] - Testing Limits: Setting Goals & Embracing Challenges

[00:27:45] - Final Takeaways: Sustainable Fitness & Self-Awareness

Learn More About District H Strength & Fitness:

Website: https://districthsf.com/

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What happens when you step away from the fitness model you've known for years and carve out a path toward something new?

In this episode, we share our transition from CrossFit and the lessons we’ve learned along the way—not just about fitness, but about personal growth, reinvention, and what it takes to build a sustainable lifestyle. Featuring actionable strategies for self-improvement, practical tips for enhancing both physical and mental well-being, and inspiring stories, this episode is packed with valuable insights to motivate anyone on a similar path.

Whether you're looking for ways to elevate your daily routine, refocus your goals, or simply want to hear how others have navigated change, this episode has something for you.

Take the next step toward meaningful growth. Listen now and learn more!

Contents in this Episode:

[00:00:00] - Welcome Back: New Vision for the Podcast

[00:01:25] - From CrossFit to Coaching: Gym Evolution

[00:04:54] - Why "One Size Fits All" Doesn't Work[

00:06:53] - Solving Real Problems: Chronic Pain & Sedentary Lifestyles

[00:08:51] - Building Trust Through Predictable Solutions

[00:13:11] - Tailoring Training: From 1:1 to Semi-Private

[00:16:41] - Large Group Training: Who It’s Really For

[00:23:30] - The Power of the Other 23 Hours a Day

[00:27:07] - Creating Careers: The Future of Coaching

[00:32:16] - Looking Ahead: Vision for the Next 5 YearsLearn More About District H Strength &

Fitness:Website: https://districthsf.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/district_h_strength/

FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/DistrictH

StrengthYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@districthstrengthandfitness​

In today's episode I discuss the 5 pillars to long term results at District H: Clarity, Consistency, Volume, Specificity, and Repeat. I use my own journey to provide an example of how you can apply this process to your own life to finally get the results you want and become that person who prioritizes health in their life. Enjoy!

In today's episode, Coach Adam and I sit down and discuss the topic of nutrition and how it can benefit our members depending on where they are starting and what their specific goals are. From everything from creating healthy habits to nutrient timing for our high performers, we discuss how we can tailor our coaching based on the needs of the individual. I have included a few different resources below that we discussed in the show:

Individual Nutrition Coaching Handbook to help you get moving in the right direction

Healthy Sleep Resource Guide to help you establish a good nighttime routine and enhance your sleep

Healthy Simple Recipes to give you all ideas on how to easily incorporate different ideas depending on what meals you find yourself skipping

Here is information on supplements and meal delivery services

Thorne Supplements to help you supplement any meals

ICON Meals for healthy meals that can be delivered to your doorstep. Use discount code DISTRICTH to get 10% off all meals.

In today's episode I talk about the risk and return spectrum behind programming for health and longevity. In functional fitness, there is an endless supply of movements we can choose, progress, and load. The question becomes what movements are going to provide the most bang for your buck and which movements don't make sense in terms of risk and return for the general population. It is our belief that we shouldn't be doing certain movements just for the sake of doing them. Ask the question of what health and fitness is meant to serve in your life and focus on programming and movements that speak to that "why." Everything else just becomes entertainment and novelty. Enjoy!

Today I delve into our staff development process and why it means so much to me that we have the very best coaches at District H. It is not enough to just have passion for coaching. In order to succeed as a coach at District H, there needs to be accelerated development of technical and personal skills. We do that by providing mentorship, continuing education, and a continuous feedback loop. Our members deserve the very best so we are proactive about creating the very best. Enjoy!

Today I dig into our rebranding process and how we are wanting to evolve. Over the last 3 years, Dustin and I have moved heavily away from CrossFit and towards functional fitness for longevity and vitality. Our tagline "Real Training. Better Living," represents not only our approach to meaningful and intentional fitness, but also our philosophy that everything we do inside the gym is meant to enhance your life outside the gym. That means we need to address 4 specific pillars of your lifestyle that will ultimately make your efforts inside District H that much better. This includes intentional movement, holistic nutrition, personal accountability, and a thriving mindset to life. We want the Houston Community to think of District H as the place that can help create a meaningful difference in their life, not just another place to get a hard workout. Enjoy!

Today I hop on the podcast with District H General Manager Miranda DeMark. She has put in work in developing her own 30-Day eBook that is now available for purchase. We talk about her evolution as a coach, the type of impact she wants to make in the community and industry, and her own personal brand. The Ferocious Female eBook speaks to the women out there who have been told their entire lives that they had to look a certain way in order to be beautiful. Miranda goes in with a sledgehammer to dispel the common myth that you shouldn't lift weights and you shouldn't fuel yourself for performance. She hopes to inspire more women to adopt strength training as a way to feel empowered about what you are capable for accomplishing. Her motto is "Strong is Beautiful" and I couldn't be more excited to see her personal brand take off. Enjoy!

If you are interested in purchasing Miranda's Ferocious Female eBook, you can purchase it here: https://districthstrengthandfitness.pushpress.com/open/subscribe/4ppf