Season one of the Ingrained & Balanced podcast provided key insights and covered critical components for achieving and maintaining physical and mental wellness. Before the podcast returns for its second season, tune in to this episode to catch up on the themes that Ingrained & Balanced has covered thus far.

Ingrained & Balanced is a podcast about health, fitness, and a well-balanced lifestyle. This podcast episode examines the engaging themes, special guests, and exciting health concepts the show explored throughout its first season. Listen as Lonnie and Marty recall some of the eye-opening moments captured within the first season and discuss how these have motivated them to live a well-balanced lifestyle.

Cold showers and Cool Dips – Alex Crockford (2:42)

One of the special guests who joined the podcast this season was Alex Crawford, an online trainer who shares inspiring videos and tutorials to help his viewers incorporate healthy habits into their lives. Marty shares how people can apply Alex's advice to help them stay motivated. Some techniques and practices they discuss include the importance of cold water therapy for reducing inflammation and looking and feeling younger. This segment contains part of Alex's interview, where he shares his thoughts on moving past mental challenges to adopt healthy habits.

The Negative Habit Hamster Wheel – Jeanine Grayson (11:14)

This season covered many impactful topics, including methods for stopping negative habits. In episode 4, the hosts were joined by Janine Grayson, a life coach, who offers her advice for quitting unhealthy or harmful habits. She explains how identifying and addressing these habits are essential to getting off the "hamster wheel" and adopting a new positive mindset. Together, they discuss the importance of shifting your mindset and maintaining the willingness to try new approaches.

The Ins and Outs of Intermittent Fasting – Jaclyn London (14:42)

On episode 6, special guest Jacqueline London shared her professional insights on the ins and outs of intermittent fasting. Jacqueline is a dietician, brand consultant, nutrition, and health media expert. Throughout the episode's discussion, she and the hosts shared their opinions and knowledge on dietary practices and how they can be applied to different lifestyles. While methods like intermittent fasting can be controversial in the media and online, these habits can be healthy depending on the person and their unique lifestyle. Jacqueline shares her opinions on the trend and its long-term sustainability.

Destress and Decompress – Ray Austin (18:00)

The next segment covers episode 11 with Ray Austin, a retired NFL football player in his mid-40s who has worked hard to improve his exercise and eating habits. In the episode, Ray discussed what has changed in her exercise routine as he has aged and what eating habits he maintains to stay in shape. Intermittent fasting and sleep are crucial elements of his lifestyle, and he discusses his methods for decompressing at the end of the day to reduce his tension, stress, and anxiety. Some habits covered include yoga, meditation, exercise, and even unwinding with a glass of wine.

Foundation Training – Jessie Salas (23:40)

Exercise isn't always easy and painless. On episode seven, guest Jesse Solace lets listeners in on how foundation training has helped him stay in shape while identifying and overcoming his pain points. After sustaining an injury, Jesse got involved in foundation training to identify and treat some of his body's imbalances. In a recording of this episode, Jesse shares how he now uses Foundation Training to help other people target their body's weaknesses and improve their overall physical wellness.

Cancer and Control

Exercise can help people get in shape, but it also requires fuel from the body for energy. But with metabolic efficiency training, people can train their bodies to burn fat as a primary fuel source and improve their ability to utilize this energy efficiently during their workout.

Ingrained & Balanced is a podcast about health, Fitness, and a well-balanced lifestyle. On this episode, hosts Lonnie and Marty interview Erik Marthaler, a personal trainer, owner of a unique fitness center, and expert in metabolic efficiency training. Together they discuss how the right methods can help people burn fat and optimize their physical fitness.

Introducing Erik (0:05)

This episode of Ingrained and Balanced begins by introducing the guest speaker, Erik Marthaler. Erik is a personal trainer and owner of a fitness center covering all different kinds of training methodologies and disciplines. Erik kicks off the interview by describing the healthy habits that he practices at the beginning of each day, like drinking water and taking a break from his screen time. Practicing hydration is always a beneficial way to fuel your body and prepare for the day's activities.

What is the uniqueness of lateral Fitness? (4:45)

Erik is a full-time trainer and business owner and shares insight into his day-to-day lifestyle on the episode. He explains how training is a core contributor to his business's success and describes what makes this type of exercise so unique. Lateral Fitness is a boutique studio gym that approaches wellness through different trainers, therapists, and other health services. The specialists, trainers, massage therapists, and technicians all work to improve the health of the gym's clients. He also shares the insights he gained from some of the trainers working at his gym on ways to improve overall wellness.

Health and Excuses (11:10)

The speakers take time to discuss dietary wellness and the struggles commonly associated with trying to achieve it. Together, they share their thoughts on excuses for not eating well and how meal prep can help people with little time each day to cook healthy foods. Erik's clients are often looking to improve their mental and physical health, and he explains some practices that anyone can incorporate into their routines to improve these facets, like meditation and mobility training.

Hacks to improve your strength and endurance. (18:15)

Strength and endurance are important to living an active and fulfilling lifestyle. Lonnie shares a tip with listeners on how people who work at desks can improve their mobility throughout the day. Erik speaks on the different training styles that are gaining momentum today and how each of them serves different purposes when it comes to achieving fitness goals like building strength or improving endurance.

Metabolic efficiency training. (21:23)

Some believe that running can cause physical damage, while others praise this form of exercise for its simplicity and convenience. Erik weighs in with his opinion and explains how some exercises may be better for certain individuals than others. Factors like individual body types, injuries, and personal preference can all impact the success that a person may have with exercises like running. The speakers also discuss how running releases endorphins and the positive impact that this can have on people's mental health.

How to reduce carbs and fat. (24:57)

One of Erik's main focuses involves metabolic efficiency training. He provides a background on this topic and explains how it applies to different individuals that apply it. Metabolic efficiency training involves practices that train the body to utilize fat storage as a primary fuel source rather than its carb

Life has many twists and turns that can significantly impact our wellness – if we let it. But although health adversities and other obstacles can challenge our ability to maintain our fitness, overcoming these issues and getting back on track truly make people winners.

Ingrained & Balanced is a podcast about health, fitness, and a well-balanced lifestyle. On this episode, hosts Lonnie and Marty are joined by Ron Radvinsky. Rod has experienced his fair share of challenges in his physical wellness journey, but together he and the hosts discuss how showing up and putting in work has helped him succeed.

Introducing Ron (0:05)

This episode begins by introducing special guest speaker Ron Radvinsky, who joins the episode to share his incredible story. Ron has experienced some ups and downs in life but always finds a way to get back on track and overcome adversity. Today he is here to discuss what triggered them to get back on track and the healthy habits that help them maintain their wellness. This starts with Ron sharing what he did this morning regarding a healthy routine. He explains that most mornings, he visits the gym and makes himself a protein shake as fuel to move him forward throughout his day.

Gymtimidation and Getting Started (3:06)

Earlier in life, Ron experienced gym intimidation. This is common, especially for people like Ron, who found themselves dreading P.E. growing up. He shares how the discomfort he felt around fitness growing up led to his gym avoidance – and how he found the answer to his fitness in running a 5k. From learning to improve with others in a "run club" to running his way around LA, Ron achieved his physical fitness in a way that worked for him. And Ron's journey had a few twists and turns along the way that helped him realize his full fitness potential!

The Greatest Accomplishment (9:59)

When it comes to physicality, Ron says that completing a marathon was the greatest accomplishment of his life. Not only did it change his attitude toward fitness, but it helped him realize all that he could endure. Of course, running comes with its challenges. Together, Marty and Ron share their thoughts on the common problems athletes "run into" as they run, from chafing to overcoming your natural aversion to starting a fitness journey.

Don't Forget Your Excuse (17:36)

For Ron, winning a race means showing up and getting to the starting line. He explains that people should always bring their excuses with them when they participate in athletic activities because, at some point, something will go wrong. And when it does, you have to accept it and make the choice to go on. He shares a moving story about pushing himself to complete a race, even when his excuses were stacked against him.

Twists and Turns (21:05)

Running is no longer a part of Ron's life after he developed immense Achilles tendinitis. This negatively impacted his health and wellness path for a little while, leading to weight gain and depression from losing running as a social outlet. From a sugar addiction to a lack of motivation, Ron explains how his injury affected him physically and mentally over his four years without fitness and the things that made him realize he needed to change.

Getting Back On Track (27:04)

While diet is an ongoing challenge, Ron's fitness has greatly improved since his injury. He discusses how he got back into exercising after COVID. He explains the mental toll that the pandemic took on him and how prioritizing his spiritual and mental health helped motivate him to improve his physical health as well. With the help of his nutritionist Tim Liu, he built up his fitness and met his goal of getting in shape before age...