Lauren Roberts has been running for as long as she can remember. As a young child, she was born with internally rotated thigh bones, and specialists doubted that she would ever be able to run. Never one to be deterred, Lauren did her first 5 km

3.04 - Legal 101 for Everyday Athletes and Fitness Entrepreneurs

Mar 19th, 2018 52m 47s

I recently co-hosted a professional development and networking event where Toronto-based lawyer, athlete and entrepreneur, Darielle Teitelbaum, was the keynote speaker. Over the years, Darielle has combined her passions for fitness, creativity

3.03 - High Performance Habits with Sylvie Tetrault

Feb 5th, 2018 1h

In High Performance Habits: How Extraordinary People Become That Way, Brendon Burchard identifies six habits that high performers deliberately and consistently practice in order to reach long-term and sustainable success and well-being. Anyone

3.02 - Fitbit Ionic with Daniel Shaw

Jan 22nd, 2018 41m 53s

“Ten years ago, Fitbit pioneered the wearables category with the introduction of its first health and fitness tracker. Since then, we have become the leading global wearables brand, setting the pace of innovation in the category and establishin

3.01 - Fitness Entrepreneurship with Cassie Day of All Day Fit

Jan 8th, 2018 54m 21s

If you’re on Instagram and follow what’s going on in the Toronto fitness community, then you’ve likely come across personal trainer, certified holistic nutritionist and founder of All Day Fit, Cassie Day. Cassie passion for fitness and presence

2.16 - One Year Anniversary Special

Dec 11th, 2017 20m 48s

One year ago today I released the very first episode of the podcast. It featured fascial stretch therapist and my good friend, Sarah Marino. I remember the rush of excitement and nervousness I felt when TJ hit record. 365 days, 30 episodes, 20

2.15 - Pre and Post Natal Fitness with Samantha Montpetit-Huynh

Nov 27th, 2017 1h 7m

Calling all moms, moms-to-be, fitness professionals and anyone who’s interested in pelvic floor and abdominal health - this one's for you! Samantha Montpetit-Huynh is a mother of two, certified pre and postnatal exercise specialist with over 15

2.14 - Supplements for Building Muscle, Restoring Energy, Recovering from a Workout

Nov 14th, 2017 26m 10s

A listener of the show recently messaged me and asked what are the best supplements to take while training. First, I want to say thanks for reaching out and asking what I think is an important question. In their simplest form supplements are si

2.13 - Link Integrated Health with Brad Cote

Oct 30th, 2017 54m 46s

We've covered a wide range of topics on the the podcast from fascial stretch therapy to body building. I often wonder how and whether these therapeutic and training modalities can be integrated to ensure that we're functioning optimally. Enter

2.12 - Inspiration and Entrepreneurship with Jodianne Beckford of The E Project

Oct 16th, 2017 52m 4s

Where do you get inspiration from? A great film, a compelling novel, how about influencers in your network? I'm inspired by the people around me who I identify as passionate, creative, intelligent and driven. I can't help but feel inspired by t

2.11 - Holistic Nutrition and High Performance with Sylvie Tetrault

Sep 25th, 2017 1h 16m

On a previous episode of the podcast, Steve Parkhill and I briefly touched upon nutrition in relation to different styles of training. Unfortunately, Steve and I didn't have a chance to delve deep into this topic, and since then I've wanted to

2.10 - Incorporating Bodybuilding Principles into Strength Training with Steve Parkhill

Sep 11th, 2017 58m 57s

We're taking mind-muscle connection to a whole new level with Steve Parkhill. Steve is a Toronto-based trainer and fitness entrepreneur with a unique approach to training. Influenced by elite trainers like Ben Pakulski, Tom Purvis and Charles P

2.09 - Athletic Propulsion Labs (APL) Review

Aug 28th, 2017 30m 38s

I'm on the hunt for a new cross trainer, but with some many options out there, picking the right shoe can be challenging. I found out through social media that Lululemon was partnering with a unique sportswear company called Athletic Propulsio

2.08 - Wellness Through Wearables: Vitali Smart Bra with Cindy Gu

Aug 7th, 2017 29m 34s

As wearables become more prevalent and popular, we're starting to see a move from passive data tracking of activities (such as steps walked, distance ran and so on) into predictive insights and analysis that can help users recognize negative pa

2.07 - The Psychology of Strength: Powerlifting with Maria "MiaMazin" Nikolajev

Jul 24th, 2017 54m 43s

On the last episode of the podcast, I briefly touched upon the difference between Powerlifting and Olympic Weightlifting, and how lifting weights, when done correctly, can positively affect your metabolic rate, muscle coordination, stability an

2.06 - Fear, Uncomfortable Conversations and Hill Sprints

Jul 10th, 2017 25m 16s

The Quote That Inspired This Episode “What we fear doing most is usually what we most need to do. As I have heard said, a person's success in life can usually be measured by the number of uncomfortable conversations he or she is willing to have

2.05 - Chad Cranston of The City Podcast

Jun 19th, 2017 1h 10m

In this episode of the podcast, I sit down with co-founder of TCHAD Quarterly and host of The City Podcast, Chad Cranston. As podcasters with a shared passion for fitness and business, Chad and I cover a lot of ground. From what it's like to ho

2.04 - Scullhouse Rowing

Jun 5th, 2017 34m 40s

Located in the heart of Toronto’s St. Lawrence Market neighbourhood, Scullhouse Rowing is Canada's only authentic indoor rowing workout facility where students are trained and taught by a former National team member. Founder and CEO, Kristin Je

2.03 - No Tummy Mommy

May 22nd, 2017 24m 57s

At Fit For Thought, we're all about making connections and creating a space where information sharing can grow and thrive. I've had the pleasure of connecting with many of you via social and in-person. Thanks for reaching out and connecting wit

2.02 - Girls Gotta Stretch It Out

May 8th, 2017 23m 45s

A couple of weeks ago, Dr. Aaron Horschig of Squat University was on the podcast to talk about some of the factors that affect squat performance (among other things). In order to perform a full depth squat, our bodies require a certain amount o

2.01 - Electrical Muscle Stimulation with GoGo Muscle Training

Apr 24th, 2017 45m 58s

If you've been following me on social media, you may have noticed my posts about GoGo Muscle Training, a Toronto-based business that has harnessed the power of electrical muscle stimulation technology to offer a cutting edge, effective and scie

2.00 - What's In Store for Season 2?!

Apr 10th, 2017 13m 57s

Find out what's in-store for season 2 of Fit For Thought.

1.14 - Squat University with Dr. Aaron Horschig

Mar 27th, 2017 50m 6s

On this episode of the podcast, Dr. Aaron Horschig and I take an in-depth look at the king of all exercises, the squat. With a doctorate in physical therapy from the University of Missouri and over a decade of experience in training and competi

1.13 - Fit Minute: Does Fasted Cardio Enhance Fat Loss?

Mar 20th, 2017 11m 50s

Many of us have heard the idea that doing cardio first thing in the morning on an empty stomach (commonly referred to as fasted cardio) will increase fat loss. It's worth keeping in mind that fasted cardio typically stems from the bodybuilding

1.12 - Inventor and Fitness Entrepreneur Marc Lebert

Mar 13th, 2017 24m 53s

For Marc Lebert, the road to success has been paved with passion, perseverance and inventiveness. Recognized as one of the top fitness entrepreneurs in the industry, Marc is the owner of Lebert Fitness Inc., a world leader in innovative high pe