In this episode of Reppin' Fitness, Coach Brick Headstrong sits down with Andy Morgan, founder of RippedBody.com and co-author of The Muscle and Strength Pyramids, to discuss the truth behind fitness coaching, the dangers of misinformation, and the importance of sustainable habits.Andy shares his journey from being attacked as a teenager to becoming a respected coach in Japan, emphasizing the significance of consistency, community, and critical thinking in achieving long-term fitness goals.Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned lifter, this conversation offers valuable insights into navigating the fitness industry and building a healthier lifestyle.Timestamps:0:00 – Brick meets Andy Morgan (Ripped Body) 1:30 – Training talk & rep ranges 4:30 – Fitness Charlatans & the supplement industry 7:30 – How Andy built Japan’s top fitness site 9:30 – The truth behind quick-fix fitness products 11:00 – Why some influencers aren’t real coaches 13:00 – The trap of extreme diet tribes 15:30 – How Brick can grow as a coach 19:00 – Why people aren’t in a calorie deficit 22:00 – Weekend eating mistakes & underreporting 23:30 – Andy’s backstory: street attack & karate 25:30 – Tips for kids to get stronger 27:00 – Final question: Brick vs Andrew Coates 27:30 – Outro & thank you Andy Morgan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Andy_RippedBody

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Coach Brick sits down with EliteFTS founder and strength legend Dave Tate for a powerful conversation on lifting, longevity, and the one thing gyms are missing: community.

From overcoming bullying through strength to building a decades-long coaching career, Dave shares the mindset and mistakes that shaped him. They also dive into what makes a real coach, how training should change as you age, and why old-school lifts still work best.

🎯 Topics:

- Why strength is more than muscle

- The #1 mistake beginners make

- How to spot clout-chasing coaches

- Why community matters more than ever

- Training smart past your 30s, 40s & beyond

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In this episode of Reppin' Fitness, Coach Brick Headstrong sits down with fitness coach Dr Joey Munoz for a real talk about calories, diets, and why most people are overcomplicating what it takes to get healthy.

From understanding how calories actually work to why “named diets” (like keto, carnivore, and juice cleanses) miss the mark—Joey breaks it all down with practical advice you can actually use. Whether you're trying to lose weight, gain muscle, or just get a handle on emotional eating, this episode helps cut through the noise.

Inside you’ll find:

- A simple breakdown of calories, macros, and metabolism

- Why diet quality and quantity matter

- The real reason your lifestyle might be holding you back

- How emotional eating, stress, and sleep tie into results

- Why most “popular” diets aren’t the answer

This isn’t about shortcuts—it’s about doing it right.

0:00 – Intro & Kid Blocks on Set

0:40 – Meet Joey Muñoz & Monday Gym Routines

1:30 – Joey’s Full-Body Training Schedule

2:10 – Raising Kids & Making Fitness Work

2:30 – Joey’s First Gym Experience

3:15 – What Rep Ranges Work Best?

4:17 – Why Do You Want to Lose Weight?

5:12 – Common Diet Trends & Pitfalls

6:23 – What Actually Works for Fat Loss

7:14 – Understanding Calories & Hunger

8:02 – Caloric Intake & Energy Balance Explained

9:32 – Talking Emotional Eating & Client Struggles

12:07 – How Lifestyle Interference Impacts Results

14:10 – The Word 'Diet' & Why It’s Misleading

15:20 – Tracking Macros vs. Intuitive Eating

17:30 – Brick’s Panda & the Cookie Problem

18:00 – Extreme Diets Clients Try

19:10 – What Is Ozempic? How It Works

20:30 – Risks & Benefits of Weight Loss Medications

21:20 – Why Diet Quality Still Matters

22:30 – Can You Lose Fat & Build Muscle?

23:40 – Brick Wants Size Without Losing Abs

24:20 – Who Inspired Joey’s Fitness Journey?

26:40 – Exercises to Get Strong Without a Gym

27:48 – Outro

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Dr Joey Munoz: https://www.instagram.com/dr.joeymunoz

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In this episode of Reppin' Fitness, Coach Brick Headstrong sits down with fitness coach and strength trainer Tom Sheppard to talk about what keeps you going—especially on the days you don’t feel like showing up.

From his first protein shake thrown at him by his big brother to now running a full coaching business with his wife (a world record–holding powerlifter), Tom shares what fitness really looks like when it’s about more than muscles. This episode dives into the mindset, mental health, and small daily wins that make a lasting difference.

Inside you’ll find:

• Why mental health is physical health
• How fitness saved Tom during his darkest years
• Tips to stay consistent even when you’re unmotivated
• The truth about comparison, pressure, and “bad workouts”
• A banana drop set… yes, really.

Whether you’re struggling to get to the gym or questioning if it’s even worth it, this episode will remind you: just showing up counts.

Connect:
Tom Sheppard: https://www.instagram.com/phoenixperformancetraining
Coach Brick: https://www.instagram.com/brickheadstrong
Support the Show: https://www.brickheadstrong.com

Timestamps:

• 00:00 – Intro: Brick Tests Out the New Set
• 00:43 – Meet Tom Sheppard: Coach, Husband, Lifter
• 01:30 – Training for a Photo Shoot & Rebranding Their Coaching Business
• 02:15 – Tom’s First Workout: A Brother, Whey Protein & a Wake-Up Call
• 03:45 – How Fitness Helped His Mental Health
• 05:00 – Training for the Mind vs. the Muscles
• 06:30 – Can You Be Too Dependent on the Gym?
• 08:00 – The Pie Chart Exercise: Balancing Life Beyond Fitness
• 09:40 – How to Shake Off a Tough Day (Hint: Get Outside)
• 11:00 – Is the Fitness Industry Helping or Hurting Mental Health?
• 12:50 – Why Physical and Mental Health Are the Same Thing
• 14:00 – What the Gym Can Teach You About Focus and Discipline
• 15:40 – How to Apply Gym Lessons to Life
• 17:00 – Helping Kids Love Fitness Without the Pressure
• 18:30 – The Comparison Trap & Dragon Ball Z Body Dysmorphia
• 20:30 – The Real Flex: Pride in Effort, Not Outcome
• 21:20 – The One Question Tom Asks Every Client
• 23:15 – Why Knowing Why You Train Matters Most
• 24:30 – Batman, the Joker & The Ever-Moving Fitness Goalpost
• 25:40 – What to Say to Someone Struggling Right Now
• 27:00 – Just Show Up: Why Discipline Beats Motivation
• 28:50 – Brick’s Shortcut Reps & the Power of Showing Up Anyway
• 29:20 – Tom’s Biggest Inspiration (Spoiler: It’s His Wife)
• 30:20 – Banana Drop Sets & Other Weird Workouts
• 32:00 – Getting Stronger Without a Gym
• 33:10 – When Life Throws Lemons… Curl Bananas

Still Intimidated by CrossFit? This Will Help

Coach Brick Headstrong meets metal and muscle in this epic episode of Reppin’ Fitness

CrossFit Level 3 Trainer, musician, and dad—Alex Mercieca—joins Brick to talk about how he mixes lifting with live music (literally) and how beginners can confidently step into the world of CrossFit.Whether you’re a curious first-timer or just want to know what “WOD” means, this episode covers it all—from bodyweight workouts to legendary CrossFit challenges like Murph and Fran. Oh, and there’s also a full breakdown of Brick’s leg day conspiracy theory.

In this episode:

- No-hands squatting while shredding guitar solos

- The difference between traditional gym workouts and CrossFit

- What a real CrossFit class is like

- Why consistency beats supplements

- What beginners need to know before their first day

Got questions like:

“What if I’m out of shape?” “Am I too old?” “Will I get hurt?”

This episode is for you.

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Timestamps:

00:00 – Brick’s Headbanging Test

00:56 – Meet Alex: CrossFit Trainer, Musician, Dad

03:00 – First Time Working Out

04:50 – CrossFit Rep Ranges Explained

06:00 – What CrossFit Really Is

08:00 – Can Beginners Do CrossFit?

09:00 – Leg Day vs. Lower Body Day

11:00 – How CrossFit Workouts Are Structured

13:00 – Fran, Cindy & Hero WODs

17:00 – CrossFit Results & Expectations

Coach Brick Headstrong is back—

and this time, he’s teaming up with fitness expert Dr. Allan Bacon (aka “Dr. Sizzlin”) to break down everything you need to know about your first time at the gym.Whether you're starting from scratch or just getting back into it, this episode is packed with practical tips, mindset shifts, and a few laugh-out-loud gym fails (yes, ripped pants included).

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What to wear and bring to the gym (yes, your shoes matter!)
• How to deal with soreness after your first workouts
• Why perfect form is a myth—and what to focus on instead
• How to overcome gym anxiety and intimidation
• Beginner mistakes that lead to burnout
• Whether or not you need supplements to start
• How to form real, lasting fitness habits

Got questions like:

“What if I don’t know what I’m doing?”

“Are people going to judge me?”

“Do I need a plan before I go?”

Hit play, grab your Chuck Taylors, and let Brick and Dr. Sizzlin walk you through it—no stress, no shame, just solid advice (and maybe a few jokes).

Connect with us:

Dr. Allan Bacon: https://www.instagram.com/drallanbacon

Coach Brick: https://www.instagram.com/brickheadstrong

Support the Show: https://www.brickheadstrong.com

Coach Brick Headstrong is open for business—literally. In this episode, he teams up with entrepreneur and systems expert Brian Munroe to help fitness coaches take control of their careers and build sustainable, profitable businesses.

From pricing your services to implementing smart systems, Brick gets a crash course in what it really takes to go from certified trainer to thriving business owner. This episode is packed with real-world advice for coaches ready to level up.

You’ll learn:

• How to price your training packages with confidence
• What systems and software can save you hours each week
• The mindset shift needed to go from hobbyist to entrepreneur
• How to build an automated client onboarding system
• Why LinkedIn might be your secret marketing weapon
• Tools like Trainerize, Zapier, and ManyChat that make business smoother
• How to keep clients engaged and keep the money flowing

If you're a fitness trainer looking to grow your business—or just tired of typing with puppet fingers like Brick—this one's for you.

Got questions like:

• “How do I turn personal training into a full-time business?”
• “What tools can help me save time and grow faster?”
• “Am I charging enough for my services?”

Hit play and start building your fitness empire, one rep at a time.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 – Intro: Brick & Brian Reunite
• 01:08 – Reps, Biceps & Gym Origins
• 03:07 – Brick Gets NASM Certified
• 04:10 – Hobby vs. Business: Mindset Shift
• 05:45 – Avoiding Burnout with Smart Systems
• 06:35 – ManyChat & AI Automations
• 07:30 – Zapier: Automating Client Onboarding
• 08:40 – Pricing Your Coaching Packages
• 10:45 – Growing Beyond Solo Coaching
• 12:00 – CRMs & Using Trainerize
• 14:00 – Basic Financial Systems for Trainers
• 15:00 – Why You Should Post on LinkedIn
• 17:00 – The Client Journey Mapping Method
• 19:20 – Brian’s Fitness Transformation Story
• 21:30 – Favorite Workout Songs (Rocky 4 FTW)
• 22:45 – Dealing with Gym Intimidation
• 24:50 – Final Advice + Brick Is Open For Business

Like, subscribe, and share this episode with a coach who needs to hear it.

Drop a comment: What’s your biggest challenge as a fitness coach?

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This week on Reppin’ Fitness, Coach Brick Headstrong teams up with Chris Hitchko, founder of Show Up Fitness, to unpack personal training secrets. From getting certified to building a career, they cover what it takes to go from rookie to ripped. Expect tips on turning certs into cash, why hands-on experience beats textbooks, and how to flex your way to success—plus a little country music and a 10-pound belt buckle.

Got questions like:

• "Do I need a certification to train?"
• "How do I stand out as a trainer?"
• "Can bodyweight moves get me jacked?"

Coach Brick’s got you covered—hit play and start reppin’!

Timestamps:

• 00:00 – Intro: Meet Brick & Chris
• 01:08 – Gym Vibes: Reps, Curls, and Yeehaws
• 03:14 – Chris’ Origin: From Fourth Grade to Fitness Guru
• 04:24 – Certified vs. Qualified: What’s the Deal?
• 06:33 – Top Certs: NASM, ACE, Show Up & More
• 09:50 – Career Hacks: Turning Certs into Cash
• 11:40 – Nutrition Tips: The Gray Area Trainers Miss
• 13:14 – Hands-On Training: Why It’s the Real MVP
• 16:34 – Soft Tissue Certs: Help Clients in Pain
• 17:14 – AI in Fitness: Friend or Foe?
• 20:25 – Chris’ Goal: Benching 315 Again
• 22:03 – Lifting Tunes: Country for the Win
• 23:16 – Brain Gains: Reading to Stay Sharp
• 25:26 – Advice for New Trainers: Keep Showing Up

Like, Subscribe, and Rep It Out!

Drop a comment—what’s your favorite workout jam?

Connect:

• Chris Hitchko on Instagram
• Coach Brick on Instagram
• Support the Show