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A new year calls for stronger discipline, healthier habits, and purpose-driven goals.
This 2026, Beyond the Headlines features voices from the fitness and combat sports community grounded in consistency and commitment.
Joining us live:
🥋 Leo of 516 Studios — competitive Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athlete and fitness coach building strength through discipline.
💪 Mike of Arcanys Fitness — CrossFit coach leading programs designed for all fitness levels.
🥊 Marcus of Arcanys Fitness — fitness coach, competitive Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athlete, and MMA competitor.
We talk training, mindset, and how to start 2026 stronger—inside and outside the gym.
This 2026, Beyond the Headlines features voices from the fitness and combat sports community grounded in consistency and commitment.
Joining us live:
🥋 Leo of 516 Studios — competitive Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athlete and fitness coach building strength through discipline.
💪 Mike of Arcanys Fitness — CrossFit coach leading programs designed for all fitness levels.
🥊 Marcus of Arcanys Fitness — fitness coach, competitive Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athlete, and MMA competitor.
We talk training, mindset, and how to start 2026 stronger—inside and outside the gym.
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00:01:00Good afternoon, everyone. Welcome to Beyond the Headlines.
00:01:07The start of the new year is always a great opportunity to reset, set new goals, and focus on the self.
00:01:14And that includes our health and fitness.
00:01:17I'm DJ Moises.
00:01:19Today on our second episode for 2026, we're excited to have three amazing coaches in the show.
00:01:26Leo from 516 Studio and Matrix Jiu-Jitsu, a competitive Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athlete and fitness coach who not only trains the body but also builds discipline.
00:01:38Mike is from Arcanist Fitness who leads CrossFit classes and calisthenics program designed for all fitness levels.
00:01:49And Marcos also from Arcanist Gym and Vagabond MMA, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athlete and MMA competitor who brings his expertise to the show.
00:02:01These guys are also diet-in-the-box ambassadors and while they're disciplined, so we'll check that out.
00:02:08We'll validate that during the interview.
00:02:10So good afternoon, gentlemen, and welcome to Beyond the Headlines.
00:02:13Good afternoon.
00:02:13I feel like I'm a professor now.
00:02:17So maybe you'd like to greet your fans.
00:02:23Let's start with Leo.
00:02:25Hi, everyone.
00:02:26Thank you for having me in Sunstar.
00:02:29And I'd like to thank everyone for taking the time to view this interview.
00:02:37And just keep it simple.
00:02:41Yes.
00:02:42Yes.
00:02:42Hi, guys.
00:02:45My viewers, my family and friends are watching and supporting me.
00:02:49Thank you so much for your support.
00:02:51And yeah, I can't wait to answer some interesting questions.
00:02:57Hi, guys.
00:02:59Yes, I'm Mike.
00:03:01Thank you, Sir Darwin, for having us here.
00:03:04I hope you guys enjoy.
00:03:06Just sit back and relax.
00:03:08So we'll start the first.
00:03:09So let's treat this like a quiz show.
00:03:12No, just kidding.
00:03:13First question.
00:03:15So we'll start with Marcos.
00:03:17So you are with Arcanist Gym.
00:03:22Yes.
00:03:22Yes.
00:03:23And also MMA Vagabond.
00:03:25Yeah.
00:03:25So I'm curious what got you into this career path.
00:03:29Well, it started a long time ago.
00:03:31I was coaching from another gym before during the pandemic.
00:03:35And then I did a bit of combat sports.
00:03:38So Jiu-Jitsu.
00:03:39I did some boxing.
00:03:41And then just, you know, now everything has like woven together.
00:03:47So I'm coaching in Arcanist, doing coaching calisthenics class, some high rocks classes.
00:03:52And then at the side, I'm competing also as a MMA.
00:03:56So among all this, I know the ideal answer is all of the above.
00:04:01But if we are to pick one, which among all this is really your main expertise?
00:04:07I would say martial arts is really my main expertise.
00:04:11But to be honest, over the years, I've grown to understand that, you know, fitness is really a whole, it's a web.
00:04:17Everything is connected.
00:04:19So that's how I approach fitness.
00:04:20So now let's move to Mike.
00:04:24So question, same question for you.
00:04:26So what do you do with Arcanist Gym?
00:04:30So, I mean, of course, I coach.
00:04:33I teach fitness over there.
00:04:35But mainly, my focus is CrossFit and calisthenics.
00:04:40In CrossFit side, as related to Coach Marcus' answer, yes, the fitness world is like a whole big web.
00:04:50Everything is connected.
00:04:51I would say CrossFit is a good starting point for you to get into other sports or other martial arts and stuff.
00:04:59Because it's a strength and conditioning type of workout.
00:05:04So it's really good for a beginner, I would say.
00:05:07But it's just intimidating for some because of the weightlifting side.
00:05:10But if you just do it right, listen to the coach, everything will be fine.
00:05:14By the way, because for a novice like me, what's the difference between, I know it sounds weird, but I just have to ask this.
00:05:22What's the difference between CrossFit and calisthenics?
00:05:25Well, CrossFit is varied.
00:05:28It's a mix of different kinds of workout or training methods.
00:05:33Calisthenics, on the other hand, is purely bodyweight.
00:05:36Bodyweight training.
00:05:37So now I'll move to Leo, no?
00:05:42So what do you do, Manzad, with 516, no?
00:05:46Yes.
00:05:47Studio.
00:05:47With 516, that's actually our studio.
00:05:51And I'm bringing the brand with me, Matrix Jiu-Jitsu.
00:05:54So technically, I'm teaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, kids, teens, and adults.
00:06:03So I bring to the table martial arts for a healthy lifestyle, not just for competitive sports, but bringing everything to the table.
00:06:18So those who are kind of nervous that, oh, it's martial arts, but actually it's also a lifestyle that you can bring to the table, like being healthy, also teaches you discipline, self-control.
00:06:36So especially, like, the start of the new year, like everyone's unfit.
00:06:43So I'm encouraging everybody to come and train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with us.
00:06:50Yes.
00:06:50So what, how did your inclination towards martial arts start?
00:06:58And what brought you eventually to transition into coaching?
00:07:03Actually, that's a good question, since when my dad died, when I was at an early age, around 11 years old, I figured that there would be no father figure that could, like, help me during that time.
00:07:23So I enrolled in a martial arts gym.
00:07:25So I started with boxing.
00:07:26How old were you at that time?
00:07:27I was 11.
00:07:2811.
00:07:29So I started with boxing, and after that I did aikido, and I did a bit of kung fu, then it transitioned to kickboxing.
00:07:41And when I realized that I needed to, like, put myself into the competitive scene, so I would be, like, able to apply all these techniques and be confident.
00:07:54So after my run during mixed martial arts, kickboxing and boxing, so I transitioned to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, which I fell in love with, because it's not just about the physicalities, but it also helps you mentally and builds your character.
00:08:15So normally, as a person, I would, I tend to judge the motivation of the person based on the hugot, where it's coming from, which is, I think, this is the case, or the vision on where you intend to go.
00:08:34That's why you're motivated to do what you do now.
00:08:37So now I'm curious, actually, where's the hugot, or the vision coming from?
00:08:41Really, it comes from a perspective, langgid, of, you know, so in the past, you know, I've noticed I was already very competitive, you know, so yeah, actually, like, when I started, I really had no, like, motivation, just wanted to learn something new.
00:09:01And really, martial arts brings that aspect where you can learn so much, and there's so much stuff to learn, so much techniques, so much people to learn from, and you get to connect with a lot of, you know, very, how to say, very successful individuals in the area.
00:09:20So, you know, meeting Coach Leo, other coaches in the space really can motivate you to also coach other people to help them.
00:09:28And I think, you know, Mike, that I'm heading towards you.
00:09:36Yeah, that was a good question, yes.
00:09:40So, yeah, I'm already on the ground.
00:09:42Yeah, actually, I don't have any motivation.
00:09:49Well, because, you know, my knowledge, my experience evolved, of course, through the time experience.
00:09:54So, for me, motivation is not really important if you want to work out or train.
00:10:00It's discipline.
00:10:02Yes, because even without motivation, if you have discipline to, like, still keep working, keep going, even if you're tired, that's the most important thing.
00:10:11Yeah, well, I will also have to agree, especially on the discipline side, because for intermittent, healthy person, like me, usually that's a problem.
00:10:23So, speaking of discipline, and this question is for the three of you, what's the first thing that you do when you wake up in the morning?
00:10:30Uh, it looks like you're the most eager.
00:10:35Well, let me answer.
00:10:41Well, literally, the first one is cell phone.
00:10:47It checks on time, like, yeah, and then, well, it depends on the schedule for the day, because with me and Marcus, it depends on your schedule at the gym.
00:10:57We do shift things, mangod, so it will change every, well, for me, it will change every two weeks.
00:11:02For Marcus, it depends on your manager, if he has a class or something.
00:11:07But, yeah, so, you know, depending on the schedule, on the time.
00:11:10If early morning ko, automatic, it's automatic, the CR ready, and stuff, the CR ready, and stuff, the gym.
00:11:17But if sa hapon, if I'm in the evening, um, medyo langay langayon, magdugay-dugay pa sa balayan, adagan pa kay x-extra boton, and stuff.
00:11:26So, not really, nothing really, kanang murag special, I think, na preparation.
00:11:30So, wala yan.
00:11:31For me, normal day lang.
00:11:33So, to make this more random, let's go to Leo.
00:11:36So, normally, like, when I wake up in the morning, I check my phone, which is, um, I think it's very common for, for us.
00:11:45Um, I check the time, especially, like, checking the schedules with my clients, because I do private classes, too.
00:11:53Um, either martial arts, or fitness, or, or weightlifting.
00:11:59Um, after that, like, I have my diet in a box meal.
00:12:05Of course.
00:12:06Of course.
00:12:07So, uh, then I go run through my day.
00:12:10But my favorite time to start is, I always work out in the morning.
00:12:17Yes.
00:12:18I feel much more energetic during the day, rather than have it at night.
00:12:23Because, especially with the crowds, like, students coming, the gym is always packed.
00:12:27So, I, I, I'd love my space and time during the morning.
00:12:32So, I feel like I'm more complete after I've worked out.
00:12:36And before I move to Marcus, because I got curious with your answer.
00:12:40Is there an ideal time for a person to work out?
00:12:45Because I noticed some are in the morning.
00:12:47Yes.
00:12:48The others, they do it also after work.
00:12:50Right.
00:12:50Which is early evening.
00:12:53Actually, there's no specific answer to it.
00:12:55But according to, depending on the schedule of that person, that specific person, if you're
00:13:02really motivated to, like, change your lifestyle, you don't have to pick a certain time as long
00:13:08as you can fit that time to your, to your table.
00:13:12And be consistent.
00:13:13Yes, and be consistent.
00:13:14So, it doesn't have to be intense when you're doing your workouts.
00:13:18You just have to be more consistent.
00:13:20Like, small, small workouts daily can, like, lead up to better, you know, results.
00:13:28You just have to be a working coach.
00:13:29Right.
00:13:29Yes.
00:13:30I agree.
00:13:31It's fine.
00:13:31Yeah.
00:13:32So, I'm fine.
00:13:34Nah, just kidding.
00:13:34How about you, Marcus?
00:13:35What's the first thing you do when you wake up in the morning?
00:13:39Actually, like, nothing special.
00:13:40Just, obviously, story ahead of course.
00:13:43We have to look at my eyes, good morning.
00:13:46Right?
00:13:47But other than that.
00:13:48Maybe you want to greet her.
00:13:49Hi.
00:13:50Hi.
00:13:51No, actually, you know, just wake up.
00:13:54Obviously, I drink a lot of coffee.
00:13:56So, I love waking up and then having some coffee.
00:13:59And then, number one routine is always walk my dog.
00:14:02I have a black lab.
00:14:03So, obviously, it requires a lot of active, you know, walking.
00:14:08So, you know, it's good to start the day walking, getting active.
00:14:13Actually, another important factor is getting enough sunlight in the morning.
00:14:16So, sunlight exposure actually, you know, helps you wake up to start the day.
00:14:21Other than that, diet in a box, coffee, walk the dog, talk to the girlfriend, good morning.
00:14:27So, now I'm also curious.
00:14:28So, now I'm also curious.
00:14:29What about those who work in the evening?
00:14:33Because I know that I've also heard about the benefits of sunlight.
00:14:39Yes.
00:14:39And how it opens the day.
00:14:41But for some reason, that's also when they sleep, you know.
00:14:44So, what's your typical advice for those working on the night shift for them to be able to still compensate?
00:14:50Actually, I've worked a night shift before.
00:14:53So, I've worked 12 hours.
00:14:55So, this is 12 hours at 8 p.m. to 8 a.m.
00:14:58So, I worked this four days a week in the past.
00:15:01Actually, it really depends as what Coach Lea mentioned.
00:15:05There's no specific time that you really have to give.
00:15:09Just try to squeeze in a little amount of activity in between your routines.
00:15:14And number one, really listen to your body language.
00:15:17Yes.
00:15:17Because, you know, sometimes over fatigue.
00:15:19That's right.
00:15:20You know, you can get sick.
00:15:21So, with a night shift, I would really recommend, you know, adjusting and know your body.
00:15:27And find a time where you can really adjust the workout schedule.
00:15:31It can be before or after, depending on the person.
00:15:34So, I don't know with the three of you, you know, but at least for myself and for most people I know, we have lazy days.
00:15:43Yes.
00:15:43True.
00:15:44So, how do you keep your discipline or routine in those lazy days?
00:15:53Okay, Mike, we'll start with you.
00:15:54I'm sad.
00:15:54Okay.
00:15:55Actually, on those lazy days, that's when the discipline comes in.
00:16:04So, yeah, you just have to go to the gym no matter what.
00:16:08If you really are feeling lazy or tired, I suggest starting with at least a light load.
00:16:14Okay, once you get that body moving, you'll notice that you're going to do something else.
00:16:19And then, you get started.
00:16:22Just keep the groove going.
00:16:23So, you know, just keep the groove going.
00:16:26About the two of you?
00:16:30During those days, again, as Mike mentioned that that's where discipline really comes into play.
00:16:38So, with me, there's a lot of, like, cursing in my head because, oh, I have to get this thing going.
00:16:48And, like, you know, that's the most important thing when you, as a coach, as a trainer, or someone who looks up to you, you have to, like, lead by example.
00:17:00And when I just drink my coffee, like, everything just changes everything.
00:17:08So, I grab my coffee, get my diet in a box.
00:17:12And when I start to sweat a little, I start to sweat a little, that's the feeling of, like, okay, this is it.
00:17:19I think I'm getting my groove.
00:17:22I'm able to lubricate my joints.
00:17:24Maybe not do something really heavy.
00:17:27So, my advice to those athletes or aspiring athletes or everyday gym goers to just, you know, enjoy the workouts, enjoy the ride in whatever sports that you do.
00:17:42Because if you're super consumed about the things that you really want to do, like your goals, probably you'll get burned out.
00:17:50So, number one is enjoy what you're doing.
00:17:54Number two is listen to your body and take a light load.
00:17:59Probably when you need that, like, ice cream during the day, okay, I'd rather, like, give myself an ice cream or some pizza.
00:18:10And the next day, I'll just, like, just eat it.
00:18:13Right?
00:18:13You can actually eat it.
00:18:16You can play around the schedule.
00:18:18Exactly.
00:18:18Like, like, what they said, keep saying, listen to the body.
00:18:22Number one priority is always rest, good, recovery in the way.
00:18:26If you recover your way properly, you'll be able to do the next sessions and stuff.
00:18:31So, yeah, always listen to your body.
00:18:33Sige.
00:18:34But remind me to still ask you the same question.
00:18:37Because I'm also drawn towards listening to the body, you know?
00:18:42There are those who work out MWF, TTH.
00:18:46So, there are intervals in between.
00:18:49But there are also those who work out on successive days.
00:18:54Is there an advantage or a disadvantage to that?
00:18:57So, for me, based on what I've seen, it really depends on the person.
00:19:04Some people react to a certain, you know, some people react to a certain training schedule.
00:19:11Sometimes, some people improve more three times a week.
00:19:14And, you know, we really can't control because some people, you know, they have work, they have family.
00:19:20So, there are a lot of factors that play into it.
00:19:22So, yeah, it can really depend on the person.
00:19:24You just gotta have to find the way.
00:19:26Find the way.
00:19:26So, which brings me back to the question that I also wanted to ask on the follow-through and the discipline.
00:19:34Because we have lazy days.
00:19:37And we also have priorities that look like valid, you know?
00:19:40So, how do you get past those lazy days?
00:19:43And discern, like, am I just lazy today or am I just making my reasons up?
00:19:47Yeah, actually, same as what you've mentioned.
00:19:49It really depends on why you're being lazy.
00:19:52Is it because you're tired from the previous workouts or is it more of a mental aspect of laziness?
00:19:59No, for the mental aspect, then it's really just discipline.
00:20:03Yeah.
00:20:03Push through.
00:20:05Coach Leo's style is a bit more, you know, self-talk.
00:20:09You have to do this.
00:20:10You have to do this.
00:20:10Yeah.
00:20:11Yes.
00:20:11Yeah, for the mental side, for the physical side, again, take a rest.
00:20:15It's really fine.
00:20:16That's fine.
00:20:17I think one of the things that I also capture in the conversation or the common theme that I'm getting,
00:20:22and this is also for our viewers who are thinking,
00:20:27not it,
00:20:28or thinking,
00:20:29or who have started a program for this year because one of the challenges is really on the follow-through.
00:20:35So, I think I like what the three of you, the common theme there is discipline.
00:20:39And it can be translated to just going to the, of course, listen to the body, discern if this is like laziness or I'm just making things up.
00:20:50And then if it's just laziness, then just go to the gym and do movements.
00:20:56Whether it's light or you need some push like an ice cream, but just do it.
00:21:01Can I add something to the question?
00:21:06Another thing that I really emphasize towards my clients is join group classes.
00:21:12You know, build a community and join a community where, you know, like-minded.
00:21:16It helps.
00:21:18For me, Manggut, personally, I don't really like to go to the gym alone at times.
00:21:23You know, sometimes it can be boring.
00:21:25You know, you're very isolated.
00:21:27And, you know, tends to be, yeah, it really tends to be quite boring.
00:21:31That's why I really proposed to people that this is in the community, like Arcanist Gym, 516.
00:21:38So, join a group class because you really build the connections, build the network, and you grow together.
00:21:45That way, you're more inspired by that you're going to the gym, you know, meet people, and whatnot.
00:21:49I have something to add, Sad, to that.
00:21:52Akko is more of a tip, okay?
00:21:53This is for beginners.
00:21:56This is what I did, Sad, when I started back then, 2014 when I started.
00:22:01What I did was, Diritsu Koog monthly, sa gym, para magunaw na ko nga, sayang akong gibairan.
00:22:08So, I have to go.
00:22:09That's one way to start.
00:22:10And, yes, there's an investment already.
00:22:17So, there's more reason to follow through, no?
00:22:21And then, katupong kwan is kind of relationship, which even applies to work, right?
00:22:25Because if the workplace is fun, sometimes people don't want to go to work, but they're just there because they enjoy the people that they work with.
00:22:32So, that's also what the community does.
00:22:34So, now for Leo, I know that you're not the only one here who is into martial arts, but the question is directed to you.
00:22:40Martial arts is also mental discipline.
00:22:43So, when you train your clients, what focus do you influence them to have?
00:22:49I'd like to focus more on their patience because if you're not patient with yourself and you're trying to rush things, you're trying to build a web that's not really stable.
00:23:07So, if you're patient about yourself, you're able to start working on your basics, your fundamentals, and once you're able to make that all work together, you can create something over time.
00:23:21So, you're going to improve a set of skills, not just with your fitness, but all along.
00:23:29No fundamentals.
00:23:29No, no, no, because while you were answering the question, I was also drawn to a story, but this one is Judo.
00:23:36And although I think it's fiction, but more of motivational, but he was only taught three moves.
00:23:43Yes.
00:23:44And to do it really well and ended up as a champion.
00:23:47Yes.
00:23:47For example, the most common Jiu-Jitsu move that you see or anyone can see in media or in sports, like when you're watching UFC, is the rear naked choke.
00:24:00So, when you learn the rear naked choke, it actually just traps the neck, you can't breathe, and you're going to tap, and you're going to get submitted.
00:24:08So, in order for that to work, you have to master your basics.
00:24:11So, first is make sure that you're going to get your reps, you're going to drill in different, certain positions, and start from things that you're out of control.
00:24:25Because if you think that you're always in control, then it won't work over time.
00:24:32Yes.
00:24:33Since Mike said true, the question is directed to you.
00:24:38So, some people, especially those who are not, who doesn't look fit enough, are intimidated to go to gyms.
00:24:49So, how do you normally motivate clients, or just in case some of them are watching, what would you normally tell them to get past that insecurity, if we call it that way?
00:25:01Well, it's different in a CrossFit gym, because everyone there is so supportive.
00:25:06So, in Arcanis, every time there's beginners, we always try to make them feel at home, first of all.
00:25:15So, and then, yeah, you just have to guide them most of the time, since they're still beginners.
00:25:20As soon as they develop the fitness, they get comfortable with the movement and stuff, then you can just leave them by themselves.
00:25:27I can add something else, too.
00:25:29And when we're talking about martial arts or jiu-jitsu, people think that I'm super intimidated because, you know…
00:25:39Especially when they get to see experts.
00:25:41Yes, when they get to see, like, high-level belts or, you could say, like, skill sets.
00:25:49Yeah.
00:25:49So, in our gym, like, we welcome, like, it varies from different gyms, but in our gym, in 516 Matrix Jiu-Jitsu, we always welcome the beginners as, like, we make them feel they're part of the team.
00:26:07So, we always ask them, like, how are you?
00:26:12How's your day?
00:26:15Those simple things matter.
00:26:18Yes.
00:26:18So, people skills.
00:26:21Yeah.
00:26:21And how about you, Marcus?
00:26:23How do you design programs for people with different fitness levels?
00:26:31Um, again, that will depend on the person.
00:26:36Um, I have a few personal clients who are just mga bag-od, mga beginner, no?
00:26:42So, again, it will really vary on the person.
00:26:44Then, as what Coach Leah said, you don't have to start from the basics, get the fundamentals, because, obviously, martial arts, crossfit, every other sport, um, really different set of movements that you have to learn.
00:26:56And, actually, it's not just about the physical, it's really about the mental, your coordination, if you can handle this certain type of movement, or, um, yeah, different types of movements that you have to learn.
00:27:07So, again, really start with the basic fundamentals.
00:27:10Um, to add to the question kanina, um, I would advise people, again, group classes, or find an accountability partner, whether that's your partner, your girlfriend, your boyfriend, or...
00:27:22Bring friends, bring friends, bring friends, really.
00:27:24Like, invite them, like, it's more fun.
00:27:26Yeah, it's more fun.
00:27:27That approach really can, you know, keep you guys as a group together, as a community, that way, you can, you know, like, hey, let's go run tomorrow now, or, hey, let's do jujitsu.
00:27:37It builds good habits.
00:27:38It builds good habits, yes.
00:27:38So, I would suggest, really, go with a group or an accountability partner.
00:27:43So that somebody will have to check, you know?
00:27:46Yeah, not really, no, necessarily, not strict to jujitsu, but, like, hey, come on, like...
00:27:50But it's your, your answerable to somebody.
00:27:52Yeah, I feel so bad, like, I don't work out.
00:27:54Let's work out tomorrow.
00:27:56Yeah.
00:27:57So, it's about encouraging, also, the student.
00:27:59Yes.
00:27:59Because, uh, normally, when a beginner comes in, like, it's kind of, like, uh, unknown feeling that...
00:28:05What do you expect?
00:28:06You know, you work out, you know, you work out, you're not able to get out of your way.
00:28:10Or, when I lift something, and then, I'm not able to get out of your way.
00:28:13So, um, just try to enroll in that gym, and then, slowly build up, okay?
00:28:20Um, over time, you're gonna get better.
00:28:23And, I think, all three of you mentioned about fundamentals.
00:28:26I know that you have different programs.
00:28:28Right.
00:28:28But, the intent of the passion is really to level set, no?
00:28:33Because, basically, there are clients who are getting out of their way.
00:28:35Yes.
00:28:36They want not to see six packs right away, you know?
00:28:39So, so, and, but, but they are still on the first few,
00:28:43few days, no?
00:28:45So, how do you normally set the expectation?
00:28:47We are just learning fundamentals here.
00:28:51And then, can, I know, separate on programs.
00:28:53But, can, in each of you, can you tell me what's the fundamental?
00:28:58Um, just like in boxing, no?
00:29:00Because, I also do boxing.
00:29:01So, you've got to learn your ABCs.
00:29:03So, first, when I'm teaching someone, uh, not just throw a punch, but, of course, you have to teach them how to defend.
00:29:13Like, you know, bob, weave, keep your hands up, find your distance, and then, eventually, we're gonna go back to punching.
00:29:20So, start from, like, your jabs, your straights, your hooks, your uppercuts.
00:29:24And, over time, you get your repetitions, get more combinations, and then, you're gonna get good at it.
00:29:29So, that's just over time.
00:29:31Just like in lifting.
00:29:32So, you're gonna start with small weights, and then, over time, you're gonna get good.
00:29:39So, you're gonna add more weights, and you're gonna get bigger if you take more of your proteins, your carbohydrates.
00:29:47So, I suggest, um, for people, go for a diet in the box.
00:29:50Um, the analogy that I really like to use, actually, is, kind of, learning is, like, you're, like, learning a language, you know, whether it's for CrossFit or Jiu-Jitsu, you have to learn the basics first.
00:30:06Introduction, letters, basic stuff, and then, throughout that time that you learn the basics, then, you can, eventually, learn the conversational part, you know, the different types of vocabulary, and then,
00:30:19once you're really fluent, then, you know, you can do anything.
00:30:23So, I really use that analogy.
00:30:24It's like learning a language.
00:30:26Start with the basics, then you, eventually, evolve through consistency.
00:30:30Number one, consistency, and then, you can grow.
00:30:35Pretty much the same concept.
00:30:37Yeah, so, it's like, uh, it's like learning how to ride a bike or motorcycle.
00:30:42You can't go straight to a bike, not unless you know how to walk or run.
00:30:45Yeah, so, in the CrossFit or Cali, and Cali side, um, calisthenics, for me, is actually a good base training to develop, like, body control, body weight strength, build muscle.
00:30:59Once you have all that, then you can transition to carrying, like, heavy weights, heavy loads, and that's what, when the CrossFit comes in.
00:31:07But in CrossFit training, it's like, overall, no man said.
00:31:11So, in one program, everything's there, like, skill work, strengthening, weightlifting, and then conditioning.
00:31:17So, any one of you can comment, no?
00:31:20Because I kept on hearing, also, people talking about core first.
00:31:26Can one of you articulate how important is developing the core before you move to the next stage?
00:31:36I wouldn't say it's that important.
00:31:38Okay.
00:31:39I don't think so.
00:31:39Oh, okay.
00:31:40Continue.
00:31:40It's like, uh, Murag, like, it's a whole.
00:31:44It's part of a one-hole.
00:31:45Ah, so, it's integrated.
00:31:46Yeah.
00:31:46It's already integrated.
00:31:47So, it's not really, like, start with the core, like, if I'm going to get a lot of stuff and stuff.
00:31:51No, not really.
00:31:52You can work on that at the same time as you're working on something else.
00:31:55As you're progressing, also, in the program.
00:31:57So, yeah.
00:31:59I think people also think about core because, you know, the first thing they see is, I want to build abs.
00:32:04Abs, yeah.
00:32:05Yes.
00:32:05But, again, you'll have to focus on your ABCs, like, you know, start working on your legs to build more, to, you know, cut more calories, burn off that calories,
00:32:16and then work on your chest, your back, and eventually, you can build your core.
00:32:20Well, not even focusing on the core.
00:32:23Even if you just do something else.
00:32:25Exactly.
00:32:25It targets the core already.
00:32:28Because it's just muscle covered with fat.
00:32:30So, if you lose all those fat, you're going to get some muscle.
00:32:32So, even cardio, right?
00:32:34Yes.
00:32:34Ah, cardio.
00:32:35And, uh, diet in a box.
00:32:37Yeah, diet in a box again.
00:32:39Of course.
00:32:43Anyway, Mike, you know, so, this question is for you.
00:32:46At what point in your coaching career, now, were you able to say, oh, my clients really trust me?
00:32:57When did we start with Chime?
00:32:59Yeah, a while ago, before pandemic, right?
00:33:04Yeah.
00:33:06Chime actually was my first client ever as a one-on-one.
00:33:11I've always been coaching group sessions or group classes, man, but back then, Chime was the first one I've ever had.
00:33:16Uh, and then, he lasted, like, years with me, training, CrossFit, and Cali.
00:33:23So, yeah, I would say, I don't know, after a year or two, I guess?
00:33:27Like, he trusts me, and then, as I developed, I mean, added other clients, I mean, they trust me pretty much.
00:33:36So, there's, for me, well, a specific year or time, like, naka-ingon ko, na, ah, they trust me.
00:33:42It's like, none of them said, group classes, and they all trust me, I hope.
00:33:47But, yeah, so, well, a degree specific, like, time frame.
00:33:51And for Leo, what's your coaching philosophy, man?
00:33:54Because you seem to be the...
00:33:56Wisest.
00:33:57No, the quiet one.
00:33:58Well, that's good, huh?
00:34:00So, what's your coaching philosophy?
00:34:02Well, my coaching philosophy is about, ah, consistency.
00:34:07Because, if you're not consistent, then you won't see any changes or results.
00:34:12Because, um, in a sense, like, when a client comes in, they always want to see results.
00:34:19So, I've got to bring everything to the table to, like, give them their fundamentals, their basics.
00:34:26Make it not hard for them.
00:34:29Learn, ah, let them learn to have fun.
00:34:31And, over time, they see the results.
00:34:36And that's why they keep coming back.
00:34:38Just like, um, Chime, he's, we've also, yeah, we've also been doing some jiu-jitsu.
00:34:46And he's also competing, ah, in a few weeks in Taiwan.
00:34:51So, I want to see him win.
00:34:53So, wow.
00:34:58So, the other question, also, that people are normally curious when they see experts like you, Baez.
00:35:05Were you always active when you were kids?
00:35:08Kaukuch.
00:35:10Yep.
00:35:11Um, with me, I was super restless when I was a kid.
00:35:15Like, uh, I did basketball.
00:35:18I did soccer.
00:35:18I did, uh, swimming.
00:35:20I did, um, you know, Filipino, uh, games.
00:35:23Like, Takyan and all that stuff.
00:35:26So, I was pretty much a hyperactive kid.
00:35:29So, if I'm not able to, like, get out of the classroom, I'm into fights.
00:35:39So, this is, this is, like, a healthy way of dispensing energy, you know?
00:35:45Um, I think, um, because I was young, I was a bit wild back then, and, uh, I didn't have that much of discipline.
00:35:56So, I was being scolded.
00:35:58But, again, back to, uh, when my dad died, so, everything changed.
00:36:03I tried to work on my own.
00:36:06And, yeah, that's where I am today.
00:36:11Ako, yeah, very restless as a kid.
00:36:13Ako, yeah, dog gun, dog gun.
00:36:17Scolded by my mom, my dad.
00:36:19Um, I think what really mattered, uh, and looking back at it now is how my parents, you know, approached it.
00:36:27Because I think that's also a very important factor, you know?
00:36:30Um, if, you know, my parents put me into different sports, basketball, soccer, swimming, taekwondo.
00:36:37So, I think that really, that, you know, I don't think it really did be a big factor na, you know,
00:36:43as I'm an adult now, it really has changed my coordination, my physicality.
00:36:49So, I'm very thankful for my parents, you know, they really allowed me to, uh, experiment these different types of sports.
00:36:56So, yeah, very key at, so, again, kama mga parents.
00:37:00But, you have to let your kids do sports.
00:37:03Do sports.
00:37:04Do sports again.
00:37:05Always.
00:37:06Do sports.
00:37:07Yeah.
00:37:07I'm sure it's true, no?
00:37:08But in my life, it's not true.
00:37:10It's not true.
00:37:11Yeah, when I was growing up, I mean, wild set, you know, growing up in the same time.
00:37:15I guess, it's like a lot of things.
00:37:17So, very key at.
00:37:18Uh, yeah, I was always, like, in the, in the playing ground, so, school, chinning bars and stuff, ever since.
00:37:24Um, I never really played sports, except for intramurals.
00:37:29It's like a lot of things, you know, for the sake, for the credits and stuff, you know, score.
00:37:33But, that's pretty much it.
00:37:34So, when I was growing up in college, I just played soccer, like, a few sessions and stuff, and that's pretty much it.
00:37:44Well, I don't have a degree, like, sports activity, but I'm just like, I'm very, I would say, hyperactive, same-y coach.
00:37:50Hyperactive, same-y coach, Leo, yeah.
00:37:52But then, after that, when, after college and school, everything, so, when I started working, I didn't start working outside for myself.
00:38:00Yeah.
00:38:01I think it's really different now, though, because, you know, in this era of social media, where we have phones, iPads, you know, somewhat, you know, kids right now are into gadgets.
00:38:12So, you know, three of us, actually, we didn't experience that.
00:38:16So, it's a different era now.
00:38:17Yes, it's a different era.
00:38:18And I would say, all the more parents have to push their kids to do sports and to move.
00:38:23So, again, digital, we're in the digital era, so I would really advise the parents to push their kids.
00:38:29Limit, at least limit to phone use.
00:38:32More sports, good.
00:38:33No, no, actually, while the three of you were talking, my own takeaway was, in the past, and remind me to go to the different phase, in the past, when we see the kids, they're just dismissed as kids.
00:38:51But there's another way, supposedly, to redirect the energy.
00:38:56And my analogy is bad.
00:38:59It's like having a labrador.
00:39:01It's an indicator of whether it's labrador.
00:39:03Maybe it's not a labrador.
00:39:06So, that's, sorry for the analogy, but that also applies.
00:39:10If a kid is restless, maybe there's too much energy.
00:39:13And it's good to redirect that to some physical activity, like sports.
00:39:19And then, if different era said,
00:39:21I remember said, sadly, some parents, not all,
00:39:25when the kids are in a kid, they're in a gadget, right?
00:39:29So, instead of encouraging the active tendency of the child,
00:39:36it's going to discourage the child or gadget.
00:39:39Yeah, just to tame them.
00:39:40To tame them.
00:39:41So, Mureg, in your case then, Mureg, it's not supposed to be tame, no?
00:39:46Yeah.
00:39:46It's just supposed to be redirected to something as productive as sports.
00:39:53Well, I can't say it because, you know, I'm not a parent, but I don't have a kid.
00:39:58But, you know, just based on my observation.
00:39:59Maybe next week.
00:40:01Yeah, I'm sorry.
00:40:03Mark it.
00:40:05Okay, okay, okay.
00:40:06But, yeah.
00:40:09Based on my observation, Langgad.
00:40:13Yeah.
00:40:13The devices are used to tame the kids.
00:40:18Again, sports, guys.
00:40:20Active lifestyle.
00:40:22Okay, now let's talk about your off days.
00:40:25So, you're lazy.
00:40:26Off days, Langgad.
00:40:28So, what do you do when you are not working out, when you're not coaching?
00:40:35Me?
00:40:37Well, aside from a HEMO program, because I do that in my free time, making the program for the next week of classes.
00:40:44I was thinking about coding again.
00:40:48Okay.
00:40:49Program, program.
00:40:49Okay.
00:40:51If I'm not doing that, like anything.
00:40:53Like, if you're not doing that, like anything.
00:40:56Like, if you're not doing that, like, if you're not doing that, you're not doing that.
00:40:57Or something.
00:40:58Or chill in the back.
00:41:00Movies.
00:41:01Yeah.
00:41:02Movies.
00:41:02Movies.
00:41:04Spend time with the family.
00:41:06Spend time with the girlfriend.
00:41:07Walk the dog.
00:41:08Ano, Langgad.
00:41:09Kanang.
00:41:12No, actually, I can see the pattern.
00:41:15Kung si Leo kept on mentioning diet on a box, he counseled his girlfriend.
00:41:18Girlfriend.
00:41:19More than almost every question.
00:41:22I feel like, namagod, like, you know, at this stage in my life, it's like, kanang.
00:41:28I'm very narrowed down down to what he's doing at the same time.
00:41:32Okay.
00:41:32So, spend time with the fam, work out.
00:41:34Subton lang, kaya napa sila sa honeymoon school.
00:41:36Yes.
00:41:37Ah, okay.
00:41:38Okay.
00:41:39Although this is a fitness program, no?
00:41:41So, Marek.
00:41:42Love.
00:41:45Let's, we can, we can reserve your training.
00:41:49Pay off, pay off na ko.
00:41:51Yeah.
00:41:51Usually, mag sauna.
00:41:52You're good.
00:41:53Sauna.
00:41:53I love going to the sauna.
00:41:55Sauna, sweat, I'll detox.
00:41:58That's my number one.
00:41:59Or massage.
00:41:59Do you have any funny client story that will not disclose their names?
00:42:05Okay.
00:42:06That you can share to the viewers?
00:42:08Maybe you can start with you.
00:42:09Okay, you said, okay.
00:42:12I'm still thinking.
00:42:14I'm still thinking.
00:42:15Yeah.
00:42:15I don't think I have.
00:42:17Or maybe, is it Chime?
00:42:18I'm funny.
00:42:18I don't know.
00:42:19No.
00:42:20But no, wala ko.
00:42:21Yeah.
00:42:22Or what's the funniest thing a student has done in your class?
00:42:29Embarrassing or embarrassing?
00:42:31I don't want to, I don't want to drop names lang.
00:42:33No, no, no, no, no.
00:42:34Okay.
00:42:34I, I, and, well, I'm also not sure, but I think,
00:42:38Ianggi kumot iahang suka?
00:42:42Ianggi kumot iahang suka?
00:42:43Ianggi kumot iahang niya.
00:42:44But that's pretty much it.
00:42:45I can remember.
00:42:47Embarrassed to tell the others?
00:42:48I think so.
00:42:49Or embarrassed mo ato sa CR or something.
00:42:52Or din niya kaabot sa CR.
00:42:53Sige, kumot na lang.
00:42:54So, I don't know.
00:42:55Okay.
00:42:56Sige.
00:42:57Let's translate that to just vinegar.
00:42:59Okay.
00:43:01Tapuin na kayo sa workout.
00:43:04Sige.
00:43:04And then, kanina lang po.
00:43:05What's the weirdest fitness myth, no?
00:43:10That you've heard that you want to,
00:43:14educate our viewers nga.
00:43:15Ah, din na tinood.
00:43:16When you do that.
00:43:17Sige.
00:43:18Sige.
00:43:19Gusto mo muna?
00:43:19Sige.
00:43:20Sige.
00:43:20Sige.
00:43:21Actually, for me, it's more of sa ladies nga side.
00:43:25Because, yeah, majority of ladies,
00:43:28mahadlock yun sila mag-alsa o weights.
00:43:30Because they would think,
00:43:31mubolki na sila.
00:43:33Which is not entirely true.
00:43:35Really good.
00:43:36Unless you're taking some supplement or whatever,
00:43:38na pang-pagkuk yun,
00:43:40or pang-pachange sa hormones or whatever.
00:43:42So, yeah.
00:43:44But women doesn't produce enough testosterone as men,
00:43:47I mean, ako, men,
00:43:49as much to develop or build muscle.
00:43:52So, it's okay for them to live.
00:43:54Okay, good kayo.
00:43:54Anyone is, yeah, for any age.
00:43:56Anyone is okay, good.
00:43:58Any age, any sex.
00:44:00So, mo yung mga myth, eh?
00:44:02Kasi dinasili yun.
00:44:03I-pollunteer.
00:44:04Normally, like,
00:44:05sa sulti nila,
00:44:08in Bisaya,
00:44:08na if mo al-sake kagbog at ke mo gamay daw yun, ha?
00:44:16But it's not true.
00:44:17It's not true.
00:44:18Yes.
00:44:19I think it's more of...
00:44:20We can leave it at that number one.
00:44:21I think it's an Asian lang.
00:44:23Yes.
00:44:23So, mudako mang ka.
00:44:24So, muda may tanoun.
00:44:25I think so.
00:44:26I think, yeah.
00:44:27But it's not true.
00:44:28I think,
00:44:28ka ng sa roids lang.
00:44:30Ka ng mga illegal stuff.
00:44:31Yes.
00:44:32I know there's a side effect daw nga mo.
00:44:34He use ang...
00:44:35Ang egg.
00:44:37Ka ng lang.
00:44:38Ka ng.
00:44:39Oh, sige, sige.
00:44:40Let's leave it on that.
00:44:41And then...
00:44:41Another fitness myth ka ng...
00:44:43Ka-experience moan ni coach ka ng...
00:44:45Ka ng mga na sila...
00:44:45What would you ask me?
00:44:46Wala mo.
00:44:47Like, okay.
00:44:48Dili daw ipaalsa,
00:44:49dili pa daw ipa-lift ang mga bata.
00:44:51Kaya they won't grow now.
00:44:52Oh, yeah.
00:44:53I've heard of that.
00:44:54So, that's a very typical saying...
00:44:56Ay, di na na ko'y paalsa.
00:44:58Kaya dili na mo to.
00:44:58So, people...
00:45:00Parents are quite worried na dili na lang.
00:45:02Kaya dili na lang.
00:45:02Kaya dili na lang.
00:45:03Kaya dili na lang.
00:45:04But it actually, like...
00:45:06Helps grow.
00:45:06Helps build their...
00:45:08Their muscles.
00:45:10Their growth.
00:45:11Growth hormone mismo.
00:45:13Ka ng mga Olympians.
00:45:14They started all...
00:45:15Yes.
00:45:15Very young.
00:45:17Actually, in China, like...
00:45:19Very congina sila.
00:45:20Ka ng grabe.
00:45:21Kina sila sila hang...
00:45:22Kids.
00:45:22Olympic training.
00:45:24So, with the kids.
00:45:25And then, seeing them grow over time.
00:45:27Mga ilan naka-years.
00:45:29Grabe kaya develop ang ilang athletes.
00:45:31Kids.
00:45:32So, I don't believe in that.
00:45:35Grabe kaya.
00:45:35I think that's a good point.
00:45:37Because I've heard about that also.
00:45:39Ayaw sa palsa.
00:45:39I don't believe in that.
00:45:41I don't believe in that.
00:45:41I don't believe in that.
00:45:41I don't believe in that.
00:45:41I don't believe in that.
00:45:42I don't believe in that.
00:45:42Next one today is how about...
00:45:44Although this is a naive question.
00:45:46But maybe some of our viewers could relate to the question.
00:45:49How about maligo after workout?
00:45:52Okay.
00:45:52Naman ay mga sulting.
00:45:53Mapas mo ka.
00:45:55No.
00:45:56To me, that's not true said.
00:45:57I would say...
00:45:58Regardless of whether cold or warm water?
00:46:01Yeah.
00:46:01I mean, some athletes even do ice baths right away.
00:46:04After a workout.
00:46:05So, that's fine.
00:46:06So, like...
00:46:07No, not immediately.
00:46:08No.
00:46:08Like, immediately after workout, it is fine.
00:46:11It's fine, yeah.
00:46:12Okay.
00:46:13Yes, it's fine.
00:46:14Waragi kasa.
00:46:14Unless you have, like, a medical problem, health issue, I can add something to that.
00:46:22Probably, mong kaingon sila na maligo is because probably, kanang hago ilang mata or hago ang ilang lawas kaayu to that point.
00:46:31So, it goes back to the question, you have to listen to your body.
00:46:39So, like, kanang hago, gitugno mo, koron mo, takigan niya, murag, di lang sa, siguro, kung maligo.
00:46:46Okay.
00:46:47Which is typical.
00:46:48Yes.
00:46:48Oh.
00:46:49Yeah.
00:46:51So, going back, it's actually a myth.
00:46:55Kuha lang, kanang liigo lang because, again, you don't wanna get warts or anything after training because...
00:47:02Samot-samot ang sport.
00:47:03Kaya contact to, ano ba, physical contact.
00:47:06Yeah.
00:47:07Yes.
00:47:08Wala sila iso.
00:47:09So, hygiene is essential.
00:47:10Yes.
00:47:10Always.
00:47:12But, but, but, but, but I hope, no, kanang our viewers were able to capture that.
00:47:16Kaya ako, ako na hibalaan is, pwede, but warm water, but you also made a good point about ice bath.
00:47:22Yes.
00:47:22Which is, obviously, not warm.
00:47:24Yeah.
00:47:24So, it's fine.
00:47:25It's fine.
00:47:26It's fine.
00:47:26It's fine.
00:47:27Okay.
00:47:28Sige, now, let's go into, do you have cheat meals?
00:47:31Yes.
00:47:32Yes.
00:47:33Sige, tell us about your cheat meals.
00:47:35For me, I like fried chicken.
00:47:38I like fried chicken.
00:47:41For me, it depends on the rest day, you know?
00:47:46Like, say, feel na ko.
00:47:49You know, comfort food na ko.
00:47:50Fried chicken na.
00:47:51But, how do you, how do you stop yourself?
00:47:55Kaya, I've also read somewhere na, di ba kanang, there are those who are like me.
00:48:00Kaya, unfit, and then unfit, and then unfit, and then unfit.
00:48:03Then, there's a story that I read, there's a study that I read, and I could also affirm in my own journey, it all starts when I decide to pour just one glass of a soft drink.
00:48:18And then, the rest is history.
00:48:21So, that means night cheat days, but how do you stop, like, enough na ni na cheating?
00:48:25With food, ha?
00:48:27With food.
00:48:28Like, fried chicken, kaya mo yun ka nga.
00:48:31Enough na ni siya.
00:48:32I don't know, for me, the mindset, Manggut, is ka nang, I've really put in the work throughout the whole week.
00:48:37So, like, I deserve it.
00:48:38And, you know, like, on the next day, baway lagi hapon.
00:48:41Because, apart from the question, we're also athletes, so we burn so much calories.
00:48:46Yeah, we burn so much, Manggut.
00:48:47So, compared to people na marag ka nang everyday gym-goer lang, na nag-lift lang, but not as intense as us, so I think marag ang akong masutinin niyo is, you just count your calories lang.
00:49:02Yes.
00:49:03Or, change, uh, find other alternatives to sa ingon.
00:49:07I mean, dilit man sa ingon na dilit bawal to drink Coke, because at the end of the day, you can always...
00:49:13I mentioned mo sa brand.
00:49:14Okay, so you continue, continue, okay.
00:49:17Ka nang soda, na may lain options, like, you can find zeros, ka nang zero-calorie sweeteners.
00:49:25I can't have coffee, but marag ka nang something sweet.
00:49:29So, you can add, like, Splenda, so zero calories.
00:49:32So, you can, because back in those days, in the 90s, like, people eat na marag ka nang steamed chicken lang, and then broccoli,
00:49:42marag, kung ikaw as a starter, marag ka nang maag lood, marag lood, marag lood nang bagay.
00:49:47Kayo, marag ka nang ang kong sa manila next week, kaya, marag, you can't be more consistent and enjoy it, ba?
00:49:54So, goes back again to that in a box.
00:49:56But, yes, for me, alternatives, that's really a good option.
00:50:05If you're craving sweets, get some fruit, or other alternatives, fruits, kind of zeros.
00:50:13Just find other healthier alternatives that can please your cravings.
00:50:19Bro, I think I'll be more specific, because I'm also getting the pattern, which is still discipline.
00:50:26Yes, but maybe you can come up with another...
00:50:29Oh, I have a different view when it comes to nutrition.
00:50:35For example, just one fried chicken, but how to eventually stop this is too much of...
00:50:45That's how people would oscillate, fit, and then unfit again, unfit again.
00:50:53Well, I don't really go for a strict diet.
00:50:58Okay.
00:50:58So, I mean, aside from diet in a box, sometimes I still need a diet in a box, so I add something else,
00:51:04I'll get my gluten or gluten or something.
00:51:08Just try to keep it simple or good.
00:51:11I always try to keep my clients always when they ask me,
00:51:14one of my diets, or one of my diets, I would just tell them, like, keep it simple.
00:51:19If you want to get lean, you want to lose weight, control your intake, just use portions.
00:51:26If you want to bulk up, build muscle, go for more calories, more protein.
00:51:30Just keep it simple.
00:51:31And what are your thoughts about, can I put the idea, what are your thoughts about,
00:51:35especially when it comes to New Year, people would hear about fad diets.
00:51:40What are your thoughts about it?
00:51:42There are also different inputs about, this is a better one, this is a better one.
00:51:49It's better than diet in a box.
00:51:52Aside from diet in a box.
00:51:54From what I've learned over the years, it depends again.
00:52:00I've heard also about a little of everything.
00:52:03Yeah, it depends good on the person.
00:52:05Some people react to a bit more high fat, high protein, low carb.
00:52:09Some people react better to high carb.
00:52:11They also fast, right?
00:52:13Depends on the digestion.
00:52:15I think it depends on from person to person basis.
00:52:18Body type said.
00:52:19Body type said.
00:52:20So I think, Morag, the takeaway here is before they even start to do something,
00:52:25they have to consult an expert, no?
00:52:27They can.
00:52:28Rather than just reading it from somewhere or being told by somebody,
00:52:33and it might not be the same body type as theirs.
00:52:35True, yes.
00:52:36So you can experiment with yourself, like try maybe a bit more lower carbs.
00:52:41See how you feel.
00:52:42See how you feel.
00:52:43That's what really matters.
00:52:44Are you feeling high energy, low energy?
00:52:48Then from there, very energy.
00:52:50And then just find the right ratios in terms of your carbohydrates, protein.
00:52:55It's a trial and error process.
00:52:57One cup of rice is okay?
00:53:00Yes.
00:53:01It's fine.
00:53:02Every day?
00:53:03Every day.
00:53:03Every day is fine.
00:53:04Okay.
00:53:06Three cups of rice every day.
00:53:09Okay, right?
00:53:09Okay.
00:53:10If you don't eat it in one sitting.
00:53:12Oh, no, no, no.
00:53:12Yeah.
00:53:13Okay.
00:53:13But I think qualify that though.
00:53:15But when you say you're not eating it in one sitting though.
00:53:18Because it's like, if I'm only a lay person, addition only.
00:53:22Three cups in a day.
00:53:23You can put three cups in one meal and then skip the other.
00:53:25Or breakfast, lunch, dinner, one cup each.
00:53:28If you don't know, intermittent, I guess.
00:53:29It sounds intermittent.
00:53:31Interesting.
00:53:32Depends on the person.
00:53:34Yeah.
00:53:34If they're going to sleep.
00:53:35And also the activity.
00:53:37Yeah.
00:53:37Because I think you brought that up also earlier.
00:53:40Oh, yeah.
00:53:40If your activity is intense, then chances are you also need more energy, more calories.
00:53:48Age also really matters.
00:53:49You know, younger athletes, students, you know, they can eat as much rice as they want.
00:53:58But right now, like, you know, I'm 28 right now.
00:54:01So I'm medio, I have to monitor na gamay.
00:54:04Sa i-eat na po.
00:54:05Sa i-eat na po.
00:54:05Sa i-eat na po.
00:54:05Sa i-eat na po.
00:54:06Yeah.
00:54:06So during holidays, like, na i-lechon and you want to eat the, a lot of portions.
00:54:16Sa skin.
00:54:17Sa skin.
00:54:18Sa skin.
00:54:18Sa i-eat na po.
00:54:18So ako kaya makuha lang ka gamay.
00:54:20And then I eat the tenderloin.
00:54:22So ka lang, that's the lesser fat portion.
00:54:25So I mean, I enjoy it.
00:54:27So for each of you, what's the favorite, or pick just one, what's the favorite excuse that you hear from your clients that they cannot work out today?
00:54:45Favorite or common?
00:54:47Common.
00:54:47Common.
00:54:48I would say just one lang, one each.
00:54:51I would say, wala quick time.
00:54:55Usually they would say that.
00:54:56And then, how do you encourage them to get past that?
00:55:00Because I also say that a lot.
00:55:01Where?
00:55:02It depends on your work time.
00:55:05If your work is like morning, you can work out in the evening.
00:55:09If you're in the morning, graveyard or whatever, you can work out in the morning or afternoon before your shift.
00:55:15So how do you, so for example, in that case, if you're my coach, then I'll say, wala kaya time.
00:55:20And then establish that pattern, wala kaya time, two weeks na ni siyang wala yung time.
00:55:24How do you, what do you tell me?
00:55:26Uh, well first, before you start this session, I would ask, wala kaya mong schedule?
00:55:32Okay.
00:55:33Yeah.
00:55:33So if, once I know wala kaya mong schedule, then we set the time na, wala kaya na, wala kaya na, wala kaya na, wala kaya na.
00:55:38If you can't come in, that's your fault, na.
00:55:41Yeah, kasayang gayo.
00:55:43Sayang gayo.
00:55:44Ikaw may niabsen.
00:55:45Yeah, nanagutay specific time which, muna inmuhang na set ya for yourself.
00:55:50Yeah, if you're not coming in, then, wala kasayang gayo.
00:55:53Okay, yes.
00:55:54Kaya ganda yung kay excuse.
00:55:55To add sa ayahang answer kay, for me, I also have mga personal clients.
00:56:02Mga todyo silang balay morning.
00:56:04So they're really, this is really forced but they really have to do the work, coaching, then yes, don't give them a choice.
00:56:14So what's their favorite excuse or common excuse, aside from no time? Because I say that a lot.
00:56:22For me, gym-goers, say to your clients.
00:56:26So far, actually, my clients, like, I really like my clients. Discipline, good, good, good.
00:56:32So my clients, thank you.
00:56:35Okay.
00:56:36To my clients, thank you for trusting me.
00:56:41What on the end?
00:56:43Okay.
00:56:44Okay, let's see.
00:56:46So I've experienced that they're busy and they couldn't find the time to, you know, come in and do the training.
00:56:58So what I do is I always contact them.
00:57:03Asa mo ka?
00:57:04Asa mo ikibuhat mo ka rin?
00:57:06Asa mo lakaw mo rin?
00:57:08I always find ways.
00:57:10So it's not just like, ah, you're my client na, kanang natay kasabutan rin.
00:57:15But if you say na, kanang, ay, maglisod mo ako rin, kanang, okay, you can just move it on at an earlier time.
00:57:23Para at least na maka-work out ya kung ga.
00:57:27I did, ah, sige, ikuti niyo.
00:57:29But if no choice na yun, so, yeah, watay mo buhat, then I'd tell them na, okay, just do something lang, something active para mabawain mo today.
00:57:39No, I'm reminded about that because many years ago, when I also kept on giving that reason.
00:57:48I think mo mag balik sa katong mo mo makuha na ako where the thought process was.
00:57:52And then, okay, I also go into personal training men.
00:57:56And then the coach actually said, just go to the gym, and then regardless, no, but do something.
00:58:03Do something.
00:58:04Anything in walking is.
00:58:06recall just show up and then yeah and then and then do something that's
00:58:17regardless even even with walking yeah you can count your steps per day like
00:58:2310,000 steps or more than that yeah so because I think we're already on the
00:58:32on the winding part no so I think for our viewers but because it's also new year
00:58:37so reverse again it's for those who would want to work out
00:58:42and then in January, Feb, March, gone and then see you to 2027
00:58:48but this question is directed to viewers who keep on putting off
00:58:55no starting their fitness journey what would you tell them
00:59:03okay next month now next month now
00:59:08and then next year
00:59:10just start
00:59:12yes okay monthly direct so
00:59:15yes
00:59:16yes aside from that it's all in your head
00:59:22you discipline you know if you want to change you have to go
00:59:26yes you have to move
00:59:28yes
00:59:29so if yes
00:59:31in bisaya na terms
00:59:34once now you've made progress in your second day
00:59:37the third day
00:59:38you'll see your progress
00:59:40and you'll see results
00:59:42so you'll get more
00:59:44so the results
00:59:45so the first thing is the result
00:59:47and if you keep going
00:59:48you can develop it as a routine
00:59:50like a style
00:59:51habit
00:59:51so it becomes part of the schedule
00:59:54it actually takes 21 days to form a habit
00:59:5721?
00:59:58yes 21 days to form a habit
01:00:00so that's why
01:00:00that's 21 days
01:00:01exactly monthly
01:00:02monthly no guys
01:00:04go to Arcanist
01:00:05go to Vagabond
01:00:07go to Matrix 516
01:00:11yes
01:00:11and if you can develop your lifestyle and health
01:00:16just subscribe to Diet in the Box
01:00:20so again going back to my answer
01:00:23earlier group class
01:00:24good
01:00:24or find an accountability partner
01:00:28you know in Cebu right now we have so much fitness niches
01:00:31you know we have the pickleball group
01:00:33so much pickleball
01:00:35tennis
01:00:36right now pickleball
01:00:38running
01:00:44can we say
01:00:46yeah we can say high rocks
01:00:47okay high rocks
01:00:48so that's another thing that's happening
01:00:51in the fitness world
01:00:52yeah
01:00:52so really
01:00:53join a group
01:00:53you can find a community
01:00:55now where you can
01:00:57go with people
01:00:58support you
01:00:58because fitness should be fun
01:01:00it shouldn't be
01:01:01yeah
01:01:01so much
01:01:02you can
01:01:02dread
01:01:03you know
01:01:03in order for us to
01:01:05go out there and push ourselves
01:01:07you should also have fun
01:01:08okay
01:01:08it's also an important factor
01:01:10yeah
01:01:11okay
01:01:11okay
01:01:12okay
01:01:12okay
01:01:12okay
01:01:13okay
01:01:13okay
01:01:14okay
01:01:14okay
01:01:15okay
01:01:16okay
01:01:16okay
01:01:17okay
01:01:17let's get fit
01:01:19so normally
01:01:19in the setting
01:01:20you can
01:01:21need that
01:01:21start
01:01:22mga group
01:01:23mga five
01:01:24mga book
01:01:24and then eventually
01:01:25and then
01:01:28and then
01:01:29and
01:01:30consistent
01:01:31but
01:01:32with those three
01:01:34consistent
01:01:35you just need to always
01:01:36like communicate
01:01:37to your friends
01:01:39if they bail
01:01:40then you still have
01:01:42other friends or other
01:01:43people
01:01:43or you can make friends
01:01:46in the gym
01:01:46yes exactly
01:01:48i think the other angle
01:01:49and before we move to
01:01:50mic
01:01:50no
01:01:50okay
01:01:51the last word
01:01:52the other angle
01:01:54about accountability
01:01:56and the fund
01:01:57that you mentioned
01:01:57is
01:01:58i think the same
01:01:59applicability
01:02:00when it comes to
01:02:02work and even
01:02:03career goals
01:02:04but they always say
01:02:05surround yourself
01:02:06with the people
01:02:08who share
01:02:09your passion
01:02:09yes
01:02:10instead of
01:02:11you extinguish
01:02:13so same
01:02:14because if you're
01:02:15surrounded by people
01:02:16who are also
01:02:17into fitness
01:02:18yes
01:02:18then there's a higher
01:02:19probability
01:02:21that you would be able
01:02:22to follow through
01:02:22yeah
01:02:23true
01:02:24so the last word
01:02:25is yours
01:02:29last word
01:02:30last word
01:02:30like what
01:02:31no
01:02:31about
01:02:32for viewers
01:02:33who keep on
01:02:34putting off
01:02:35oh
01:02:35next week
01:02:36next month
01:02:37and then
01:02:38before we move
01:02:38next year
01:02:39yeah i think
01:02:39monogid
01:02:40yeah i think
01:02:41monogid
01:02:42input
01:02:42okay
01:02:43how about
01:02:44how about for
01:02:45individual
01:02:46individual
01:02:47ah
01:02:48i think you can just
01:02:50start running
01:02:51running
01:02:53start running
01:02:53and when
01:02:54you get bored
01:02:55and you still
01:02:55want to get
01:02:56like fit
01:02:57then visit
01:02:58arcanis
01:02:59yes
01:02:59or
01:03:01calisthenics
01:03:02that's just
01:03:03body weight
01:03:04you know
01:03:04you really have
01:03:05no excuse
01:03:05not good
01:03:06eventually you'll get
01:03:07seriously
01:03:08good about
01:03:08this stuff
01:03:09yeah
01:03:10i mean
01:03:10even me
01:03:11when i started
01:03:12i wasn't really
01:03:13thinking about
01:03:13like being
01:03:15uh
01:03:15competitive
01:03:16uh
01:03:17crossfitter
01:03:18or calisthenics
01:03:19what i long
01:03:20like
01:03:20workout
01:03:21and stuff
01:03:21and then
01:03:23just people just kept
01:03:24inviting me asking me
01:03:25do you want to compete
01:03:25and other
01:03:26competition
01:03:27local competition
01:03:28and stuff
01:03:28try try
01:03:29and good
01:03:29and you know
01:03:30eventually i fell in love
01:03:32and you know
01:03:33fell in love with
01:03:34with crossfit
01:03:35with fitness
01:03:35yes
01:03:37so
01:03:38before we close
01:03:39in a nutshell
01:03:40and take away
01:03:40and get that one
01:03:41in conversation
01:03:42is just do it
01:03:43yes
01:03:44so put yourself
01:03:45into that situation
01:03:47or show up
01:03:49and then follow through
01:03:50and then the best way
01:03:52to follow through
01:03:52is aside from
01:03:53discipline
01:03:54we are able to
01:03:56maintain that
01:03:57if we're also surrounded
01:03:59by accountability
01:04:00partners
01:04:01or people
01:04:02who show
01:04:03the passion
01:04:04yes
01:04:05yes
01:04:05and and although
01:04:07february 14 is still
01:04:09next month
01:04:11but
01:04:11i was already
01:04:12and it applies still
01:04:15whether relationship
01:04:16or isn't fitness
01:04:18love is not a feeling
01:04:19it's a decision
01:04:20so i think it's also
01:04:21the same with fitness
01:04:23yes
01:04:23you just don't do it
01:04:24because you feel
01:04:26yes
01:04:26although you listen to
01:04:27your body
01:04:27but you have to assess
01:04:28whether laziness
01:04:29or
01:04:30because laziness
01:04:33then decide
01:04:34anyway
01:04:35yes
01:04:35no
01:04:36okay so there you
01:04:37have it
01:04:38so now we
01:04:39we receive some
01:04:40incredible
01:04:42advice from
01:04:43coaches
01:04:43coaches
01:04:43who live
01:04:44and breathe
01:04:45what they teach
01:04:47so thank you
01:04:48very much
01:04:49leo
01:04:49marcus
01:04:50and mike
01:04:51for sharing
01:04:52your stories
01:04:53insights
01:04:54and even some
01:04:55loves
01:04:55without
01:04:56with us today
01:04:57and it's clear
01:04:58that fitness
01:04:58is not just
01:04:59about the body
01:05:00it's about
01:05:01discipline
01:05:02mindset
01:05:03and pushing
01:05:04ourselves
01:05:04to be better
01:05:05every day
01:05:07and to our viewers
01:05:09whether you are just
01:05:10starting out
01:05:11or trying to push past
01:05:12your limits
01:05:13let today be the day
01:05:15you commit
01:05:16to yourself
01:05:17i'm dj moises
01:05:19thank you for tuning in
01:05:20to be on the headlines
01:05:21we'll see you tomorrow
01:05:22for more stories
01:05:23insights
01:05:23and inspiration
01:05:24to help you
01:05:25live your best
01:05:27year
01:05:27year yet
01:05:29see you tomorrow
01:05:30you
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