I am a coach who helps people feel better, move better and become stronger - both inside and outside of the gym
Episodes
Apr 17, 2020
Apr 17, 2020
40 min
Show Notes:
3:00 - Virtual group training
5:00 - PRs and recovery
13:00 - Books I’m reading
23:00 - My stance on burpees
32:00 - Focus on the basics
36:00 - Snacking, step counts and food during quarantine
Important Links From This Episode:
Follow me on instagram - @theodore.lim
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Jailhouse Strong - Amazon Link
Iron Wolf - Youtube Link
Mar 27, 2020
Mar 27, 2020
26 min
Show Notes:
In this episode, I share how I’m spending my time during this COVID-19 situation. I also encourage you to to take this as an opportunity to do the things that you’ve always wanted to do but maybe never made the time for. Hope you’re taking care of your physical, emotional and mental health during this time! Focus on what you can control.
Important Links From This Episode:
Link to my Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX1EGufoJwm6LXUTU0WNx9g
Mar 19, 2020
Mar 19, 2020
30 min
Show Notes:
This is the COVID-19 edition of the Building Strength Podcast. Hope everyone is doing well, staying healthy and taking care of their physical and mental health. Sending lots of love!!
Important Links from this Episode:
Youtube Video: Theo’s Ultimate Upper Body Warm Up Guide
Work with me in-person or online: www.theodorelim.ca/letswork
Follow me on instagram: www.instagram.com/theodore.lim
Feb 29, 2020
Feb 29, 2020
45 min
In this episode, I talk about the pros and cons of working for a gym versus working for yourself and how I got this point in my training career. I also share four book recommendations that you might find helpful. As always, thank you for listening!
Important Links from this Episode:
Work with me in-person or online: www.theodorelim.ca/letswork
Follow me on instagram: www.instagram.com/theodore.lim
Subscribe to my Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX1EGufoJwm6LXUTU0WNx9g
Book Recommendations:
Feb 11, 2020
Feb 11, 2020
37 min
“How has training and programming changed for you as you’ve transitioned from barbells to kettlebells?”
Important Links from this Episode:
Work with me in-person or online: www.theodorelim.ca/letswork
Follow me on instagram: www.instagram.com/theodore.lim
Subscribe to my Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX1EGufoJwm6LXUTU0WNx9g
Programs I’ve Followed:
Paul Carter’s Upper/Lower Split
Jan 30, 2020
Jan 30, 2020
59 min
BIG podcast coming at you! I’m sharing the top 10 lessons that I learned in the last 10 years. The last 10 years have been an awesome period of growth and I’m looking forward to the next 10 years. Strap yourself in because I share some nitty gritty things that I haven’t talked about in a while. Enjoy!
Jan 8, 2020
Jan 8, 2020
53 min
Show Notes:
3:20 - Top 5 episodes of this podcast that you NEED to listen to
17:00 - What do you think about goal-setting, building rituals and resolutions?
28:00 - Home gym essentials on a budget
34:00 - How is it possible that I weigh the same but my stomach is getting bigger?
38:00 - The importance of slowing down in the gym
Important Links from this Episode:
#52 - Minimalists Guide to Meal Prep: https://bit.ly/39MGHU9
#66 - Meal Prep Guide for Lean Gains: https://bit.ly/35AFOKI
#64 - Performing Well Outside of the Gym: https://bit.ly/2N8mIoZ
#59 - Ultimate Guide for Handling Injuries: https://bit.ly/39TMHdx
#56 - Soreness, Progressive Overload and the CNS: https://bit.ly/35FAMwV
The Five Minute Journal: https://www.intelligentchange.com/products/the-five-minute-journal
Blog Post: How I Built my Garage Gym for $1500 - https://bit.ly/39RgfIU
Podcast Link: How I Built my Garage Gym - https://bit.ly/2tCqtML
Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/theodore.lim
Nov 20, 2019
Nov 20, 2019
53 min
Show Notes:
0:00 - Intro
5:00 - The Start of my Kettlebell Journey
10:00 - Different Programs I Used to Prepare
14:00 - Strongfirst SFG L1 Technique and Snatch Test Standards
17:30 - 500 KB Swings / Day
23:00 - Learning How to Eat for Performance
25:00 - Hydration, Nasal Breathing, Hand Care,
28:00 - The Power of Visualization
35:00 - SFG L1 Kettlebell Certification Experience
47:00 - What’s Next?
50:00 - BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Important Links from this Episode:
Strongfirst Website: https://www.strongfirst.com/
Simple and Sinister Book: https://www.amazon.ca/Kettlebell-Simple-Sinister-Pavel-Tsatsouline-ebook/dp/B00GF2HP9G
Strongfirst 1-Day KB Course: https://www.strongfirst.com/courses/kettlebell-course/
Brett Jones’ SFG Prep Guide: https://www.strongfirst.com/strongfirst-sfg-kettlebell-certification-prep-guide/
Dan John’s 10,000 KB Swing Challenge: https://www.t-nation.com/workouts/10000-swing-kettlebell-workout
Theo’s Ultimate Guide to Handling Injuries (Podcast): https://apple.co/2r9AlfG
Instructor Instagrams:
https://www.instagram.com/flexiblesteelinternational/
https://www.instagram.com/kettlebeast/
https://www.instagram.com/functionalbadass/
https://www.instagram.com/athleticleaders/
https://www.instagram.com/greatlakesgirya/
https://www.instagram.com/prof.gus_b/
https://www.instagram.com/joseguerrarmt/
https://www.instagram.com/fukumotofitness/
https://www.instagram.com/vbr994/
Nov 9, 2019
Nov 9, 2019
1hr 52 sec
Show Timestamps:
2:30 - Lessons We’ve Learned From Leaning Out
13:00 - Defining Food Volume and Explaining it’s Importance
21:00 - Protein Intake MATTERS
26:30 - “Does a bigger calorie surplus equal faster muscle growth?”
36:00 - A Brief Technical Difficulty
39:00 - It’s a Long Term Game
42:00 - How to Calculate Your Maintenance Calories and Protein Requirements
48:00 - Experience > Theory
51:00 - “How can you eat (insert donuts or ice cream) and still be so lean?”
58:00 - Food is Meant to be Enjoyed
60:00 - Another Technical Difficulty. Thanks for Listening!
Important Links from this Episode:
Work with Coach D: https://www.powerphysique.com/
Follow Coach D on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/powerphysique/
Book Your Free Strategy Session With Theo: https://www.theodorelim.ca/letswork
Oct 27, 2019
Oct 27, 2019
46 min
Show Timestamps:
4:00 - Tracking our training, food intake, finances, sleep and biz performance
12:00 - Tracking your training
17:00 - Food
25:00 - $$
38:00 - Quality sleep is key
40:00 - The more you do it, the better you will get at it
Important Links from this Episode:
Building Strength Podcast #50 - Personal Finance / Tracking Your Income and Expenses / What I’ve Learned: https://buildingstrength.podbean.com/e/50-personal-finance-tracking-your-income-and-expenses-what-ive-learned/
Building Strength Podcast #22 - Personal Finances and Getting Your Money RIGHT: https://buildingstrength.podbean.com/e/22-personal-finances-and-getting-your-money-right/