I am a coach who helps people feel better, move better and become stronger - both inside and outside of the gym
Episodes
Wednesday Mar 13, 2019
Wednesday Mar 13, 2019
Show Timestamps:
1:00 - Prioritize and focus on principles - not methods
3:00 - Is a body part split more effective than push, pull, legs for gaining strength and mass?
10:00 - Training principles that I focus on for myself and my clients
17:00 - Nutrition principles
27:00 - Be adaptable and make changes when needed
Important Links from this Episode:
#52 - The Minimalists Guide to Meal Prep: https://www.theodorelim.ca/blog/2019/1/25/52-the-minimalists-guide-to-meal-prep
#56 - Breaking Down Soreness, Progressive Overload and the CNS: https://www.theodorelim.ca/blog/2019/3/5/56-breaking-down-soreness-progressive-overload-and-the-central-nervous-system
As always, thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, please share the podcast with a friend or two and drop a review on Itunes as well. You can learn more about me at my website -www.theodorelim.ca or on instagram @theodore.lim. Catch you next time!
Tuesday Mar 05, 2019
Tuesday Mar 05, 2019
In this episode, I answer one of my client’s question regarding training and soreness. She asked, “Should I be sore from my training? How do I know I’m making progress if I’m not sore?” This was a great question that opened up the conversation around whether or not soreness is the goal and how our CNS (central nervous system) plays a role in our performance and recovery. I also introduce the principle of progressive overload and why this is what we should be focusing on when it comes to our training.
As always, thank you for listening. If you like what you hear, please share the podcast with a friend or two and drop a review on Itunes as well. You can learn more about me at my website -www.theodorelim.ca or on instagram @theodore.lim. Catch you next time!
Show Timestamps:
2:00 - Should I be sore from my training? How do I know I’m making progress if I’m not sore?
11:00 - The Central Nervous System (CNS) and it’s role in our recovery and performance
19:00 - Managing training frequency, volume and intensity
21:00 - What is Progressive Overload?
32:00 - Defining and prioritizing your goals
37:00 - Establishing your indicator lifts
Important Links from this Episode:
Fill out this form if you’re interested in working with me online or in-person - https://www.theodorelim.ca/letswork/
Wednesday Feb 27, 2019
Wednesday Feb 27, 2019
In this episode, I answer some questions regarding my favourite exercises for overall health and I share my philosophy and outlook on nutrition and movement variability and how that affects our performance inside and outside of the gym. I also share what I learned as a coach by having my clients push heavy ass sleds back and forth last week. Lastly, I talk about the importance of mastering the basics when you’re a beginner in the gym and how that will help you build a strong foundation so that you can continue to make progress for years to come.
As always, thank you for listening. If you like what you hear, please share the podcast with a friend or two and drop a review on Itunes as well. You can learn more about me at my website -www.theodorelim.ca or on instagram @theodore.lim. Catch you next time!
Show Timestamps:
2:30 - Nutrition and Performance in Life
5:00 - SFG prep and my own training
10:00 - Best assistance exercises that ANYONE can do
21:00 - What I learned from having my clients push heavy ass sleds
28:00 - Introducing movement variability and why I think it is important
33:00 - Mastering the basics as a beginner and building a strong foundation
Important Links from this Episode:
If you’re interested in working with me online or in-person - https://www.theodorelim.ca/letswork/
Toronto Public Library (aka the plug) - https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/
Wednesday Feb 13, 2019
Wednesday Feb 13, 2019
In this episode, I deep dive on a set of listener questions based on strength training, how to establish and work towards certain goals, nutrient timing, supplementation and learning new skills. I am trying out a new format for this podcast and I think this will be very beneficial for my listeners. If you have a question or multiple questions, please send them over and I will dedicate a full episode to answering them. You can email me at theolim7@gmail.com or message me on instagram @theodore.lim.
As always, thank you for listening. If you like what you hear, please share the podcast with a friend or two and drop a review on Itunes as well. You can learn more about me at my website -www.theodorelim.ca or on instagram @theodore.lim. Catch you next time!
Show Timestamps:
1:00 - How do I establish goals in the gym?
6:00 - Setting goals - what is important to you?
12:00 - General strength standards
17:00 - How to progress towards my goals?
23:00 - Follow a tried and true program
28:00 - What about nutrient timing?
39:00 - Do I need to take supplements?
47:00 - Learning new skills
Important Links from this Episode:
Strength Standards: https://strengthlevel.com/strength-standards
Some of my Favourite Strength Training Programs:
https://www.t-nation.com/workouts/531-how-to-build-pure-strength
https://stronglifts.com/madcow-5x5/
https://www.jtsstrength.com/cowboy-method/
Other Awesome Resources:
https://www.strongfirst.com/
https://www.onnit.com/academy/training/
https://www.t-nation.com/
Saturday Feb 09, 2019
Saturday Feb 09, 2019
In this episode, I share how I recover from my training through proper programming, sleep and nutrition. I dive into the importance of sleep and how it affects my performance in the gym but more importantly - outside of the gym. I also talk about what I’m currently doing for my training and how I am managing my recovery throughout the week. These days, I am very aware of my energy levels and how my training, nutrition and sleep affects those energy levels. This is a very important topic because our ability to recover not only affects our performance in the gym - but our performance in LIFE.
As always, thank you for listening. If you like what you hear, please share the podcast with a friend or two and drop a review on Itunes as well. You can learn more about me at my website -www.theodorelim.ca or on instagram @theodore.lim. Catch you next time!
Show Timestamps:
1:00 - Asking for podcast topic suggestions
2:30 - Rest and recovery
5:00 - The importance of sleep and how it affects our performance in life
9:00 - On training frequency, volume and intensity
12:00 - Performing in LIFE
14:00 - Cooling down and how that facilitates recovery
17:00 - Take matters into your own hands
Important Links from this Episode:
Book I’m Currently Listening to (The 10X Rule by Grant Cardone) : https://amzn.to/2tfdSf2
My Current Training Program : https://www.strongfirst.com/strongfirst-sfg-kettlebell-certification-prep-guide/
Theo’s Minimalist Guide to Meal Prep : https://www.theodorelim.ca/blog/2019/1/25/52-the-minimalists-guide-to-meal-prep
Work With Me : https://www.theodorelim.ca/letswork/
Friday Jan 25, 2019
Friday Jan 25, 2019
In this episode, I share my experience with meal prepping and what I’ve learned over the last 8 years. Over the last 8 years, I’ve teared down the process to make it as efficient and effective as possible. This episode is for those who are looking to shake up their meal prep process or even for those who are looking to start cooking for themselves but don’t know how to begin. I share my favourite recipes which include ground beef and vegetables, steak, chicken thighs and rainbow trout. I also dive into why I eat the way I do and how it relates to my goals. Hope y’all enjoy this one and learn a few things that you can directly apply to your own meal prep process.
As always, thank you for listening. If you like what you hear, please share the podcast with a friend or two and drop a review on Itunes as well. You can learn more about me at my website - www.theodorelim.ca or on instagram @theodore.lim. Catch you next time!
Show Timestamps:
1:00 - Intro
3:00 - Eating according to your goals
5:00 - Summarizing my whole foods diet
10:00 - Do you satisfy your cravings?
13:30 - Ground Beef and Vegetable Recipe
19:00 - Do you have a rice cooker though?
20:30 - Frozen vegetable life
26:00 - Steak Recipe
32:00 - Rainbow Trout Recipe
33:00 - Life is too short for chicken breast
35:00 - Chicken Thigh Recipe
39:00 - Meal prep doesn’t have to be complicated
Wednesday Jan 16, 2019
Wednesday Jan 16, 2019
In this episode, Coach D (@powerphysique) joins me and proceeds to drop knowledge bomb after knowledge bomb regarding training, coaching clients to successful transformations, how neurotyping has changed the way he trains and his biggest piece of advice for aspiring lifters and coaches. Do not sleep on this episode. I knew D was going to come on here and crush it and that is exactly what he did. Hope y'all enjoy this one!
As always, thank you for listening. If you like what you hear, please share the podcast with a friend or two and drop a review on Itunes as well. You can learn more about me at my website -www.theodorelim.ca or on instagram @theodore.lim. Catch you next time!
Show Timestamps:
1:00 - Intro
8:00 - Neurotypes and how it can affect your gains
19:00 - Client success stories
28:00 - Trust the process; gains take a while
32:00 - Forming habits
35:00 - Cold showers?!
37:00 - Answering a listener question - “What advice would you give someone who has just start powerlifting?”
42:00 - Is this your year?
Important Links to this Episode:
Work with Coach D: https://www.powerphysique.com/
Coach D’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/powerphysique/
Find your Neurotype : https://thibarmy.com/understanding-neurotyping-which-superhero-are-you/
Wednesday Jan 09, 2019
Wednesday Jan 09, 2019
In this episode, I share what I’ve learned through the process of tracking my income and expenses and WHY I think it is so important to face your finances head on. I also share HOW I track my expenses on a daily, monthly and yearly basis. I know that it can be uncomfortable to talk about money but it needs to be done! I know, I know, money isn’t everything. It’s really not. BUT, it is a pretty big part of our lives. I think it is important to face your financial situation head on. From a young age, I’ve always been aware of the importance of money and how important it is to know where your money is going.
Show Timestamps:
4:00 - What I’ve learned from tracking my income and expenses
8:00 - Do you know where your money is going?
13:00 - Do your expenses match your goals?
22:00 - Pay yourself FIRST
30:00 - Face your finances head on
Important Links from this Episode:
Building Strength #22 - Personal Finances and Getting your Money RIGHT - https://bit.ly/2skMRX4
The Wealthy Barber Returns by David Chilton - https://amzn.to/2FhPO2S
Friday Jan 04, 2019
Friday Jan 04, 2019
In this episode, I share how I am approaching my goals for 2019 and how I decided on these items. By reflecting on what I did well and didn’t do well in 2018, what area of life I want to improve the most and what I need to do in order to do so, I was able to come up with a few big goals that I share in this episode. I also talk about the process of setting goals and how I break down my vision for life into yearly, quarterly, weekly and daily goals and action items. I hope this episode if helpful for you. As always, thank you for listening. If you like what you hear, please share the podcast with a friend or two and drop a review on Itunes as well. You can learn more about me at my website -www.theodorelim.ca or on instagram @theodore.lim. Catch you next time!
Show Timestamps :
1:00 - Intro to the episode
5:00 - Learning to be patient with our goals
7:35 - Sharing my goals for the YEAR
19:00 - Breaking your yearly goals into quarterly goals
23:00 - Life, relationship, health, business and finance goals
30:00 - Breaking down quarterly goals into weekly and daily action items
34:00 - The loving-kindness meditation
Saturday Dec 29, 2018
Saturday Dec 29, 2018
In this episode, I share what I’ve been working through over the last 4-8 weeks. I definitely got burnt out from working too much and not recovering enough from that workload. I’m feeling a lot better now and more ‘back to normal’ after taking some time off to reflect and recharge. I also talk about what I learned about myself through this rough patch and how my biggest strengths are also my biggest weaknesses. Towards the end of the episode, I share my process of reflecting on 2018 and how I’m setting myself up for 2019. I highly encourage you guys to reflect on 2018 and ask yourself the questions that I share in this episode. As always, thank you so much for all of your support this year. I’m very grateful for this opportunity to share my experiences, struggles and process of building myself up as a human being.
Show Timestamps:
1:00 - Explaining why I’ve been MIA from this podcast and social media
3:30 - What I’ve learned about myself in the last month
7:00 - My biggest strengths are also my biggest weaknesses
18:00 - How I’m trying to optimize my schedule
21:00 - Reflecting on 2018
23:00 - Questions to ask yourself
Ask Yourself These Questions:
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What area of life are you most committed to improving in 2019?
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What brings you joy, love and fulfillment?
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What do you truly want? How do you want your life to be?
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What kind of person would you like to become?
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What gifts/talents do you want to share with the world?
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What are you passionate about?
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What do you absolutely have to do before your last breath?