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The official tease and introduction of The Confidence Campaign and our Asset Health and Fitness App! We are very excited for these two amazing projects that have been in development for a while now. The Confidence Campaign’s mission is to help people come to realize their most confident selves. Stay tuned for much more on this in the future. The Asset Health and Fitness App has been released to the world to help you make and keep goals, educate, and become your healthiest self. 

Follow Asset @asset.fitness.wellness and download the app today on IOS or Andriod. 

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Round #2 with newest gym father, coach Zach Pulkinen. It was a pleasure as always to sit with Zach and talk about his upcoming bodybuilding plans (Going for that pro card!), becoming a new father, and something we all love, movies. Zach is full of wisdom and confidence gained from experience and there is no doubt he lives by his moto, If You Can You Must. 

Follow Zach @zach.iycymfitness and reach out for any training inquiries. 

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It was an honor to have our first virtual podcast guest and a very special guest in Steve Atlas on the podcast. Steve hails from beautiful Washington state and we have an extraordinary conversation about fitness, life, and faith. Steve, a very accomplished fitness and movement expert, shares with us what his journey has been like diving head first into a new and complicated discipline. It was an honor to talk with Steve and we hope you get as much out of this conversation as we did. 

Follow Steve Steve_atlas and check out the “Atlas Movement” at http://www.theatlasmovement.com

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Coach Marlon Carson Part 2! It was a pleasure to sit down with Coach Carson again, and be entertained by his well crafted vocabulary and endless wisdom. You may be surprised to hear (or not) that Coach Carson is competing in his first powerlifting meet, the Mecca’s Holiday Hoist. We get to chat with him about making that decision and how his training has changed because of it, and what he has learned for both himself and his clients. 

Follow Coach Marlon Carson @coach_marlon_carson, a super entertaining and educational follow in our opinion. 

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Get your 6 pack now! Well if thats what you want. There is a lot that goes into core training and Eric Cafferty is here to share his expert knowledge on this hot topic. Listen in as he shares fact based info on what your bodies core in made up of and how you can strengthen it to better gain stability in your workouts and decrease your injury risk. Later in the episode Eric and Hunter take a dive into the world of the “Top Fitness Influencers”. You’re not going to want to miss their reactions. 

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All our guests are special but Maggie McCormick just might be the most special! It was an honor to sit down with Maggie, a long time client of Eric's, and a woman who completely transformed her health and life. After battling some very tough life events, Maggie saw a picture of herself on vacation and knew it was time to make some changes. While working full time, and being a single mother, Maggie committed to her goals and lost 80 pounds! Ladies and Gentleman she didn't stop there, she recommitted herself and stepped on the bodybuilding stage and has found a new passion in life. Listen in as we learn from Maggie about determination and optimism in crushing your goals and living a full and healthy life. 

Follow Maggie on instagram @maggielmccormick

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For the first time we have one of our very special guests on for the second time, Dr. Kaleb Redden. We had the honor of sitting down with Dr. Redden again to have him teach us more about injuries and how to heal as effectively and quickly as possible. Even the most low-key lifters experince pain every once in awhile, and this episode can help you figure out if that is good pain or bad pain, and how to best help yourself if it is bad pain. 

Follow Dr. Kaleb Redden on instagram @muscledoc_kr for expert content. 

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It is an honor to have the owner of Boise Premier Real Estate and stand up gentleman, Brett Hughes! Brett began his real estate career at 21, became a top selling agent and opened his own brokerage which is nearing 300 agents. We learned a lot this episode not just about real estate, but how to keep fitness a priority in your daily life, what it takes to create a successful business, and what it means to have an underdog mentality. 

Follow Brett @brett_e_hughes and Boise Premier Real Estate @boisepremierrealestate, and reach out for any of your real estate needs. 

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We have gone a little unconventional with this episode and we aren’t mad about it, and we don’t think you will be either! The cold winter months are coming up and we are here to help you prepare. Eric dives deep into the importance of staying active during the cold season, and ways you can take advantage of the outdoors and be warm and safe in the process.

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Ladies and Gentlemen we are officially another 15 episodes down on the Power Of Lifting Podcast! We want to again, thank all our guests for taking time to share their stories with us and all the wisdom we learned from them. Also a very big thank you to our listeners for your continued support and encouragement! Just as Eric mentions in our intro, our purpose is to share not just how people do what they do, but why they do what they do. Listen in as Eric and Hunter talk about the last 15 episodes and share highlights from all our amazing guests.

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If you've ever had the chance to meet Garrett Ussery then you know what a great man and friend he is. What you may also notice is his massive muscles! Coach Garrett joins us on the podcast to talk about his passion for the bodybuilding lifestyle and what it takes to put on size and strength. Join us as we talk with Garrett about his life working as an EMT at the prisons, overcoming numerous injuries, and of course eating and training like a champion. 

Interested in working with Garrett? Email him at garrett@themeccagym.com
Also visit the link below to schedule a free consultation!
https://www.themeccagym.com/schedule-a-free-consultation/

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On this episode of the Power Of Lifting Podcast we welcome coach Ryan Douglass back on and talk our Top Picks! We talk about everything from supplements to clothing. Get your notepad ready and listen in as Ryan and Eric talk their recommendations. Also stay tuned to the end of the episode to hear a big announcement we are very excited to share with you all!

Interested in personal coaching? Visit the link below to schedule a free consultation with our expert trainers. 
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We are honored to have Kori Wagner on the Power Of Lifting Podcast! Kori is a bodybuilding figure pro and world level competitor. She has worked with Eric since 2013 and they share with us a bit of their journey together. If being a pro athlete isn’s impressive enough, she does it all while be a long haul semi-truck driver! Yes you read that right. Listen as Kori shares her secrets to getting and staying healthy all while living a “different” lifestyle. 

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Coach Zach Pulkinen joins the podcast this week! Zach has been a competitor his whole life. From collegiate soccer and football to champion bodybuilder, Zach knows what it takes to win. Fresh off the bodybuilding stage we get to chat with Zach about his coaching, his IYCYM philosophy, and of course his massive Nike shoe collection. 

Interested in working with Zach and taking on the IYCYM lifestyle? Contact Zach below!
zach@themeccagym.com
https://www.themeccagym.com/schedule-a-free-consultation/

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Our very own Mecca coach, Alex Mostacero joins us on the podcast this week! Alex will always be humble but this man is strong, and knows how to help others get strong as well. Alex joined the Mecca’s coaching team back in 2019 and has shown amazing growth both in clients and his own personal gains. As a state record holder in powerlifting, Alex knows what it takes to push yourself to the next level. Listen in as Alex shares his journey as well as his secrets to getting strong and staying that way. 

Interested in getting stronger or just taking your health to the next level? Schedule a free consultation with Coach Alex today!
alex@themeccagym.com
https://www.themeccagym.com/schedule-a-free-consultation/

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We are excited to share our great conversation with a very power woman and great friend, Stephanie Carpenter. Many people many know Steph as the @deadliftgrandma on instragram, and we learn just how legit that name really is. Stephanie started powerlifting at an older age than most but has built herself into a champion and holder of many records. She also works as a school psycologist and is always quick to share with others how much fitness has changed her life for the better. This episode is packed with amazing life lessons, so press that play button and enjoy!

Warning; Due to unfortunate technical malfunctions, the sound quality will change about a quarter into the epiosde. We apologize for the inconvienvce but you may need to up your volume a bit to hear the rest of the episode. Thank you!

Interested in knowing more about powerlifting? Schedule a free consultation with one of our trainers today with the link below to learn all about building strength.
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Have you ever heard something at the gym and wondered if it is all that good or all that bad? Eric and Hunter take some time to discuss some hot Pros and Cons of the fitness industry. They cover everything from supplements to specific workout equipment. Listen in and learn the realities of many topics discussed in and around the fitness industry. 

Interested in knowing more? Schedule a free consultation with one of our trainers today with the link below to learn all about what is best for you. 

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Joining us on the Power Of Lifting Podcast is the co-founder and CEO of UXO Supplements, Jon Klipstein. Jon was working in sales jobs for most of his adult life, but feeling a lack of purpose. At the age of 29 he decides to join the Army, and his life was forever changed. Finding his love for the gym and his passion for helping others become healthy just as he did, Jon and his partner Douglas Petty started UXO Supplements. "We pride ourselves in the formulas we have designed with the partnership of our GMP Certified and FDA Registered facilities. We have never made decisions based on profit. Quality and performance has always been our number one priority. We based the foundation of our mission upon many of the Army values we had instilled to us over the years.” Listen in as Jon tells us his story and the ethos that drive UXO Supplements. 

Learn more about UXO Supplements and their mission below;
https://www.uxosupplements.com
Follow Jon - @Jon_klipstein
Follow UXO Supps - @uxosupplements

Interested in knowing more about supplements? Schedule a free consultation with one of our trainers today with the link below to learn all about what is best for you. 
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We start this episode by getting to know a little more about our co-host Hunter Dennis. As The Mecca’s Marketing and Media Manager he wears multiple hats to help get The Mecca’s message out to the world. We follow that with a new segment where Eric and Hunter dive into the wild web and look up the worlds most searched fitness questions. Listen in for some knowledge and answers about what the world and possibly you have been searching for!

Interested in learning more about these topics? Schedule your free training consultation today with the link below. 
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We are honored to have Elaine and Brad Craig as our latest guests on The Power Of Lifting Podcast. The Craigs, who own and operate Craig productions, have lived and breathed bodybuilding for much of their lives. Bodybuilding brought them together and ever since they have helped grow the sport to what it is today, especially here in the Northwest of the United States. Listen in as Brand and Elaine share their experiences as bodybuilders themselves as well as the lessons they have learned promoting The Emerald Cup, Idaho Muscle Classic, The Idaho Cup, and the sport overall.  

Learn more about the Craigs and their mission below;
https://craigproductions.com/about/
Follow Craig Productions  - @craigproductions

Interested in Bodybuilding? Schedule your free training consultation today with the link below. 
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