https://simplecast.com the feight. show with s.apgar we see, hear, and say no topic too taboo on the feight show. voicing our most stunning struggles tears down and breaks through our walls rather than letting them stand in our way. our stories become our strength. Indeed, we have the power, together, to change our feight. let's talk, learn from each other, and see how we're all intertwined more closely than we know. i thank you for tuning in today. 2024 FitFighter, Inc. en Fri, 9 Feb 2024 17:00:00 +0000 Fri, 9 Feb 2024 17:00:11 +0000 https://steelcast-with-sarah-apgar.simplecast.com the feight. show with s.apgar https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/180bf0e4-d5e3-42a1-aa0f-b02b0cace799/6e2e8b04-3ce0-48aa-90c5-a2e5e0385a1f/3000x3000/1.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://steelcast-with-sarah-apgar.simplecast.com episodic we see, hear, and say no topic too taboo on the feight show. voicing our most stunning struggles tears down and breaks through our walls rather than letting them stand in our way. our stories become our strength. Indeed, we have the power, together, to change our feight. let's talk, learn from each other, and see how we're all intertwined more closely than we know. i thank you for tuning in today. Sarah Apgar no https://feeds.simplecast.com/nIb81jtR competition, entrepreneurship, women, family, fitness, leadership, strength and conditioning, strong, teams Sarah Apgar sarah@fitfighter.com 935c0362-c633-4521-992b-b0aa656c04bd You Never Know the Story with Bennie Wylie 1:00 What are 3 events that have truly changed the course of your life?

4:00 How has your upbringing informed the way that you coach your athletes?

7:00 How do you prepare and what are your players doing to prepare for game day?

10:40 How important is ritual when it comes to building strength and using that strength for success?

14:00 What do you say to the person who says they just weren't born an athlete?

18:00 What do you most anticipate in the coming 6 months?

]]> Fri, 9 Feb 2024 17:00:00 +0000 sarah@fitfighter.com (Sarah Apgar) https://steelcast-with-sarah-apgar.simplecast.com/episodes/you-never-know-the-story-with-bennie-wylie-rhLal9hM 1:00 What are 3 events that have truly changed the course of your life?

4:00 How has your upbringing informed the way that you coach your athletes?

7:00 How do you prepare and what are your players doing to prepare for game day?

10:40 How important is ritual when it comes to building strength and using that strength for success?

14:00 What do you say to the person who says they just weren't born an athlete?

18:00 What do you most anticipate in the coming 6 months?

]]> You Never Know the Story with Bennie Wylie Sarah Apgar 00:20:54 As Director of Sports Performance for one of the top collegiate athletic programs in the nation, Bennie Wylie often morphs readily from Professional Strength Coach into parent and priest for his players, opining that he engages these athletes at one of the most formative eras of their lives. In this episode we meet Bennie the man and Bennie the dad of 3, as he shares the genesis of his own journey into his profession, starting from a tender age as his mom's protector. This was a treat to travel outside the training room and hear about the rest of the story. As Director of Sports Performance for one of the top collegiate athletic programs in the nation, Bennie Wylie often morphs readily from Professional Strength Coach into parent and priest for his players, opining that he engages these athletes at one of the most formative eras of their lives. In this episode we meet Bennie the man and Bennie the dad of 3, as he shares the genesis of his own journey into his profession, starting from a tender age as his mom's protector. This was a treat to travel outside the training room and hear about the rest of the story. no full 8 30941afe-f2db-42ca-a72a-e0f42dc7b140 How to Stay Strong in Plain English with Steve Sundarraj While we touch on Steve's story and professional and personal journey, we dig quickly into the science and the research in this one. Topics we cover in this episode include why joint mobility is important, how to strength train and load weight correctly, and why the training for MMA fighters is a good compass for the rest of us. I could talk to Steve all day about these issues and know you'll enjoy! 

]]> Fri, 1 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0000 sarah@fitfighter.com (Sarah Apgar) https://steelcast-with-sarah-apgar.simplecast.com/episodes/steve-sundarraj-7-mlgSOjhd While we touch on Steve's story and professional and personal journey, we dig quickly into the science and the research in this one. Topics we cover in this episode include why joint mobility is important, how to strength train and load weight correctly, and why the training for MMA fighters is a good compass for the rest of us. I could talk to Steve all day about these issues and know you'll enjoy! 

]]> How to Stay Strong in Plain English with Steve Sundarraj Sarah Apgar 00:43:01 If you're backed up on Podcasts, put this one at the top of your list. I hoped that Steve Sundarraj would walk on water on the mic as he has for me the past decade keeping me mobile, strong, and injury free, and he doesn't disappoint. Steve is a DPT and MMA Trainer / Strength Coach with a knack for breaking down the complex into the simplest terms when it comes to your true long term health and strength and what really matters. You'll feel your optimism lift as you listen! If you're backed up on Podcasts, put this one at the top of your list. I hoped that Steve Sundarraj would walk on water on the mic as he has for me the past decade keeping me mobile, strong, and injury free, and he doesn't disappoint. Steve is a DPT and MMA Trainer / Strength Coach with a knack for breaking down the complex into the simplest terms when it comes to your true long term health and strength and what really matters. You'll feel your optimism lift as you listen! injury, joint mobility, weight lifting, strength training, mixed martial arts, physical therapy no full 7 3e653c3b-3f5f-4515-bf88-9d35292a3121 Curiosity, Community, and Mission with Kelly Young Kelly's Inner Steel journey began with a heartbreaking loss at a young age that changed her life forever.  She speaks openly about this moment and how it gave her a clear compass personally and professionally. From these roots we learn about how Kelly followed her heart and listened to her village as she slowly and organically grew her family and business over the past 25 years. Now a mom of 4 beautiful children and owner of a 400-member Boot Camp and Fitness Facility, Kelly is a stunning example for all of us that mission means everything, slow and steady is powerful, family is first, and community is our foundation.

You can find Kelly and join her community in person or virtually at https://kellysbootcamp.net/!!

Follow Kelly and her team and community on instagram @kellys_bootcamp!!

]]> Fri, 11 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000 sarah@fitfighter.com (Sarah Apgar) https://steelcast-with-sarah-apgar.simplecast.com/episodes/kelly-young-6-TJg6RDkS Kelly's Inner Steel journey began with a heartbreaking loss at a young age that changed her life forever.  She speaks openly about this moment and how it gave her a clear compass personally and professionally. From these roots we learn about how Kelly followed her heart and listened to her village as she slowly and organically grew her family and business over the past 25 years. Now a mom of 4 beautiful children and owner of a 400-member Boot Camp and Fitness Facility, Kelly is a stunning example for all of us that mission means everything, slow and steady is powerful, family is first, and community is our foundation.

You can find Kelly and join her community in person or virtually at https://kellysbootcamp.net/!!

Follow Kelly and her team and community on instagram @kellys_bootcamp!!

]]> Curiosity, Community, and Mission with Kelly Young Sarah Apgar 00:41:08 If you're on a mission as an entrepreneur, fitness professional, parent, visionary, or all of the above, you will love listening to Kelly Young talk about her super-real life story, full of grit, modesty, curiosity, luck and love. One of my favorite characteristics of Kelly is how she weaves the word mission into many aspects of her life no matter how big or small. She's a person of convictions and her baseline is love and care for her community. Everything else flows from there. Seems like a good starting point for all of us! If you're on a mission as an entrepreneur, fitness professional, parent, visionary, or all of the above, you will love listening to Kelly Young talk about her super-real life story, full of grit, modesty, curiosity, luck and love. One of my favorite characteristics of Kelly is how she weaves the word mission into many aspects of her life no matter how big or small. She's a person of convictions and her baseline is love and care for her community. Everything else flows from there. Seems like a good starting point for all of us! community, mompreneur, parenting, family first, mission-driven, entrepreneurship, exercise, fitness no full 6 3977e9bc-0d85-4200-9838-6ff9f2513229 Find Your True North with Greg Parsons - #5 Greg Parsons is the founder of Semper Capital Management as well as the non-profit organization, True North, supporting Veterans with jobs, training, medical care, and other services. The genesis of True North is rooted in Greg’s transition story and the challenges and obstacles he faced as he tried to translate an entrenched military mindset to his post-combat personal and professional journeys. It is the embodiment of a multi-pronged approach aimed at helping veterans and their families successfully navigate the pressures and challenges of transition through employment, physical and emotional rehabilitation, adaptive sports, and education.

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In addition to leading the business of Semper Capital, Greg serves as Chairman of the Investment and Risk Management Committees and is also a member of the Compliance Committee. Prior to joining the firm in 2008, Greg served as an Associate Principal at McKinsey & Company in the Financial Services Group. Greg began his career over 22 years ago and served as a Captain and Infantry Officer in the United States Marine Corps. Greg earned an AB from Princeton University.

Website:  https://www.sempercap.com/

 

]]> Fri, 11 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000 sarah@fitfighter.com (Sarah Apgar) https://steelcast-with-sarah-apgar.simplecast.com/episodes/greg-parsons-5-PLr2fzXU Greg Parsons is the founder of Semper Capital Management as well as the non-profit organization, True North, supporting Veterans with jobs, training, medical care, and other services. The genesis of True North is rooted in Greg’s transition story and the challenges and obstacles he faced as he tried to translate an entrenched military mindset to his post-combat personal and professional journeys. It is the embodiment of a multi-pronged approach aimed at helping veterans and their families successfully navigate the pressures and challenges of transition through employment, physical and emotional rehabilitation, adaptive sports, and education.

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In addition to leading the business of Semper Capital, Greg serves as Chairman of the Investment and Risk Management Committees and is also a member of the Compliance Committee. Prior to joining the firm in 2008, Greg served as an Associate Principal at McKinsey & Company in the Financial Services Group. Greg began his career over 22 years ago and served as a Captain and Infantry Officer in the United States Marine Corps. Greg earned an AB from Princeton University.

Website:  https://www.sempercap.com/

 

]]> Find Your True North with Greg Parsons - #5 Sarah Apgar 00:34:35 Princeton Rugby --- the U.S. Marine Corps -- Semper Capital Management -- and True North. In today's chat Greg Parsons gives us the connective tissue among his professional and personal pursuits, and their roots in public service, a quest for excellence, and a lot of grit. As the CEO of Semper Capital Management and the founder of True North, Greg has a deep-seated sense of contribution and service and a personality that leaves you inspired, wide-eyed, laughing, and ready to go play a contact sport all at once. Just sit back relax and enjoy.... Princeton Rugby --- the U.S. Marine Corps -- Semper Capital Management -- and True North. In today's chat Greg Parsons gives us the connective tissue among his professional and personal pursuits, and their roots in public service, a quest for excellence, and a lot of grit. As the CEO of Semper Capital Management and the founder of True North, Greg has a deep-seated sense of contribution and service and a personality that leaves you inspired, wide-eyed, laughing, and ready to go play a contact sport all at once. Just sit back relax and enjoy.... no full 5 a99e417e-4e32-4d8a-a96a-d69c37258e53 Living Clean Cut with Lori Sawyer - #4 There is alot of information out there about nutrition, and it is so easy to get overwhelmed by it. If you're like me and you struggle to figure out what works for you, or if you question why you should try keto, Whole30, paleo or any other hot fad....then you're going to love this episode. My friend, Lori Sawyer, is the co-owner of Clean Cut Fitness and Nutrition, and she joins me today to share a practical, no-nonsense approach to eating well. Her philosophy is based on education and the idea that once you know more, you  make better choices. She is full of good insights about nutrition that keep it real and allow clean eating to fit into your busy life. My favorite part? I can have my cake and eat it too. 

You can follow Lori at:

www.cleancutfit.com

IG:  @Cleancutfitnutrition

FB: @CleanCutFitnessandNutrition

And you can purchase their book on Amazon: Shrink Your Body, Grow Your Mind

 

 

 

 

]]> Tue, 1 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000 sarah@fitfighter.com (Sarah Apgar) https://steelcast-with-sarah-apgar.simplecast.com/episodes/lori-sawyer-4-WtQ6hzxz There is alot of information out there about nutrition, and it is so easy to get overwhelmed by it. If you're like me and you struggle to figure out what works for you, or if you question why you should try keto, Whole30, paleo or any other hot fad....then you're going to love this episode. My friend, Lori Sawyer, is the co-owner of Clean Cut Fitness and Nutrition, and she joins me today to share a practical, no-nonsense approach to eating well. Her philosophy is based on education and the idea that once you know more, you  make better choices. She is full of good insights about nutrition that keep it real and allow clean eating to fit into your busy life. My favorite part? I can have my cake and eat it too. 

You can follow Lori at:

www.cleancutfit.com

IG:  @Cleancutfitnutrition

FB: @CleanCutFitnessandNutrition

And you can purchase their book on Amazon: Shrink Your Body, Grow Your Mind

 

 

 

 

]]> Living Clean Cut with Lori Sawyer - #4 Sarah Apgar 00:21:35 The joy of health comes from so many places...our strength, family, fitness, how we move, work, play, love, and yes EAT! Today, Lori Sawyer, co-owner of Clean Cut Fitness and Nutrition, sits down with me for some real talk about eating well. This woman is no BS, no frills, and no predispositions. This is not an "eat this, not that" kind of conversation. It's about Lori's journey to a Clean Cut lifestyle and sharing that with you. And big secret... she even shares a tip on how to incorporate Girl Scout cookies, ice cream and wine into a healthy daily routine. Listen up team. The joy of health comes from so many places...our strength, family, fitness, how we move, work, play, love, and yes EAT! Today, Lori Sawyer, co-owner of Clean Cut Fitness and Nutrition, sits down with me for some real talk about eating well. This woman is no BS, no frills, and no predispositions. This is not an "eat this, not that" kind of conversation. It's about Lori's journey to a Clean Cut lifestyle and sharing that with you. And big secret... she even shares a tip on how to incorporate Girl Scout cookies, ice cream and wine into a healthy daily routine. Listen up team. no full 4 df514d6d-ec05-4ad8-868e-83fa81b771ab Landing your Dream Job with Clayton Apgar and Billy Clark - #3 This is an extremely special day because for this episode I had the opportunity to interview my brother, Clayton Apgar and his business partner, Billy Clark. They are recent bestselling authors of the book, The Little Book to Land Your Dream Job. 

When Clayton and Billy reveal that you'll spend more than 90,000 hours of your life working, you realize that your professional life is extremely personal! And yet our world has been overcome by impersonal job seeking platforms like Indeed, Monster.com and LinkedIn, that don't foster your deep consideration of the attributes and interests that define you, and should be central to your daily work and life.  

In their effort to bring the 'personal' back to 'professional', Clayton and Billy have reframed the whole process of finding a job and  discovering a fulfilling career. Their reframe is breaking norms in much the same way we are at FitFighter, where we are helping you reframe what it means to be strong.

Clayton and Billy actively promote turning inward to develop something outward, and as you listen to this episode, you will find that their little book is full of big ideas!

You can follow them at : Billy Clark Creative Management

LinkedIn: Billy Clark Creative Management

FB:  @BillyClarkCM

IG: @BillyClarkCreative

And their book The Little Book to Land Your Dream Job is available on Amazon.

 

]]> Mon, 17 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000 sarah@fitfighter.com (Sarah Apgar) https://steelcast-with-sarah-apgar.simplecast.com/episodes/clayton-apgar-and-billy-clark-3-AbOApcib This is an extremely special day because for this episode I had the opportunity to interview my brother, Clayton Apgar and his business partner, Billy Clark. They are recent bestselling authors of the book, The Little Book to Land Your Dream Job. 

When Clayton and Billy reveal that you'll spend more than 90,000 hours of your life working, you realize that your professional life is extremely personal! And yet our world has been overcome by impersonal job seeking platforms like Indeed, Monster.com and LinkedIn, that don't foster your deep consideration of the attributes and interests that define you, and should be central to your daily work and life.  

In their effort to bring the 'personal' back to 'professional', Clayton and Billy have reframed the whole process of finding a job and  discovering a fulfilling career. Their reframe is breaking norms in much the same way we are at FitFighter, where we are helping you reframe what it means to be strong.

Clayton and Billy actively promote turning inward to develop something outward, and as you listen to this episode, you will find that their little book is full of big ideas!

You can follow them at : Billy Clark Creative Management

LinkedIn: Billy Clark Creative Management

FB:  @BillyClarkCM

IG: @BillyClarkCreative

And their book The Little Book to Land Your Dream Job is available on Amazon.

 

]]> Landing your Dream Job with Clayton Apgar and Billy Clark - #3 Sarah Apgar 00:36:59 Bestselling authors, Clayton Apgar and Billy Clark, share how they've become the jedis at Inner Steel exploration and discovery. After all, helping you to "Find your Inner Steel", and hearing the journeys of family and friends finding theirs, is what we're after in our conversations. Clayton and Billy's co-authored book, The Little Book to Land Your Dream Job, outlines a cutting edge concept to reframe how to find and land your dream job. Bestselling authors, Clayton Apgar and Billy Clark, share how they've become the jedis at Inner Steel exploration and discovery. After all, helping you to "Find your Inner Steel", and hearing the journeys of family and friends finding theirs, is what we're after in our conversations. Clayton and Billy's co-authored book, The Little Book to Land Your Dream Job, outlines a cutting edge concept to reframe how to find and land your dream job. no full 3 6c7eb669-5354-48d0-94f0-56df4d52c123 Sports Matter with Melissa Christian - #2 Dick's Sporting Goods is a leader in giving youth access to sports. My guest today, Melissa Christian, is their Vice President of Global Brand and Category Marketing, and she is particularly passionate about helping and supporting young female athletes. As we talk, she describes her research that shows that by the age of 14, girls drop out of sports at two times the rate of boys. To change that trajectory, Dick's is currently undertaking many initiatives to support female athletes and help them succeed. Following the mantra that "you need to see her to be her," Dick's has committed to removing many of the barriers that prevent women from participating in sports.  

Sport transcends age, race, political views, gender, and it opens the doors to opportunities in our lives. In this arena, Dick's Sporting Goods is leading from the front!

Tune in to hear more!

]]> Fri, 7 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000 sarah@fitfighter.com (Sarah Apgar) https://steelcast-with-sarah-apgar.simplecast.com/episodes/melissa-christian-2-sbfN5Aje Dick's Sporting Goods is a leader in giving youth access to sports. My guest today, Melissa Christian, is their Vice President of Global Brand and Category Marketing, and she is particularly passionate about helping and supporting young female athletes. As we talk, she describes her research that shows that by the age of 14, girls drop out of sports at two times the rate of boys. To change that trajectory, Dick's is currently undertaking many initiatives to support female athletes and help them succeed. Following the mantra that "you need to see her to be her," Dick's has committed to removing many of the barriers that prevent women from participating in sports.  

Sport transcends age, race, political views, gender, and it opens the doors to opportunities in our lives. In this arena, Dick's Sporting Goods is leading from the front!

Tune in to hear more!

]]> Sports Matter with Melissa Christian - #2 Sarah Apgar 00:40:37 Swimming opened the door for Melissa Christian to go to Dartmouth and then The Wharton School, and eventually to her current position as the Vice President of Global Brand and Category Marketing for Dick's Sporting Goods. In that position, her passion is in supporting female athletes and encouraging young girls to stick with sports. In this episode, Melissa talks about what that means for her and how her professional role enables her to pursue that mission. She shares fascinating research and anecdotes! This is an important topic that all of us must engage in, so tune in and prepare to be inspired! Swimming opened the door for Melissa Christian to go to Dartmouth and then The Wharton School, and eventually to her current position as the Vice President of Global Brand and Category Marketing for Dick's Sporting Goods. In that position, her passion is in supporting female athletes and encouraging young girls to stick with sports. In this episode, Melissa talks about what that means for her and how her professional role enables her to pursue that mission. She shares fascinating research and anecdotes! This is an important topic that all of us must engage in, so tune in and prepare to be inspired! sports matter, there she is, dick's sporting goods, dartmouth alum, female athletes, sports, women in sport, the wharton school alum no full 2 f051de0f-46b0-4e35-95a4-06536c77ae9d Unplugged with Matthew McCrane — #1 Today, Matt McCrane, NFL placekicker with past positions including with the Cleveland Browns, Oakland Raiders, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Arizona Cardinals, joins me on the Steelcast. Always an athlete, Matt started off playing soccer as a young boy and then moved to football in high school. As a high school junior, he filled in as the kicker when the varsity player was out for a game.....and after nailing a 52 yard kick... the rest is history! 

He went on to play for many teams in the NFL including the Arizona Cardinals, Oakland Raiders, Pittsburgh Steelers, and the Philadelphia Eagles. He also had a short stint in the XFL playing for the New York Guardians.

How has he achieved so much?

By controlling his mindset! 

In this episode, Matt shares many of the techniques he uses to perform and achieve at such high levels. He tells stories about some of ups and downs and how to get through the challenges of life. There are plenty of nuggets for any of you who are looking to be your best!

To find out more about Matt, you can follow him at:

IG:  @matthewmccrane

FB: @matt.mccrane

 

 

 

 

]]> Thu, 30 Dec 2021 14:59:08 +0000 sarah@fitfighter.com (Sarah Apgar) https://steelcast-with-sarah-apgar.simplecast.com/episodes/matthew-mccrane-1-MRrNidUv Today, Matt McCrane, NFL placekicker with past positions including with the Cleveland Browns, Oakland Raiders, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Arizona Cardinals, joins me on the Steelcast. Always an athlete, Matt started off playing soccer as a young boy and then moved to football in high school. As a high school junior, he filled in as the kicker when the varsity player was out for a game.....and after nailing a 52 yard kick... the rest is history! 

He went on to play for many teams in the NFL including the Arizona Cardinals, Oakland Raiders, Pittsburgh Steelers, and the Philadelphia Eagles. He also had a short stint in the XFL playing for the New York Guardians.

How has he achieved so much?

By controlling his mindset! 

In this episode, Matt shares many of the techniques he uses to perform and achieve at such high levels. He tells stories about some of ups and downs and how to get through the challenges of life. There are plenty of nuggets for any of you who are looking to be your best!

To find out more about Matt, you can follow him at:

IG:  @matthewmccrane

FB: @matt.mccrane

 

 

 

 

]]> Unplugged with Matthew McCrane — #1 Sarah Apgar 00:45:21 If you are a top performer, or aim to be!, and you want to continue to persevere and succeed with high standards, then check out this episode. Cleveland Browns kicker, Matt McCrane, joins me to share his insights on high performance, being your best, and what it takes to find your inner steel! If you are a top performer, or aim to be!, and you want to continue to persevere and succeed with high standards, then check out this episode. Cleveland Browns kicker, Matt McCrane, joins me to share his insights on high performance, being your best, and what it takes to find your inner steel! mindset, nfl, cleveland browns, fitfighter, steelhoses no full 1