Jai Alai

*Reupload* Original upload date 7/4/18  Learn about Jai Alai, the world's fastest game. 

*Reupload* Original upload date 7/4/18 Learn about Jai Alai, the world's fastest game.

Jai Alai - The World's Fastest Game

In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission, we're talking about the training necessary for astronauts!  Learn about the training that the astronauts went through back in the day and modern day training techniques of our current astronauts.

In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission, we're talking about the training necessary for astronauts! Learn about the training that the astronauts went through back in the day and modern day training techniques of our current astronauts.

Astronaut Fitness

Originally Uploaded 2/14/19  Apollon the Mighty was a French strongman with grip strength reported to be among the strongest in human history. Whether he was joining the circus in his teens or bending hardened steel bars by hand, Apollon's life always made for a great story.

Originally Uploaded 2/14/19 Apollon the Mighty was a French strongman with grip strength reported to be among the strongest in human history. Whether he was joining the circus in his teens or bending hardened steel bars by hand, Apollon's life always made for a great story.

Apollon the Mighty

On July 7, 2019 the US Women's National Soccer Team won their 4th World Cup title, bringing fans together all over the country, but that was not always the case. Women have had an uphill battle throughout their history in sports and it is only now beginning to become closer to being equal to that of their male counterparts.   

On July 7, 2019 the US Women's National Soccer Team won their 4th World Cup title, bringing fans together all over the country, but that was not always the case. Women have had an uphill battle throughout their history in sports and it is only now beginning to become closer to being equal to that of their male counterparts.

A Brief History of Women in Sports

Hyper palatable food is food designed to create altered rewards in the brain that can often lead to overeating at the minimum and food addiction at the most extreme. Learn about these foods on today's podcast!

Hyper palatable food is food designed to create altered rewards in the brain that can often lead to overeating at the minimum and food addiction at the most extreme. Learn about these foods on today's podcast!

What is hyper palatable food?

*Reupload* Original air date 8/21/18  The Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games were marred by one of sport's biggest controversies which saw a classification of athlete removed from the next two Paralympic games. On this episode we dive into the story behind the controversy .

*Reupload* Original air date 8/21/18 The Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games were marred by one of sport's biggest controversies which saw a classification of athlete removed from the next two Paralympic games. On this episode we dive into the story behind the controversy .

2000 Paralympic Games Controversy

Freestyle Canoeing

Canoes have been around for about 10,000 years as far as we know, but only about 100 years ago did they peak. The sport of interpretive freestyle canoeing has changed the vehicle from a vehicle of transport to a vehicle to move the soul through dance.   Sit back and enjoy, it's a fun one!    Mark Ornstein- The Lady in Red https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzTR-EyjanM   Links- https://www.instagram.com/buildingambitionpod/ https://www.facebook.com/buildingambition/   Don't forget to rate, review, and share!  

Canoes have been around for about 10,000 years as far as we know, but only about 100 years ago did they peak. The sport of interpretive freestyle canoeing has changed the vehicle from a vehicle of transport to a vehicle to move the soul through dance.  Sit back and enjoy, it's a fun one! Mark Ornstein- The Lady in Red <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzTR-EyjanM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzTR-EyjanM</a> Links- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/buildingambitionpod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/buildingambitionpod/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/buildingambition/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/buildingambition/</a> Don't forget to rate, review, and share!

Interpretive Freestyle Canoeing

On today's episode I tackle a few questions from reddit.com/r/fitness including:  Best Ways to Keep the Gym From Getting Boring Best Ways to Find Body Fat Best Fitness Tips for Travel  and  How Do I Deal With A Bad Day in The Gym?  Follow along with Building Ambition at: https://www.facebook.com/buildingambition https://www.instagram.com/buildingambitionpod/

On today's episode I tackle a few questions from <a href="http://reddit.com/r/fitness" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">reddit.com/r/fitness</a> including: Best Ways to Keep the Gym From Getting Boring Best Ways to Find Body Fat Best Fitness Tips for Travel  and  How Do I Deal With A Bad Day in The Gym? Follow along with Building Ambition at: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/buildingambition" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/buildingambition</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/buildingambitionpod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/buildingambitionpod/</a>

Answering Reddit's Fitness Questions from /r/Fitness

Instagram fitness is a dangerous spot to get advice. Often times you'll see bad form, bad plans, and bad marketing dominating the landscape while good ideas that are not marketed well hide in the mix and get glossed over for something shinier and newer. In this episode I give you a few pointers on how to find a good page and how to avoid bad ones!

Instagram fitness is a dangerous spot to get advice. Often times you'll see bad form, bad plans, and bad marketing dominating the landscape while good ideas that are not marketed well hide in the mix and get glossed over for something shinier and newer. In this episode I give you a few pointers on how to find a good page and how to avoid bad ones!

Instagram Fitness Criticism and Who Can Be Trusted on Instagram?

Soap shoes were a fad that lasted almost 10 years between the late 1990's and mid-2000's. Big names in the sport like Ryan Jaunzemis were grinding the big rails in Southern California and living the skater dream. Then it all fell apart.

Soap shoes were a fad that lasted almost 10 years between the late 1990's and mid-2000's. Big names in the sport like Ryan Jaunzemis were grinding the big rails in Southern California and living the skater dream. Then it all fell apart.

The Rise and Fall of Soap Shoes

The Building Ambition Podcast strives to create a strong desire for success within men and women each week by featuring inspiring guests, client testimonials, and educational segments from top minds within the fitness, nutrition, and self-help industries.  Real People, Real Results!

I love Building Ambition because Adam and Ben are so good at inspiring through personal introspection. They always make me really think about my goals and the reason *I* keep going while also letting listeners know about their own goals, struggles, and successes. The honesty and fallibility is a poignant reminder that success comes as a result of enduring and overcoming many small setbacks. I also love the presentation of success ad a moving target. Their messages humble and heartfelt. It is so clear that it is that this podcast is a labor of love. I also really love the new history segment. Thanks for the great podcast!

Finding motivation from within

I enjoy the show and hearing real life transformations by real people!

Great Guests!

The Building Ambition Podcast: Transform Your Body

Setting a goal is great, it is something we have always encouraged people to do, and it is one of our pillars at Building Ambition. Alan and I not only want to hold ourselves accountable as we pursue our own goals and passions, but also help to create a desire for success within all of our listeners and viewers. Lately its been an uphill battle for us....more specifically me. I've spent a lot of time trying to figure out why it has been so hard for me to stay focused on my nutrition and weight loss, and this week I think Alan and I really start dig in and find the root of the problems I have when setting a goal and staying focused. Which brings us to our topic- Test Yourself.... Alan and I unpack this phrase and what it means to us when it comes to setting a goal. Is it important to test ourselves or is setting a goal and working towards that goal good enough? How can we incorporate this idea into goal setting in order to set S.M.A.R.T goals (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely). We had a great conversation and Alan really challenged some of my beliefs with some of his thoughts on the subject. All of this plus Alan's weekly check in and I announce my personal plans for the future on this weeks episode of The Building Ambition Podcast, Real People, Real Results! Music For this episode provided by: Artist- Ryan Little Track- Iced Veins

Episode 23: Test Yourself

This week on we are joined by Brian Monk, who just a day earlier was without power because of Hurricane Matthew! Brian is a stay at home dad with a 2 year old and another child on the way in just 4 weeks! He is a veteran, and has a bachelors degree in Exercise Science. I was excited to speak to Brian because his interview was suppose to be the day after his first mens physique competition, but because of the hurricane his competition was rescheduled for later in the month. We still had a great conversation, and Brian broke down his daily schedule including training and meal plans. We spent a lot of time discussing his flexible approach to dieting, and how he manages to train for a contest from home with a 2 year old. As always I check in with Alan to see how his weight loss is going, and your going to want to stick around to hear the fast one he tries to pull on me! Alan turns the tables on me and we also start breaking down m powerlifting training, and some problems I have had with my own diet in the past few weeks. Learn more about Brian by following him on Facebook and Instagram. Please subscribe in iTunes, and leave us a 5 star rating and review!

Episode 28- Deadlifts & Hurricanes

For us at Building Ambition it's all about finding your passion and pursuing it with a relentless resolve. I like to find guests with similar belief systems and this week was no different. Meet Whitney Hamlin....veteran, student, daughter, friend, and motivator. Whitney found her love for the weight room while deployed over seas, and brought that passion back home with her. Now she is 40 pounds leaner, with shoulders and biceps that leave most men jealous. Whitney's approach to health and fitness is unconventional when you think about a woman trying to better her physique or improve her athletic ability because for Whitney it's all about heavy weights and finding new ways to exceed herself in the gym. That might mean cranking out 100 rep sets or working on her pull ups while challenging other to match her performance. I wanted Whitney to join us on The Building Ambition podcast to speak to other women about the importance of weight training, and she did just that. Promoting the idea of creating time for yourself, and always pursuing what makes you happy, her beliefs lined up perfectly with ours and it was a great conversation. Whitney is currently active duty in the United States Airforce, and studying for her Masters Degree at the same time. We can all learn a lot from her and I look forward to speaking to her again in the future. Be sure to follow Whitney on Instagram, and take part in some of her crazy challenges! Music for this episode provided by Artist- Broke For Free Track- Juparo Album- Petal This episode was brought to you by The Lifting Co. be sure to check out there full line of apparel at www.myliftingco.com and look for their next launch on October 3, 2016.

For us at Building Ambition it's all about finding your passion and pursuing it with a relentless resolve. I like to find guests with similar belief systems and this week was no different. Meet Whitney Hamlin....veteran, student, daughter, friend, and motivator. Whitney found her love for the weight room while deployed over seas, and brought that passion back home with her. Now she is 40 pounds leaner, with shoulders and biceps that leave most men jealous. Whitney's approach to health and fitness is unconventional when you think about a woman trying to better her physique or improve her athletic ability because for Whitney it's all about heavy weights and finding new ways to exceed herself in the gym. That might mean cranking out 100 rep sets or working on her pull ups while challenging other to match her performance. I wanted Whitney to join us on The Building Ambition podcast to speak to other women about the importance of weight training, and she did just that. Promoting the idea of creating time for yourself, and always pursuing what makes you happy, her beliefs lined up perfectly with ours and it was a great conversation. Whitney is currently active duty in the United States Airforce, and studying for her Masters Degree at the same time. We can all learn a lot from her and I look forward to speaking to her again in the future. Be sure to follow Whitney on Instagram, and take part in some of her crazy challenges! Music for this episode provided by Artist- Broke For Free Track- Juparo Album- Petal This episode was brought to you by The Lifting Co. be sure to check out there full line of apparel at <a href="http://www.myliftingco.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.myliftingco.com</a> and look for their next launch on October 3, 2016.

Ep 26- A Fire In Your Soul (with special guest Whitney Hamlin)

Live interviews from the Red Bull 400 at Copper Peak in Ironwood, MI. I had the pleasure of getting a few interviews from this hill climb event that demonstrate what a unique event this is. Billed as The World's Hardest 400 Meter Race, it truly lives up to the hype. Thanks to Red Bull, John Kusz, Mike Janssen, Chris Cheney, Sarah Hendrickson, and Miles Fink-Debray for their time! Be sure to subscribe to the Building Ambition Podcast to never miss an episode and follow on Instagram @buildingambitionpod

Red Bull 400 Copper Peak

REUPLOAD* Mike Gorman, better know as Gormy Goes Keto, has been a successful yo-yo dieter for years. Through the ups and downs of dieting, he finally found a way to make one diet stick, and he's been rewarded with a 200+ lb weight loss to show for it. Learn about Mike's fitness journey with the keto diet and learn some of the struggles of massively overweight individuals in the process. https://www.instagram.com/gormy_goes_keto/ https://www.instagram.com/buildingambitionpod/

REUPLOAD* Mike Gorman, better know as Gormy Goes Keto, has been a successful yo-yo dieter for years. Through the ups and downs of dieting, he finally found a way to make one diet stick, and he's been rewarded with a 200+ lb weight loss to show for it. Learn about Mike's fitness journey with the keto diet and learn some of the struggles of massively overweight individuals in the process. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gormy_goes_keto/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/gormy_goes_keto/</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/buildingambitionpod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/buildingambitionpod/</a>

How to Lose 200 Pounds on the Keto Diet- Featuring Gormy Goes Keto

Radball or Cycle Ball is more well know as "that weird sport where they play soccer on bikes" but it's much more than that. There are special rules, gear, and a history full of dominant players.  Follow on social media- https://www.instagram.com/buildingambitionpod/ https://www.facebook.com/buildingambition/

Radball or Cycle Ball is more well know as "that weird sport where they play soccer on bikes" but it's much more than that. There are special rules, gear, and a history full of dominant players.  Follow on social media- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/buildingambitionpod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/buildingambitionpod/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/buildingambition/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/buildingambition/</a>

Radball - The Greatest Sport on Two Wheels

Writing the description for the show is the hardest part of this job for me. I strive to carefully construct my words into sentences so you, the listener, will feel excited and curious enough to listen along for a hour or so. Above all I do not want to sell my guest short, but I struggle to put into words his or her accomplishments and the adversity they have faced along the way. Nicole DeMatteis plays down the depth of her story, but with her help I think I can sum this episode up in two words. Proudly afraid. What does this mean? For me, it means setting goals big enough to scare you. Goals so big, when you tell someone else your plans they may laugh at you or question the chances of victory, and thats ok. It's ok to be afraid, and be proud of that. Meet Nicole DeMatteis. Nicole is a trainer who has lost 100 pounds, and this week she was gracious enough to sit down with me and talk about her journey. While her fitness accomplishments are amazing enough for one episode, we also discuss her battles with addiction and sobriety. Nicole is pushing closer to her first physique competition (tentatively) and focused on burning off the last 20 pounds to reach her next goal.Music for the episode provided by: Artist- Broke For Free Track- Our Ego (featuring Different Visitor) Album- Slam Funk

Episode 21: Proudly Afraid (with special guest Nicole DeMatteis)

Had a fun interview with my friend Kaitlin Daugherty about her participation in her many marathons and her participation in the November Project in Madison, WI.  Links- https://november-project.com/madison/ https://www.facebook.com/NovemberProjectMadison/ https://www.instagram.com/novemberprojectmadison/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/buildingambitionpod

Had a fun interview with my friend Kaitlin Daugherty about her participation in her many marathons and her participation in the November Project in Madison, WI.  Links- <a href="https://november-project.com/madison/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://november-project.com/madison/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NovemberProjectMadison/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/NovemberProjectMadison/</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/novemberprojectmadison/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/novemberprojectmadison/?hl=en</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/buildingambitionpod/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/buildingambitionpod</a>

November Project Madison Team Leader and Ultramarathon Runner Kaitlin Daugherty

This week we had the privilege to speak with Andrea Wildenthal Hanson on the show. Andrea is a speaker and the best selling author of Live Your Life, Not Your Diagnosis and Stop Carrying The Weight of Your M.S. Andrea was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2000 and since then she has taken her life and her health into her own hands. Refusing to be identified by her diagnosis Andrea has transitioned from a career in finance to life coaching. We had a great conversation, and Andrea gave us some practical tips we can do everyday to help strengthen our mindset and move us closer to reaching our goals. It was a real treat for me, and I would like to thank Andrea again personally for letting me open up about struggles I face everyday with things like fear of failure, self worth, and other opinions. Andrea taught us that any obstacle life throws at you is just another brick in your backpack, but we have to understand we are strong enough to carry the load! Stick around for the entire interview as Andrea also has a special offer for our listeners, and to learn more about her services and practices check out her coaching site below and be sure to follow her on Facebook and Instagram.

Ep 22: Another Brick In Your Backpack (with best selling author Andrea Wildenthal Hanson)

Welcome back to the new Building Ambition Podcast! It's been a little while since I've uploaded, but the schedule should be more consistent from here on out. Thank you for following along and get ready for more!

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Jon Pall Sigmarsson

Jon Pall Sigmarsson is the father of Icelandic strength sports and an international strength icon. Famous for his good-natured competitive attitude, his great battles with other legendary strongmen, and his untimely death, Jon Pall is a man that will go down in history as one of the strongest to ever live.

Jon Pall Sigmarsson is the father of Icelandic strength sports and an international strength icon. Famous for his good-natured competitive attitude, his great battles with other legendary strongmen, and his untimely death, Jon Pall is a man that will go down in history as one of the strongest to ever live.

Jon Pall Sigmarsson - The World's Strongest Viking

The best podcast episodes on global issues affecting everyone. Covering topics such as the #metoo movement, climate change, the impact of technology and some of the biggest global issues facing us right now. For anyone interested in learning more about the world, and some of the issues we're facing, pick an episode below and start listening! Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

Best Episodes on Global Issues

The best podcast episodes about true crime. For any thrill seeking podcast listeners who just can't get enough of the captivating stories of murderers and criminals. This topic has all the best episodes from many different true crime podcasts.  Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!