Devon and I are happy to announce we're expecting another baby! Will it be a boy or a girl? What's your guess?  Please leave us a review at&nbsp;http://reviewourpodcast.com  Get on the waiting list for the Sky Fit Challenge Join our  Open Sky Fitness Podcast Facebook Group! Do the&nbsp;7 Day Paleo Reset &nbsp; RESOURCES MENTIONED DURING THE SHOW:  Leave us an&nbsp;iTunes review Subscribe to our podcast&nbsp;and take your health to the next level! Join The Open Sky Fitness Podcast Group on Facebook Learn more about the&nbsp;Sky Fit Challenge Clean up your diet with our&nbsp; 7 Day Paleo Reset Contact Rob and Devon to apply for&nbsp;One-On-One Coaching Sessions Learn more about our new sponsor - ButcherBox  &nbsp; JOIN THE SKY FIT CHALLENGE! CLICK HERE&nbsp;TO LEARN MORE The challenge consists of:  8 Weeks of Equipment Free Bodyweight Workouts in 20 minutes or less. (No gym membership required) SIMPLE Whole Food Meal Plan w/Tasty Recipe Cookbook Featuring 60+ recipes! Foolproof Schedule so you know EXACTLY what you’re supposed to do every day. Access to our New Private Facebook Group – Sky Fit Challenge Group to share your progress with everyone as well as receive support and be held accountable.  &nbsp; Do The FREE 7 Day Paleo Rest Simply go to&nbsp;7DayPaleoReset.com&nbsp;to sign up now &nbsp; One of the best things you can do for your mind and body in your mission to get healthier is to focus on your nutrition. That's why we're allowing people to sign up now to join us for our next Free 7 Day Paleo Rest! It's all done via Facebook so no annoying emails that will fill up your inbox. As part of the 7 Day Paleo Reset, we will provide you with:  Introduction to what the Paleo Diet is all about 7 Day guide to easy Paleo recipes What batch cooking is and how to incorporate that into your lifestyle Various content resources including generational eating habits, the importance of building a wellness community, and how to begin a new healthy lifestyle. How to make an impact on your life and life a life full of wellness.  &nbsp; &nbsp; Look Out For Our Upcoming Throw Back Thursday Podcast Episodes! We'll be releasing new podcasts episodes on Thursdays that discuss previous episodes we've done, but we need your help! Go to the &nbsp;Open Sky Fitness Facebook Group&nbsp;and tell us what your favorite episodes are. Then, Devon and I will re-listen to that episode, pick out the best parts and share even more insights on the topic. We won't just be&nbsp;regurgitating the same information over again. Since we began this podcast, there's so much more information out their on health, nutrition, fitness, and personal wellness. So, each Thursday we'll really just be going deeper into your favorite topics! Claim Your FREE Bacon + $10 Off With Our Sponsor - ButcherBox That's right! By listening to the Open Sky Fitness Podcast, you get the chance to get a free order of bacon plus $10 off your first&nbsp;ButcherBox purchase!! ButcherBox delivers 100% grass-fed beef, free-range organic chicken, and heritage breed pork directly to your door. Think of them as the neighborhood butcher for modern America. &nbsp; Join&nbsp;The Open Sky Fitness Podcast Group! That's right! We have a closed&nbsp;Open Sky Fitness Podcast group&nbsp;on Facebook where you and everyone have the opportunity to talk about your health and fitness goals in a safe environment. We post workouts and start discussions about how to be strategic about finding a healthier you. Check it out! Start Building Your Own Workouts and Meal Plan! Download Results Tracker here! Click To Download Home Workout Templates&nbsp;or text the word, "lifting," to 33444 to download the templates. Download the OSF Food Journal Now! Have a Question or Review for Rob or Devon? We love answering questions and getting feedback from you, our listener! If you have any questions to ask us, want to share a review of the show, or tell us any suggestions for guests/topics that you think would be great...

We're Having A Baby: Boy or Girl? - Ep. 261

I am joined by the creator of DVRT The Ultimate Sandbag Training System, Josh Henkin, to talk about the theory behind sandbag exercises, the different levels and 7 patterns of DVRT's training program, and how simply shifting your movement with the sandbag will change the resistance, force, and intensity. If you're looking for a new type of exercise or want to build strong muscle, Josh gives a lot of great tips on how to do that with sandbags vs. traditional weight lifting.&nbsp;   Please leave us a review at&nbsp;http://reviewourpodcast.com  Get on the waiting list for the Sky Fit Challenge Join our  Open Sky Fitness Podcast Facebook Group! Do the&nbsp;7 Day Paleo Reset &nbsp; DVRT The Ultimate Sandbag Training System  Why the Ultimate Sandbag-Properly Used-Has a HUGE Athletic ROI In the full-contact arena, athletes contend with an ever-shifting set of challenges: sudden changes in velocity, power, force, weight, and energy demand. The athlete needs to withstand powerful blows directed at any part of the body, to accelerate and decelerate at a moment's notice, to strike back with blinding power and to remain stable in a highly unstable environment. The athlete needs to be this dynamic-while simultaneously minimizing the risk of personal injury. He needs a cat's agile movement skills, a bull's rock-like strength, and a stallion's enduring power. &nbsp; About Josh Henkin  Josh Henkin is a CSCS and Master RKC with twenty years of experience. His innovative Dynamic Variable Resistance Training (DVRT™) has allowed him to present in more than 13 countries and publish in top outlets like Men’s Health and the Wall Street Journal. Josh has coached people of all backgrounds, including the U.S. Army Special Forces Recruiting Battalion and U.S. Marines. You can learn more about his programs at DVRTFitness.com. &nbsp; Let Us Coach You On The Podcast! Come on the podcast and let us be your coach for an hour on the show! We talked about this a while back but we want you, the listener, to be a guest on our show by allowing us to be your personal coaches for a 1-hour call. Your call will be featured as an actual episode on our podcast but can always keep your identity hidden by changing your name because we know that our health is everything and some things we'd like to keep to ourselves. Here's how you sign up:  Go to&nbsp;http://openskyfitness.com/contact/ Fill out your name, email address, and message In your message, please include:  Your goals What obstacles you believe are standing in your way Your expectations and how you think Devon and Rob can help you    &nbsp;  &nbsp; What You'll Hear on This Episode 00:00&nbsp;Open Sky Fitness Introduction 1:15 &nbsp;Opening comments with Rob and Devon 3:30 The official re-launch of the Sky Fit Challenge for only $47 5:50 Introduction to Josh Henkin 8:20 What you need to know about training with and the theory behind sandbag exercises before you begin. 9:40 The ancient idea that physical fitness was the completion of an individual. 12:00 The difference between something being difficult and something being productive in physical training. 13:30 The progression of trying new tactics and theories until the Ultimate Sandbag Training program was born. 20:00 Having a set goal or philosophy in your training program. 22:00 The old mindsets that metal is better than sand or anyone can just make their own sandbag. 22:40 His brand's mission to be movement educators and teach people how to move more efficiently. 25:30 What you will get out of DVRT's training. 29:40 The different levels and 7 patterns of DVRT's training program. 33:00 The poor walking habits and other areas of fitness and lifting that people have developed. 41:00 What a dead bug movement is and the benefits of it to create stability for the rest of our body. 44:00 Physical differences between humans and chimpanzees. 48:00 Rob's great experience trying Josh's sandbag exercises. 51:30 Programming with the sandbags that people can do on...

Ultimate Sandbag Training with Josh Henkin - Ep. 262

In life, there is no more important agenda than taking care of your body.&nbsp;- Udo Erasmus&nbsp; &nbsp; Co-Founder of Udo's Choice and Author of several books including Fats That Heal, Fats That Kill, Choosing the Right Fats, and The Book on Total Sexy Health: The 8 Key Steps Designed by Nature, Udo Erasmus, joins me this week to discuss the power of being present, his own health transformation, the proper way to use healthy oils, and experience finding inner peace after a traumatic childhood. &nbsp; Please leave us a review at&nbsp;http://reviewourpodcast.com  Get on the waiting list for the Sky Fit Challenge Join our  Open Sky Fitness Podcast Facebook Group! Do the&nbsp;7 Day Paleo Reset &nbsp; In this episode, you will learn:  Easy hacks to get you out of a health rut. Why so many of us are struggling to live in the current moment. The power we have to shift our current state of being and the world we live in. That you are the only person responsible for putting the time and work into taking care of your health. Why he began investigating how to make healthier oils for mass consumption. How to properly cook with healthy oils and why we should never fry with them. Why psychedelics are door openers but not necessarily a quick fix during the inner work process.  &nbsp; Introducing: The Official Coffee Diet Group I am launching The Official Coffee Diet Group on Facebook and you can get 50% off for the 8-week program with the code OCD50OFF. What is The Official Coffee Diet Group? It's a group in which I'm going to share how you can get started with The Official Coffee Diet, transform your lifestyle, lose weight, roast your own coffee beans, and start feeling great! There are only 8 spots left so sign up quickly if you're interested! &nbsp; &nbsp;  "Inspiration is as important as good information because without getting inspired, people won't make the life changes that they need to make."&nbsp;- Udo Erasmus  &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Fats That Heal, Fats That Kill Buy&nbsp;Fats That Heal, Fats That Kill&nbsp;by Udo Erasmus here &nbsp; Udo Erasmus exposes the manufacturing processes that turn healing fats into killing fats, explains the effects of these damaged fats on human health, and discloses the knowledge you need to avoid the damaged ones and choose health-promoting oils. He also explores the therapeutic potential of flax, hemp, olive, fish, evening primrose, borage, and black currant. &nbsp; About Udo Erasmus  Udo Erasmus&nbsp;is a nutritionist, lecturer, and writer specializing in fats, oils, cholesterol, and essential fatty acids. He was born in Poland during the Second World War to parents from Latvia and Estonia. His family emigrated to Canada when he was ten years old. He began his university studies at the age of sixteen and gained a B.Sc. in Zoology with a major in Psychology. This was followed by graduate studies in Biochemistry and Genetics at the University of British Columbia. In 1980, Erasmus was poisoned by pesticides, and, as a result of the experience, began to research the relationship between nutrition and health. He gave special attention to the effects of fats and oils on human health. Erasmus had become intrigued by the fact that Eskimos consumed largely fats, such as whale blubber, yet remained relatively healthy well into later life. In his research he discovered what he considered “healthy fats”, that is fats which were beneficial rather than harmful to health. His thesis for his Ph.D. in nutrition was published with the title Fats and Oils in 1986. It was revised and expanded under the new name, Fats That Heal Fats That Kill (1993). Udo Erasmus has partnered with natural foods company Flora Inc., of Lynden, Washington, and Burnaby, British Columbia to produce the essential fatty acid blend called Udo's Choice Oil Blend as well as a line of probiotics and nutritional supplements. &nbsp; Top 2 Myths about Fats - Udo Erasmus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOzrwDlCD9U&amp;t=53s &nbsp; Let Us Coach...

How To Get Out Of A Health Rut with Udo Erasmus - Ep. 263

Hi, I'm Rob! If you listen to my show, you'll notice my best friend Jeff Meacham. We've been workout buddies for almost 20 years. Jeff and I have many things in our lives that we're passionate about. We love to workout, together if possible. We love food. I'm not sure if cookies count as food, but I'm sure Jeff would be happy to hear if they do. And finally, we love 80's actions movies! Basically anything with Stallone. 

As the host of the show, my mission is to deliver quality guests, who will inspire you to improve your life. I don't care if you're vegan, paleo, a body builder or a triathlete, we have something for everyone. 

Who the heck are you, Rob? Good question. I'm a personal trainer in Los Angeles, CA. I wasn't always a personal trainer. I started my career in LA as an actor. That's how Jeff and I met. We attended SUNY Purchase Acting Conservatory and became fast friends(oh and workout buddies). Since then I've given up on the whole acting thing. I was tired of just getting by with my bills. Jeff, on the other hand, stuck with it and is currently a series regular on the hit show Black-ish on ABC. He's making bank! 

The point is, it doesn't matter who you are or where you are in life, you can always be healthier. We're here to help you get there. 

If you have questions you'd like us to answer on our show or via email, feel free to contact me. If you'd just like to write us a letter and give us your feedback, we'd love that too. Send everything to Rob@OpenSkyFitness.com 

Thanks for listening! Enjoy the show. 



