Episode Catalog
At Two Dumbbells and a Microphone, we’re always expanding our episode catalog.
New episode weekly. Watch the show on YouTube or listen on Apple, Google, or Spotify.
Have a topic you’d like to see added to our list? Share your idea here
Ep. 0 Why Make a Podcast?
Two Dumbbells and a Microphone is a podcast about health and fitness from two professional coaches who share advice while offering a peek into the fitness industry (and its problems).
The first episode of Two Dumbbells and a Microphone is about HOW we decided to create this podcast.
Tune into this introductory episode to get a preview of upcoming episodes and meet the hosts.
Hosted by Joey Dussel of Transformation Possible Online Health Coaching
👉 www.transformation-possible.com
and DJ Moore of Rule 76 Fitness
👉 www.rule76fitness.com
Ep. 1A DJ’s #1
Health & Fitness Advice
Episode 1A is the first of our split-half episodes. For these, we will take a topic and one episode will be dedicated to DJ's response, and then the next will be mine. The topic of this first episode is the #1 health & fitness advice that we would share - what we wish we could tell you about first of all!
Tune in or watch here on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9DW9whnefAU
Ep. 1B Joey’s #1
Health & Fitness Advice
In the second half of our split-half episode on the topic of our #1 health & fitness advice, Joey now shares his #1 health & fitness advice.
For these split episodes, we will take a topic; one episode will be dedicated to DJ's response, and the second episode will be dedicated to Joey’s.
Ep. 2A DJ’s Story
Another A/B episode - sharing our stories - starting with DJ Moore of Rule 76 Fitness. Check him out at www.rule76fitness.com
In this episode, you'll learn about DJ's history, background, qualifications, and more. These are all crucial things to know about him to truly understand his WHY for health & fitness coaching.
👉 What got him started
👉 What keeps him going
👉 His original non-scale victories
👉 How that relates to his coaching
👉 And the importance of your relationship with your trainer
👉 The value of mental changes from exercise
👉 People's assumptions about him and stereotypes
👉 Education vs. Experience
and so much more!
Video episode available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mU68dtJC0b0
Ep. 2B Joey’s Story
The B side of Episode 2 - sharing our stories - now Joey Dussel of Transformation Possible Online Health Coaching. Check out www.transformation-possible.com for online health & fitness coaching info and www.joeydussel.com for free health & fitness resources.
In this episode, you'll learn about Joey's origin story, fitness background, education, qualifications, and more. These are all crucial things to know about him to truly understand his WHY for health & fitness coaching.
👉 What got him started
👉 The importance of functional fitness
👉 Community & group workouts
👉 How that relates to his coaching
👉 How the challenge of the gym helps us in life
👉 The value of mental changes from exercise
👉 Moving from group to individual to online coaching
👉 Education vs. Experience and so much more!
Ep. 3 Counter Culture & Anti-Industry
The health & fitness industry is not working. It's not succeeding against America's health decline -- even as we spend more $$$ than ever.
Today we give you some insider insights into the problems with the health & fitness industry. Join us and add to the conversation.
Today's topic
👉 The main issue with health & fitness marketing (super FIT but not HEALTHY)
👉 Credibility as a trainer - how much does your trainer's fitness level matter?
👉 The realism of what it takes to get the results people think they want
👉 The loss of trainer talent because of the structure of the fitness industry
👉 How this all works against the success of EVERYONE involved.
Ep. 4 What Makes a Good Workout?
Part 1 and 2
After recording for an hour, we still have more to say! Enjoy this while on a long walk, and look forward to Part 2!
It's fitting that this is our longest-ever episode! We have thought about this for years, so fitting in a tidy sound-bite is tough. Enjoy this relaxed conversation where we share responses from our clients & co-workers' responses then our own.
What makes a good workout?
👉 How it feels during and after
👉 How to find the right intensity for that day
👉 Consistent, repeated efforts for the win
👉 Variety vs. Proficiency
👉 Accountability & Fun
👉 Functional results
👉 Discomfort vs. PAIN ‼️
👉 Process AND Product
👉 your 'why' and keeping it up
In Part 2, we get more specific and give examples of integrating these principles into your next workout.
👉 The big 6 - movement patterns
👉 Implements (tools you can use)
👉 Changing your plans
👉 When workouts get easy
👉 Progressive overload
👉 Physical Activity vs. Exercise
👉 Playful fitness
👉 Pace/cadence vs. total load
Ep. 5A DJ’s Coaching Pillars
In this episode, DJ shares his 'coaching pillars'. DJ truly lives these principles - walking the walk while coaching clients to achieve the same for themselves. These pillars dictate how he coaches, which sets him apart from other in-person (and online) health & fitness coaches.
1) Willpower
2) Purpose
3) Sustainability
Check him out at www.rule76fitness.com
Ep. 5B Joey’s Coaching Pillars
In this episode, Joey shares his coaching pillars. These are his standards and the strengths that set his coaching above other options.
The six pillars are
Thorough Initial Assessment
Comprehensive Resources
Individualized Programs
Top Level Coaching
Technology & Apps
Accountability
See all the details at www.transformation-possible.com/the-pillars
Ep. 6 Hierarchy of Health & Fitness
Join us for a great discussion on a theoretical hierarchy of your health & fitness efforts. Hear our philosophy on what you should do, in what order, how, and WHY. First up, DJ shares some good news, and we chat about the status of the podcast. #play #ImperfectAction
@13:00, we dig into the content. Follow along with the flowchart on JoeyDussel.com at this link: www.joeydussel.com/fitness-today/hierarchy-of-health-and-fitness
The Hierarchy
Nutrition
Rejuvenation
Durability
Volume
Strength
Metabolic Conditioning OR Bodybuilding
Maintenance
Ep. 7 Common Mistakes
In this episode, hosts Joey & DJ share info on the most common mistakes they see, and what to do about them!
Dig into the content after a few moments of hearing about our recent non-scale victories and outside-the-gym fun & enjoyment -- snowboarding for DJ, and tandem biking for Joey. Remember that this matters much more than scale results.
Enjoy these topics with easy-to-absorb info & memorable stories
👉 Breathing (when to think of this, how to do it, timing, duration, techniques, and more)
👉👉sidebar: how your workout can be too stressful
👉 Bracing - keep your spine safe by engaging your core
👉 Pace of movement - control first - how you move is more important than how much you move
Video episodes on YouTube! https://youtube.com/@JoeyDusselFitness
Ep. 8 Only Five Movements for a Lifetime of Training
"If you were limited to only five exercises for training other individuals, which would you pick and why?"
In this episode, we talk philosophy of movement selection by limiting ourselves to just five exercises to use for a lifetime of training. These are not just our favorites; they are the exercise movement patterns that are most impactful on anyone's health & fitness. This question offers a great opportunity for any fitness coach to demonstrate his or her decision-making philosophy. After about 35 minutes of our responses, you'll hear from some other coaches with their responses collected over years of training.
Selecting Only Five Movements for the Lifetime of Your Training is available in a handy document here (on Fitness Today at www.joeydussel.com/fitnesstoday)
Ep. 9 Derailment Prevention
This episode is all about keeping things going for your success. In another lengthy episode, we share our top advice from decades of experience helping clients get started, building momentum & resiliency, and then engineering continued success. Join us for genuinely useful & actionable advice -- for yourself or to share with another -- and as DJ remarked when sharing his certification anniversary, "In about 50 minutes, you can hear 10 years of experience."
Stick around or skip ahead to ~51:00 for our first "Community Moment" 🙏
Quick hits
👉 Screens vs. Simplicity (and how to set yourself up for success)
👉 Crowded gym - how to adjust for the time, space, and equipment you have
👉 Social & Community - distraction or support??
👉Value of preparation for making those workout moments happen
🎉 Community Moment -- shoutouts to family, friends, and clients.
Ep. 10 Ten Nutrition Habits
Today's episode is about nutrition habits for your best health & fitness. Join us as we share our Top Ten habits for success, and how you can start with these today.
Here are the Ten Habits
Add protein to breakfast (30 grams within 30 minutes)
Plan free meals
Choose your best treat
Keep a food journal
Eat slowly
Increase healthy fats
More protein (real food > shakes)
Less sodium
Less sugar and carbs
Eat only when hungry
