Mission-driven Fitness | Guest Kevin Meier (@purebullfit)

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50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McD

Jim McDonald

497 episodes

1 week ago

Mike "Silent Mike" Farr and Jim McDonald are the owners of Third Street Barbell in Sacramento, CA, and veteran podcasters. On this podcast, they try to answer a single question. Any question is fair game, but most involve health, fitness, nutrition, mental health, culture…even sex. In some episodes, they examine relevant popular media (movies and documentaries) for connections to the world of health and fitness. Full episodes every Wednesday.

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Mission-driven Fitness | Guest Kevin Meier (@purebullfit)

50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McD

1 hour 17 minutes

3 weeks ago

Mission-driven Fitness | Guest Kevin Meier (@purebullfit)

In this conversation, Jim McDonald speaks with Kevin Meier, a former Marine, video game character, and fitness coach, about his journey from military service to the fitness industry. Kevin has survived and learned to cope with a devastating accidental injury.

Through his employment at Blizzard Entertainment, he met someone who was critical to recovering his strength and physical capabilities. He also came to understand that he had to find a life mission and let it chart his path.

They discuss the importance of community-driven fitness initiatives, the value of low-cost resources, and personal transformation stories. Kevin shares his experiences with mental health, PTSD, and the challenges of the fitness industry, emphasizing the need for critical thinking and authenticity. The conversation highlights the potential of future generations to challenge existing norms and create positive change in the fitness landscape.

You can find Kevin on Instagram @pure_bullfit https://www.instagram.com/pure_bullfit

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Kevin's Journey
05:42 Community-Driven Fitness Initiatives
11:32 Military Experience and Its Impact
17:16 Finding Purpose Through Strength Training
23:57 The Importance of Authentic Connections
29:06 Reflections on Life and Relationships
38:47 Impact and Authenticity in Life
45:56 Transitioning to Coaching and Mentorship
54:48 Personal Accountability and Growth
01:00:35 Critique of the Fitness Industry
01:08:23 Future Generations and Critical Thinking

Check out our gym (Third Street Barbell) at ThirdStreetBarbell.com https://www.thirdstreetbarbell.com/!
Check out our podcast website: 50percentfacts.com https://www.50percentfacts.com/

50% Facts is a Spreaker Prime podcast on OCN – the Obscure Celebrity Network.
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Hosted by Mike Farr (@silentmikke) https://www.instagram.com/silentmikke/ and Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd). https://www.instagram.com/thejimmcd/

Produced by Jim McDonald Production assistance by Sam McDonald and Sebastian Brambila. Theme by Aaron Moore. Show art by Joseph Manzo (@jmanzo523)

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