In this episode, I sit down with my good friend Felix to talk about letting go of control and finding the real path to growth. We dive into growing up Asian and terrified of failure, how that turns into perfectionism and overthinking as adults, and why so many of us would rather not try than risk finding out we’re “not good enough.” We get into: using pain as a path to growth, breaking out of the “emotional home” of fear and victimhood, and how fitness/bodybuilding became a testing ground fo...
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In this episode, I sit down with my good friend Felix to talk about letting go of control and finding the real path to growth. We dive into growing up Asian and terrified of failure, how that turns into perfectionism and overthinking as adults, and why so many of us would rather not try than risk finding out we’re “not good enough.” We get into: using pain as a path to growth, breaking out of the “emotional home” of fear and victimhood, and how fitness/bodybuilding became a testing ground fo...
In this episode, I sit down with my good friend Felix to talk about letting go of control and finding the real path to growth. We dive into growing up Asian and terrified of failure, how that turns into perfectionism and overthinking as adults, and why so many of us would rather not try than risk finding out we’re “not good enough.” We get into: using pain as a path to growth, breaking out of the “emotional home” of fear and victimhood, and how fitness/bodybuilding became a testing ground fo...
In this episode of Lean & Lionhearted AJ talks with Dario Tejo about helpful tips to stay fit as a parent. Dario is the owner and founder of Train Origin, a gym in the Bay Area of California, that specializes in strength and powerlifting. As fitness professionals, the two go over some of the most useful tips they've found as coaches and as parents themselves! Download AJ's Fat Loss Jumpstart Guide: https://teamlionhearted.com/ebook Follow AJ on instagram: https://instagram.com/lionheart...
In this episode, AJ sits down with his client Jeremy Bohol, who just finished up his 6 month program. Jeremy talks about what it was like gaining a bunch of weight and becoming less social because he was self conscious and how it is for him now after losing 30 lbs. Download AJ's Fat Loss Jumpstart Guide: https://teamlionhearted.com/ebook Follow AJ on instagram: https://instagram.com/lionhearted_aj
In this episode, AJ sits down with Jason Huynh, to discuss the topic of motivation. The two used to compete against each other as professional bodybuilders and since AJ's retirement, Jason has gone on to go to the Olympia 5x and win multiple pro shows. Jason talks about motivation from the perspective of a high level professional and AJ touches more on how he stayed motivated in his early days. Download AJ's Fat Loss Jumpstart Guide: https://teamlionhearted.com/ebook Follow AJ on instagram:...
In this episode, AJ sits down with his wife, Mary, and the two talk about their journey of getting pregnant and the difficulties they faced. The two also talk about how they've decided to handle pregnancy together with all the life changes going on and how they feel moving forward in their journey to become parents. Download AJ's Fat Loss Jumpstart Guide: https://teamlionhearted.com/ebook Follow AJ on instagram: https://instagram.com/lionhearted_aj Follow Mary on instagram: https://instagr...
In this episode, AJ brings back Ash Kholghy, owner of Team Form Fit, to talk about qualifying for the Olympia for the second time and what the difference is between people who get GREAT results in fitness and people who get little to no results. People tend to over complicate things but the differentiating factor to each of them is in this episode. Download AJ's Fat Loss Jumpstart Guide: https://teamlionhearted.com/ebook Follow AJ on instagram: https://instagram.com/lionhearted_aj Follow A...
In this episode, AJ talks with Dale Tu, fitness photographer and fitness hobbyist. Dale talks about feeling uncomfortable in his body after attending a wedding with mostly bodybuilders there and the steps he took to take back control of his life. The two dive into what its like to start a fitness journey, tik tok coaches, and more! Download AJ's fat loss jumpstart guide: https://teamlionhearted.com/ebook Follow AJ on instagram: https://instagram.com/lionhearted_aj Follow Dale on instagram:...
In this episode, AJ and Rich talk about some of the worst thing sin the fitness industry that they just can't stand anymore. They also go over the most common ways people mess up their diets, how to come back from falling off their diet, and some easy ways to stay on track with your diet while on the go! Download the Free Fat Loss Jumpstart Ebook: teamlionhearted.com/ebook Follow AJ on instagram: instagram.com/lionhearted_aj Follow Rich on instagram: instagram.com/richrosete
In this episode, AJ talks with Tony Duong and Jason Huynh about bodybuilding. The three start the episode talking about the rules of maintaining your IFBB pro card and how AJ might lose his pro card. They then talk about their experiences with coaches and being coaches themselves, being a bodybuilder in an asian household, artificial sweeteners, and more. Download AJ's free Fat Loss Jumpstart E Book: teamlionhearted.com/ebook Follow AJ on instagram: instagram.com/lionhearted_aj instag...
In this episode, AJ introduces one of the Team Lionhearted coaches, Rich Rosete. The two talked about why Rich was brought on as a coach and what Lionhearted means. Rich tells us why he gained an interest in fitness and in bodybuilding and what his goals are for the future. The episode ends off with the two talking about babies, the roast or Tom Brady, and what they think being a man means. Download AJ's FREE Fat Loss Jumpstart Ebook: https://teamlionhearted.com/ebook Follow AJ on ins...
In this episode, AJ catches up with his client Rodney Reagans, days after he competed in his first bodybuilding show. Rodney competed at the 2024 Emerald Cup in the men's physique division and placed 4th in open and won 1st in his class and the Overall in the natural division. Rodney tells us about growing up as a football player and what it was like leaving that behind and trying to find himself. Then how he ended up with an interest in bodybuilding and ended up stepping on stage and winning...
In this episode, AJ talks with his client Steven who just finished up his program. Steven originally had trouble following a diet plan seriously but was frustrated that he kept hitting plateaus and couldn't lose the gut. Throughout the 7 months of working together Steven lost 6 inches on his waist and dropped a total of 16 lbs. This is with the holidays and a 6 week trip to Asia during that time! Follow AJ on instagram: instagram.com/lionhearted_aj instagram.com/teamlionhearted
In this episode AJ answers a question he got from one of his clients this week about why the scale fluctuates so much. AJ goes in depth on why the scale fluctuates, what it can mean, the most typical reasons, and what you should do about it when it does. If you've ever wondered why your weight is so up and down throughout the week or got frustrated seeing the weight go up, this is the episode for you! If you have any other questions you'd like to hear about then feel free to send a message on...
In this episode, AJ sits down with one of his clients, Brandon Lee, who just competed in his first bodybuilding show. Brandon explains how he grew up as a fat kid who lacked confidence and what starting his fitness and bodybuilding journey did for him. The two go over the struggles of having Asian parents and how that culture affected their eating habits and what it was like to overcome their struggles. Apply to work with AJ: teamlionhearted.com/apply Follow AJ on instagram: instagram...
In this episode, AJ talks with his client Adam Miller about gaining 100 lbs since leaving the military. Adam details the struggles he faced gaining so much weight and how that effected his life. The two talk about Adam's transformation and how he feels now after losing most of the weight and getting closer to the size his Doctor recommended to him. Apply to work with AJ: teamlionhearted.com/apply Follow AJ on instagram: instagram.com/lionhearted_aj instagram.com/teamlionhearted
In this episode, AJ sits down with Dale Laudencia again and the two talk about Dale's experience becoming a parent and how he manages fitness, business, and family into his life. AJ also goes into his plans and expectations as an expecting father and how he plans to stay fit and use his experience to lead by example. The two talk about managing expectations with their fitness clients, raising their kids to be athletes, and more! Apply to work with AJ: teamlionhearted.com/apply Follow ...
In today's episode, AJ goes over a question he got during the week about when to do cardio for fat loss? Before a workout? After a workout? It can get a little confusing when you're trying to build out your own program to get rid of your fat. AJ goes over when the best time to do cardio is, what are the different kinds you could and should utilize, and how much you need to lose fat. Have any questions you'd like answered in a future episode? Send a message to AJ: instagram.com/li...
In this episode, AJ talks with his client Patrick who just finished up his 6 month program. Patrick was able to lose 40 lbs & 6.65 inches off his waist during his time in the program. The two talk about how it was for Patrick at the start being a picky eater and being worried about food selection. Patrick also went on 6 vacations during this time and was still able to see massive success. Apply to work with AJ: teamlionhearted.com/apply Follow AJ on instagram: instagram.com/lionhe...
In todays episode, AJ sits down with Ant Trang to talk about mobility, why your body hurts doing certain movements, and how to prevent that muscle tightness. Ant gives us a little insight on building his business of sports massage therapy and strength and conditioning with professional athletes and celebrities and how he got into that world. The two also talked about when Ant was in AJ's coaching program and what the program is all about. Apply to work with AJ: teamlionhearted.co...
In this episode, AJ sits down with his client Moanna who just finished up her first 6 months in the program. She details what things were like for her before she joined the program, what she was struggling with in terms of making progress with her health and fitness, and what some of her biggest achievements have been in the program so far. Apply to work with AJ: teamlionhearted.com/apply Follow AJ on instagram: instagram.com/lionhearted_aj
In this episode, I sit down with my good friend Felix to talk about letting go of control and finding the real path to growth. We dive into growing up Asian and terrified of failure, how that turns into perfectionism and overthinking as adults, and why so many of us would rather not try than risk finding out we’re “not good enough.” We get into: using pain as a path to growth, breaking out of the “emotional home” of fear and victimhood, and how fitness/bodybuilding became a testing ground fo...
