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The Trainwell Podcast
Hosted by trainwell personal trainers Darian Healy and Joey Maestas, the trainwell podcast is your go-to resource for all things fitness. We talk about everything from strength training and motivation to nutrition, recovery, and corrective exercises, we cover it all to help you live a stronger, healthier, and more active life. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just starting your fitness journey, our mission is simple: Inspire you to move more, get stronger, and have fun. Tune in for expert advice, actionable tips, fun conversation, and plenty of motivation to take your fitness to the next level!
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Episodes
18 episodes
Gym Lore: Myth or Truth? Should You Stretch Before You Workout?
Trainer Darian and Trainer Joey breakdown if it's fact or fiction if stretching before or during a workout can effect performance. -Does stretching really matter in compromising gains? -Do elite athletes static stretch ...
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Into the Weeds With All Things Nuts & Seeds: Plant Based Nutrition & Wellness with Trainer Celina
Trainer Darian and Trainer Joey interview plant based expert and trainer Celina to talk about plant based wellness. Listen to hear more about:-Celina's own journey into becoming plant based-The difference in today's wheat versus ...
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56:49
Gym Lore: Myth or Truth? Do You Need Sweat & Soreness for an Effective Workout?
Trainer Darian and Trainer Joey breakdown if it's fact or fiction of needing to sweat and get sore for your workout to be effective. Listen to hear more about:-Why sweating and soreness are NOT needed for an effective workout-Wha...
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Episode 16
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16:34
Beyond Barbells, Biceps, and Burpees: The Hidden Traits of Excellent Personal Trainers with Trainer Ryan
Trainer Darian and Trainer Joey interview Trainer Ryan about the intangibles of a great personal trainer. Listen to hear more about -Who is virtual personal training for and who is it NOT for-What to look for in a personal trai...
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Episode 15
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50:16
Reps, Sets, and REGRETS: Fixing Common Gym Mistakes
Trainer Darian and Trainer Joey do a rapid fire segment breaking down the most common gym mistakes. Listen to hear more about these workout errors:-Poor form and technique-Skipping warm ups and cool downs-Doing too much ca...
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Episode 14
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23:46
Ask the Trainers: Your BIGGEST Fitness Questions, Answered
Trainer Darian and Trainer Joey do a rapid fire Q and A to answer common listener questions. Listen to hear more about: -How long should I have to workout before I see results? -What's better for fat loss-strength training...
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Episode 13
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32:54
Powerlifting 101: Building Strength with Expert Tips from the Platform with Trainer Hallie
Trainer Darian and Trainer Joey interview Trainer Hallie about all things powerlifting. Listen to hear more about: -Hallie's unique journey into making both powerlifting and strength her ROCK-Why everyone should make strength a...
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Episode 12
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1:00:09
Ready to Run?! Going Stride for Stride with Trainer Kaylin on All Things Running
Trainer Darian and Trainer Joey interview Trainer Kaylin about all things running. Listen to hear more about: -Kaylin's personal story and how she found running -What are common mistakes people make when beginning to run
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Episode 11
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45:26
Medical Fitness Unlocked with Trainer Derek
Trainer Darian and Trainer Joey interview Trainer Derek about the nuts and bolts behind Medical Fitness. Listen more to hear about:-What Medical Fitness is-How to be flexible in your own training routines-How resistance training ...
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Episode 10
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46:36
Breaking the Cycle: Debunking Diet Culture and Confronting Disordered Eating with Trainer Farrah
Trainer Darian and Trainer Joey interview Trainer Farrah about diet culture and disordered eating. Listen to hear more about: -Farrah's own journey and experiences with dieting and nutrition-Why diets fail and what is wrong...
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Episode 9
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59:43
New Year, Same Mistakes? How to Set Goals That Stick in 2025
Trainer Darian and Trainer Joey talk about goal setting and the common mistakes made for 2025 resolutions. Listen to hear more about: -Emotional goals vs superficial goals -Biggest mistakes made in setting new years resolu...
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32:14
Recentering: Using Breathwork to Find Balance and Greater Self-Awareness with Trainer Lili
Trainer Darian and Trainer Joey interview holistic trainer and breathwork practitioner, Lili Riley. Listen to hear more about: - Lili's personal story as a pro-Rugby player and how breathwork changed her relationship to sport and h...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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50:58
Rebalancing the Body: A Deep Dive into Corrective Exercise with Two Leading Experts
Trainer Darian and Trainer Joey interview trainwell corrective exercise gurus Katelyn Cook and Devyn Jones. Listen to hear more about: What is corrective exercise? Common areas of the body that need corrective exe...
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Episode 6
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52:05
Breaking Barriers: Helping Others Overcome Gym Anxiety
Trainer Darian and Trainer Joey chat about how to overcome a major hindrance to those on their fitness journey-gym anxiety. Listen to hear more about: What is gym anxiety? Judgement is not about YOU-it's about the...
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Episode 5
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47:43
Unscripted Strength: A Candid Trainer-to-Trainer Chat on Movement and Performance
Trainer Darian and Trainer Joey sit down and freestyle over all things resistance training, movement, and fitness. Listen to hear more about: What is resistance training? What is strength training? Why lifting hea...
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1:25:19
Unlocking Your Inner Drive: Motivation Through the Lens of Psychology with Trainers Andrew and Megan
Trainer Darian and Trainer Joey interview trainwell trainers Andrew Hamerlinck and Megan Hellman to talk shop about motivation. Both Andrew and Megan have their master's degrees in human performance/sports psychology and they bring their passio...
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Episode 3
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56:06
Interview with Trainwell Founders Matt Spettel and Gabe Madonna
Trainer Darian and Trainer Joey interview trainwell's CEO Matt Spettel and CTO Gabe Madonna. Listen to hear more about: Who Matt and Gabe are, their background, how they met, and what inspired them to start a fitness company.
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Episode 2
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48:38
Introduction to the ALL NEW Trainwell Podcast! Meet Your Hosts Darian and Joey
Trainer Darian and Trainer Joey introduce themselves, and explain the WHY behind the trainwell podcast. Listen to hear more about:Joey's sister's diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis and how it had a profound impact on him, leading him t...
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Episode 1
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21:13