My name is Brian Sipotz, former athlete and founder of Advantage Strength in Ann Arbor, MI. I'm obsessed with finding the secret to staying fit and healthy for the rest of my life so I can keep moving and doing the things I love to do. The FitLife Formula podcast is for all us looking to live vibrantly and happily for the rest of our years. It turns out, staying healthy and active in your 40's 50's and 60's is as easy as 3, 2, 1.
Your feet are the foundation of your entire active life.
If you were a car, your feet would be the tires. Your engine might still want to go, but if the tires aren't in good shape, you may not be …
There are 6 things that humans crave in order to feel their best. This list, made famous by Anthony Robbins, is not so much about the physical needs (food, shelter, water), but more about emotional n…
Sometimes you feel like there is nothing you can do to control your emotions. That makes sense, since they are deep-brain, hardwired chemical responses to the world around us. It would seem that som…
When things get tough and sticking to healthy routines becomes a challenge, the Buddy System can help you stay on track.
Here's the story of Karen and Athena who, when the gym was closed due to the…
Gyms in Michigan are now able to run outdoor classes as we come out of the Coronavirus lockdown.
While some might feel like this isn't REALLY going back to the gym, I'm here to share several reason…
Gyms in Michigan are set to reopen on June 25th, after being shut down for more than 3 months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
There is a lot of uncertainty about whether it's ok for you to go back t…
I wish I could tell you there was a specific diet that everyone could follow for optimum health and nutrition. Unfortunately, it doesn't work like that.
There are as many "perfect diets" as there …
We know real foods (rather than the processed edible products in the center aisles of the grocery store) should make up the majority of your diet.
In fact, this may be the most important factor in…
2 special guests join me for this episode of the FitLife Formula Podcast.
Today, 2 Advantage members join me to talk about why they love a morning/evening workout.
This is always going to be a …
Episode 44 of the FitLife Formula will help you take the good habits you have developed while you’re safe at home, and stick with them as life resumes after the COVID-19 pandemic.
There are several…
At the beginning of week 2 of the Coronavirus shut down, people are starting to look for the best ways to stay fit at home.
It turns out there are 3 tools that will get you most of what you could …
If you feel like your world has been flipped upside down because of the Coronavirus measures that are interrupting almost every facet of your life.
Every facet except one... your health.
Health …
One topic really caught fire in the gym a couple weeks ago, and it all came from one member asking me about what to do when she has plateaued.
We had an awesome conversation on the topic, and it go…
There are times when, even though you KNOW you'll feel good if you get active or go in for a workout, you just can't quite find a way to make it a priority in your day.
Why is that? You know you'l…
There's nothing like hearing the words of some one who's whole outlook on themselves has been changed. There's an unmistakable sense of accomplishment, pride, and hope when we talk to those members w…
"It's the start that stops most people."
This Don Shula quote couldn't be more true than when it comes to getting back in shape.
It's hard to get moving again when you haven't focused on it for a w…
We hear it all the time... "I don't have the time or money to commit to this."
Even if "this" is something that will help you feel better, focus more, get more done, and be the best version of you…
This wasn't in the plan for today, but an impromptu conversation with Jacinta lead to a discussion about the difference between what South Africans do and what American adults do.
When you look at …
You might want to tune in to this episode if...
1) you think dry needing and accupuncture are the same (it's not)
2) you're afraid dry needing will hurt (it won't)
3) you don't think dry needling wil…
Not too many things really get me fired up, but I saw a meme the other day that plucked a nerve.
It came as a reply to a comment in in our members-only Facebook group, and I couldn't let it pass w…