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Discover the science and power of breath control in this insightful episode of Pac Talk with Emylee Vodden. Learn how to optimize your breath mechanics for enhanced strength, conditioning, and overall fitness. Emylee shares practical techniques such as box breathing, Valsalva maneuvers, and cadence breathing, designed to help you breathe more effectively during workouts, from endurance runs to heavy lifts. Whether you're a beginner or an athlete, this episode will teach you how to master your breath for peak performance and injury prevention. Tune in for tips, exercises, and expert advice on improving your breathwork today!
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Echo Park
Redondo Beach
Idyllwild
Palm Springs
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In this special episode, Piet sits down with longtime friend Joe Riggio on The Business of Strength podcast to reflect on their 20 years in the fitness industry. Piet shares the story behind Pharos Athletic Clubs, from humble beginnings to their latest milestone—the opening of a 27,000-square-foot facility in Palm Springs. Tune in as they discuss the evolution of fitness, the Pharos philosophy, and how they are shaping the future of health and wellness in the desert. Plus, learn about exclusive offers for the new Palm Springs gym!
Check it out at www.pharospalmsprings.com and join us in building something amazing in the desert. Listen, share, and enjoy!
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If you are in Southern California come train with us
Echo Park
Redondo Beach
Idyllwild
Palm Springs
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In this episode of PacTalk, I’m taking you on a journey through the evolution of fitness. From my early days influenced by bodybuilding to the dynamic world of CrossFit, I’ve seen it all, and I want to share my perspective on where the industry is heading. We’re at a critical point in fitness, where the need for a balanced approach—combining strength training, functional workouts, and recovery—is more important than ever. Join me as I reflect on how fitness has transformed over the decades, what I've learned along the way, and how we can apply these lessons to achieve hormonal balance, mental well-being, and overall health.
Join the PAC and learn how to set yourself up for success, one habit at a time.
Welcome to the Pac, please make sure you subscribe wherever you are listening to this show and if you loved this show please leave us a 5 star review in the iTunes store. It is the currency of podcasts and it really goes along in helping us grow our show.
If you are in Southern California come train with us
Echo Park
Redondo Beach
Idyllwild
Palm Springs
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On this episode of PAC Talk, I am joined by my wife Emylee, as we dive into the concept of non-negotiables—the essential principles and habits that guide our daily lives. Starting with personal philosophies and extending into daily actions, we explore the importance of staying consistent and true to one's values in fitness, nutrition, and lifestyle. Emylee and I share our own non-negotiables, including our commitment to fitness, the importance of mental well-being, and daily habits like journaling and making time for movement. This episode is packed with insights on how to maintain a balanced and fulfilling life, even when faced with challenges. Whether you're looking to establish your own set of non-negotiables or simply seeking inspiration to stay on track, this conversation offers valuable takeaways for everyone.
Join the PAC and learn how to set yourself up for success, one habit at a time.
Welcome to the Pac, please make sure you subscribe wherever you are listening to this show and if you loved this show please leave us a 5 star review in the iTunes store. It is the currency of podcasts and it really goes along in helping us grow our show.
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Check out our website here for class times and follow us Pharos and Piet on Instagram for more fitness related content.
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In this episode of PAC Talk, I dive into the top 12 common mistakes people make in the gym that hold back their fitness progress. From excessive cardio and poor dietary habits to neglecting proper mechanics and the pitfalls of overtraining, I cover every aspect. Each of these errors can significantly impede achieving your fitness goals, and I'm here to guide you on how to avoid them.
Mistakes Discussed:
Endless Cardio and Calorie Restriction: Often referred to as "cardio bunny syndrome," this mistake involves excessive cardio and severe calorie restrictions.Never Doing Cardio and Eating Too Much: On the flip side, some neglect cardio and are not mindful of their dietary intake.Confusing Sweating with Working Out: Simply sweating a lot does not necessarily mean you are working out effectively.Overestimating Calories Burned: Many people overestimate how many calories they burn and underestimate the calories they should consume.Focusing on Weight Over Form: Prioritizing the amount of weight lifted over the correct form, tension, and range of motion.Choosing the Wrong Method for Your Goals: Not aligning your workout method with the fitness results you aim for.Ignoring Mechanics Over Strength: Failing to recognize issues with mechanics rather than strength.Doing the Same Thing Over and Over: Lacking variation in workouts or changing them too frequently without progression.Believing in a Magical Diet: Relying on an idealistic diet rather than practical nutritional balance.Not Getting Blood Work Done: Not monitoring bodily metrics which can lead to frustration from unseen issues.Overtraining and Undertraining: Both extremes can hinder progress and overall fitness.Blaming Others and Not Being Accountable: Faulting external factors without acknowledging personal responsibility in fitness setbacks.Welcome to the Pac, please make sure you subscribe wherever you are listening to this show and if you loved this show please leave us a 5 star review in the iTunes store. It is the currency of podcasts and it really goes along in helping us grow our show.
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Check out our website here for class times and follow us Pharos and Piet on Instagram for more fitness related content.
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Today is a very special episode. Our 100 episode! Thanks for staying with me on this journey. I can think of no guests I would rather have than two friends who have been members at PHAROS since the start. Jake Taylor and Robert Campbell. It’s even more special as this year Jake Taylor, one of our own homegrown talents, qualified for the final of the Crossfit Games! Both of these athletes are absolute specimens who have redefined what fitness can look like in your 40’s and 50’s. Always learning, always growing, and with no signs of slowing down, they have found the secret sauce to balancing work, family, and fitness. As their company BOLT (best cafe in LA) has grown, so has their ability and endeavor. We talk about the journey, the lessons, and how we went from the grit of the shed to the bright lights of the fittest show on earth.
Connect with Robert & Jake
Instagram: @rjcamp2011
Instagram: @jakeztaylor
Bolt Instagram: @iboltla
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In this conversation, I have an in-depth chat with Lalo Torres, a CrossFit athlete, coach, and CrossFit P.A.C. athlete. We discuss Lalo's background in gymnastics and Cirque du Soleil, his transition to CrossFit, and the challenges of balancing coaching and competing. We also touch on the importance of social media for athletes and the need for great coaches in the industry. I share my passion for creating excellent gym spaces and the importance of offering a variety of equipment and accessories.
The conversation explores the importance of creating a balanced fitness environment that caters to different needs and preferences. It discusses the need for gyms to offer more than just CrossFit classes and to provide a variety of training options. The conversation also emphasizes the importance of coaching and the ability to customize workouts for individuals. It highlights the value of discipline and consistency in fitness, as well as the need to prioritize overall well-being and avoid becoming overly consumed by competition. The conversation concludes with a discussion on building a personal brand and using fitness as a tool for self-expression.
This is Part 1 of a 2-part conversation, as we had so much to cover. Please listen, enjoy, like, and share. Thanks always, and see you in the gym!
Connect with Lalo
Instagram: @fitbylalo
TikTok: @fitbylalo
YouTube: @fitbylalo
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In this podcast I go in to detail on my top 3 Supplements for sleep and techniques for rest and recovery. Over the years I have experimented a lot with different products and techniques to sleep better. To deal with a busy mind, restlessness and being a light sleeper I have had to find my way through a mine field of promises to arrive at something that truly works. It is my hope that it may be of help to you to…. Enjoy, listen and share
Our 3 Key Supplements for Better Sleep
Inositol
Magnesium Glycinate
Suntheanine (L-Theanine)
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We recently launch our “Flores Stack“, at our clubs which comprise of 7 Key Supplements that can help your life inside and outside of the gym. In this podcast I go in to depth on what these supplements are, when you should take them and why they may be of benefit to you. There is no magic pill, but there certainly are things that can give us a little help along the way ….. listen, enjoy and let me know if you have questions!
Our 7 Key Supplements
Phormula 1 - Post Workout Recovery ProteinMicronized Creatine Monohydrate - Pure Creatine PowderIgnition - Glycogen Replenishment Formula Collagen Natural with Dermaval - Anti-Aging & Joint SupportFull-Mega - Omega-3 Fish OilMasterbrain AM - Advanced Cognitive Boosting FormulaBCAA'S - Intra-Workout FormulaSee I’ll thanks to our P.A.C Athlete Bethany Flores for putting this stack together for us in partnership with 1st PHORM
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This week we talk about my favorite subject: programming. Gyms have evolved in the last 20 years and programming has had to evolve with that change. I look at depth in to this evolution and the what, why and how behind PHAROS programming. This is a great one for anyone who wants to understand the method and meaning behind their training and where it fits in the context of training history. Enjoy, like, share and all the good stuff!
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If you are in Los Angeles swing by to our gym at 1316 Glendale Blvd in Echo Park.
Check out our website here for class times and follow us Pharos and Piet on Instagram for more fitness related content.
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This week in PAC Talk I sit down with 6 x Crossfit Games Athlete Bethany Flores. After a life time competing in sports ranging from long distance running to bodybuilding to Triathlons to Crossfit, Bethany has a uniquely wise and vastly experience take on a high performance lifestyle. We talk all things training, nutrition, mindset, recovery strategies and more. This is a fantastic podcast featuring someone who has faced and overcome a lot of adversity, Bethany gives us insight in to the life of a professional CrossFit Athlete; what it takes and the challenges it presents. Please enjoy, like, share and subscribe!
Welcome to the PAC Talk where we help you explore your capacity to move better, push further and achieve your limitless potential through fitness, nutrition, recovery, and lifestyle. I’m your host Pieter Vodden, co-owner of PHAROS Athletic Club in Echo Park. Thanks for tuning in and Welcome To The PAC!”
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If you are in Los Angeles swing by to our gym at 1316 Glendale Blvd in Echo Park.
Check out our website here for class times and follow us Pharos and Piet on Instagram for more fitness related content.
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Step into the captivating world of Dan Crowdus, a Pharos Member and ADHD coach whose mission it is to give others with ADHD the tools they need live a healthy and fulfilled life. Join him as he navigates the challenges of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder with his concise yet powerful words, providing unique insights and strategies for managing ADHD while embracing physical fitness. Through captivating stories and practical tips, this podcast empowers listeners to harness their inner strength, conquer obstacles, and thrive in their own ADHD journey. Get ready to be inspired, motivated, and enlightened.
Connect with Dan
Instagram: @adhdcoachdan
Website: https://www.adhdcoachdan.com/
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If you are in Los Angeles swing by to our gym at 1316 Glendale Blvd in Echo Park.
Check out our website here for class times and follow us Pharos and Piet on Instagram for more fitness related content.
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This week I sit down with Jack Wellborn and Sayuri Yoshimura. We dive in to some important conversations about nutrition, gut health and longevity. Both Jack and Sayuri are well versed and highly experienced in this field both personally and with their clients. Their knowledge and passion for the subject will be a great addition to the Fuel Plan at Pharos. Great listen for anyone who feels they need to tighten up on their diet or that struggles with any kind of gut issues, bloating etc … Enjoy!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
The Immunity Code by Joel Greene
Nutrion and Physical Degeneration by Weston A Price
I'll also add Nourishing Traditions and anything by Dr Sally Fallon Morrell.
Find Jack @clean_cowboy and Sayuri at @sallyyoshi
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Robin is the director of The Barbell Club at PHAROS Athletic Club. Having survived cancer at a young age she set out to become one of the top Weightlifting Coaches in the industry and she is well on her way, having now coached multiple athletes through meets and to medals. We talk all things lifting, programming, motivation, and life. She is leading our upcoming first ever olympic weightlifting meet at the club. Great listen for anyone interested in weightlifting, looking for inspiration, or just a love of fitness on general. Enjoy!
Follow Robin @almostrobinlifts and her program @pharosbarbellclub
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This week I sit down with therapist, author, mother and entrepreneur Vanessa Bennett. We talk about her road to therapy, finding meaning, the relationship between fitness and mental health, the importance of being physical with your partner, juggling parenthood and business, her book “It’s Not You, It’s Me” (co written with John Kim) and her retreat work. You can find Vanessa on Instagram @vanessabennett and her book is available at all good book places. She puts out a lot of great content! Enjoy.
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Welcome back to the rewind podcast series, going back over our favorite podcasts over the years. This podcast is on what I call high-performance hypertrophy. This came about from my love of bodybuilding and CrossFit, wanting to get the best of both worlds, build muscle, look good, feel good, and still feel capable and athletic while still focusing on some aesthetic stuff. So I basically combined a lot of bodybuilding exercises with a lot of CrossFit-type exercises, and it basically evolved into something called high-performance hypertrophy. And a lot of the programs that I write, especially for Build fall into this category.
This program is now available to all those on the Limitless Challenge. We cover why it exists, who it’s for, what it requires, and what can be expected from it. It’s a tough program for tough people ... are you ready for it?
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Piet's Instagram
Pharos Instagram
Pharos Mountain Lodge Instagram
Website
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There has been a conflict raging since the dawn of time (we at least a few years) … Crossfit vs Bodybuilding: Who wins? I’ve spent a good amount of time in both, I have friends who are devoted to both at the extremes of the sport. I ponder the questions in this week's podcast; the differences, the benefits, the limits, and the results … I’ve spent a good amount of time in both, I have friends who are devoted to both at the extremes of the sport.
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Piet's Instagram
Pharos Instagram
Pharos Mountain Lodge Instagram
Website
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Welcome to the Pharos Fit Podcast. Please make sure you subscribe wherever you are listening to this show and if you loved this show please leave us a 5-star review in the iTunes store. It is the currency of podcasts and it goes along in helping us grow our show and impart our values for anyone who wants to live every day reaching for their absolute best self.
If you are in Los Angeles swing by our gym at 1316 Glendale Blvd in Echo Park.
Check out our website here for class times and follow us on Instagram for more fitness-related content
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Welcome back to the Pharaohs Fit podcast as part of our Fast Rewind series. This next podcast is with Ryan Russell. It is Super Bowl weekend. So I want to take it back to our own very own NFL superstar, Ryan Russell, a.k.a Big Russ, who's been at Pharos Athletic Club for a long time. He has a new book coming out called Yards Between Us, a memoir of Life, Love, and Football.
Ryan Russell is NFL Defensive End and Writer from Buffalo, who grew up in Texas, and played College at Purdue, signing with the Dallas Cowboys, moving to the Tampa Buccaneers, and eventually to the Buffalo Bills. He now resides in Los Angeles as a published author and Free Agent and remains one of the very few openly bisexual men in professional sports.
Connect with Ryan and Pharos
Ryan's Instagram
Ryan's Twitter
Ryan's Website
His Book: Prison or Passion
Piet's Instagram
Pharos Instagram
Pharos Mountain Lodge Instagram
Website
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Welcome to the Pharos Fit Podcast. Please make sure you subscribe wherever you are listening to this show and if you loved this show please leave us a 5-star review in the iTunes store. It is the currency of podcasts and it goes along in helping us grow our show and impart our values for anyone who wants to live every day reaching for their absolute best self.
If you are in Los Angeles swing by our gym at 1316 Glendale Blvd in Echo Park.
Check out our website here for class times and follow us on Instagram for more fitness-related content
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Pharos Fit Rewind #3 - Train to Avoid Pain
This next podcast is trying to avoid pain with Emylee Covell, who is an expert in all things prehab, rehab, and mobility. We talk about assessing, position activation, ranges of motion, and adhesion. We want people to stay as healthy as possible for as long as possible. It's not just about breaking the body down all the time with exercise. It's about building the body up and being smart as well as hard.
Feeling pain doesn’t mean your body has failed. In fact, it signals a body doing its job by letting you know something’s up. By heeding its wise (if blunt) counsel, you can effectively identify and deal with the cause.
For most of us, the natural response to pain signals is resistance—to push them away or deny that they even exist. Yet ignoring pain only serves to add an extra layer of angst to an already unpleasant situation. Not only do you still have the pain to deal with, but now you have to keep up the ruse that the pain isn’t really there. Inviting pain in is the first step to understanding how to come to terms with it.
Today I'm joined with my co-owner and wife Emylee Covell co-owner of Pharos Athletic Club. Overcoming an unhealthy childhood of obesity, rheumatoid arthritis and hip dysplasia, Emylee sought a healthier life by challenging her preconceived notions of what her body was capable of. She has student Kinesiology at USC before and is certified in ACE, CMTC, Myokinesis Integration and CrossFit L1.
Here at Pharos e do a lot of lifting, we do a lot of moving, we do a lot of running, and we do a lot of boxing. And as we know, the more things we do, the more things we need to recover from. So for today's episode, we sit down with Emylee Covell and talk about the best ways to prepare for and to recover from activity in and out of the gym.
Connect with Piet and Pharos
Join The Limitless Challenge
Piet's Instagram
Emylee's Instagram
Pharos Instagram
Pharos Mountain Lodge Instagram
Website
Welcome to the Pharos Fit Podcast. Please make sure you subscribe wherever you are listening to this show and if you loved this show please leave us a 5-star review in the iTunes store. It is the currency of podcasts and it goes along in helping us grow our show and impart our values to anyone who wants to live every day reaching for their absolute best self.
If you are in Los Angeles swing by our gym at 1316 Glendale Blvd in Echo Park.
Check out our website here for class times and follow us on Instagram for more fitness-related content
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This is episode two of our Pharos Rewind series. This is the second podcast we ever did and goes into the 7 pillars of Pharos Athletic Club. We developed these pillars to really cement our vision, our purpose, our goals, and what we stand for at Pharos Athletic Club. I think every company should develop pillars like these. It really reminds us who we are and what we want to do. It sets the foundation for the company and as we move forward with any forward motion, we always go back to these pillars. We do this because this is what's important to us. This is what matters. Through the good times, and bad times, whatever happens, you always have to go back to your pillars and remind yourself who you are and what you want to do in the business that you run. So I hope you guys enjoy it. Let me know your thoughts and I'll see you in the gym real soon.
The 7 Pillars
1 SHOW UP
2 BUILD OTHERS
3 NOTICE THE LITTLE THINGS
4 CHASE KNOWLEDGE
5 ANTICIPATE THE CURRENTS
6 MOVE WITH PURPOSE
7 LEAD WITH LIGHT
It's not about the workout, it's about the sensation you have in your body when you leave the building. No one remembers the workout but, they remember feeling great and that starts with the moment they walk into the building.
Connect with Piet and Pharos
Join The Limitless Challenge
Piet's Instagram
Emylee's Instagram
Pharos Instagram
Pharos Mountain Lodge Instagram
Website
Welcome to the Pharos Fit Podcast. Please make sure you subscribe wherever you are listening to this show and if you loved this show please leave us a 5-star review in the iTunes store. It is the currency of podcasts and it goes along in helping us grow our show and impart our values to anyone who wants to live every day reaching for their absolute best self.
If you are in Los Angeles swing by our gym at 1316 Glendale Blvd in Echo Park.
Check out our website here for class times and follow us on Instagram for more fitness-related content
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