The Evolved Man w/Steve Cutler

EVOLVE 31: Maintaining Long Term Fitness Results w/Master Trainer Mindy Buxton, CSCS

Mindy P. Buxton, BS, CSCS, CPFT has worked in the health and fitness industry since 1996.  She’s been a Fitness and Food Coach at the LifeCentre Athletic Club in Sandy, Utah for over 25 years, providing personal training and online coaching. 

Mindy is the author of The BodyJoy Plan, The BodyGym Exercise Catalog, and is the creator and Master Trainer of the BodyGym Certification Program.

Mindy’s online food & fitness programs extend to people all over the world in addition to her in-person clientele.  She is certified as a strength and conditioning specialist with the National Strength and Conditioning Association, and a Certified Personal Fitness Professional through AFAA.  Mindy is also a certified cycling instructor.  

She has been married for over 19 years to T.J. Buxton, general manager of The Life Centre Athletic Club in Sandy, UT and is a proud mother of two beautiful, active daughters. 

Mindy has been a regular fitness presenter on QVC working with Marie Osmond for BodyGym.  She has filmed fitness and food segments for KSL, was ABC’s fitness expert and personal trainer for Ultimate Makeover on ABC 4’s morning show Good Things Utah. Mindy has also been featured as the fitness expert on Fox 13’s morning show. 

Mindy has presented at many fitness conferences and is a sought after coach for medical professionals, workshops, spas and resorts.

Mindy is a great example of practicing what she preaches.  She’s been able to transform her own body—overcoming health, weight and body image issues. Mindy is also a proud finisher of several marathons and triathlons.

You can find and follow Mindy at https://www.mindybuxton.com 

#fit #fitness #fitforlife #train #trainer #health #healthy #lifehealthy #lifestyle #lifestylechanges #fitandhealthy #fitmom #fitdad 

EVOLVE 30: Fly Fishing, Fitness and Family w/Relentless Momma Jordan Jones

Jordan says “I’m a single mom of three boys, passionate about fitness, family and the outdoors. I’m a social media influencer and CEO. I’m extremely passionate about the outdoors, especially fly fishing! I love to explore, be in tune with myself and nature and empower others to live the same way.

It’s my ambition to inspire others to live as I do…relentlessly. Whether it’s getting creative with improvement projects, traveling to new places or teaching my kids how to fly fish I choose to live my life to the fullest!”

You can follow Jordan on any social channel by searching for @relentlessmomma or by going to her website https://relentlessmomma.com 

#fishing #flyfishing #fish #flyfisher #fitness #relentlessmomma #relentless #liverelentless #fitfemale #mom #dad #parent #parents #parenting 

EVOLVE 29: Creating From Your Authentic Place with Fine Artist Hillary Scott

Hillary Scott is an academically trained landscape painter from northeast Massachusetts. She earned her BFA from UMass Low- ell (2002) in children's book illustration. She illustrated books for many years before making the transition to landscape painting in 2014. Hillary has an affinity for marshes, seas, and skies and finds endless inspiration in the beautiful New England landscape. She has studied with contemporary artists including Karen Black- wood and Sean Beavers in addition to workshops with other local artists. Since she began exhibiting her oil paintings a few years ago she has been accepted into numerous juried shows and won several awards. Her landscape paintings are in private collections worldwide. Hillary is a member of the Oil Painters of America and a master artist member of Newburyport Art Association

 

Hillary says that “as a former illustrator, my technique and goals have evolved. I've long admired painters like Maxfield Parrish, who successfully cre- ated a perfect balance between realism and fantasy. Thus, the purely magical scenes I once painted have been incorporated into realist images sourced from plein air studies, photos, visits, memory and imagination. In my latest series of paintings, I strive to capture the fleeting moments of morning and evening light. I'm fascinated by the effect of light on landscapes and attempt to convey a sense of space, season, serenity, and nostalgia. My compositions are de- signed to evoke an emotional reaction from the viewer; I consider a visceral response from my audience an important measure of success for a painting. Though I consider myself a realist, the minute details of a place are secondary to the mood and lighting they capture.”

#art #artist #paint #painter #fineart #fineartist #oilpainter #oilpainting #landscapes #landscapeart 

EVOLVE 28: Overcoming the Odds with Paraplegic & Motivational Speaker Dustin Shilcox

Dustin was in a car accident August 2010 and sustained major spinal cord damage, a broken upper arm, collapsed lung, broken ribs, cracked sternum & a mild brain injury. Dustin has a T-5 complete spinal cord injury (SCI) which means he has no feeling below his mid-chest. He was told he would never move below his waist again, but after being part of an SCI research project at the University of Kentucky in Louisville he is able to move his legs and stand.

Through his adversity, he was able to find a silver lining, in which he is striving to help not only bring awareness to spinal cord injuries, but to motivate the lives of everyone who has a struggle. Dustin embodies the true nature of always loving oneself, but to consistently work for improvement

Dustin says “I was paralyzed August 26th 2010 in a car accident. Before that day I loved spending my time out at the lake on my boat and in the winter time you’d find me in the mountains. Snowmobiling was a huge passion of mine and every chance I could get I was on one. 

I’ve had the opportunity to work for the Christopher Reeve Foundation and that experience inspired me to start my own. I’m involved with cutting edge research for spinal cord injuries and helping to improve the lives of people in wheelchairs.

I’ve been paralyzed almost 11 years and it’s been a crazy ride but I wouldn’t change it for anything. I now have a beautiful wife and two amazing children! Having a family has made my life super fun and busy. Currently I’m thinking of what I’m going to do for the next chapter of my life. While I’ll continue to build my foundation I’m on the hunt for something more.”

You can find Dustin at http://dustinshillcox.com 

#spinalcordinjury #injury #overcomingtheodds #riseabove #motivation #motivationalspeaker #speaker #professionalspeaker 

EVOLVE 27: Getting Out of Pain with Vinny Crispino of The Pain Academy

Vinny Crispino, CPT, CES and PAS is the author of “Breaking Your Limits, How to Master the Paradigm Shift Away From Pain” and is the President of the Pain Academy. Vinny says “ I believe everyone has the ability to have a comeback story. Breaking my back in my early 20’s was life changing for me in many ways. It led me to finding my true purpose and passion in life - to help others in need. I’ve spent the past decade learning and mastering the art and science of corrective exercise teaching people all over the world how to move and feel better.”

Learn more about Vinny and The Pain Academy at: https://painacademy.net 

#pain #painrelease #getoutofpain #painacademy #corrective #correctivemovement #correctiveexercise #movement #painfree #health #holistic #healthy #holisticmovement

EVOLVE YOUR BODY: You Shut Your Mouth When You’re Talking to Me w/Casey Ruff

Sometimes a simple technique can make all the difference in training or re-training our bodies to perform at optimal levels. 

In this episode Steve talks to health and fitness expert and podcaster Casey Ruff about a simple technique that can revolutionize the way you sleep, your mental health, your mouth and jaw health and contribute to your overall energy.

Join us and share this and other episodes with friends and family to help us grow our reach. 

To learn more about Casey and his podcast go to https://www.myboundlessbody.com 

#breathe #breath #health #mentalhealth #dentalhealth #strength #wellness #performance

EVOLVE 26: Co-Founders of Peak State Fit Heather & Pat Casey

Pat and Heather Casey founded Peak State Fit with the concept of providing sports performance services to anyone desiring the techniques and technologies used by the best in the world. They provide a unique blend of evidence-based, field-proven training services that have been validated at the highest levels of sport and fitness in the world. Taking their experiences from elite sport, they help you live better, feel better and be confident doing the things you love.  

The Peak State Fit coaching staff has over 20 years of experience helping athletes & fitness enthusiasts reach their goals. They have worked with clients of all ages & levels of performance from collegiate to professional athletes.

Heather has roots in the deep South of Alabama although the mountains of Utah have captured her heart. Pat grew up in St. Louis, Missouri where he spent the months he wasn’t playing ice hockey riding his mountain bike. Pat and Heather moved to Utah in 2014 to pursue living and working in one of the world’s finest locations for endurance athletes - Salt Lake City! 

Heather is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS,) USA Triathlon Level 2 Coach and Mentor Coach, Ironman Regional Head Coach and Race Official, Certified Sports Nutritionist, 500 Hour Trained Yoga Teacher, Author and Speaker. grew up in Auburn Alabama as a competitive swimmer from age 6 through high school. Her interest in coaching definitely stemmed from being coached by some of the best coaches in the World. She experienced first hand how sport shapes a person to become more confident and resilient. She started doing triathlon at age 14 (1986) as cross training for swimming. 

Pat is a USA Triathlon Level 2 Coach, CSCS, Team USA Age Group Coach, and Retul certified bike fit expert. His background as an elite road cyclist stemmed into his consulting and coaching career, which allows him to combine his love of cycling and triathlon with his devotion to helping people improve their quality of life, and realize their athletic potential through endurance sports.

You can find Heather and Pat at https://www.peakstatefit.com 

#health #fitness #tri #triathlons #cycle #cycling #race #racing #yoga

EVOLVE 25: Discussing the Death Penalty, Politics and Changing Perspectives with Nick Mecham, JD

In this episode we dive into a politically polarizing topic with lawyer Nick Mecham. The death penalty is something that Nick grew up believing in as a staunch conservative.

Through his education and experience working for a think-tank that studied the costs and benefits of the death penalty Nick’s perspective changed. 

In this conversation we discuss how a long-held belief, whether it be political, financial, spiritual, etc can change with time, education and perspective. 

#growthmindset #deathpenalty #law #lawyer #legalsystem #political #politics

EVOLVE 24: Experience Life Editor In Chief Jamie Martin

Jamie Martin is the editor in chief of Experience Life, the award-winning health and fitness magazine (published by Life Time–Healthy Way of Life) that is dedicated to empowering its 3.1 million readers to live their healthiest, happiest lives, most authentic lives. Jamie’s career at the magazine began as an editorial intern in June 2005, after earning her BA in professional journalism from the University of Minnesota. Over the past decade, she has worn many hats, including serving as the senior director of content, then executive editor. She was named editor in chief in January 2016.

Since taking the helm, Jamie has focused on an integrated print and digital content strategy, while continuing the publication’s mission to provide realistic, actionable, empowering healthy-living information. Under Jamie’s leadership, the publication has won numerous regional and national awards for its print and digital initiatives, including four top FOLIO: Awards in 2018. In 2017 and 2018, Jamie swept the category for Editor’s or Publisher’s Letter at the regional Minnesota Media and Publishing Association’s Awards.

A lifelong healthy-living enthusiast, Jamie’s fitness interests include running, strength training, and yoga, including a certification in prenatal yoga instruction. She is also an advocate for Minnesota newborn screening legislation to include rare genetic disorders like Krabbe Disease.

Thanks to her long tenure with the magazine and depth of knowledge about health and wellness, Jamie is often called upon internally by colleagues and externally by the media and other groups for insights on health, fitness, and optimal-living topic. She’s a regular guest on KARE 11 (the NBC affiliate in Minneapolis).

She lives in the Twin Cities with her husband and their two daughters. Together they enjoy biking, gardening, exploring, and spending time on Minnesota’s beautiful lakes whenever they get the chance.

Follow Jamie on Instagram @jamiemartinEL and Twitter @jamielmartin.

EVOLVE SHORT: Training Revovery

Training hard is crucial to building the body you want. Recovery from hard training is often an overlooked part of the training process. In this short Myles and Steve talk about the importance of recovery so you can train harder in your next session.