Welcome to the Special Strength Fitness Podcast, where we break down the fitness, nutrition, and mindset strategies that will radically transform your life. By using effective training programs, science-based nutrition, and adaptive change psychology, we help you break through to the next level of physical fitness and mental health. Join Fitness and Nutrition Coach - Imtiaz Kabir, as we explore key topics in the world of fitness, nutrition, and self-development to create your best health inside and out.

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We are kicking 2022 off with a look at how far we have come since starting the podcast in 2021, and where the road leads from here.Let the new year begin!

EP. 22 - The Best Laid Plans

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Today we answer some of your questions on our first ever Q&amp;A episode!

EP. 21 - (Q&A) Starting Your Weight Loss Journey

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Have you ever wanted to have a &#39;toned&#39; body? Have you tried to selectively reduce fat in a specific part of your body?Drop in for this short episode where we break down the myths surrounding toning and selective fat loss.

EP. 20 - The Truth About Toning & Selective Fat Loss

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Life has a way of teaching you lessons you need to revisit from time to time. Today I got injured in the gym, and re-learned some of these lessons the hard way. Come along with me as I go over some of the best lessons you can take away from my injury and make your workouts safer and more productive.

EP. 19 - Training Small for BIG Results.

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This time, we take a moment to catch up, 1 on 1, and talk about the things that most people need to hear.If you&#39;ve been following this show, you don&#39;t want to miss this.

EP. 18 - I've Been Away, & I'd Like To Explain Why

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Lets talk nutrition for one of the most underserved segments of the population - busy dads!No more excuses - if you want to start earning back your health and vitality as a father, you MUST get disciplined and start making some decisions and changes.Listen to the 5 tips in this episode that will help you - busy dad - take control of your diet and start living the life you deserve.

EP. 17 - Simple Nutrition for Busy Dads

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In today&#39;s episode, I try to explain to you why I was away for a month, and we get into a very basic, started workout plan for dads to shake them out of their dad bods!

Ep.16 - Full Body Starter Workout for Dads

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In today&#39;s episode, we sit down with optimal health coach and fellow podcaster Jennifer Trepeck for a Weight Loss Masterclass. We cover topics such as:<ul><li>The effect of blood sugar on your health</li><li>Why training, energy balance, the psychology of why people fail to get results, and a live demonstration of how words matter and can affect your success, this is an episode you don&#39;t want to miss!</li></ul>

EP. 15 - Weight Loss Masterclass with Jennifer Trepeck

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In today&#39;s episode, we take a break from our usual format and join our special guests in a panel discussion about fatherhood, fitness, and the issues that we face as men in modern times. In our first ever panel discussion, we sit down with Jason, JC, and Steven to discuss: <ol><li>What fatherhood means to us.</li><li>How to stay in shape while juggling everything that comes with being a father.</li><li>Dealing with our scars and trying to do better for our children.</li><li>Stereotypes and frustrations that men face when it comes to being a dad.</li></ol> Our longest and most intimate episode to date peels back the curtain on deep conversations that men often don&#39;t have, while learning some lessons along the way. So put your headphones on, and join us in celebrating everything to do with fatherhood and the ups and downs that come along with that journey.

EP. 14 - The Fatherhood Experience (Panel Discussion)

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In today&#39;s episode, we talk with men&#39;s sexual health coach CJ about all things sex. ** Be advised! ** ** We get into a variety of topics in this episode which may not be suitable for all ages. ** In part 1 of a 4-part father&#39;s day series, we get into topics such as: <ol><li>Sexual health for men</li><li>How men can improve their performance in the bedroom.</li><li>Is it possible to increase the size of your penis?</li><li>What it means to be a man these days.</li></ol> and much more... So put on your headphones, and listen in to learn the secrets of improving your sexual health and performance on this exciting episode of the Special Strength Podcast!

Ep. 13 - Sexual Health for Men with CJ Rodriguez

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In today&#39;s episode, we chat with men&#39;s health coach James Bacon about health issues affecting men around the world. We talk about the difficulties of discussing our health as men, social pressures about being a &#39;man&#39;, and how we can change the narrative and take control of our health and life with fitness coaching and proper nutrition.

EP. 12 - Fitness for Dads with James Bacon

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In one of our best episodes to date, we sit down with boxing coach extraordinaire - Noel Clubb. A member of the Canadian National Boxing team, Noel has a treasure trove of information when it comes to boxing, and becoming a championship caliber athlete. Topics we cover in todays episode include: 1. Noel&#39;s history with boxing from his days as an athlete.2. What motivated Noel to become a boxing coach.3. Noel&#39;s ties to the historic Cabbagetown boxing gym in Toronto.4. What separates a great coach from a bad coach.5. Noel&#39;s thoughts on sparring hard vs. no sparring at all for championship athletes.6. Noel&#39;s unique approach to teaching boxing mechanics.7. Boxing classes for recreational fitness.8. Advice for someone looking to get into boxing classes once the pandemic winds down.9. The state of boxing in MMA.10. Why Connor McGregor lost his last fight against Dustin Poirier.11. Noel&#39;s thoughts on Floyd Mayweather and his style. 12. Who is the greatest boxer of all time?13. The Role of Strength Training and Nutrition in Boxing.14. Weight cutting in combat sports.15. Noel&#39;s thoughts on Anthony Joshua, Canelo Alvarez, Manny Pacquiao, and Vasily Lomachenko.16. The beauty of Lomachenko&#39;s boxing style.17. Noel&#39;s future in boxing, post-pandemic.

EP. 11 - Boxing with Noel Clubb

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In today&#39;s episode, we sit down with registered nurse Aisha Muslim to talk about the intersection of fitness and healthcare. We discuss the importance of staying fit, and the effects long-term unhealthy habits can have on your physical health. Topics we cover in this episode:<ul><li>The health effects of rapid weight cutting.</li><li>The lack of consistent healthy habits in the population.</li><li>How to make changes to your diet to develop better health.</li><li>We go through a rapid Q&amp;A with actions steps you can take to make changes in your lifestyle today!</li></ul>

EP. 10 - Healthcare & Fitness with Aisha Muslim

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In today&#39;s episode, we catch up with my Muay Thai coach, Zubair Khan.  Along with being a father, Muay Thai coach, public speaker, and recruiter extraordinaire, Zubair is a man who is responsible for helping a lot of people grow and evolve both in and out of the ring. We get into how Zubair grew up and got into Muay Thai, his experience as a top level competitive Muay Thai fighter in the ring, and his transition into coaching. We also touch on the struggles and rewards of running a small business, and what we can do to cultivate our own Warrior Spirit in the face of adversity in life.

In today&#39;s episode, we catch up with my Muay Thai coach, Zubair Khan. 

Along with being a father, Muay Thai coach, public speaker, and recruiter extraordinaire, Zubair is a man who is responsible for helping a lot of people grow and evolve both in and out of the ring.

We get into how Zubair grew up and got into Muay Thai, his experience as a top level competitive Muay Thai fighter in the ring, and his transition into coaching.

We also touch on the struggles and rewards of running a small business, and what we can do to cultivate our own Warrior Spirit in the face of adversity in life.

EP. 9 - Developing a Warrior Spirit with Coach Zubair Khan

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In today&#39;s episode, we discuss the what, why, and how of intermittent fasting and it&#39;s tremendous impact on our health and wellness. We&#39;ll explore the different styles of fasting, what fasting does for our body and mind, and explore some fundamental fasting strategies you can use today to start reaping the rewards of intermittent fasting!

In today&#39;s episode, we discuss the what, why, and how of intermittent fasting and it&#39;s tremendous impact on our health and wellness.



We&#39;ll explore the different styles of fasting, what fasting does for our body and mind, and explore some fundamental fasting strategies you can use today to start reaping the rewards of intermittent fasting!

EP. 8 - Fasting 101 - The What, Why, and How of Intermittent Fasting

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In today&#39;s episode, we sit down with the Owner and Head Coach of SisterFit, Fatima Lee Garsi. Fatima&#39;s gym, SisterFit, is North America&#39;s 1st gym for muslim women with a very unique culture of its own. In this episode we discuss Fatima&#39;s own journey through the health and fitness world as an athlete, and her eventual transformation into a coach and gym owner. We also go deep into the state of fitness coaching these days and the reality of women who want to train in an environment that is safe, inclusive, and not the typical commercial gyms we are used to in North America.

EP. 7 - Fitness Coaching With A Purpose - With Fatima Lee Garsi

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The extended lockdowns have prompted more people to consume visual media, and has compounded the negative impact certain forms of visual media can have on our mental health. In today&#39;s episode, we talk about how our eyes can deceive us and negatively impact our mental health. We then get into some strategies to help us critically analyze visual information all around us and prevent ourselves from falling prey to these traps.

EP. 6 - How To Escape The Deception Of Our Eyes

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In today&#39;s episode, Imtiaz explores the 5 big changes that come into everyone&#39;s life when they become a parent. Topics include: <ol><li>Priorities Change</li><li>Time Restrictions</li><li>Sleep Is Optional</li><li>Proper Nutrition Requires a Lot More Planning</li><li>Fitness &amp; Nutrition Become More Important Than Ever Before</li></ol>

In today&#39;s episode, Imtiaz explores the 5 big changes that come into everyone&#39;s life when they become a parent. 

Topics include: 

1. Priorities Change
2. Time Restrictions
3. Sleep Is Optional
4. Proper Nutrition Requires a Lot More Planning
5. Fitness &amp; Nutrition Become More Important Than Ever Before

EP. 5 - The 5 Things I Learned About Fitness as a Parent

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In this episode, Imtiaz chats with fitness coach and human inspiration, Miko Quach. The journey to losing massive amounts of weight is almost never smooth, and Miko is a testament to the grit and determination it takes to not only lose 100lbs once, but to do it three times over.

In this episode, Imtiaz chats with fitness coach and human inspiration, Miko Quach. The journey to losing massive amounts of weight is almost never smooth, and Miko is a testament to the grit and determination it takes to not only lose 100lbs once, but to do it three times over.

EP. 4 - How To Lose 100lbs, Gain It Back, And Lose It Again with Miko Quach

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Welcome to the special strength fitness podcast, where we break down the psychology, fitness, and nutrition strategies you need to know to successfully transform your life. In today&#39;s episode, we take a look at the differences between motivation and discipline, and go over strategies to find motivation, build discipline, and get things done!

Welcome to the special strength fitness podcast, where we break down the psychology, fitness, and nutrition strategies you need to know to successfully transform your life.


In today&#39;s episode, we take a look at the differences between motivation and discipline, and go over strategies to find motivation, build discipline, and get things done!

EP. 3 - Motivation vs. Discipline

We break down the psychology, fitness, and nutrition strategies you need to make a lasting transformation in your life.

In a world full of fitness confusion, we break down the actual psychology, fitness, and nutrition strategies you need to know to make a lasting transformation in your life. 

Hosted by fitness & nutrition coach Imtiaz Kabir.