Your Health Moment With Dr. Fitness
Max Sturdivant, better known as Dr. Fitness, is a fitness and nutrition professional. Dr. Fitness is more than a name; he is a solid brand with over 22 years of experience in the health and wellness industry. On this podcast, Max offers you the tools to start, continue, and never give up on your journey towards health. Whether you struggle with your weight, eating the right food, hydration, exercise, or even time management…you are in the right place….and Max is here for you.
Episodes
In this episode, Dr. Fitness talks with certified fitness instructor & CEO of Perfect Balance, Pam Sherman. Listen in as they discuss Pam's lifelong passion for health and wellness, her journey into teaching and training, and the evolution of fitness approaches over the years. And stay tuned to hear the importance of strength training for women over 50, debunking the myth of bulky muscles, and the impact of emotional eatin...
In this episode, Dr. Fitness reflects on the recent Thanksgiving eating experiences and introduces the December 2023 No Fast Food Challenge for the upcoming Christmas season. Listen in as he encourages us to give up fast junk food and shares the potential benefits of avoiding consuming it for a month. Stay tuned to hear him discuss the reasons the popular fast food chains are on his list of those to stay away from due to health con...
In this podcast episode, Yogi Aaron shares his transformative journey from a Christian upbringing in Canada to becoming a global yogi with a yoga center in Costa Rica. Listen in as he credits his spiritual foundation to his early Christian community, his mother's new age influence and the power of vision boards in manifesting dreams. And, stay tuned as Yogi Aaron highlights the importance of stillness in yoga practice, shares ...
In this podcast episode, Dr. Fitness invited health and wellness expert Alison Bladh on the show to share her insights into the various stages of menopause, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and understanding the symptoms associated with perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause. Listen in as they discuss the impact of hormonal changes on exercise and the need for adapting fitness routines to suit the evolving needs of t...
In this podcast episode, Dr. Fitness talks to Jeff Seckendorf, a national-class athlete and world record holder in cycling. Listen in as they discuss the value of coaching and being coachable, as well as Jeff's transition from cycling coaching to scuba diving coaching. And stay tuned to hear Jeff emphasize the importance of finding a coach or trainer to help you improve your health and fitness, why you should explore new activ...
In this podcast episode, Dr. Fitness invited master health coach, Amy Lang, to the show to discuss her approach to health, wellness, and weight loss, focusing on the need to shift from a mindset of scarcity to one of abundance in the pursuit of deep health and well-being. Listen in as Amy critiques traditional weight loss strategies for their often unsustainable nature and highlights her "fundamental five" habits. And sta...
In this podcast, Dr. Fitness invited Greg Elliott on the show to discuss the concept of heart rate variability (HRV) and its significance for overall health. Listen in as Greg explains that HRV, which measures the variability in the frequency of heartbeats, can be a more critical indicator of an individual's well-being than just the heart rate itself. And stay tuned as Greg talks about a higher HRV indicating a healthier and h...
In this episode, Dr. Fitness invited Stacey Harden of Discovery Health Zone to the show to discuss her mission to empower and educate the community about healthcare. Listen in as Stacey talks about her mission to bridge the gap in healthcare education and preventing diseases, focusing on holistic well-being. And stay tuned as Stacey highlights a cost-effective healthcare plan they offer for medication management and access to teleh...
In this podcast episode, Dr. Fitness interviews Kelly Majdan, who transitioned from the financial industry to the wellness industry. Listen in as Kelly shares her journey and motivation for making this shift and as she discusses her approach to helping individuals make informed decisions about their wellness, highlighting the need to avoid being sold products and instead focusing on tailored wellness solutions. And stay tuned as Ke...
In this episode, Dr. Fitness shares his perspective on his own struggle with sugar addiction and the importance of admitting it as the first step toward managing and eliminating it. Listen in as he talks about the challenges of being addicted to sugar, the potential triggers that can lead to relapse, and the misconception that consuming "just a little" sugar is harmless. Stay tuned as he emphasizes the health risks associ...
In this episode, Dr. Fitness asked Entrepreneur, Lyricist and Author John Mott to the show to talk about his book Grace Down Below: When Illness Strikes which tells his personal story of inner strength and triumph. Stay tuned to hear how having a stroke at the age of 25 changed John and what he has done in the last 10 years since the health crisis to not only help those in his local community with his Striver2Thriver business but a...
In this episode, Dr. Fitness invited Dr. Royce McGowan on the show to talk about belly fat. If belly fat is a problem for you, stop what you are doing and listen in to hear why a protruding belly predisposes you to a long list of serious health problems. And stay tuned to hear workout do’s and don'ts to reduce your waistline and why these docs feel prescription drugs may serve as a good jumpstart but are not the long term answ...
In this podcast episode, Dr. Fitness is joined by health and wellness professional, Sharon Saraga-Walters, to discuss how combining gratitude and exercise will truly offer you amazing, life-changing results. Listen in as Sharon explains why exercising gratitude benefits our emotional, mental and physical health… and how you can strengthen your body, mind and your gratitude muscle.
Sharon Saraga-Walters has over 35 years of...
In this episode Dr. Fitness invited Jolisa Brinson, co-founder of Body Precepts, an all women’s fitness company, to the show to discuss the power of wellness. Listen in as Jolisa shares her journey of being 300lbs. and using food as a coping mechanism to creating healthy habits for life through nutrition and movement. Stay tuned to hear motivational and encouraging real talk that will inspire you to consistently choose yourself fir...
In this podcast episode, Dr. Fitness invited COO of Neotein, Christopher Kell, to the show to discuss a product that he and his wife invented after she gave birth to their two sons back to back and then began her training to be a triathlete. Listen in as Chris explains their journey of research and development, the realization of their hard work becoming a reality and about the amazing product they now offer that helps with inflamm...
Health insurance and your wellness go hand in hand. The healthier you are, the less your health and life insurance premiums will be! Tune in to this episode to hear special guest and insurance firm CEO, Nikki Phoenix, explain how taking care of your body and health will save you money.
Nikki Phoenix, secret sharpshooter who gets a bullseye every time, is Floridian-born, the last child of 4 in a military family, and has a p...
In this episode, Dr. Fitness continues the conversation on carbs, and how you might be addicted to the wrong carbs without even knowing it. All of us eat carbs, but when your body starts to rely on bad carbs that aren’t giving you the nutrients you really need, it causes all kinds of problems.
What you’ll learn:
- What are bad carbs?
- How to tell if you’re addicted to bad carbs
- How a carb addiction can affect your health
- How to prevent...
In this episode, Dr. Fitness shares the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to carbs. While some carbs are giving your body the right nutrients, others make you feel full even though you could be malnourished. But how do you know the difference between the carbs that are good for you and the ones that aren’t?
What you’ll learn:
- The difference between good and bad carbs
- The positive effects of good carbs
- The negative effects o...
In this episode, we’re continuing the conversation on stress and discussing some strategies for dealing with the stress in your life in order to better maintain your physical and mental health. These strategies have been proven as I've had the opportunity to use these with a lot of clients over the years.
What you’ll learn:
- The ways you can improve your level of stress
- Physical and psychological strategies for stress
- How you c...
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