The Peale Appeal Podcast

You see the same people each week doing the same workout routine and their bodies look the same as they did five years or more ago. Why is that?

Continuous improvement is not just a management lingo, it's a scientific fact regarding changing the human body, but how should it be done? In this episode, I tell you how and why your body is not responding the way it used to, and easy ways to get the body you want in a shorter amount of ...

Fact or myth: lifting weights and working out will stunt a child's growth? You've heard it for years, yet there are so many training facilities catering to young kids in the hopes of improving their sports performance. What is the answer?

I have heard it all in my 15+ years in the fitness industry working with youth from ages 8 and up. Personally, I started with push-ups and pull-ups in my room as an 8th grader. Tune in and get the...

You know you need to lose a few pounds and understand changing your eating habits is important. Besides crunching granola, how can fiber help out?

In this episode I share about the benefits of soluble fiber and easy to eat sources. Trust me, they are tasty, won't kill your food budget, and there lots of options! The bonus tip is you can eat a lot of them without wrecking your calories.

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Your workouts change as you age, just ask my former client Neal Hightower! As an entrepreneur and co-owner of the New Orleans area medical device recruiting firm Sanford Rose Associates, Neal has undergone a transformation from powerlifting to working out for a healthy, active lifestyle. Can you relate with how your workouts have changed over the last 5, 10, 15, or 20 years?

Listen to Neal's story of weight loss, more flexibility, ...

Life is stressful as you know: family, work, and extracurricular activities have you busy and seemingly frayed all the time. Could there be other reasons you feel stressed?

Physio John Rutherford explains some of the feelings of stress you feel may be physically related to posture and physical markers, not just mental and emotional fatigue. You want to tune in and learn if your stress levels could be physical causes that exercise c...

You don't like it, and don't want to admit it, your body changes when you're over 40. How do I know? Because I'm over 40 also and fighting the same battles as you.

In this episode I talk about how to workout for where you are now in life, not the way you were 15 years ago, and aren't yet 15 years in the future. More than ever, strength training is crucial for men and women, do you need to workout like you did in high school? Listen...

Your gut health is more important than you think! You've heard the phrase "you are what you eat", it's also you are what your body can absorb. 

Global Top 10 Wellness Expert and author Dr. Lori Shemek, talks about why you need to make gut health a priority. How your gut functions directly relate to brain function and serotonin levels in your body. This is just one aspect of gut health she discusses to help you stay healthy and acti...

Women are fascinated with working their glutes. How do I know? Look at almost every female fitness post on social media. Do guys need to work on their glutes also?

In this episode I talk about the function of your glutes and why they are important for EVERYONE to work on from a functional standpoint. Sure, we all want a nice-looking ass, there is more to that than looks. Your glutes are the powerhouse of the lower body and directly...

Nashville, TN, based Executive Coach Nathan King talks about his story of physical health and working with clients. Before he can effectively lead elite executives, he has to be his best. Focusing on his physical health helped him develop into a highly sought after executive coach for clients around the country. 

Physical health is analogous to mental health, and accountability through ownership are what Nathan emphasizes with his ...

You have a demanding career along with family obligations. Eating is what you do to get by, not fueling your body. Let’s talk about fueling your body like the high-performance sports car you are, to get max productivity and results.

In this episode, I talk about nutrient timing, hydration, and macro nutrient percentages to give you the energy for productivity and high performance. Use these tips as your healthy lifestyle guide to k...

What burns more calories, cardio or HIIT?

In this episode I discuss how you can use strength training to kick your weight loss program into high gear. You will learn the benefits of EPOC and why lifting weights is a game changer after your workout is over. Trust me, I've worked with clients for over 15 years and seen their miraculous changes from the same advice I give you here. Want to know what they are? 

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Starting new habits is a difficult process, because it takes just over 60 days of repetition to make them, good or bad. If you're trying to lose 25 pounds this year for example, the habits needed for you to accomplish this take time. 

In this episode I give you three simple habits anyone starting from scratch can do without a lot of effort. Easy wins in the beginning give you the confidence over time to step up your game and progre...

Happy New Year 2024! 

Welcome to 2024! You’re only a few days into January, have you quit your resolutions already because you haven’t lost 20 pounds and made $200K? Most resolutions don't make it until the end of the first month. How did your 2023 goals work out?

In the first episode of 2024, I give you four strategies to keep you on track all year that aren’t the same old motivational stuff. We all want the fluff to feel good, th...

#1 Top 10 Health and Wellness Global Influencer, Dr. Lori Shemek, discusses how you can shake off the holiday parties to get back on track for your health, fitness, and wellness. Dr. Lori is a best-selling author, radio show host, and weight loss expert, and I was on her show in 2022 sharing tips on overcoming chronic pain.  You want to hear this legend give you easy-to-follow tips to keep your waistline trim and energy levels up d...

Health Coach Academy Founder and radio talk show host Omar Cumberbatch, shares his knowledge from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition (INH) to help you navigate the holiday party circuit. Omar not only studies, but he also practices what he preaches during the holiday season to eat and drink in moderation, so you feel and look better than last year.

Omar is certified by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners and hold...

Parties, traveling, and shopping dominate the holidays for everyone. What gets put on the back burner? Exercise!

In this episode I talk about three easy-to-follow tips you can use anywhere to help you maintain all the momentum you generated throughout the year. You don't need a gym to maintain your gains, and even make more! If you're a beginner, this episode is also for you to keep forming healthy habits to push you into 2024 for ...

The holiday season is upon us! What do you buy the man or woman who is physically active and works out regularly, or wants to workout regularly? Here are a few great ideas you can use as stocking stuffers, white elephant gifts, office party presents, and general love for the people that want to be healthier and more active in 2024 and beyond. 

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John Rutherford is my good friend, a physio in musculoskeletal and spinal medicine, the team medic for Leighton Town FC in England, and a physical therapist previously working in Chicago. Each day he works with executives and professionals with neck and back pain from being sedentary. "Text" neck is becoming a worldwide epidemic with our reliance upon devices. In this episode, John talks about the symptoms and simple solutions to h...