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This section was created to bring more education and empowerment to the everyday fitness enthusiast. 'Strong' Jon Vlahogiannakos is a coach based out of Barrie, Ontario, Canada dedicated to dispelling common fitness and nutrition myths, and providing real-world strategies to help you get in great shape!

The blog

The Ultimate Guide to Tracking Your Calories

The Ultimate Guide to Tracking Your Calories Introduction: Why Should You Track Your Calories?   It is important to track your calories because it helps you understand what you are eating and how much you are eating. It also allows

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Five Foolproof Ways to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain

Five Foolproof Ways To Avoid Gaining Weight Before The Holidays It’s officially Fall. Halloween has passed us, American Thanksgiving and, God help us, CHRISTMAS are not far behind. I know, I know. You’re still secretly hoping for one last beach

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Major Lessons I’ve Learned

Major Lessons I’ve Learned I wanted to briefly talk about some major lessons I’ve learned over my years as a personal trainer, online coach, and business owner. The Comparison Game Is Always A Losing One You are never going to

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The Big 6 – Weight Loss Basics

The Big 6 The focal points for your fitness journey.  Maximize your efforts here and reap the most results without worrying about less important parts that don’t provide much return. 1) CALORIES Whether you believe in them or not, calories

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the podcast

EP 068 - Hierarchy of Nutrition - Where to Focus Your Efforts

In today’s episode of the Strong Jon Fitness Podcast, I’m diving into the Hierarchy of Nutrition and where you should focus your efforts if you want to get in great shape.  Listen to the full episode and let me know if I missed anything or you would switch any of them around — Apply For […]

EP 067 - Q&A: Weight Loss Supplements; Finding Motivation

In today’s episode of the Strong Jon Fitness Podcast, I answer a couple of questions I frequently get (especially this time of year). Check it out! — Apply For Coaching: bit.ly/SJF2022 —- Social Links: Facebook – www.facebook.com/groups/FitParentSquad Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/strongjonfitness/ Email – jon@strongjonfitness.com

EP 066 - The State of Training in 2022 w/Alex Potrc

Alex Potrc, the IFPA COO and long-time Personal Trainer invited me on his podcast: IFPA – The next gen PT. Here’s what we got into in the interview: My story into how I became a coach and business owner Top accounts to follow on Instagram The problem with fitness social media And so much more! […]

EP 065 - Navigating Weight Loss w/Brooke Rosenfeld

On today’s episode of the Strong Jon Fitness Podcast, we’re joined by Brooke Rosenfeld. Brooke is a Registered Dietitian specializing in weight loss through a flexible dieting approach Here’s what we got into in the interview: Brooke’s start in the industry  Where to focus your energy Tips to actually move the needle What to avoid […]

EP 064 - Top 10 Reasons You Aren't Seeing Results

In today’s episode of the Strong Jon Fitness Podcast, I dive into 10 reasons why you aren’t seeing the results you want yet this year and how to fix that. Here’s a snapshot: Why cardio is not a priority Are supplements worthwhile? What you can do to change the outcome And so much more! Apply […]

EP 063 - Revolutionize Yourself w/Jason Leenaarts

On today’s episode of the Strong Jon Fitness Podcast, we’re joined by Jason Leenaarts. Jason is the Owner/Head Trainer of Revolution Fitness & Therapy, host of the Revolutionary You podcast, author of A Revolution A Day and The Revolution Is You, and an MNU certified nutritionist. Here’s what we got into in the interview: Jason’s […]

EP 062 - How to Manage Emotional Eating

On today’s episode of the Strong Jon Fitness Podcast, I’m riding solo to talk all about emotional eating Here’s what I got into: What is emotional eating? Urge surfing Food habituation The key to your results And so much more! — Apply For Coaching: bit.ly/SJF2022 —- Social Links: Facebook – www.facebook.com/groups/FitParentSquad Instagram –https://www.instagram.com/strongjonfitness/ Email – […]

EP 061 - Nutrition is a Spectrum w/Dr. Marc Morris

On today’s episode of the Strong Jon Fitness Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Marc Morris. Marc is a nutrition and strength coach based in Saskatoon but he also helps nutrition coaches turn their passion into a profitable business. Here’s what we got into in the interview: Marc’s start in the fitness industry Where to start […]

EP 60 - Spend More Time Living & Less Time Dieting (Feature Podcast)

This week’s episode is a feature I did on Awesome Conversation with Claudia Baillargeon. “Do you tend to prioritize the needs of others over your own? Do you feel like you’re running out of time, experiencing social pressure, being caught up in the whirlwind of caring for children, or any other challenge that’s keeping you […]

EP 059 - Speeding Things Up Is Slowing You Down

On today’s episode of the Strong Jon Fitness Podcast, I’m doing a solo episode. Here’s what we got into on the show: Why you should not try to “speed things up” The Big 6 to get the body you want Why circuits do more harm than good And so much more! — Apply For Coaching […]

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