The FitLife Formula Podcast

Nov 02 2023 1
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My name is Brian Sipotz, former athlete and founder of Advantage Strength in Ann Arbor, MI. I'm obsessed with finding the secret to staying fit and healthy for the rest of my life so I can keep moving and doing the things I love to do. The FitLife Formula podcast is for all us looking to live vibrantly and happily for the rest of our years. It turns out, staying healthy and active in your 40's 50's and 60's is as easy as 3, 2, 1.

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Wine and a Different Perspective with Amy Erdman

Nov 02 2023 30 mins  
On Episode 73 of the FitLife Formula Podcast, I'm sitting down (and enjoying a glass of wine with sommelier and new Advantage Community Manager, Amy Erdman. Amy comes to us from outside the fitness world, so she has some great insight on what makes Advantage great.

6 Daily Challenges in the 30 Hard

Mar 23 2023 26 mins  
Last episode, we introduced the 30 Hard challenge, which we're currently running at Advantage. On today's episode, we're diving in to the 6 daily challenges of the 30 Hard. By the end of the show, you'll understand more about why we are trying to check these 6 boxes daily, and how they can help you move the needle on your health and routine. Check them out, see if you could take on

The Value of a Challenge

Mar 16 2023 24 mins  
Right now we're in the middle of our very first 30 Hard challenge at Advantage Personal Training. The challenge includes 6 daily boxes to check, and pushes you to find times in your day make "health promoting activities" a priority. On today's episode, we'll talk about those 6 items, the roadmap you can expect as you do something hard (from Joe DeSena, founder of Spartan Race), and

7 Habits of Highly Effective Exercisers pt 2

Apr 01 2022 22 mins  
Today on Episode 70 of the FitLife Formula Podcast, we’re wrapping up our discussion of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Exercisers by bringing you habits 4-7. Highly Effective Exercisers aren’t the people who have a ton of experience, or know how to put a workout together, or have flawless form on every exercise. They are the ones who always seem to find a way to get it done.

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Exercisers pt1

Mar 24 2022 15 mins  
Take just a second to answer these 3 questions about your exercise routine. Do you get to exercise as much as you want to (or as much as you know you should)? When you exercise, do you feel like you get something out of it? Do you feel like your exercise habits match the goals you have for yourself? If you answered NO to any of the questions above, you’re going to love today’s

Non-diet Dieting with Mary Balog

Jan 13 2022 51 mins  
Today's show features the newest member of the Advantage Personal Training team, Mary Balog. Mary is a registered dietitian, and she's bringing us a refreshingly different take on dieting, nutrition, and overall wellbeing. If you love this conversation (like I did. prolly my favorite episode yet) and you want to get in touch with Mary, you can reach out to her at mary@marybalogrdn.

Row the Boat with AA Rowing Club

Sep 22 2021 22 mins  
Indoor rowing is quickly becoming one of the most popular fitness trends, but it can't compare to being out on the water in a rowing shell of your own. Join me as I chat with rowing club (and Advantage) members Paula Goforth and Margaret Hudson about why you should start rowing, what you should expect when you hit the water, and how you can row in the winter, and what you need to d

Try Hockey for Free with AA Amateur Hockey Assn.

Sep 22 2021 18 mins  
Hockey is a tough sport to get into. You have to know how to skate (or be willing to learn on the fly), buy all the equipment, find the right group to learn with, and pay for the ice. Fortunately, USA Hockey has recognized this and helps youth organizations across the country introduce young players to hockey for FREE. The Ann Arbor Amateur Hockey Association is one of those clubs

How to know when it‘s time for PT with Luke Voss

Sep 15 2021 26 mins  
Today I'm joined by Luke Voss, a physical therapist at Med Sport in Ann Arbor. Luke is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and helps his patients move better and get pain free so they can get back in action, whatever that looks like for them. Luke and I chat about how to know when it's time for some physical therapy, what to expect when you come into the clinic, and the other performance-

Try a Tri with the Ann Arbor Triathlon Club

Sep 14 2021 22 mins  
Today I'm joined by Erin Pons and Kimberly Vaughn from the Ann Arbor Triathlon Club. The Tri Club exists to introduce people to the sport of triathlon, as well as give competitive athletes a community to train with. On this episode, we chat about starting from scratch, what a week looks like for a triathlete, how the AATriClub is getting the community involved, and why education is