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Hot Takes Held Loosely - Two Fitness Professionals, Weezy Shumaker and Justin McClintock, talk all things training and fitness. Funny, Strong, and In-Depth Conversations to make you think, laugh, and progress your fitness journey.
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The podcast centers around various aspects of training and fitness, featuring episodes that explore unconventional topics such as the benefits of unique hydration strategies, strengths and weaknesses of different training methodologies, and the balance between fitness and life goals. Specific episodes may include discussions on protein sources and their impact on performance or humorous takes on fitness fads.
Hot Takes Held Loosely – Two Fitness Professionals, Weezy Shumaker and Justin McClintock, talk all things training and fitness. Funny, Strong, and In-Depth Conversations to make you think, laugh, and progress your fitness journey.
How does a theater kid become a fitness coach? In this episode, Weezy traces Justin’s unlikely path from aspiring actor to backstage on Broadway to founding of Feel Strong Fitness. It’s a story of busted ankles, backstage chaos, and the moment a CrossFit basement class changed everything.
They cover:
What stage lighting taught Justin about coaching and attention to detail
The accident that changed his career path
How curiosity—not perfectionism—built a better fitness philosophy
The transition from performing under lights to helping people “feel strong” under the bar
Why inclusivity, empathy, and practical coaching beat hype every time
It’s funny, honest, and surprisingly full of wisdom for anyone navigating a big career pivot (or just trying to make sense of their own “origin story”).
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