The Greater Purpose Podcast

We have heard it from time to time - “I don’t think I am fit enough to start CrossFit.” In today’s episode, Matt and Jilisa talk about why this is a myth. CrossFit has often been given a certain stereotype for being …

We know that the holiday season can be one of stress, and nervousness around food. The discussion of calories, gaining holiday weight, etc., becomes …

FInd us a person who isn’t “busy”... we’ll wait. There is no way around it, but if your life is busy, you absolutely have to schedule in your …

Non-exercise activity thermogenesis is what we are talking about today (N.E.A.T. for short!). This is the activity that you do in a day, outside of …

We, as a society, are impatient. So, so, incredibly impatient. We’ve been taught that it’s normal to have instant gratification for most things in …

Understanding what is going on inside of your body, and beyond what the scale says, is one of the best ways to truly understand your health and …

Is there a perfect workout time? That length of workout that gives you exactly what you need? 

Surprisingly, NO! The length of your workout is very dependent on what your goals are, but even more so, how you spend the …

We totally, 100% understand. It can be really scary to walk into a gym for the first time. It can be intimidating. You don’t want to be the weakness, least fit, slowest, or the “newbie”. We get it, because we have ALL …

Yeah. We know. You’re busy. We are all busy! We are certainly that at one time or another you have said, “I just don’t have time to work out.” But what happens when we say, “I cannot prioritize my health right now.” …

This is a hot button topic that gets a lot of attention, but with a bit of an unclear answer. The answer is always, and will always be… “It depends”.

What does it depend on? Well… a few things. Your goals. Your history. …

If your fitness only show ups while your in the gym, what good is that? It’s good for that hour or so, but what else can you do with your fitness? The entire point of being fit, is it actually be able to use your body …

Thinking about jumping in to the 75 hard challenge? Sweet! That means you’re ready to get going with your health and prioritizing your fitness and nutrition. Good for you! So, is a program that requires 2x a day …

Have you been working out so hard but NOT seeing results? 

When working out, nutrition, recovery, physical adaptation, rest, stress, progressive …

There is a sweet spot when it comes to starting your fitness and nutrition - it needs to be challenging, but doable. Set the bar low. Challenging enough to make change, but not so challenging that it becomes …

 What are your fallback habits?

These are the tried and true habits. The things we can almost always be in control of. We know that life can get …

If the thought of accountability scares you, you’ve maybe had a bad experience with a coach, or someone who checks on your progress. We’d love to change your perspective. 

A coach who keeps you accountable is someone …

Want to be successful?

Start small. Small enough that you can almost always guarantee success. Once you make those small things happen on a …

There are about 1 zillion tips for weight loss out there. We like to think of ourselves as being educated and experienced in helping clients reach their goals. Everyone’s journey is different, and not every tip is going …

Muscle!!! How to gain it, why it’s important, and why you should care about it. We will cover it all today. There is no way we can talk about gaining …

On today's podcast episode, we dive into the Pain & Injury Series, which will focus on Load vs. Capacity.

Matt and Tom discuss the difference between load and capacity and how it relates to good stress on the body, …

Today the team gives you three simple (simple is not the same as easy!) actionable steps to improve your nutrition. You may be surprised to hear how simple these tips are, but if you can consistently implement them, …

In order to establish a good routine, we need to know where you are starting, and where you are headed. In this episode, Matt, Tom, and Jilisa talk you through what the steps are right from the beginning of your …

We rarely will allow a client to come into our gym without asking them about their WHYS. We talk about it so much that it might even start to get annoying. It’s THAT important. We genuinely desire to get to know our …

Shockingly, we rarely ever actually talk about CrossFit.  

But we, at Greater Purpose Health and Fitness are a CrossFit Affiliate, and we love it! We …

Are you the person who crushes your nutrition and workouts during the week, and then go on a free-for-all every weekend and feel like you have to start over every Monday? Yah. You’re not alone.

In this episode, we talk …

Today, Matt, Tom, and Jilisa dive into how your mindset influences your success. If you think you can or can’t, you’re right. You’ve heard that saying before, right? Probably. And it’s true.

Today we talk about how a …

Protein plays a huge part in how our bodies tolerate activity, fitness, and daily life! Our bodies thrive when we have enough protein in our daily …

It’s not a secret, the diet world loves to condemn carbs. 

“If I eat carbs, I will get fat!”. We hear that all the time. However, we know that that blunt statement isn’t true. The truth is, if you overeat anything, …

Mindset is such a powerful thing. Especially when we are ready to make changes.  

The first pillar to developing a strong mindset is to, 1. Know your …

If you have ever started something new, you’ll know that motivation ebbs and flows. In the beginning, it’s usually sky high, but give it a week or two, and the new and shiny things you are doing might start losing their …

We talk about it all the time. But there is a very good reason for that.  Starting off your day on the right track is the best way to have a …

Success comes from following through with the healthy habits you say you are going to do. Easier said than done! Self sabotage is way more common …

A big part of your success will come from who and what is around you. Have you ever done as assessment of your environment? How do the people and things around you support or distract from your goals?   

What is the …

The holidays can be a tricky time to maintain health and healthy nutrition habits. Today, Jilisa offers 5 tips for staying on track, while still …

Matt and Tom dive into how to start exercise. We know it can be scary and hard to start, so here are a few tips to make it a bit easier!

Find something that you actually enjoy doing. If it feels like a chore, it is …

Healthy habits are easy to start, but getting them to stick for the long term? Not so easy.

On this episode, Tom, Matt, and Jilisa dive into how to get consistent with your healthy habits.

We give a book suggestion to …

We are all capable of pumping the iron and eating a carrot here and there. That is actually the easy(ish) part. Getting the results isn’t always …

We have heard it time and time again. “You can’t outwork a bad diet.” While that is pretty true, there are SO many other factors that go into how …

Anyone can set a goal. But if we don’t know how to set realistic, achievable, yet still challenging goals, we can set ourselves up for failure before we even get started.   

Having a coach help you figure out those …

Our bodies are always telling us when something is not right. Most of us can agree that there are times where we tend to physically do too much that reaches the point of emotional exhaustion. In this podcast episode, …

Our bodies are always telling us when something is not right. Most of us can agree that there are times where we tend to physically do too much that reaches the point of emotional exhaustion. In this podcast episode, …

People frequently focus solely on losing weight and changing their physical characteristics, ignoring the internal aspects of their lives. We have a …

We know that it is a really hard decision to ask for help with nutrition (and most things, for that matter). And once you have decided you need help, how do you know where to look? We know this can be challenging, so we …

Nutrition can be a hot topic subject for so many reasons, and today, Matt and Jilisa talk about what healthy nutrition looks like from their perspective. They dive a little into fad diets, the idea of “health at every …

Join us in today’s episode as we chat with the extremely knowledgeable health and fitness coach, Tom Regier. Matt and Tom cover a plethora of information, right from crypto currency investing to prehab and rehab in a …

Join us in today’s impactful episode featuring long-time Greater Purpose member, Jelena Bergan. Jelena shares a story that will pull at your …

In today’s GP Podcast, host Matt takes 7 minutes to give you 5 actionable tips to get better sleep. Head to the website to inquire about our sleep course.

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In this quick episode, Matt gives you short actionable tips to get started on your fitness journey. Search out sustainable fitness habits and these …

Join us in today’s episode and find out how Julie managed to lose a significant amount of weight, build mental clarity, and gain more energy- all …

Make sure to listen in on today's amazing episode featuring Michaela Pohl. Michaela has such an amazing heart for people. She is also deeply passionate in helping others live a better life through fitness/nutrition. …

Struggling with motivation? Listen to today’s episode for 3 quick tips to help you start and stay on your fitness journey.

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The goal isn’t to just live a long time, we want to help you live well for a long time. In this episode Matt dives into what we believe Holistic …

Kathleen has such an amazing health and fitness story. From having a heart attack to gaining 6% heart function in a year. Within 1% of the normal …

Erica is a true testament of what consistency and athletic determination looks like. She has been working with an online fitness coach for many years now, helping her be better for her competitive sport of curling and …

In today’s Episode Dr. Louis Minders and host Matthew Chenard, dive into everything from chronic sickness to understanding the 5 love languages in …

Megan has been a member of  Greater Purpose Health and Fitness for just a short while now but has found a community she has enjoyed immensely. She came into her first session expecting to dislike it, only to leave …

Have a quick listen to Leigh and her awesome holistic health and fitness story!

If you are interested in starting your own H&F journey, click …

The discussion on physical, and even mental fitness has become common stream as of late. However, a topic that is rarely dug into is the matter of spiritual fitness. In this episode, our guest, Brian Krushel gives us …

Purpose is an integral part of who we are and a big component of our health and fitness flywheel. It is difficult to clearly define what this word …

We cannot change our story or what we have gone through. We can, however, choose to use our unfortunate circumstances and hardships to grow into a stronger person to help others. This is exactly what Lucas chose to do. …

"Being at home for the last few weeks has brought back a lot of memories of where this all started."

In this episode, Deanna and Matt go way back and recount the steps it took for CrossFit Camrose to become the place it …

Matt, Gaetes, and Tom provide some interesting discussion on how to grow and succeed during a challenging time. They touch on the 6F's, and how now more than ever is a good time to make sure each "F" is addressed …

In today's episode, Gaetes Lomas dives deep into how he believes CrossFit Camrose is going to make a positive impact on the teenager community. 

The world can be a tough place for many young teens, and it is imperative …

Today Jilisa talks about the importance of certain supplements. Which ones are important? Which ones don't you need to spend your money on? What do they do anyway??? Answering your important questions!

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In today's episode, Thomas Regier chats about the impact of having a growth based mindset. We also touch on the chronic disease epidemic and how a preventative approach is the best way to stop the wave of sickness. We …

In today’s episode, Karl Stollery chats with us about how to live a purpose-driven life, and how young athletes need to play more sports and not …

Jilisa's story is impactful for so many reasons. Not only did she overcome a very controlling, deadly disease, she has leveraged that painful journey …