On today’s episode I am joined by Yosh Stoklosa, whom I’ve known for many years through our association with Romeo Athletics (in Enfield and Avon, Connecticut), him as a coach and trainer and myself as a long-time member.We talked about coaching, the fitness industry, optimal health, and training, including programming and Olympic lifting.Yosh is a Certified Sports Performance Coach and Personal Trainer at Romeo Athletics in Connecticut. Through his professional career as a Behavioral Counselor and Group Fitness Coach, Yosh learned about the importance of mental health and wellness, and now serves as a guide and mentor to others on their own fitness journey.You'll learn all about:Yosh's background in fitness, coaching, and mental healthHis approach to training, programming, and coaching othersLessons as a Behavioral Counselor that apply to fitness / personal trainingWhat optimal health looks likeThe current state of the fitness industryWho benefits the most from hiring a coach (is it everyone?)Advice for someone who wants to go it alone to get started, be consistent, and find success in their trainingTop 3 priorities/tips regarding trainingHow someone finds purpose (to stick with the plan / optimize their health)Olympic lifting (why someone would learn, benefits, why you enjoy competing)Episode resources:Find Yosh on Instagram - @the_yo5hFind Yosh at Romeo Athletics (in Enfield and Avon, Connecticut)Watch the episode on video here? Win a prize by taking our Listener Survey! ? Support the show? Apply for 1-on-1 coaching!?‍? Schedule a FREE results breakthrough call with Philip? Join our Facebook community for accountability, live training/Q&As, & free challenges✉️ Join the FREE email list with insider strategies, bonus content, and exclusive articles!? Try MacroFactor for free with code WITSANDWEIGHTS. The only food logging app that adjusts to your metabolism!? Enjoyed this episode? Share it on social and follow/tag @witsandweights? Love the podcast? Leave a 5-star review? Send a Q&A voicemail