013: Working Through Mental Roadblocks & Creating Fitness Goals with Jesse O’Brien

For most of my adult life, I’ve been doing yoga. However, at one point, I decided to up my fitness game. Sure, I was pretty lean. But I wanted to be stronger, pack more muscle, and build a more capable body.

That’s where today’s guest, Jesse O’Brien, came in. Jesse has always pushed his limits as an athlete and taught me how to push mine. Jesse is a self-proclaimed guinea pig that uses his body as a proving ground. Case in point, he completed a 262-mile endurance race with no sleep for four days straight.

Jesse completely obliterated my misconceptions about fitness, muscle building, and diet. He made me look deeper into what I ate, how I trained, and what my goals were. Using that knowledge, he helped me remove the self-imposed roadblocks impeding my progress.

The funny thing is, I’m now even more comfortable and capable of performing complex yoga poses. I’m stronger than ever (like pulling 385 pounds on a deadlift strong), healthier than ever, and I love what I see in the mirror.

Today, Jesse’s doing for other people what he did for me. His revolutionary company, Central Athlete, supports clients to lose weight, have more energy, and get stronger. More importantly, they support them in building a fitness lifestyle aligned with their deepest values, empowering them to lead a more fulfilling life.

In this episode, you’ll learn how Jesse transformed my approach to dieting and weightlifting, why being leaner is not necessarily healthier for you, why he believes suffering leads to clarity, and so much more.

Key Takeaways with Jesse O’Brien

• Before training with Jesse, I had a 4.6% body fat percentage. Learn why it’s not always healthy to have such low body fat levels.
• Why doing yoga for years set me up for success in my weightlifting journey.
• How much muscle can you build during your first year of lifting weights, and how much if you’ve been strength training for years?
• How Jesse pushed me to train harder and smarter and how that helped me gain clarity of what my body and mind are capable of.
• Why Jesse believes that resistance training is the ultimate anti-aging medicine.
• How I packed on two pounds of muscle in three months following Jesse’s training protocol.
• Finding your why is one of the most important discoveries you can have. Even when you’re trying to get stronger and fitter.
• Learn Jesse’s habits through which he pursues his path towards physical and mental mastery.
• Learn the seven primal movements everyone should do daily to be stronger and lead an active and healthy lifestyle.

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