Hosted by AJ · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 39 episodes
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The Lean & Lionhearted Podcast with Fitness Coach & IFBB Pro AJ Quimson. In this podcast, we’re here to equip you with the essential tools you need not just for temporary change, but to maintain your transformation for the rest of your life. We believe in building people up to become champions of their own self-care, fostering a deep connection with their bodies and overall health.
AJ hosts Lean & Lionhearted, a health show with 39 episodes published.
Six days post-show and we're giving you the full honest debrief. The imposter syndrome backstage, the binge week aftermath, and the moment Evan realized his old "normal life" eating habits were basically the reason peopl
Most people think they're failing at fitness because they don't have enough discipline, the right program, or enough time. AJ says the real problem is simpler, and more uncomfortable than that. In this episode, AJ sits d
In this episode, AJ talks with Evan Mao who is 15 days out of his first bodybuilding show. The two go over what prep is like, the mental struggles of dieting, and rediscovering the "why". Being able to see beyond looking
In this episode, AJ sits down with John, a 38-year-old dad and nurse from Southern California, to talk about what really happens when you stop trying to do it all yourself. After years of yo-yo diets, crash cuts, and thi
In this episode, I sit down with my good friend Felix to talk about letting go of control and finding the real path to growth. We dive into growing up Asian and terrified of failure, how that turns into perfectionism and
In this episode of Lean & Lionhearted AJ talks with Dario Tejo about helpful tips to stay fit as a parent. Dario is the owner and founder of Train Origin, a gym in the Bay Area of California, that specializes in strength
In this episode, AJ sits down with his client Jeremy Bohol, who just finished up his 6 month program. Jeremy talks about what it was like gaining a bunch of weight and becoming less social because he was self conscious a
In this episode, AJ sits down with Jason Huynh, to discuss the topic of motivation. The two used to compete against each other as professional bodybuilders and since AJ's retirement, Jason has gone on to go to the Olympi
In this episode, AJ sits down with his wife, Mary, and the two talk about their journey of getting pregnant and the difficulties they faced. The two also talk about how they've decided to handle pregnancy together with a
In this episode, AJ brings back Ash Kholghy, owner of Team Form Fit, to talk about qualifying for the Olympia for the second time and what the difference is between people who get GREAT results in fitness and people who
In this episode, AJ talks with Dale Tu, fitness photographer and fitness hobbyist. Dale talks about feeling uncomfortable in his body after attending a wedding with mostly bodybuilders there and the steps he took to take
In this episode, AJ and Rich talk about some of the worst thing sin the fitness industry that they just can't stand anymore. They also go over the most common ways people mess up their diets, how to come back from fallin
In this episode, AJ talks with Tony Duong and Jason Huynh about bodybuilding. The three start the episode talking about the rules of maintaining your IFBB pro card and how AJ might lose his pro card. They then talk about
In this episode, AJ introduces one of the Team Lionhearted coaches, Rich Rosete. The two talked about why Rich was brought on as a coach and what Lionhearted means. Rich tells us why he gained an interest in fitness and
In this episode, AJ catches up with his client Rodney Reagans, days after he competed in his first bodybuilding show. Rodney competed at the 2024 Emerald Cup in the men's physique division and placed 4th in open and won
In this episode, AJ talks with his client Steven who just finished up his program. Steven originally had trouble following a diet plan seriously but was frustrated that he kept hitting plateaus and couldn't lose the gut.
In this episode AJ answers a question he got from one of his clients this week about why the scale fluctuates so much. AJ goes in depth on why the scale fluctuates, what it can mean, the most typical reasons, and what yo
In this episode, AJ sits down with one of his clients, Brandon Lee, who just competed in his first bodybuilding show. Brandon explains how he grew up as a fat kid who lacked confidence and what starting his fitness and b
In this episode, AJ talks with his client Adam Miller about gaining 100 lbs since leaving the military. Adam details the struggles he faced gaining so much weight and how that effected his life. The two talk about Adam's
In this episode, AJ sits down with Dale Laudencia again and the two talk about Dale's experience becoming a parent and how he manages fitness, business, and family into his life. AJ also goes into his plans and expectati
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