fitness / Sifu Mimi Chan

152. Brendon Rearick on maintaining physical and mental health during the covid19 pandemic

Today I chat with my friend and awesome strength coach Brendon Rearick. If you check out his website, you will see he describes himself as a husband, father, strength coach, public speaker, teacher, business owner, ice cream lover, bookworm, bearded commoner, plaid-wearing gentleman.

150. Kevin Carr and the routine during pandemic

Coach Kevin Carr of Mike Boyle’s Strength and Conditioning and Movement as Medicine chats with me today on how the fitness industry has been affected by the covid19 coronavirus pandemic.

145. Exercising at home during the coronavirus lockdown

Everyone is stressed during the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak, and rightfully so. Last week I focused on self care and mental health during this pandemic. This week I have my favorite guest of all time on the show – my husband Oscar, to discuss why moving and staying active during lockdowns are so important.

ICYMI: 86. Mimi and Oscar chat Forty Fit-fu, keeping fit for the 40+

143. Dan John on love, kindness, and being a good trainer

Dan John is one of the premier coaches and resources in the fitness industry. He is a strength coach and mentor to many in the fitness world.

135. Dan John on education and fitness

My recurring guest Dan John has taken me on this incredible journey through T.H. White’s The Once and Future King, or The Sword in the Stone. In previous episodes with Dan, we discuss everything from fitness philosophy to musicals.

[ICYMI] 110: Most common kung fu questions

128. Brett Jones on rehabbing from injuries and the movement culture in America

Today I welcome back SFG Chief Brett Jones. Brett teaches Functional Movement Systems (FMS), and kettlebells as the Director of Education for StrongFirst. Today we talk about Rambo: Last Blood, The Boys… oh and fitness! Brett and I share a love for 80s movies and quotes. I somehow tie in Ferris Bueller and History of the World Part 1 to a discussion on anti-aging, rehabbing from injuries, and the history of movement.

124. Dan John on why we should reread great books, plus more Sword in the Stone!

Dan John and I have redefined tangent today. Our discussions take us in many different directions, but they are all worth listening to. We talk about his personal and family mission statements, musicals (and how they show excellence), but mostly the importance of rereading books. Dan discusses the benefits of rereading great books at different stages of your life. In addition to being a world-class fitness coach, best-selling author, and professor.

115. Dan John on The Sword in the Stone and fitness philosophy

I love books and films about Merlin and King Arthur. I recently listened to T.H. White’s: The Sword in the Stone. My husband frequently recommends guests to me, and he thought Dan John would be the best person to discuss the many layers of this book.

113. My Travels to Italy, Spain, France, and Morocco

Hi everybody! I am here with a co-host by the name of Oscar Agramonte. Some of you may know him. We are talking about our world travels today. Particularly food. So, please go and eat if you haven’t already because this podcast is going to make you hungry. It makes me hungry thinking about it. Please make sure you are listening on a full stomach.

110. Most common kung fu questions I get!

Have I ever been in a fight? What was it like to train in China? What is it like training with my dad? Today, I discuss the most common kung fu questions I get asked. Have more questions? Send them my way!