In this episode of Reppin' Fitness, Coach Brick Headstrong sits down with fitness coach and strength trainer Tom Sheppard to talk about what keeps you going—especially on the days you don’t feel like showing up.From his first protein shake thrown at him by his big brother to now running a full coaching business with his wife (a world record–holding powerlifter), Tom shares what fitness really looks like when it’s about more than muscles. This episode dives into the mindset, mental health, and small daily wins that make a lasting difference.Inside you’ll find:Why mental health is physical healthHow fitness saved Tom during his darkest yearsTips to stay consistent even when you’re unmotivatedThe truth about comparison, pressure, and “bad workouts”A banana drop set… yes, really.Whether you’re struggling to get to the gym or questioning if it’s even worth it, this episode will remind you: just showing up counts.Connect:Tom Sheppard: https://www.instagram.com/phoenixperformancetrainingCoach Brick: https://www.instagram.com/brickheadstrongSupport the Show: https://www.brickheadstrong.comTimestamps:00:00 – Intro: Brick Tests Out the New Set00:43 – Meet Tom Sheppard: Coach, Husband, Lifter01:30 – Training for a Photo Shoot & Rebranding Their Coaching Business02:15 – Tom’s First Workout: A Brother, Whey Protein & a Wake-Up Call03:45 – How Fitness Helped His Mental Health05:00 – Training for the Mind vs. the Muscles06:30 – Can You Be Too Dependent on the Gym?08:00 – The Pie Chart Exercise: Balancing Life Beyond Fitness09:40 – How to Shake Off a Tough Day (Hint: Get Outside)11:00 – Is the Fitness Industry Helping or Hurting Mental Health?12:50 – Why Physical and Mental Health Are the Same Thing14:00 – What the Gym Can Teach You About Focus and Discipline15:40 – How to Apply Gym Lessons to Life17:00 – Helping Kids Love Fitness Without the Pressure18:30 – The Comparison Trap & Dragon Ball Z Body Dysmorphia20:30 – The Real Flex: Pride in Effort, Not Outcome21:20 – The One Question Tom Asks Every Client23:15 – Why Knowing Why You Train Matters Most24:30 – Batman, the Joker & The Ever-Moving Fitness Goalpost25:40 – What to Say to Someone Struggling Right Now27:00 – Just Show Up: Why Discipline Beats Motivation28:50 – Brick’s Shortcut Reps & the Power of Showing Up Anyway29:20 – Tom’s Biggest Inspiration (Spoiler: It’s His Wife)30:20 – Banana Drop Sets & Other Weird Workouts32:00 – Getting Stronger Without a Gym33:10 – When Life Throws Lemons… Curl Bananas

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