Pirates, eyepatches, and oxygen masks—just another day at The Kids Table. In this solo-meets-call-in episode, Gunnar Peterson, Luke Milton, and Jen Widerstrom riff on camaraderie (old rugby reunions and Biggest Loser catch-ups), the myth of “balance,” and why starting now beats waiting for Monday. There’s a rapid-fire “Don’t Not Do It” segment reacting to gym TikToks, a spirited debate on discipline vs. circumstance, and a reminder that the body stays coachable at any age if you just start.

Then the phones light up: Mackenzie Parkes (Training Mate Dallas) asks how to turn training into a career while prepping for Hyrox, cue the crew’s playbook on white-belt curiosity, “industry of poaching”, authenticity, scheduling your own workouts like client appointments, and sharing competition prep without alienating clients. Amanda Casillo (Fit By Amanda) calls in about launching a sold-out Women’s Lift Club without burning out, so the team gets tactical: plan in short cycles, align with your partner, protect home base, and build sustainably. Expect laughs, straight talk, and practical coaching takeaways you can use today.

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Amanda Casillo:

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