The fitness industry is full of noise—and most of it is hurting people who genuinely want to get healthier.

In this honest and unfiltered solo episode, Coach Cory Fernandes breaks down the three biggest problems he sees in the fitness industry today—especially on social media—and explains why they confuse, mislead, and frustrate busy parents and professionals trying to transform their health.

This isn’t a rant. It’s a reality check designed to help you filter bad information, avoid false promises, and focus on what actually works when it comes to fat loss, strength, and long-term lifestyle change.

💡 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
• Why “this ONE thing changed everything” is a misleading sales tactic
• How polarizing and negative fitness content creates confusion
• Why lack of transparency (filters, surgery, PEDs) hurts everyday people
• The difference between workouts, programs, and true lifestyle change
• Why exercise is only 5–10% of fat-loss success
• How to spot coaches and information you can actually trust

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, discouraged, or skeptical about fitness advice online—this episode will help you see through the noise and refocus on simple, sustainable fundamentals.

👉 If this episode helped you think more clearly about fitness advice, share it with someone who’s tired of being misled by trends.



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⏱️ Chapters (6 Total):

00:00:00 – Introduction: Why the Fitness Industry Is Confusing
00:00:48 – Problem #1: Polarizing “One Thing” Sales Tactics
00:06:32 – Why Negativity & Call-Out Culture Hurt More Than Help
00:08:01 – Problem #2: Lack of Transparency & Honesty
00:11:41 – Problem #3: Overhyping Workouts Instead of Lifestyle
00:14:25 – Final Recap: How to Filter Fitness Advice Correctly

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In this powerful continuation, Coach Cory Fernandes shares the final five lessons he’s learned after 10 years of coaching, leadership, and real-life transformation through Training for Warriors Mississauga.

This episode dives deep into the impact of environment, obsession, vision, patience, and long-term thinking—and why real success in health, career, and life is built over decades, not months.

These lessons are raw, honest, and grounded in real experiences with students, teams, family, and business growth. If you’re serious about transforming your health and raising your standards for life, this episode will hit home.

💡 In This Episode (Part 2), You’ll Learn:
• Why your peer group’s expectations quietly shape your results
• How environment beats willpower every time
• Why health is the crown only the sick can see
• How obsession, focus, and vision turn dreams into reality
• The truth about change: hard → messy → beautiful
• Why people underestimate what they can do in 10 years—and how to think long-term

This episode closes out the 10-lesson framework and challenges you to stop chasing quick wins—and start building a life, body, and mindset that lasts.

👉 Watch Part 1 first, then share this episode with someone who’s ready to commit to the long game.

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⏱️ Chapters (6 Total):

00:00:00 – Lesson #6: Your Peer Group Shapes Your Standards
00:09:55 – Lesson #7: Health Is the Crown Only the Sick Can See
00:14:12 – Lesson #8: Obsession, Focus & Vision
00:19:02 – Lesson #9: Change Is Hard, Then Messy, Then Beautiful
00:22:50 – Lesson #10: What 10 Years Can Really Accomplish
00:25:40 – Final Reflections & Closing Message

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🚨 This is Part 1 of a two-part episode.

What does a decade of coaching, leadership, failure, growth, and transformation really teach you?

In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Coach Cory Fernandez, owner of Training for Warriors Mississauga, shares the first half of 10 foundational life lessons he’s learned after 10 years in business and thousands of client transformations.

Originally delivered as the opening message at TFW Sauga’s Core Values Awards Banquet, this episode reflects on the principles that shaped Cory’s coaching philosophy—and helped hundreds of busy parents and professionals transform their health, confidence, and standards.

💡 In This Episode (Part 1), You’ll Learn:
• Why growth requires discomfort—and comfort keeps you stuck
• How the meaning you attach to challenges shapes your future
• Why repetition is the true path to mastery in fitness and life
• How confidence is built by keeping promises to yourself
• Why pursuing excellence is exhausting—but worth it

This episode sets the foundation for Part 2, where Cory continues breaking down the remaining lessons and how to apply them to your health, career, and personal life.

👉 Watch Part 2 next to complete the full 10-lesson framework.
👉 If this episode resonated, share it with someone committed to growth.

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⏱️ Chapters (6 Total):

00:00:00 – Introduction & 10-Year Reflection
00:05:00 – Lesson #1: Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
00:11:30 – Lesson #2: The Meaning You Attach Shapes Your Life
00:17:00 – Lesson #3: Repetition Is the Mother of Skill
00:22:00 – Lesson #4: Confidence Comes from Self-Trust
00:27:00 – Lesson #5: Excellence Is Exhausting (And Worth It)

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