Hoptober challenge sign up details: https://www.ironstrongfitness.net/hoptober-2026

In this episode, I'm sharing my freshly arrived from vacation round up about my Cotswold's Way 9 day hike.

I told Todd and my best friend Jennet, "Wanna do this?" in April. By September 20, 2026, we just walked 102 miles across the English countryside in 9 days. I've always said I hate hiking. I share the experience (to convince you why you would love it), my takeaways from this once in a lifetime trip.

Enjoy!

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This week I'm talking with my friend, Eric Salvador, who I consider the GOAT of group fitness instruction, about what keeps people coming back to a class and asking for you. You'll hear how he remembers every member's name and the exact weight they lifted last time, how he reads a room full of first-timers and regulars without missing a beat, and why a hard workout isn't what builds loyalty. We also get into his instructor mentorship launching this October 2026 . If you've ever wondered what separates a good instructor from one people follow anywhere they go, this is the listen!

Eric Salvador

Instagram: @ErocFitness

Get on the El Capitan's Mentorship waitlist: https://www.elcapitansmentorship.com/

Where to find me or work with me:

Website: IronStrongFitness.net

Instagram: @IronStrongFit

Small group strength training in Jersey City: https://www.ironstrongfitness.net/schedule

Get on my Sunday Strong newsletter:https://www.ironstrongfitness.net/newsletter

Episodes drop once a week.

The interwebs is constantly telling us midlife people to lift heavy and heavy usually insinuates a barbell. My small group strength class was presented with the question, keep the barbells or not? This episode is about what is best for real people and their real constraints.

To get on my Sunday Strong newsletter where I'll be sharing more details about the Hoptober jump challenge (in October 2026): https://www.ironstrongfitness.net/newsletter

Where to find me or work with me:

Website: IronStrongFitness.net Instagram: @IronStrongFit Small group strength training in Jersey City: https://www.ironstrongfitness.net/schedule

Episodes drop once a week.