You’ve probably heard of the mantra ‘Take No Days Off or even come across the man behind it, Giavanni Ruffin.

But what you might not know is how this viral fitness brand began not in a gym, but in a storm of personal struggle and relentless drive.

In this episode, we sit down with Giavanni Ruffin—former D1 athlete, NFL hopeful, and founder of Take No Days Off Gym.

Giavanni opens up about his turbulent upbringing, his transformation after a life-changing talk with his mother, and the wild journey from a Twitter hashtag to a seven-figure fitness empire.

Giavanni shares what it's really like to lead others while still growing yourself and how purpose, not profit, has always been his true north.

Plus, you’ll get to hear about the upcoming community event on July 4th at Wareing’s Gym featuring the legend himself and other community events planned down the pipeline.

🎧 We’re excited to share this one with you.

Key Takeaways

Intro (00:00)

Giavanni shares his background and training history (02:33)

Struggles with depression and breakthrough into fitness (06:21)

Business setbacks and discovering true passion (08:12)

Making millions selling shirts (10:34)

Childhood challenges and the turning point in high school (16:53)

Rise to football stardom and college recruitment (23:14)

Eric Thomas' video story and unexpected virality (27:01)

Training philosophies and community collaboration (31:59)

Upcoming community events (35:48)

Additional Resources

Giavanni Ruffin’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giavanniruffin

TNDO Gym: https://www.instagram.com/tndogym

Eric Thomas Viral Motivational Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsSC2vx7zFQ

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You’re working out side-by-side with a police officer, both of you sweating through an intense workout, yet instead of the usual tension, there’s a sense of camaraderie and respect. Sounds unusual, right?

Officer Kishon Roberts joins Jesse Wareing to discuss a game-changing initiative in Virginia Beach.

In this episode, Officer Kishon Roberts, Community Liaison Officer at Virginia Beach Police, shares his mission to strengthen bonds between law enforcement and local residents, particularly in neighborhoods with historically low trust in the police.

Through a unique initiative with Wareing’s gym, we are bringing residents and police officers together for an intense workout session, proving that shared physical challenges can break down barriers and create trusting connections.

Through the shared struggles of a tough workout, the gap between police and communities can significantly come down. Officer Roberts reflects on his role as a community liaison and how his own experiences growing up in a low-income neighborhood shape his approach to policing.

Jesse and Officer Roberts also touch on future community events and outreach programs that are in the pipeline, and plans to take over all Virginia Beach communities with this initiative

Don't miss this inspiring conversation that proves the power of community, fitness, and building trust one workout at a time! Tune in!

Key Takeaways

Intro (00:00)

Officer Roberts discusses the origins of his relationship with Wareing’s Gym (01:11)

The "sweat equality" idea and its impact on community-police relations (03:12)

The challenging workout that helped break barriers between residents and police (04:31)

The community outreach goals for the workout program (05:50)

Expanding the initiative to other neighborhoods (06:53)

Vision for changing community perceptions of law enforcement (08:04)

Officer Roberts reflects on what inspired him to become a community liaison officer (11:33)

How Officer Roberts became passionate about community service [16:42)

Take No Days Off program (21:34)

Additional Resources

Kishon Roberts: https://www.facebook.com/kishon.raines/

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Already a Wareing’s member? Sign up for a new class today: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/mainclass?studioid=14645

Visit our website for more: https://wareingsgym.com

Let’s Connect:

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X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/wareings_gym

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wareingsgym/

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Where The Beach Gets Fit is a podcast with a mission to entertain, inspire, and educate our community on everything fitness to help you crush all your goals and reach your peak.

Be sure to follow us wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss a new episode.

In this episode, Jake Wareing sits down with Ragan Killen, a Licensed Professional Counselor and founder of VB Counseling Collective, to discuss the realities of balancing mental health, work, and life.

Ragan shares how she got into counseling, why she chose to start her own private practice during the pandemic, and the important lessons she has picked up along the way.

Jake and Ragan also explore some simple but effective practices, like gratitude journaling, and why these small habits can make a huge difference in our mental health. They also chat about the role of therapy in overall wellness and how the mental and physical health worlds should go hand in hand.

If you need some guidance on how to find balance, this episode is packed with actionable advice you won’t want to miss!

Key Takeaways

Intro (00:00)

Challenges in balancing personal and professional life (02:40)

First job experience at Virginia Beach Psych Center (05:10)

Transition from inpatient care to private practice (13:15)

Impact of being a mother on professional life (15:11)

The role of gratitude journaling and simple self-care (20:14)

Mental health and physical health integration (28:50)

Importance of therapy as part of routine healthcare (33:49)

Future plans for VB Counseling Collective (43:36)

Additional Resources

VB Counseling Collective Website

VB Counseling Collective Facebook

VB Counseling Collective Instagram

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Not a Wareing’s member? Get Started here: https://wareingsgym.com/get-started/

Already a Wareing’s member? Sign up for a new class today: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/mainclass?studioid=14645

Visit our website for more: https://wareingsgym.com

Let’s Connect:

Facebook: http://web.facebook.com/WareingsGym

X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/wareings_gym

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wareingsgym/

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Where The Beach Gets Fit is a podcast with a mission to entertain, inspire, and educate our community on everything fitness to help you crush all your goals and reach your peak.

Be sure to follow us wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss a new episode.