MUSCLE & MEANING PODCAST:

The Mental Side of Physical Training: Building a Strong Mind and Body

Get ready for the most mind-blowing podcast of the year! "Muscle & Meaning" is here to shake up your fitness game like never before.

Coach Andrew

Dela Cruz

Olympic Lifting Coach, Strength & Conditioning Coach, Business Owner

Andrew is the owner and head coach of XIOS Strength & Conditioning. He coaches all in-house athletes supporting them in their quests to reach personal and professional goals. His training methods towards collegiate and competitive national multi-sport events. He supports athletes and their families, networking with coaches nationally to support their journeys to college athletics. To date his athletes have received 40 scholarships collectively, across numerous sports.

Andrew is an industry-leading personal trainer with over 10+ years of experience servicing 1:1 clients, group training, and Fortune 500 corporate clients at companies such as Intuit and Adobe. His unwavering passion for helping his clients and athletes makes him one of the most sought-after trainers and coaches in the Bay Area.

His credentials and accomplishments include:

• NCAA Div. II Athlete, NDNU, Cross Country/Track & Field

• Wolfpack Running Club Record Holder, Shot Put/Discus/Javelin/Decathlon

• Thumbtack Featured Trainer, March 2014

• Nominated Life Fitness Personal Trainer to Watch, 2014

Certifications:

• AA, Advanced Personal Training & Exercise Science

• BS, Kinesiology

• NASM: CPT, CES, PES, FNS

• USAW: Certified Weightlifting Coach (National)

• EXOS Performance Specialist

• ISSA: Certified Personal Trainer

• NASE: Certified Speed Specialist (CSS) (Level 1)

• U.S. Paralympic Track & Field Coach (Level 1)

Coach

Nate Brugnara

Obstacle Course Racing Coach, Recruiter, Copywriter

Meet Coach Nate Brugnara, a fitness professional and competitive racer with over 10+ years of experience. Originally from San Francisco, he holds certifications in NASM/ASFA CPT, TRX, P90X, Insanity, and Spartan SGX coaching. But what sets Nate apart is his passion for Obstacle Course Racing (OCR), which he uses to help his clients conquer the course and unlock their full potential.

Nate believes that OCR is not just a race, but a powerful tool for personal transformation. Through his 7+ years of OCR experience, he has developed a unique approach that helps active people reframe how they approach challenges. He believes that anyone can do an OCR, and he's right. With Nate's guidance, you can overcome obstacles on the course and in life, and step into a braver, more patient, and more capable version of yourself.

Nate Brugnara is a San Franciscan, fitness entrepreneur, copywriter, recruiter, and life enthusiast whose inspiring journey to fitness began in the most unexpected way. While participating in a 13-mile obstacle race as a tribute to his mother's victory over breast cancer, Nate found himself waist-deep in a marsh, suffering from hypothermia in a hail storm at a ranch in Sacramento. This challenge ignited something in him, and he realized he needed to pursue something that gave his life meaning. The following year, Nate participated in over 220 miles of competitive racing, and this journey led him to leave his research job to pursue a career in fitness and inspire others to live healthier and happier lifestyles.

As a fifth-generation San Franciscan, Sacred Heart & CU Buffalo alumnus, writer, obstacle racer, and half-ironman triathlete, Nate believes that feeling strong and having a mental edge is essential for taking on life's challenges. He takes a more functional and balanced approach to his training, drawing from his competitive racing background. Nate's passion for personal development and embracing the struggle of life has inspired thousands of gym-goers and racers to transform their minds and bodies to confidently cross the finish line of an obstacle course race.

His credentials and accomplishments include:

• NASM/ASFA: CPT

• AED/CPR/First Aid Certified

• Spartan SGX

• TRX STC & Team Camp

• P90X Live Certified Instructor

• Insanity Live Certified Instructor

• LES MILLS: GRIT Strength
• University of Colorado at Boulder, B.A. English – Creative Writing
• Brendon Burchard’s High-Performance Academy
• 2013, 2014, 2018 Spartan Race Trifecta Finisher
• Ironman 70.3 Boulder Finisher (6/15/14)

More About The Podcast:

Don't miss out on this exhilarating podcast experience!

Get pumped, laugh, and prepare to be empowered as "Muscle & Meaning: The Mental Side of Physical Training" takes you on an adventure you won't soon forget.

Get ready to rewrite your fitness story and become the superhero you were meant to be!

HERE'S SOME OF WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT. . .

Unleash Your Inner Athlete: The Coaches Who Turn Dreams into Reality

Coach Andrew, the mastermind behind XIOS Strength & Conditioning, has trained athletes to secure a whopping 40 scholarships! Can you say, sports domination?

Coach Nate, the OCR guru, will help you conquer any challenge—both on the obstacle course and in life. Prepare to unleash your full potential!

From Mud to Triumph: Defying Limits with Grit and Determination

Witness Coach Nate's incredible journey from hypothermia in a hailstorm to inspiring thousands of others to live healthier, happier lives. He's living proof that obstacles are meant to be conquered!

Coach Andrew's unwavering passion for helping clients and athletes has made him the most sought-after trainer in the Bay Area. Join his elite training squad and watch your personal and professional goals come to life!

Master Your Mind, Master Your Body: The Ultimate Fusion of Strength and Mental Resilience

Learn how to achieve the perfect balance between mental and physical fitness. Coach Andrew's deep understanding of the mind-body connection will revolutionize your training game.

Let Coach Nate guide you through the transformative power of OCR. Overcome life's challenges, feel stronger, and gain the mental edge you need to conquer anything life throws your way!

Uncover Your Superhero Potential: Real-Life Stories of Triumph and Transformation

Prepare to be inspired as Coach Nate shares his incredible personal transformation and the obstacles he overcame. His journey will leave you motivated to embrace your own inner superhero!

Coach Andrew's track record of turning dreams into reality will leave you in awe. Get ready for jaw-dropping stories of athletes who went from average to extraordinary under his guidance.