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Almost everyone knows someone who is unfit and lives an unhealthy lifestyle. In fact, chances are good that someone you care about or even a family member fits this description, whether they\u2019re overweight, obese, a heavy drinker, smoker, or completely sedentary.

So, it\u2019s not too surprising that I\u2019m often asked by people who have started their fitness journeys and seen the benefits of getting healthier, \u201chow can I convince my friend/dad/wife/cousin to lose weight, start working out, or get fit?\u201d

Of course, we all want our loved ones to live long, healthy lives. But avoiding disease, dysfunction, and an early death aren\u2019t enough. We want to see our closest friends and family thrive and live out the best version of themselves.

And this is what I\u2019m talking about on this podcast with Danny Matranga. We discuss the first step to helping someone else get fit, habit stacking, the importance of not giving \u201cblanket\u201d fitness advice, why you should be positive rather than critical, and a lot more.

In case you\u2019re not familiar with Danny, he\u2019s a coach and owner of Core Coaching Method, an educator, and the host of his own podcast called Dynamic Dialogue. Danny knows all about not only helping people get fit, but making that process enjoyable, which is why he\u2019s a great guest to talk about the best ways to encourage others to adopt healthier habits.

So, if you\u2019ve ever wanted to \u201cconvince\u201d someone you care about to start working out, start dieting, lose weight, go to the gym with you, or just exercise enough to not be sedentary, you don\u2019t want to miss this podcast!

Timestamps:

0:00 - Pre-order my new fitness book now for a chance to win over $12,000 in splendid swag: https://www.muscleforlifebook.com/

8:04 - How do you "convince" someone to start working out, diet, or live a healthier lifestyle?

9:16 - How many people are obese?

11:52 - What are the government recommendations for how much to move?

17:12 - What's the first step of encouraging someone to get started?

20:26 - What is habit stacking?

24:02 - Why you should be positive and encouraging rather than criticizing.

27:09 - Why you can't give the same advice to everyone.

35:44 - How has social media affected expectations of how much work it takes to get fit and healthier?

43:07 - What about people who aren't ready to make any changes yet?

48:09 - What about people with physical limitations or accessibility issues?

48:56 - Is a TRX useful?

1:01:28 - The formula for "convincing" others to get fit.

1:05:24 - Where can people find you and your work?

Mentioned on the Show:

Danny Matranga\u2019s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danny.matranga/

Dynamic Dialogue Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/911641

My New Book Muscle For Life: https://muscleforlifebook.com/