160. Unf*cking Your Fitness: Breaking Myths, Building Confidence, and Transforming Your Long-Term Health with V Shred Co-founder Vince Sant

I’m very honored to welcome Vince Sant onto the podcast today! Vince Sant is the co-founder of V Shred, the well-known online health & fitness brand that has helped more than 5 million people get in shape, and achieve life-changing results. He’s also the founder of Sculpt Nation, and host of the V Shred: Better Body, Better Life podcast. In today’s episode, Vince and I discuss the evolution of fitness culture (we both started around what we like to call the ‘golden age’ of fitness), and fitness myths, such as ‘lifting heavy will make women big and bulky’. We also dive into the importance of finding the right type of workouts geared to YOUR goals, why resistance training matters for your long-term health (especially for women), how crucial the first 30 days are on your fitness journey, and more. This was such a fun, inspiring, and no BS conversation with sooo many amazing takeaways. I KNOW it will motivate you + be super impactful for you on your fitness journey!! **Disclaimer: this episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making changes to your health or wellness routine. In today’s episode, we cover: Vince’s journey of going ‘all in’ with V Shred + how the fitness space has evolved in the last decade Pursuing fitness for more than just the ‘vanity’ aspect Figuring out what types of workouts you actually enjoy + finding a balanced regimen that works for YOU Why resistance training is a non-negotiable if you want to build muscle Focusing on your actions vs. the outcome Why the first 30 days on your fitness journey can be ‘make or break’ + removing expectations when you ARE first starting out Gaining confidence + self-awareness on your fitness journey Having big goals & taking up space 2 key reminders for ladies in the gym Breaking down muscle vs. fat composition Links/Resources: Follow Vince on Instagram at @vshred and @vin_sant Learn more about V Shred by visiting their website Listen to V Shred: Better Body Better Life Podcast Ep. 150 | Empowering Women in Fitness: Breaking Stereotypes, Embracing Authenticity and Building Strength + Confidence Ep. 156 | Dealing with Unsolicited Comments About Your Body: Transform Unwelcome Advice into Personal Strength Join FIT CLUB , my monthly membership with workouts you can do at home or the gym PRIVATE COACHING is my 1:1 program (choose 3 or 6 month option) Connect with me on Instagram @kristycastillofit and @unfuckyourfitnesspodcast so we can keep this conversation going-be sure to tag me in your posts and stories! Join my FREE Facebook group, Kristy Castillo Fit! Click Send me a text with episode ideas or just to say hi! Support the show