Ignite Fit Life

11/18/2025

Excessive scrolling on social media is another form of stress and it’s wrecking your energy.

These quick fixes of dopamine are not beneficial for your energy or mental health.

Do something more proactive such as read a book, take a walk, meditate, exercise, or even strike up a positive conversation with your partner.

Stop mindlessly scrolling! It’s doing more damage than good.

- Wayne

11/17/2025

🔥 “Homeless… but my dad made it feel like an adventure.”

This is Will’s story from the inner fire podcast — and man, it hits different.

Most people hear “we slept in a work truck and a van” and think trauma.

But will? He said it was fun.

Because his dad turned survival into a game, chaos into stories, and struggle into strength.

Some kids learn their abcs… he learned resilience.

He learned, “nothing can break me.”
“I get knocked down? I get back up.”

And he learned it from a man who showed up like freakin’ superman.

That’s why people who grew up in tough situations walk with a different confidence — not arrogance… just proof that they’ve already survived worse.

If you’re in the struggle right now, remember:
Strength isn’t built in comfort.
It’s built in the truck.
It’s built in the van.
It’s built in the moments nobody else ever sees.

Save this for the days you forget how powerful you really are. 💪🔥

🎥 Watch the full episode on YouTube. Link in bio

11/16/2025

A couple weeks ago we ran the Park Fitness Crawl, and honestly… what a day.

Not just a workout — a full community takeover. ⚡🔥

We hit HIIT → Strength → Mobility across three park stops, and the energy was unreal.

Strangers showed up… and left as friends.

People laughed through the burn. Legs shook. Pride levels skyrocketed. 😂💪

Then we wrapped it up the only way Ignite Fit Life knows how:
prizes, coffee, and donuts.

Because balance, my friend. ☕🍩🔥

(Yes, you’re allowed to stretch AND eat a donut. It’s called wellness.)

Moments like these are why this community is special.

Fitness. Fun. Real connection.

Not just reps — relationships.

If you were there… thank you for making it such a vibe.

If you missed it… don’t miss the next one. The crew is growing. 👀🔥

Let’s keep building this Bay Area movement one sweaty smile (and occasional donut) at a time.

Ignite Your Best Self. ⚡

11/15/2025

It’s LIVE.

Today’s episode with Will Shaw just dropped on YouTube — and trust me, this one hits harder than any punch in the ring.

From homelessness to healing, from feeling unsafe and unseen to learning how to love, trust, and open up again… Will’s story is raw, vulnerable, and powerful as hell.

We talked about:
🔥 Growing up homeless with his dad
🔥 Feeling “broken on the inside”
🔥 Hating SF, loneliness, and identity
🔥 Therapy, anger, trust, and healing
🔥 Learning how to hug for the first time at 32
🔥 Boxing, purpose, and giving back to the youth
🔥 Becoming the man he needed growing up

This isn’t just a podcast — it’s a reminder that no matter where you start, your story isn’t finished.

Episode is LIVE now on our YouTube channel.

👉 Link in bio.

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🔥 Ignite Your Best Self.

11/14/2025

STOP SNACKING.

Not because you’re hungry — but because your stress is out here pretending to be your stomach.

You don’t need another bag of whatever-the-hell.

You need a better outlet.

Try this instead:
2 minutes of breathing
A quick walk
A quick workout burst
Or just eat a proper meal with protein + fiber so you actually stay full

Snacking is a sometimes thing — not an everyday sport.

Sort it out. Your goals are watching.
– Wayne

11/13/2025

Stop drinking coffee!!

You’re using it a a crutch for more energy when in reality you’re not sleeping, your stress is high, and you’re probably drinking too much alcohol.

One cup of coffee is enough for one day.

If you need more than that you need to sort out your quality of life

- Wayne

11/12/2025

Your first week or two in the gym isn’t about going heavy — it’s about going smart. 🧠💪

We start light. We lock in your form. You might feel sore tomorrow, but that’s your body learning.

Once you’ve got the movement down, we dial it in.
We tweak, we adjust, we build your plan — not a cookie-cutter one.

By week 4, you’ll notice strength gains because we’ve done it the right way: progressive overload, not ego lifting.

🔥 Form first. Then force.

11/12/2025

Work got you tied up? No time for the gym? Don’t worry about it!

This 10 minute HIIT workout was designed for busy desk warriors, just like you, spending 8 hours a day on their computer.

Take a step back for 10, get a sweat on and you’ll have more energy, focus and productivity for the day 💪🏻

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This full version of this workout will be available on YouTube tomorrow. Go to the link in the bio and subscribe

11/11/2025

Even when life was chaos — parties, drinks, bad choices — one thing stayed solid: lifting.

No matter what happened on the weekend, monday meant weights. 🏋️‍♂️

That consistency saved me. It kept me grounded when everything else could’ve gone off the rails.

That’s the power of fitness — it’s not just about muscle, it’s about mental armor.

🎧 full convo with carlos is live now on the inner fire podcast (episode 5) — streaming on youtube.

11/10/2025

11/09/2025

Try this one hack that will get your from feeling exhausted to super energized in 5 seconds

It’s simple really!! 👀🤣

11/09/2025

Tight hips?

Let’s fix that before you start walking like a robot from the 80s.

This 10-minute hip mobility flow will have you moving smoother than butter melting on a hot skillet. 🧈🔥

The Flow (4 Rounds | 30s Each):
1️⃣ Hip Circles (both sides)
2️⃣ World’s Greatest Stretch → Thread the Needle
3️⃣ Hip Raise to Squat with Elbows to Knees (a.k.a. the “Squat Flow”)

Why it works:
➡️ Loosens up tight hips + glutes
➡️ Improves squat depth and posture
➡️ Perfect warm-up or recovery day routine

No weights. No machines. Just your mat, your body, and 10 minutes to feel human again. 🙌

👊 Tag a friend who needs to loosen up before their next workout

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