The S.C.A.L. Method Podcast
Are you on a fitness journey and find it hard to get ahead? Maybe you’re on a spiritual one. Or an emotional one. Or a mental one. Whether you are a busy parent, a business owner, or simply a health conscious person, this podcast is your one stop shop to help you improve on all arenas of your life. Every other week, Coach Evan (the creator of the ”Say CHEESE and LIFT!” brand) will guide you along your path towards having a healthy body, a sound heart, a sound mind, and a healthy soul. Capping off each episode is a section where Coach Evan gives commentary on various topics of interest. Be sure to hit subscribe, rate, and review.
Episodes

3 days ago
3 days ago
In this episode, Coach Evan share his personal journey from relentless ambition to a balanced, purpose-driven life. He explores how true leadership isn’t about forceful drive but about aligning your physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual selves. Discover practical strategies for managing stress, preventing burnout, and turning personal ambition into lasting impact. Tune in for a raw, no-fluff conversation on achieving genuine success without sacrificing your well-being.
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Timestamps:
(00:02:53) - Fake "Alpha"... Coach Evan continues his success story
(00:13:40) - Maintain Balance... What is good character and how does it lead to success?

Wednesday Feb 19, 2025
Wednesday Feb 19, 2025
Following up with part 2 of "Tips for Success in Life and After", Coach Evan continues his story detailing his success journey. He then examines the importance of building good character.
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Timestamps:
(00:06:28) - The Pitbull... Coach Evan continues his success story
(00:25:03) - Build Good Character... What is good character and how does it lead to success?

Wednesday Feb 05, 2025
Wednesday Feb 05, 2025
In this episode, Coach Evan introduces his top 3 tip for achieving success in life AND after. He then digs into his first, and most important tip: Find your purpose.
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Timestamps:
(00:03:45) Warmup - Not My Success... Coach Evan's story
(00:22:45) Working Sets - For Success, Find Purpose. What is purpose? Why is it the most important thing to have when going for success?

Wednesday Jan 22, 2025
Wednesday Jan 22, 2025
We are on the third part of the S.C.A.L. Method, A Strong and Healthy Body! But before we get to that, we talk a little about the benefits of working out with friends!
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Timestamps:
(00:07:05) Warmup - Grab a Workout Buddy! The benefits of working out with friends.
(00:25:05) Working Sets - Body. Mind. Heart. Why is it important to have a healthy and strong body? How does it link to your mind and heart?
(00:44:20) Cooldown - Body and Soul Your body, and how it links to your soul.

Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
In this first episode of the new year, Coach Evan professes his deep and undying love for sprinting and why he believes it is beneficial for all ages. He gives solid tips to start sprinting and do it safely without getting injured. He then digs into what it is to be a good trainer or coach, and discusses characteristics of this group. Finally, he breaks down a parable he lives by; one that is a driving force behind the studio.
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Timestamps:
(00:07:11) Warmup - Sprinting for All! The benefits of sprinting and why you're never too old to do it
(00:50:00) Working Sets - Good Trainers & Coaches Have This! What are the characteristics of a good trainer or coach?
(01:15:35) Cooldown - One the Studio Wall, Above the Window Let's talk about the parable of the talents!

Wednesday Dec 25, 2024
Wednesday Dec 25, 2024
Merry Christmas! In this somewhat shortened episode, Coach Evan digs into inflammation. What is it? What are the biological processes concerning it? Is it all bad? We answer all those questions and more. We start off the episode talking about proper nutrition and supplementation around your workouts.
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(00:08:29) Quick Tip - Don't Gas Out! Fueling and recovery nutrition for workouts.
(00:23:18) Main Topic - Some Truths on Inflammation Let's nerd out a little on inflammation.
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Creatine SupplementationBCAA Supplementation

Wednesday Dec 11, 2024
Wednesday Dec 11, 2024
It's time to get ourselves a back! We want a back so big, it's virtually a wingspan. We want a couple lambchops sitting right there on opposite sides of our neck. Or ... we could just go for a strong, well functioning, and good looking back. Coach talks about his favorite exercises for a developed back. We also explore the progressive overload principle and discuss ways to apply it to your entire life. Lastly, we go over using incentives as a leader to promote change.
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(00:04:59) Quick Tip - I Command You to Grow! Progressive overload FTW!
(00:34:55) Main Topic - Dreaming of a Big Back... Favorite back day exercises.
(01:03:20) Randomness - Throw In an Incentive Incentivizing as a behavioral change tool

Wednesday Nov 27, 2024
Wednesday Nov 27, 2024
This is the exact opposite of restricting blood flow. In this episode, we want INCREASED blood flow. Why? Take a listen and find out. Let's also talk about enjoying workouts ... and then not enjoying them on purpose. We later close out on discussing using punishment as a behavioral change tool.
(00:09:20) Quick Tip - Enjoy it! Then don't. About how to first start fitness training
(00:18:37) Main Topic - Blood Flow Gainzzzzz! Improve your circulation! Increased blood flow with NO!
(00:48:03) Randomness - Punish With Purpose Punishment as a behavioral change tool

Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
I know it sounds crazy; but there are times when you would want to restrict blood flow ... DURING WORKOUTS! We dive into Blood Flow Restriction training this episode. We also discuss the merits of offset loading training. And to close it all off, Coach Evan gives out a handful of tips that helps him stay productive.
(00:10:57) Quick Tip - Offset It Off! All about offset training
(00:22:05) Main Topic - Rehab to Ripped Let's talk Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training!
(00:40:34) Randomness - Productively Productive in Production Tips to stay productive

Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
So, maybe it's not so much of a secret, but creatine is a highly beneficial supplement to use for your health and wellness goals. We're going to explain what it is and what it does, while busting up a couple myths along the way. We're also going to give you a rundown of resistance training. It's the quick tip, but chock full of information. Finally, we broach a topic that tends to be really difficult to work on. Forgiveness.
(00:11:10) Quick Tip - Resistance Training FTW! Back to basics!
(00:28:25) Main Topic - Creatine: The Most Studied Supplement Why you should start it today
(00:48:02) Randomness - Forgive We need to start thinking critically again.