The Mind Of A Kettlebell Master: Marcus Martinez – Ep. 259
The Mind Of A Kettlebell Master: Marcus Martinez
“Happiness is the path. Happiness is the way and what’s going to allow you to do all of the things you want to do in life and receive more enjoyment from them.” – Marcus Martinez
If kettlebells, strength training, and personal development are your jam then you’re going to love this episode!
I sat down with my friend, Master Instructor for Kettlebell Kings, and past Master Kettlebell Coach at Onnit, Marcus Martinez to share what sparked his interest in kettlebells, his transition from personal training to growing businesses and presenting mastermind events, how he adapted a healthy, positive mindset, his journey towards figuring out his priorities in life, and what’s next for him in the world of health and fitness.
The Mind Of A Kettlebell Master: Marcus Martinez
As you listen, we’ll discuss:
- Building a mindset for health and life transitions – It shouldn’t be a job, it should bring you joy!
- His career transition from owning his own gym to working with Onnit to joining Kettlebell Kings.
- Going beyond kettlebell training and networking with other people in your field.
- How he reconnected with his children by focusing his entire life on them after his divorce.
- The need we have to keep doing more and be more yet we forget about the important things in life such as family.
- Why the key to success is happiness and being positive.
- The problem with social media today with everyone trying to be famous and thus not being their authentic selves.
“When you surrender to the process and don’t worry about the results, good shit happens.” – Marcus Martinez
About Marcus Martinez
One of the most respected names worldwide in kettlebell training, Marcus Martinez is an innovator for kettlebell training in the United States. He specializes in moving kettlebell users from beginning stages of learning into advanced training movement flows and complexes. Martinez brings over a decade of kettlebell training experience to Kettlebell Kings and Living.Fit with his proven training methodology.
Marcus became a certified personal trainer in 2001 and hasn’t stopped learning, innovating and creating. He fell in love with methods such as kettlebells, calisthenics, rings, Indian Clubs and more, for their ability to create stronger, leaner, more resilient athletes in record time.
Founding MBody Strength in 2008, Marcus has worked with clients ranging from stay at home moms to elite levels of strength and conditioning, including UFC fighters, Secret Service agents, top-level athletes, military personnel and more. He has continued to expand his contribution to the masses through the creation of the Kettlebell Difference.
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What You’ll Hear on This Episode
00:00 Open Sky Fitness Introduction
1:15 Opening comments with Rob
3:00 Building a mindset for health and life transitions – It shouldn’t be a job, it should bring you joy.
8:40 Introduction to Marcus Martinez
11:00 How to be present to what is happening in your life and enjoy the process.
13:00 His career transition from owning his own gym to working with Onnit to joining Kettlebell Kings.
18:00 His evolution from personal trainer to gym owner and everything he had to learn about business along the way.
19:30 How he got into kettlebell workouts right from the very beginning.
21:00 The fact that kettlebells and training used to be way more expensive back in the start of it.
24:30 The difference between RKC Kettlebell Certification training and what he does now.
31:00 There’s always room for improvement as a personal trainer or gym owner.
32:30 What’s in store for him in the future with developing new programs and certificates.
34:20 Going beyond kettlebell training and networking with other people in your field.
38:00 Being mentioned in a Men’s Health article: Men’s Health 55 Instagram accounts that will motivate the hell out of you
41:00 Telling the difference someone with a dogmatic approach who’s just trying to sell you something and someone who’s opening to learning and growing.
43:00 How he reconnected with his children by focusing his entire life on them after his divorce.
48:00 Why we fall in love with the hustle of the entrepreneur and business world and how Marcus got away from that mindset through faith, spirituality, family, and what matters the most to him.
51:30 The need we have to keep doing more and be more yet we forget about the important things in life such as family.
57:00 How to slow down and take a look at where your life is going.
1:00:00 Why the key to success is happiness and being positive.
1:01:30 The problem with social media today with everyone trying to be famous and thus not being their authentic selves.
1:04:30 Putting yourself and your needs first before helping others.
1:09:00 How to find joy in daily life, your career, and what you want to accomplish in life.
1:10:00 Closing comments with Rob
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1:01: Open Sky Fitness Closing
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- You might be interested in these other Open Sky Fitness Podcast episodes:
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- The Carnivore Diet: Is It Right For You? With Sean Hyson – Ep. 242
- How To Lose 30 Pounds In 10 Weeks With Sean Hyson – Ep: 65
- Nicole Visnic: The Truth About Individual Nutrition Needs – Ep. 154
- How To Get Bigger, Leaner, Stronger With Mike Matthews – Ep. 215
- Craig Ballantyne: Create A Perfect Day- Ep. 91
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