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, setting big goals and taking up space in the gym (and your life), and more.

Vince is someone I’ve admired for a long time in the fitness space; 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!!

Episode Recap:

• 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 Mentioned:

• 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!
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More about the Unf*ck Your Fitness Podcast:

If you've tried all the fad diets and are sick and tired of not achieving your health and fitness goals long-term, you've come to the right place! Welcome to the Unf*ck Your Fitness Podcast with me, Kristy Castillo. I'm here to help you break the annoying diet cycle, gain confidence, and reach your health and fitness goals. 

This podcast will show you how to be proud of the body you have, build the body you want, and enjoy the process along the way. I'll cover topics like how to get the most from your workouts, the importance of feeding your body what it needs, and key mindset shifts that will empower you. I've broken through the BS surrounding diet culture and built my dream body, all while being a busy wife, Mom and business owner, and I know you can too!

Connect with me on Instagram at @kristycastillofit

Learn more about working together by visiting my website: https://www.kristycastillo.com/