{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"#100 - The Truth About Starting in the Fitness Industry","description":"Welcome to the Weights &amp;amp; Plates Podcast, hosted by strength coach and nutrition expert Robert Santana. In this kickoff episode, Robert is joined by Jay Ware, a long-time friend and fellow coach who might just be sticking around as the podcast\u2019s new co-host. \ud83c\udf99\ufe0f In this episode, Robert and Jay dive into: \u2022 How they met through strength coaching and coaching internships \u2022 Jay\u2019s background growing up in a small town and his journey into fitness \u2022 The evolution of strength training and why coaching goes beyond just sets and reps \u2022 Real talk about the fitness industry \u2013 what\u2019s working, what\u2019s broken \u2022 Their shared vision for the podcast and what you can expect moving forward This episode sets the stage for a podcast that blends science, experience, and honest conversations \u2013 whether you're a lifter, coach, or just trying to figure out what works in a noisy fitness world. \ud83d\udc4a Subscribe to hear weekly episodes about training, nutrition, mindset, and more \u2014 no BS, just results.  https:\/\/weightsandplates.com\/online-coaching\/ Follow Weights &amp;amp; Plates YouTube: https:\/\/youtube.com\/@weights_and_plates?si=ebAS8sRtzsPmFQf- Instagram: @the_robert_santana Rumble: https:\/\/rumble.com\/user\/weightsandplates&amp;nbsp;  Web: https:\/\/weightsandplates.com&amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Weights and Plates Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/weightsandplates.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/37539690\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/37539690"}