A candid discussion with Eric Feigl

Liam "TAKU" Bauer • March 25, 2019
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This weeks podcast episode #40 features Eric Feigl

Eric runs a one-on-one Personal Training Business located in Cincinnati, OH. Eric works with individuals of all skill levels, however he specializes in working with business professionals who need help getting strong, moving better, and living a healthier lifestyle. He believes the basis of living a healthier lifestyle is to be as physically strong and mobile as possible. He helps people accomplish both of those goals by using evidence based resistance / strength training principles.

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Eric is also the host of the Fitness Candor Podcast. Fitness Candor is a monthly podcast highlighting fitness, health, and nutrition industry professionals who make an impact in their field. Much like our own podcast Eric hosts interesting conversations with fitness professionals, exercise science professors, and researchers discussing the truth about exercise & nutrition.

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