Diet, Emotions, and Training: The Holistic Approach to Fitness and Wellness with Andy Tsz Chui Chan

Jun 23, 2022

We are living in a day and age where information abundance can be overwhelming, even for a simple search on how to become healthier, stronger, or happier. There are also so many coaches out there who are tagging themselves behind a fancy title, making it hard to know the real deals. We are all looking for the same thing, a reliable resource that can help us deconstruct all this information so that we don’t have to waste time doing things that hinder our athletic performance, and that is why Andy is here. Andy has a unique outlook on health and performance that will help you develop skills that will work for you inside and outside the gym. His training philosophy is the real deal, and it’s a holistic approach that looks at diet, emotions, and training to help achieve your goal.

Join the conversation with Andy Tsz Chiu Chan as he shares about holistic health and how traditional Chinese medicine integrates into his training philosophy, where harmony between all aspects of life is a prerequisite to optimal health, performance, and wellbeing. Andy is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, educator, and presenter from Hong Kong. He holds a Master's degree in exercise science from Concordia University Chicago. Andy has a genuine passion for making a positive impact in the fitness industry through learning and sharing different unique methodologies. Drawing on his master’s degree in exercise science and influenced by his 10-year stay in the United States. Andy has a unique approach to health and athletic performance. Let's see how he Gets up, Dresses up, and Shows up!

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During this episode, you will learn about;

[00:30] Introduction to the show

[00:45] A bit about our guest today, Andy Tsz Chiu Chan

[02:04] Andy’s journey and how he got into Chinese medicine and fitness space

[02:59] How Andy does training for coaches and his focus on the space

[03:42] How to know if a coach is qualified and can be trusted

[06:09] Andy's training philosophy and his focus on movement

[07:35] Traditional Chinese and how Andy integrates it into fitness

[10:31] Individualistic versus collective culture and how it affects how we train

[13:42] Incorporating diet into your mental clarity and wellbeing

[14:47] How 1% change can make a difference in the long run

[16:27] Andy’s morning routine, how he Gets up, Dresses up, and Shows up

[20:40] How to build and grow your mental muscle

[24:24] How to reach out, connect and learn more about Andy

[24:24] About Andy’s book, Dynamic Balance

[26:00] Ending the show and call to action

Notable Quotes

Unconditional love starts with you; if you can show it to yourself, you can show it to everyone else.
Diet doesn't matter if we don’t take care of our mental health
One percent change every day can lead to multiple significant things in the long run.
You don’t need to be a hyper person to do well; it’s okay to back down and allow your body to recover.
It’s okay to slow down and recharge; we enjoy it more when we take time to take care of our mental muscles.