Summary

“The committed heart when fast with a challenge will find a solution. The uncommitted heart will seek an escape.”

Siphiwe Baleka is the founder of Fitness Trucking, LLC and serves as the Driver Health and Fitness Coach at Prime Inc., one of America’s largest trucking companies. His innovative, on-the-go wellness program has helped thousands of truck drivers lose weight and reclaim their health. The trucking industry is the least healthy of any industry in the US with 69% of truck drivers being obese.

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His premise is that anyone with 4 minutes can get fit. What works for truckers can work for any sedentary person! After being raised in Chicago by a single dad, he graduated from Yale University and is the first African American ever named to the First Team All-Ivy League Swim Team. He missed qualifying for the 1992 Olympic Swimming Trials in the 100 freestyle by just 0.8 seconds!

He is the author of 4-Minute Fit. In this episode we get a perspective on health from a different angle that attempts to inspire greater health among others.

Discussion Points

• Why health is fundamental in all aspects of life.
• The basics of nutrition.
• Why parents are amazing role models for their kids.
• Our circadian rhythm and its effects on our metabolism.
• 4 minutes to fitness – simplicity

Quick round questions

Do you have any routines and rituals that you believe contribute to your success?

Positive input first thing in the morning. Intense activity in the morning to activate metabolism. Gratitudes.

What advice would you give your 20-year-old self?

You are on the right path.

What is the meaning of success?

Success is liking who you are, what you do and how you do it. Maya Angelo

Also being FIT. Fit with health, finances etcetera to be able to do what you want when you want to.

What is your number one productivity advice?

Having a season plan.

What advice would you give someone that needing/wanting to make change?

Have an accurate assessment of what needs to be changed.

Favourite Food

Spicy foods.

Favourite Leisure Activity

Sex and watching well written movies.

Favourite Book

The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu

Favourite Quote

“The committed heart when fast with a challenge will find a solution. The uncommitted heart will seek an escape.”

Do we all have a why?

Yes, we do.

What does living with passion and purpose mean?

Having the ambitions in life.

How to find out more about Siphiwe

His Website Siphiwe Bareka 

Trucker Territory Website 

If you are interested in finding more freedom, fulfilment and happiness in your life take the opportunity to jump on the Discovery Call. Valued at $250, this is a one on one coaching session to help you define your hidden why and discover the action steps to getting your there.