Stories Worth Sharing with Ray Binkowski

About Stories Worth Sharing with Ray Binkowski

Stories Worth Sharing with Ray Binkowski is a podcast about the people, experiences, decisions, and lessons that shape our lives. Join entrepreneur, author, and business owner Ray Binkowski for conversations with entrepreneurs, business leaders, innovators, athletes, and everyday people who have extraordinary experiences and insights worth sharing. From building businesses and overcoming adversity to leadership, personal growth, health, fitness, and living a fulfilling life, each episode explores real stories, practical ideas, and lessons you can apply to your own journey. With more than 25 years of experience in entrepreneurship, business ownership, fitness, and education, Ray brings curiosity, real-world perspective, and a passion for learning to every conversation. Some episodes feature in-depth interviews. Others are straightforward conversations and solo discussions about business, success, personal development, and the challenges and opportunities we encounter throughout life. Different people. Different experiences. Stories worth sharing.

Publisher

Raymond Binkowski

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

10 Aug 2021

Latest episode

25 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

101 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 Oct 2026

   Strength Training After 40: Why Working Out Harder Isn't Getting You Better Results

   Are you working out consistently, eating healthy, and putting in the effort—but still not seeing the changes in your strength, muscle development, or body composition that you want? The problem may not be how hard you're working. It may be how you're training. In this episode of Stories Worth Sharing with Ray Binkowski, Ray draws on more than 25 years of experience in strength training, bodybuilding, and physique coaching to explain why simply exercising more, eating less, or adding cardio doesn't necessarily lead to better results—especially for women over 40. You'll discover: Working out vs. training: Why exercising regularly isn't the same as following a structured plan designed to produce measurable results. Progressive overload: How tracking your weights, repetitions, and sets helps you determine whether you're actually getting stronger. Nutrition and muscle development: Why eating less isn't always the answer and how calories, protein, carbohydrates, and fats support your goals. Cardio with a purpose: How to use cardiovascular exercise strategically instead of automatically doing more. Recovery and adaptation: Why your body needs sufficient recovery to respond to training. The five-point physique checklist: How to evaluate your training, nutrition, cardio, recovery, and overall strategy before making changes. Whether you're in your 40s, 50s, or beyond, the principles of building muscle and improving body composition don't disappear with age. But your approach needs to be intentional, measurable, and sustainable. The takeaway? Stop guessing. Start training with purpose. Want to learn more? 🎥 Watch Ray's complete FREE Strength Training After 40 webinar: https://fitworkz.com/fitworkz-strong-after-40 (https://fitworkz.com/fitworkz-strong-after-40) 💪 Ready for a structured program? Explore FitWorkz Strong After 40 — The 4-Week Training Reset, a self-guided program featuring four structured workouts per week, exercise demonstrations, progress tracking, and practical nutrition and cardio guidance. $97 one time. No monthly subscription. https://www.trainerize.me/profile/fitworkz/?planGUID=3c9e9ccc0f2a44c6a4d2b244bf4f2019 (https://www.trainerize.me/profile/fitworkz/?planGUID=3c9e9ccc0f2a44c6a4d2b244bf4f2019) About the Host Ray Binkowski is a strength and physique coach, natural bodybuilding promoter, and the founder of FitWorkz. With more than 25 years of coaching and training experience, Ray shares practical insights on fitness, business, personal development, and the experiences that shape our lives. Stories Worth Sharing with Ray Binkowski — Conversations, experiences, and insights worth passing along.

2. 

   13 Oct 2026

   Why You Can't Stay Motivated to Work Out (And What Actually Works)

   You start a new workout or nutrition program feeling motivated. You're going to get back in shape, lose body fat, build muscle, and finally stay consistent. Then life happens. Work gets busy. You miss a workout. Your nutrition isn't perfect. The scale stops moving. Suddenly, the motivation that got you started disappears. Here's the problem: Motivation was never supposed to be your long-term strategy. In this episode, fitness coach Ray Binkowski explains why motivation comes and goes, why the all-or-nothing mindset sabotages progress, and how to build the habits, discipline, and systems that produce lasting results. Drawing on more than 25 years of coaching experience, Ray shares practical strategies he's used personally and with clients to make exercise and healthy eating more consistent—even when life gets complicated. In this episode, you'll discover: Why motivation disappears and why successful people don't rely on it. How all-or-nothing thinking turns one missed workout or imperfect meal into weeks of lost progress. The difference between motivation, discipline, habits, and identity. Why your fitness strategy needs to change as your life and responsibilities change, especially after 40. How to turn exercise intentions into scheduled appointments. Why having a Plan B can be more valuable than chasing the perfect workout. How to stop punishing yourself with extra cardio or restrictive eating after an imperfect day. The importance of accountability and identifying what's actually holding you back. Ray's five-part framework: Plan, Reduce, Prepare, Track, and Return. You'll also hear how a simple alarm clock helped Ray establish his own exercise habits more than 30 years ago—and why he believes the most important skill isn't avoiding setbacks, but getting back on track when they happen. Want a Personalized Strategy for Your Fitness Goals? If you're tired of starting over, working hard without seeing the results you want, or struggling to figure out what needs to change, Ray offers a 60-Minute Physique Strategy & Feedback Intensive for $297. During this private Zoom session, you'll review your current training, nutrition, recovery, goals, what's working, and where your biggest opportunities for improvement may be. The goal is to help you identify the right next steps and build a strategy that fits your life. Book your $297 Strategy Intensive here: https://fitworkz.com/your-presonal-physique-strategy-session-checkout (https://fitworkz.com/your-presonal-physique-strategy-session-checkout) Remember: You don't need more motivation. You need a system that works without it. Learn more about coaching and fitness programs at https://fitworkz.com (https://fitworkz.com) Hosted by Ray Binkowski | FitWorkz #FitnessMotivation #WorkoutConsistency #FitnessOver40 #StrengthTraining #HealthyHabits #FitnessCoaching

3. 

   24 Mar 2026

   Decoding the New Food Pyramid: What Science Actually Says About Protein, Fat & Carbs

   Host Ray Binkowski interviews nutrition experts about the science behind the updated food pyramid, revealing how protein, fat, and carbs impact health and fitness, especially for women over 35.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 39 / 100

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Quality

50

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

68

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