#36 - Being Fit is a Requirement for Success: Lessons from a Black Belt, Gym Owner & Endurance Athlete

2025-03-17

Fitness isn’t just about lifting weights or hitting the gym—it’s a foundational pillar for success in every area of life. In this episode of The Choose Hard Podcast, Cody McBroom sits down with returning guest Cody Smith, the owner of Virtuous Fitness Gym in Silverdale Washington. But Cody Smith isn't just a gym owner, he's also a father of 3 boys, devoted husband, Man of God who runs a Men's Ministry, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, entrepreneur, endurance athlete.... Yeah, he's A LOT OF THINGS! Which is why he's ...

Fitness isn’t just about lifting weights or hitting the gym—it’s a foundational pillar for success in every area of life. In this episode of The Choose Hard Podcast, Cody McBroom sits down with returning guest Cody Smith, the owner of Virtuous Fitness Gym in Silverdale Washington.

But Cody Smith isn't just a gym owner, he's also a father of 3 boys, devoted husband, Man of God who runs a Men's Ministry, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, entrepreneur, endurance athlete.... Yeah, he's A LOT OF THINGS! Which is why he's the perfect person to discuss how fitness is a requirement for being successful in life.

Together, they dive into the evolution of their views on fitness, how their training philosophies have changed over the years, and why staying fit is non-negotiable if you want to succeed in business, relationships, and personal growth. If you want to push your limits and redefine what fitness means to you, this episode is a must-listen!

You can follow Cody Smith on instagram @coachcodysmith

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