The Power of Calisthenics, Climbing Everest, and Building a Coaching Business with Glenn Cowden

In this inspiring episode of Behind the Underdogs, we sit down with Glenn Bowden to dive into his journey from troubled beginnings to fitness coaching and summiting Mount Everest. Glenn shares how his brother’s tough love led him to discover the transformative power of fitness, particularly calisthenics, and how the gym became his safe haven.

We talk about his commitment to training, focusing on bodyweight exercises, the importance of sleep for recovery, and his drive to be a well-rounded athlete. Glenn takes us on his trek up Mount Everest, detailing the challenges of altitude, the strength of the local sherpas, and the 12-day hike after their plane was grounded due to weather.

As a fitness coach, Glenn discusses the pitfalls of the influencer space and his desire to guide people beyond monetary success. He emphasizes the joy in building something meaningful and shares the life lesson that the hardest times are often not what they seem. Glenn wraps up with advice we can all take to heart: keep moving forward, achieve your goals, and never stop growing.

You can follow Glenn @glenncowden_ on Instagram

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