In this episode of Passion, Purpose, and Possibilities, I sit down with Nicole Zapoli, a professional fitness and wellness coach, owner of NZ Fitness, author of Live Fit From the Inside Out: The Six Shifts to Living Your Strongest, Healthiest, and Happiest Life, and mom of two. With over 25 years of experience, a pro card in natural bodybuilding, and a background ranking among the top 5% of CrossFit Games Open athletes, Nicole breaks down what it truly takes to build holistic health from the ground up. Together, we explore how early childhood athletics built her lifelong discipline, why physical movement and mindset shifts are more powerful than just talking through problems, and how simple daily habits can transform your health and mindset.
In this episode of Passion, Purpose, and Possibilities, I sit down with Nicole Zapoli, a professional fitness and wellness coach, owner of NZ Fitness, author of Live Fit From the Inside Out: The Six Shifts to Living Your Strongest, Healthiest, and Happiest Life, and mom of two.
With over 25 years of experience, a pro card in natural bodybuilding, and a background ranking among the top 5% of CrossFit Games Open athletes, Nicole breaks down what it truly takes to build holistic health from the ground up. Together, we explore how early childhood athletics built her lifelong discipline, why physical movement and mindset shifts are more powerful than just talking through problems, and how simple daily habits can transform your health and mindset.
In this episode, we discuss:
“You're not gonna stay in fourth or fifth gear forever. We've gotta be able to shift down, take rest, and be able to shift back depending on where we are and where we're going.” - Nicole Zapoli
About Nicole:
Nicole Zapoli is a professional fitness and wellness coach, owner of NZ Fitness, and author of "Live FIT From the Inside Out: The 6 SHIFTS to Living Your Strongest, Healthiest, and Happiest Life." With over 25 years of experience, a Pro card in natural bodybuilding (Figure & Sports Model), and ranking among the top 5% CrossFit Games Open athletes, Nicole is a leading expert in holistic wellness, having trained thousands globally.
Nicole's journey began at age eight, dreaming of owning her own gym and becoming a coach. The turning point came when, at 14, training at the U.S. Olympic Training Center, she witnessed peers struggling with eating disorders, which profoundly shifted her mission to help people live healthier, happier lives beyond competition. Later, overcoming personal anxiety and imposter syndrome as a single mom and gym owner further solidified her understanding of self-worth.
Through her journey, Nicole developed a unique approach to help athletes, busy parents, and professionals achieve lifelong wellness through what she calls the SHIFTS Framework.
Book: Live FIT from the Inside Out: The 6 SHIFTS to Living Your Strongest, Healthiest, and Happiest Life
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