<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[2B Imperium]]></title><description><![CDATA[2b Imperium]]></description><link>https://www.2bimperium.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:56:20 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.2bimperium.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[LEAD WITH VULNERABILITY]]></title><description><![CDATA[“By allowing ourselves to fully engage with our emotions, we improve our mental and physical health. We also become more effective leaders, able to manage stress, make better decisions, and connect with others on a deeper level.” From a young age, boys are often told to “man up” or that “boys don’t cry.” These messages create an environment where emotional expression is seen as a weakness rather than a strength. Women have traditionally been given more social permission to express emotions...]]></description><link>https://www.2bimperium.com/post/lead-with-vulnerability</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a623622ace6596cfe415735</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:47:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1e2fb8_2ff29c072010474482878a1beb87de7b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cody Rininger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[EMPOWER - EXPAND]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dare 2B Great By Cody Rininger EMPOWER I have been working on this piece for close to five months. Each time I sat down to revisit, write, and revise, I tried to come up with a title, but nothing fit. It was not until Friday, June 27th, when I walked into a Metallica concert with my sons and dad, that I figured it out. The show was held at what was previously called Mile High Stadium in Denver. It has since been renamed to EMPOWER Field. As soon as I saw it, there was no question. Keep that...]]></description><link>https://www.2bimperium.com/post/empower-expand</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a625ad8532301fe59f59dd3</guid><pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1e2fb8_5d8df2d5e13d41878f04b9adbb3ea2b3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cody Rininger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[PER·CEP·TION - EXPAND]]></title><description><![CDATA[PER·CEP·TION Dare 2B Great By Cody Rininger At its core, a person’s perception refers to the process by which we form impressions, make judgments, and come to understand other people. Interesting—Judgments are a fundamental aspect of social understanding, the apparent foundation on which we build our understanding of this social world, in my opinion. Judgment and perception are two cognitive processes that play a pivotal role in understanding the world around us. Cognitive meaning relates to...]]></description><link>https://www.2bimperium.com/post/per-cep-tion-expand</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a625a53b252e37e4d35c311</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1e2fb8_0fc0d1121db049c288c9dfdf3f73884c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cody Rininger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[MINDSET - EXPAND]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dare 2B Great By Cody Rininger MINDSET Getting verbally and physically beat for being overweight does not help nurture a healthy mindset. And, before you think this is going to be a classic story of changing lifestyle and how I view things, I will stop you. I did not change myself or my way of thinking for that specific reason. I discuss at length in my nationally aired podcasts that it was much deeper, but I did indeed help the push. As Nationally Certified by the National Academy of Sports...]]></description><link>https://www.2bimperium.com/post/mindset-expand</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a62597621af5c246d02171b</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1e2fb8_458896abdcc8474889dae8e627359079~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cody Rininger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[REMEMBER WHEN - EXPAND]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dare 2B Great By Cody Rininger REMEMBER WHEN “Three Ways to Torch Fat.” “Five Tips to Eat Healthy During the Holidays.” “Why Ordering from Fit Meal Services May Be a Mistake.” I could keep going. A vast range of ideas, thoughts, and ways for people to reach out to me, but the hard reality is, I don’t care about the above BS. Okay, I do care, but it’s not what I’ll be ending the year with in terms of my concerns. If you want to read about that, then do what everyone else seems to do: go...]]></description><link>https://www.2bimperium.com/post/remember-when-expand</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a625c1a424f5a9980a5824e</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1e2fb8_49ccd27d4d5a47439c1d30e293d7c012~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cody Rininger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 CULTIVATE 2 ENCOURAGE A POSITIVE APPROACH 2 CHILDHOOD OBESITY - EXPAND]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dare 2B Great By Cody Rininger 2 CULTIVATE – 2 ENCOURAGE. A POSITIVE APPROACH 2 CHILDHOOD OBESITY Starting off 2024 with a topic near and dear to my heart. Childhood obesity. Throughout my school years, I was overweight. Because of this, I was ridiculed and beaten down emotionally, mentally, and physically. If you cannot relate, I will simply tell you it leaves scars. But, under the scars, I was able to find more in life. I went into education to teach kids healthy decision-making skills that...]]></description><link>https://www.2bimperium.com/post/2-cultivate-2-encourage-a-positive-approach-2-childhood-obesity-expand</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a625170b252e37e4d35ab97</guid><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jan 2025 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1e2fb8_ced805c5ec524dcdad94fceb49731dc3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cody Rininger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[RESOLUTIONS. PROBLEMS OR PROBLEM-SOLVING? - EXPAND]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dare 2B Great By Cody Rininger RESOLUTIONS. PROBLEMS OR PROBLEM-SOLVING? Do you have any resolutions for 2025? I love how everyone uses this time of year as a cathartic moment to make a change in their life. Everyone has one or ten resolutions…at least when they start the new year. It has always been interesting to me. Resolutions in problem-solving refers to the process of finding a solution to a problem or conflict. It involves several steps, including defining the problem, generating...]]></description><link>https://www.2bimperium.com/post/resolutions-problems-or-problem-solving-expand</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a625799532301fe59f5950f</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1e2fb8_0476831a1f92467cafbfd73073c5fc04~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cody Rininger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[IMPETUS - EXPAND]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dare 2B Great By Cody Rininger IMPETUS Shall I tell you a story? Maybe two? The first is about an elephant and a rope. Let me preface this first story by letting you know I did not write about the elephant and the rope. The short story is credited to A.M. Marcus, although there is no evidence that he wrote it. Now that your brain has been educated, let us summarize the first story… A gentleman was walking through an elephant camp and spotted that the elephants weren’t being kept in cages or...]]></description><link>https://www.2bimperium.com/post/impetus-expand</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6258ca59dc3f2805c335f6</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2025 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1e2fb8_64419ddfac01411396f21e9c1b8e3edc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cody Rininger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[LONG-TERM RESULTS]]></title><description><![CDATA[For Cody Rininger, the turning point in his fitness business, 2B Imperium, came when he made a bold decision to shift his focus from short-term results to long-term, life-changing transformations. “I realized that true change doesn’t happen with just a few sessions—it takes real commitment, both physically and mentally,” he says. “I wanted to create something that would help people not just look better, but become better, in every way.” To make that vision a reality, Cody invested in...]]></description><link>https://www.2bimperium.com/post/long-term-results</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a623889b252e37e4d35689d</guid><pubDate>Sun, 01 Dec 2024 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1e2fb8_31031ce9e5f940fcb11f1e5ce005c5b6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cody Rininger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[FAILURE: DEFEAT OR BENEFIT? - EXPAND]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dare 2B Great By Cody Rininger FAILURE: DEFEAT OR BENEFIT? I have been honored and privileged to write for this magazine for two years. If you have been reading DARE 2B GREAT, then I thank you. It is you that drives me. My articles typically discuss training, nutrition, or adjusting workouts based on body type and lifestyle. I do a great deal of mental and behavioral training as well. Implementing the Body Scanner and Dare 2B Imperium App this past year has helped my clients excel and hit...]]></description><link>https://www.2bimperium.com/post/failure-defeat-or-benefit-expand</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6255f659dc3f2805c32e7e</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2024 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1e2fb8_e583f7484b694bfc96dcfca88891491c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cody Rininger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[HOME GROWN]]></title><description><![CDATA[Growing your business doesn’t have to be stressful—it should be exciting and fun. I know this is easier said than done, but looking back, I genuinely enjoyed the process and wanted to help others. For me, changing public perceptions was crucial. The only way to do that was to get in front of people and show them who I really was—the person behind the Facebook posts, the barbell in the gym, and the supplement advocate on Instagram. So, what are a few quick and easy ways to get your name out...]]></description><link>https://www.2bimperium.com/post/home-grown</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6239b0532301fe59f545ec</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1e2fb8_ee2fed52739141139f4407425019caaf~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cody Rininger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[HOW IS 2B IMPERIUM TAKING FITNESS TO THE NEXT LEVEL? - EXPAND]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dare 2B Great By Cody Rininger HOW IS 2B IMPERIUM TAKING FITNESS TO THE NEXT LEVEL? Most devices only predict total fat mass. We show you the type of fat located on your body and where with 3D body scanning as an alternative to Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA). BIA limits my clients, it only focuses on body water, fat, and muscle mass. Using a 3D body scanner creates a 3D human body scan of a person within a few seconds and gets information about the biometrics of each body part. This...]]></description><link>https://www.2bimperium.com/post/how-is-2b-imperium-taking-fitness-to-the-next-level-expand</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a62551921af5c246d020b52</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2024 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1e2fb8_7bbec2ace21544f9a814f17c1c3f048b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cody Rininger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[TRAIN FOR YOUR BODY TYPE - EXPAND]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dare 2B Great By Cody Rininger TRAIN FOR YOUR BODY TYPE Back in May, we discussed the different body types and how to identify them. We will pick up where we left off and discuss how to train for each type. TRAINING FOR ENDOMORPH BODY TYPES For most endomorphs, the goal is to lose body fat and build a more fit physique. An endomorph may already be strong and athletic, but for those wanting to shift to a more mesomorphic physique, metabolic training and healthy nutrition will be key. Keep most...]]></description><link>https://www.2bimperium.com/post/train-for-your-body-type-expand</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a625417b252e37e4d35b24e</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Jun 2024 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1e2fb8_ad308cb0b2354e9e9b8c6254734d8ecd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cody Rininger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[BODY TYPES - EXPAND]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dare 2B Great By Cody Rininger BODY TYPES: MESOMORPH, ECTOMORPH, &#38; ENDOMORPH EXPLAINED If you walk down the street on any given day, you will likely notice that bodies come in all shapes and sizes. This allure with appearance and shape eventually led to scientific research to classify the three body types we know today (endomorph, mesomorph, and ectomorph), to determine the reason that we have that body type, and whether it can be altered by our lifestyle and health choices. WHAT IS A BODY...]]></description><link>https://www.2bimperium.com/post/body-types-expand</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a62534eb252e37e4d35b04b</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2024 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1e2fb8_1f0b6b0e1a84434d916645a75f339053~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cody Rininger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[DARE 2 OVERCOME ]]></title><description><![CDATA[2B IMPERIUM DARE 2 OVERCOME 2B DIFFERENT 2B GREAT Cody Rininger is certified by the National Academy of Medicine as a Professional Fitness Instructor. He is certified in Cardiorespiratory Fitness, Heart Variance, Nutrition, Neuromuscular Flexibility, Mental and Behavior Performance. He incorporates techniques for concentration, focus, motivation, and even ways to cope with anxiety. He was featured in a National Fitness Magazine and has spoken on several national Podcasts. Prior to personal...]]></description><link>https://www.2bimperium.com/post/dare-2-overcome</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a624927ace6596cfe418b28</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2024 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1e2fb8_d3e447a1feba45108344932ba3b6e339~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_836,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cody Rininger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[SPRING IS COMING - EXPAND]]></title><description><![CDATA[SPRING IS COMING Dare 2B Great By Cody Rininger I am a Game of Thrones fan. The show is centered around, “Winter is coming.” Well, this article is letting you know that “Spring is coming.” And, with that said, you may need to make the adjustments to be ready for summer. While working out is key, nutrition is essential. We have all met someone in life that can eat anything they want and not gain a pound. Yet, if you so much as look at a slice of pizza you’ll gain five pounds. Weight change is...]]></description><link>https://www.2bimperium.com/post/spring-is-coming-expand</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a625292ace6596cfe41a2a8</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2024 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1e2fb8_7c8bbbfb5d0e4264a02bd17ec1e96902~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cody Rininger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[TOO MUCH OF A GREAT THING? - EXPAND]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dare 2B Great By Cody Rininger Too Much of a Great Thing? Is there such a thing?  I am of the notion, no, but there is a lot of talk about how direct and certain glute exercises are dangerous for the lower back, but I disagree. My clients have been doing the barbell hip thrust and its variations with great success for 3.5 years. Those clients include competitors, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and even physical therapy patients. Anything done with bad form or too much weight is risky. Which...]]></description><link>https://www.2bimperium.com/post/too-much-of-a-great-thing-expand</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a624f6eace6596cfe419b1a</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Aug 2023 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1e2fb8_231747f44e7e48dab1b9c9ba3780b7b1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cody Rininger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ICONS TO WATCH - ICON REFINED]]></title><description><![CDATA[Growing up on a farm in a small town, Cody was no stranger to hard work from an early age. But finding himself in a cycle of eating to soothe self-confidence issues, he knew he had to make a change. After losing weight, admittedly by unhealthy measures at first, Cody began tracking and studying different methods of fitness. As his knowledge increased and his approaches became more sustainable, he began sharing his learnings with others—something he found fulfilling as he was able to be a...]]></description><link>https://www.2bimperium.com/post/icons-to-watch-icon-refined</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a623b12532301fe59f549ee</guid><pubDate>Sat, 01 Jul 2023 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1e2fb8_2fd01b9ce7fb4d20b8c2adbe6c32a544~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_881,h_580,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cody Rininger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[DARE 2B GREAT - EXPAND]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dare 2B Great By Cody Rininger Your overall mental state is determined by your mental diet. In the same way that the state of your body is determined mainly by the food you eat, the state of your inner world is a function of the mental food you consume—what you think. In the context of thought power, we can say that the term ‘thinking,’ does not only refer to what we are accustomed to as thinking about this or that. All your mental activities—your beliefs, imaginings, assumptions, and the...]]></description><link>https://www.2bimperium.com/post/dare-2b-great-expand</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a624ed9b252e37e4d35a545</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jun 2023 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1e2fb8_0aa6c0c567084dbc9787360eca535781~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cody Rininger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[SUMMER IS AROUND THE CORNER - TIME TO GET THAT SHRED ON - EXPAND]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dare 2B Great By Cody Rininger Summer Is Around The Corner – Time To Get That Shred On The glorious drug, caffeine, is frequently used in pre-workout and fat-burning supplements to increase energy and focus. It improves mental alertness, memory, exercise performance, and fat burning. So why are they so popular in these supplements? Caffeine studies have shown enhanced peak torque and motor unit recruitment in lower and upper body muscle groups. The increase in energy allows individuals to...]]></description><link>https://www.2bimperium.com/post/summer-is-around-the-corner-time-to-get-that-shred-on-expand</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a624dcc59dc3f2805c31a30</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 May 2023 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1e2fb8_44d9618c04b24574882f29f7b9b8f829~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cody Rininger</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>