In today's fast-paced world, the demand for effective coaching methods has never been higher. Coaches are constantly seeking innovative approaches that empower individuals to unlock their true potential and achieve success in their personal and professional lives. This is where the Hybrid Coaching Program comes into play, offering a unique blend of online and in-person training that cater to diverse needs and preferences. In this podcast, we will delve into the key lessons and insights gathered from our recent Chelmsford workshop at Unique Results. From transformative coaching techniques to invaluable participant experiences, we'll explore the elements that made this event a resounding success. Whether you're a coach, a professional seeking guidance, or simply curious about the world of hybrid coaching, this post will provide you with an informative and engaging overview of the workshop and its lasting impact. So, without further ado, let's dive into the lessons learned from the Chelmsford Hybrid Coaching Debrief!To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system

In today's fast-paced world, the demand for effective coaching methods has never been higher. Coaches are constantly seeking innovative approaches that empower individuals to unlock their true potential and achieve success in their personal and professional lives. This is where the Hybrid Coaching Program comes into play, offering a unique blend of online and in-person training that cater to diverse needs and preferences.  In this podcast, we will delve into the key lessons and insights gathered from our recent Chelmsford workshop at Unique Results. From transformative coaching techniques to invaluable participant experiences, we'll explore the elements that made this event a resounding success. Whether you're a coach, a professional seeking guidance, or simply curious about the world of hybrid coaching, this post will provide you with an informative and engaging overview of the workshop and its lasting impact. So, without further ado, let's dive into the lessons learned from the Chelmsford Hybrid Coaching Debrief!To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - <a href="https://www.strengthmatters.com/system" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.strengthmatters.com/system</a>

The Hybrid Coaching Debrief: Lessons from Chelmsford

If you're familiar with the concept of a T-Shaped Marketer, you'll know that it's all about possessing a broad range of skills combined with deep expertise in one specific area. Similarly, T-Shaped Coaches are transforming the fitness industry by leveraging a wide knowledge base across various disciplines, while homing in on their unique specialty. This powerful approach enables them to offer comprehensive guidance, achieve better client results, and continually adapt to the ever-evolving world of health and fitness. In this podcast we dive into the multifaceted world of T-Shaped Coaching and explain how we’re looking to hire and develop them in house at Strength Matters and discuss what sets these types of fitness professionals apart. To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system

If you're familiar with the concept of a T-Shaped Marketer, you'll know that it's all about possessing a broad range of skills combined with deep expertise in one specific area. Similarly, T-Shaped Coaches are transforming the fitness industry by leveraging a wide knowledge base across various disciplines, while homing in on their unique specialty. This powerful approach enables them to offer comprehensive guidance, achieve better client results, and continually adapt to the ever-evolving world of health and fitness. In this podcast we dive into the multifaceted world of T-Shaped Coaching and explain how we’re looking to hire and develop them in house at Strength Matters and discuss what sets these types of fitness professionals apart. To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - <a href="https://www.strengthmatters.com/system" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.strengthmatters.com/system</a>

What is a T-Shaped Coach?

Juliet Starrett

In today's special interview, we'll be diving into the fascinating world of mobility and body optimization with none other than Kelly and Juliet Starrett, the brilliant minds behind the groundbreaking new book, "Built to Move." As they share insights from their extensive experience working with pro athletes and Olympians, we'll explore how their innovative approach can benefit each and every one of us in our daily lives. We'll discuss the Starretts' formula for building a durable human body that ages gracefully, focusing on the 10 tests, 10 physical practices, and 10 ways to make your body work better. Get ready for an engaging conversation that promises to revolutionize the way you experience mobility while enhancing the overall quality of your life. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from the experts themselves and discover your path toward a more agile, pain-free, and empowered future.To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system

In today's special interview, we'll be diving into the fascinating world of mobility and body optimization with none other than Kelly and Juliet Starrett, the brilliant minds behind the groundbreaking new book, "Built to Move." As they share insights from their extensive experience working with pro athletes and Olympians, we'll explore how their innovative approach can benefit each and every one of us in our daily lives. We'll discuss the Starretts' formula for building a durable human body that ages gracefully, focusing on the 10 tests, 10 physical practices, and 10 ways to make your body work better. Get ready for an engaging conversation that promises to revolutionize the way you experience mobility while enhancing the overall quality of your life. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from the experts themselves and discover your path toward a more agile, pain-free, and empowered future.To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - <a href="https://www.strengthmatters.com/system" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.strengthmatters.com/system</a>

Built to Move: An Interview with Kelly and Juliet Starrett

Change can be scary, but it's often necessary to move forward and grow. That's why we're excited to announce that our podcast, Fit Over Thirty, is transforming into a brand new show called Strength Matters. We've decided to pivot our focus from helping everyday people achieve their fitness goals to catering to experienced fitness professionals looking to take their training systems to the next level. In this podcast, we'll explore the reasons behind this change and why we believe it's the right move for us and our audience. So, join us as we embrace change and kick off a new chapter of our podcast journey with Strength Matters.To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system

Change can be scary, but it's often necessary to move forward and grow. That's why we're excited to announce that our podcast, Fit Over Thirty, is transforming into a brand new show called Strength Matters. We've decided to pivot our focus from helping everyday people achieve their fitness goals to catering to experienced fitness professionals looking to take their training systems to the next level. In this podcast, we'll explore the reasons behind this change and why we believe it's the right move for us and our audience. So, join us as we embrace change and kick off a new chapter of our podcast journey with Strength Matters.To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - <a href="https://www.strengthmatters.com/system" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.strengthmatters.com/system</a>

Embracing Change: From Fit Over Thirty to the new Strength Matters Podcast

As wearable technology continues to evolve, smartwatches have become a popular choice for those looking to enhance their daily lives. With so many options on the market, it can be overwhelming to choose the right one. Luckily, with the help of the Quantifiable Scientist, we've compiled the ultimate guide to finding your perfect smartwatch. From fitness tracking to communication capabilities, we'll take you through the key factors to consider when making your selection. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or a fitness fanatic, this podcast will help you navigate the smartwatch market and find the perfect device to fit your needs. So, let's dive in and discover the world of smartwatches with the Quantifiable Scientist!To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system

As wearable technology continues to evolve, smartwatches have become a popular choice for those looking to enhance their daily lives. With so many options on the market, it can be overwhelming to choose the right one. Luckily, with the help of the Quantifiable Scientist, we've compiled the ultimate guide to finding your perfect smartwatch. From fitness tracking to communication capabilities, we'll take you through the key factors to consider when making your selection. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or a fitness fanatic, this podcast will help you navigate the smartwatch market and find the perfect device to fit your needs. So, let's dive in and discover the world of smartwatches with the Quantifiable Scientist!To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - <a href="https://www.strengthmatters.com/system" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.strengthmatters.com/system</a>

The Ultimate Guide to Finding Your Perfect Smart Watch with the Quantifiable Scientist

If you're like many people, you've probably heard of the SMART goal-setting method before. While this method can be helpful in some cases, it's not always the most effective way to set goals, especially when it comes to health and fitness. In this podcast, we'll be discussing an alternative approach called goal hierarchies. By using this method, you'll be able to set clear, actionable goals that are more likely to lead to lasting results. To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system

If you're like many people, you've probably heard of the SMART goal-setting method before. While this method can be helpful in some cases, it's not always the most effective way to set goals, especially when it comes to health and fitness. In this podcast, we'll be discussing an alternative approach called goal hierarchies. By using this method, you'll be able to set clear, actionable goals that are more likely to lead to lasting results. To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - <a href="https://www.strengthmatters.com/system" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.strengthmatters.com/system</a>

How to Set Health and Fitness Goals that Work

As we reflect on the year 2022, it's clear that it was a time of great change and challenges. But despite the challenges, 2022 also brought us valuable lessons and insights about health, wellness, and the importance of self-care. In this podcast, we'll explore the top five takeaways that 2022 taught us about health and fitness and what we’ll implement more in 2023. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just starting out on your fitness journey, these takeaways are sure to inspire and motivate you to keep moving forward and make positive changes in your life. To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system

As we reflect on the year 2022, it's clear that it was a time of great change and challenges. But despite the challenges, 2022 also brought us valuable lessons and insights about health, wellness, and the importance of self-care. In this podcast, we'll explore the top five takeaways that 2022 taught us about health and fitness and what we’ll implement more in 2023. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just starting out on your fitness journey, these takeaways are sure to inspire and motivate you to keep moving forward and make positive changes in your life. To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - <a href="https://www.strengthmatters.com/system" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.strengthmatters.com/system</a>

What 2022 Taught Us: The Top 5 Takeaways

Perry Nickelston

In this podcast, we'll be discussing everything you need to know about maintaining good prostate health with the help of Dr. Perry Nickelston. Dr. Nickelston is a chiropractic physician, an expert in functional movement, and the founder of Stop Chasing Pain, a popular health and fitness website. He has recently gone through some prostate issues himself and is here to share his insights and expertise with you. We'll be covering a wide range of topics, including preventive measures, symptoms of prostate problems, treatment options, and much more. So, whether you're concerned about your prostate health or just looking for ways to keep it in top shape, you've come to the right place. Let's get started!To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system

In this podcast, we'll be discussing everything you need to know about maintaining good prostate health with the help of Dr. Perry Nickelston. Dr. Nickelston is a chiropractic physician, an expert in functional movement, and the founder of Stop Chasing Pain, a popular health and fitness website. He has recently gone through some prostate issues himself and is here to share his insights and expertise with you. We'll be covering a wide range of topics, including preventive measures, symptoms of prostate problems, treatment options, and much more. So, whether you're concerned about your prostate health or just looking for ways to keep it in top shape, you've come to the right place. Let's get started!To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - <a href="https://www.strengthmatters.com/system" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.strengthmatters.com/system</a>

The Ultimate Guide to Male Prostate Health with Dr. Perry Nickelston

In this podcast, we'll review the highlights of the event and share some of the key takeaways that both attendees, and us at Strength Matters learned about the Art of Online Coaching CertificationTo learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system

In this podcast, we'll review the highlights of the event and share some of the key takeaways that both attendees, and us at Strength Matters learned about the Art of Online Coaching CertificationTo learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - <a href="https://www.strengthmatters.com/system" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.strengthmatters.com/system</a>

Reviewing our First Art of Online Coaching Certification

In this podcast, we will cover the right ways to boost your fat loss results, without resorting to quick fixes or fad diets.To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system

In this podcast, we will cover the right ways to boost your fat loss results, without resorting to quick fixes or fad diets.To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - <a href="https://www.strengthmatters.com/system" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.strengthmatters.com/system</a>

How to Boost Your Fat Loss Results

The Strength Matters podcast is a weekly show for experienced personal trainers and coaches who want the systems, tools, and resources to train clients online and in person more efficiently. Hosted by Head Coach Josh Kennedy and Strength Matters founder, James Breese. Join the world’s leading experts in helping personal trainers and coaches uncover cutting-edge training solutions and share them with you.Referred to as the "The Swiss Army Knife of Fitness",  Strength Matters is a system of training and education for fit pros and experienced enthusiasts who want to optimize performance and enhance their health span.The central question that drives our work is, “How can we train smarter?” To answer that question, we like to talk about science-based ways, made simple, to solve practical health and fitness problems.However, science doesn’t always have the answers. That’s why our work combines both science and practical real-world experience. What works in a textbook, doesn’t always work in real life. This is why we like to talk about and share our client results with you… the good, and the bad, so that we can all learn from them, move forward to live, and perform better.

The discussions are informative and humorous. Alway walk away with new ideas and information that I can apply.

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The Strength Matters podcast is a weekly show for experienced personal trainers and coaches who want the systems, tools, and resources to train clients online and in person more efficiently. Hosted by Head Coach Josh Kennedy and Strength Matters founder, James Breese.  Join the world’s leading experts in helping personal trainers and coaches uncover cutting-edge training solutions and share them with you. <h1>Referred to as the "The Swiss Army Knife of Fitness",  Strength Matters is a system of training and education for fit pros and experienced enthusiasts who want to optimize performance and enhance their health span.</h1> The central question that drives our work is, “How can we train smarter?” To answer that question, we like to talk about science-based ways, made simple, to solve practical health and fitness problems. However, science doesn’t always have the answers. That’s why our work combines both science and practical real-world experience. What works in a textbook, doesn’t always work in real life.  This is why we like to talk about and share our client results with you… the good, and the bad, so that we can all learn from them, move forward to live, and perform better.

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Georgie Fear RD CSSD is the Chief Science Officer of One By One Nutrition. She is also a coach, a lover of helping people, and the author of Lean Habits For Lifelong Weight Loss: Mastering 4 Core Eating Behaviors to Stay Slim Forever. One By One Nutrition helps people achieve and maintain healthy weight, and Georgie has the scientific knowledge to back up her teachings.They offer courses and an entire system backed up by research to achieve the healthy wins most people want. They use a skill based system based on empowerment. They offer courses, a DIY system, and coaching. Along with a blog full of useful information. Georgie talks about her love of nutrition. Her work with her business, working online, and how she has had a back issue.Today’s topics include: Georgie shares how she went to school and almost got her PhD. She didn’t quite finish because she was ready to start working with people right away. She also worked at a hospital in clinical nutrition. Georgie and her husband started One By One Nutrition in 2012. They have clients that are interested in weight loss, fitness, and nutritional balance. How Georgie tried yoga, but it hurt her back. She has a chronic pain issue. How Georgie did everything up to the editing of her dissertation. How Georgie worked with athletes at Rutgers. 16 behaviors and an alternative to dieting. Habits and diet sustainability. There are more than 16 skills for being healthy and lean. The importance of eating just enough and then stopping. Getting the signal and obeying the signals are two different things. The idea of health skills more than habits. Calling something a skill enables people to become better at it. Eating mostly whole foods and getting your calories in three to four meals a day. Habit formation can be difficult because it takes a deliberate practice. Eat unprocessed foods and then dive into the macros. Stress management, sleep, excuses and other things that affect health and weight loss. The one plate method for portion control. The importance of not eating while watching TV. The part of the brain that forms the food memory isn’t stored accurately if you eat while watching TV. Slow down and reduce distractions when eating. Set a timer. How having support can make a difference to your weight loss health. It also helps meet our needs as humans. People feeling lonely and isolated and eating too much. Let yourself eat freely on special occasions. Making choices and not restricting meaningful foods and events. How helpful it is to learn to question your own thoughts. Menu of sabotaging thoughts that Georgie mails to her clients. Artificial associations. Identifying what is tripping you up and preplanning responses. Nutritional reasoning. Having nutritional food when you are hungry again not before. If you are not hungry, there is not a good reason to be eating. Plan your meals so that you are hungry and so that you can enjoy them. Abandonment of the goal. When we question our desire to lose weight at all. Recognizing sabotaging thoughts and care about losing weight. Research and the food categories of what we should eat. Eating a variety of foods. How Georgie has incorporated different eating methods for people with different goals. Things are broken down into good nutrition. Georgie has also been training some Olympic athletes on the biathlon team. Freeing someone from chasing a goal that isn’t meaningful.Links and resources: One By One Nutrition Georgie Fear Lean Habits For Lifelong Weight Loss: Mastering 4 Core Eating Behaviors to Stay Slim Forever Georgie Fear Facebook @GeorgieFearRD on TwitterQuotes:“I like all things nutrition. I came to work for myself in 2012. My husband believed that we could do it, and he wasTo learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system

Georgie Fear RD CSSD is the Chief Science Officer of One By One Nutrition. She is also a coach, a lover of helping people, and the author of Lean Habits For Lifelong Weight Loss: Mastering 4 Core Eating Behaviors to Stay Slim Forever. One By One Nutrition helps people achieve and maintain healthy weight, and Georgie has the scientific knowledge to back up her teachings.They offer courses and an entire system backed up by research to achieve the healthy wins most people want. They use a skill based system based on empowerment. They offer courses, a DIY system, and coaching. Along with a blog full of useful information. Georgie talks about her love of nutrition. Her work with her business, working online, and how she has had a back issue.Today’s topics include: Georgie shares how she went to school and almost got her PhD. She didn’t quite finish because she was ready to start working with people right away. She also worked at a hospital in clinical nutrition. Georgie and her husband started One By One Nutrition in 2012. They have clients that are interested in weight loss, fitness, and nutritional balance. How Georgie tried yoga, but it hurt her back. She has a chronic pain issue. How Georgie did everything up to the editing of her dissertation. How Georgie worked with athletes at Rutgers. 16 behaviors and an alternative to dieting. Habits and diet sustainability. There are more than 16 skills for being healthy and lean. The importance of eating just enough and then stopping. Getting the signal and obeying the signals are two different things. The idea of health skills more than habits. Calling something a skill enables people to become better at it. Eating mostly whole foods and getting your calories in three to four meals a day. Habit formation can be difficult because it takes a deliberate practice. Eat unprocessed foods and then dive into the macros. Stress management, sleep, excuses and other things that affect health and weight loss. The one plate method for portion control. The importance of not eating while watching TV. The part of the brain that forms the food memory isn’t stored accurately if you eat while watching TV. Slow down and reduce distractions when eating. Set a timer. How having support can make a difference to your weight loss health. It also helps meet our needs as humans. People feeling lonely and isolated and eating too much. Let yourself eat freely on special occasions. Making choices and not restricting meaningful foods and events. How helpful it is to learn to question your own thoughts. Menu of sabotaging thoughts that Georgie mails to her clients. Artificial associations. Identifying what is tripping you up and preplanning responses. Nutritional reasoning. Having nutritional food when you are hungry again not before. If you are not hungry, there is not a good reason to be eating. Plan your meals so that you are hungry and so that you can enjoy them. Abandonment of the goal. When we question our desire to lose weight at all. Recognizing sabotaging thoughts and care about losing weight. Research and the food categories of what we should eat. Eating a variety of foods. How Georgie has incorporated different eating methods for people with different goals. Things are broken down into good nutrition. Georgie has also been training some Olympic athletes on the biathlon team. Freeing someone from chasing a goal that isn’t meaningful.Links and resources: One By One Nutrition Georgie Fear Lean Habits For Lifelong Weight Loss: Mastering 4 Core Eating Behaviors to Stay Slim Forever Georgie Fear Facebook @GeorgieFearRD on TwitterQuotes:“I like all things nutrition. I came to work for myself in 2012. My husband believed that we could do it, and he wasTo learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - <a href="https://www.strengthmatters.com/system" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.strengthmatters.com/system</a>

Ep 29: The Essential Skills You Need To Stay Healthy And Lean With Georgie Fear

Phil McDougall

Welcome to Everyday Athlete the podcast for the everyday athlete who wants to train smarter and live to be 100 years old. I am your host, Josh Kennedy. Today, I am talking to Philip McDougall, Director of Athletic Performance at Strength Matters. In our conversation, we explore who or what is the everyday athlete.Philip is a kettlebell Jedi, former Marine Commando, sports massage therapist, an Olympic Ski Racer, and a great friend. He lives in San Diego with Henry of Cambridge who is one of the coolest dogs in the world. According to Philip, everyone possesses a level of athleticism, but only a small percentage exercise an adequate amount. The small percentage of the population that regularly exercise are the everyday athletes. Stay tuned while we discuss the how and why of being a true everyday athlete.Today’s topics include: How approximately 60% of the adult population age between 18 and 64 lead sedentary lifestyles. The impact of being a sedentary “couch commando” is that you can lose your flexibility as your body morphs into a chair shape. How just the act of standing up can help improve the negative effects of a sedentary lifestyle. Proper breathing technique that engages your core as you breathe from your diaphragm. Why the word athlete is not just for the elite. The definition of the word athlete is the ability to perform tasks at a high level. The everyday athlete performs an exercise with efficiency, good movement, and effectiveness. Why working on your weaknesses and upping your game will improve your overall athletic performance The 10 Components of Athleticism Flexibility Stability Balance and Coordination Strength Power Speed Agility Endurance Mental Toughness Cardiovascular Capacity The 7 Human Movement Patterns Hinge Squat Push Pull Anti-Rotate Rotate LocomotionAction Step or Takeaway Go through the list of Components of Athleticism, score yourself using a 1-10 score, 10 being the best, then take the ones that you scored the least in and focus on training those areas for the next 3 months.Links and resources: Phil McDougall Henry of Cambridge on Instagram Scott Olson Beyond the MuscleQuotes:“The greatest successes I’ve had in helping people who sit all day is to get them to stand up.” Philip McDougall“If you want to lose weight, stand up, learn to breathe properly and start walking.” Philip McDougall“Everyday athleticism is the ability to carry out your everyday life in an effective manner” Philip McDougallTo learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system

Welcome to Everyday Athlete the podcast for the everyday athlete who wants to train smarter and live to be 100 years old. I am your host, Josh Kennedy. Today, I am talking to Philip McDougall, Director of Athletic Performance at Strength Matters. In our conversation, we explore who or what is the everyday athlete.Philip is a kettlebell Jedi, former Marine Commando, sports massage therapist, an Olympic Ski Racer, and a great friend. He lives in San Diego with Henry of Cambridge who is one of the coolest dogs in the world. According to Philip, everyone possesses a level of athleticism, but only a small percentage exercise an adequate amount. The small percentage of the population that regularly exercise are the everyday athletes. Stay tuned while we discuss the how and why of being a true everyday athlete.Today’s topics include: How approximately 60% of the adult population age between 18 and 64 lead sedentary lifestyles. The impact of being a sedentary “couch commando” is that you can lose your flexibility as your body morphs into a chair shape. How just the act of standing up can help improve the negative effects of a sedentary lifestyle. Proper breathing technique that engages your core as you breathe from your diaphragm. Why the word athlete is not just for the elite. The definition of the word athlete is the ability to perform tasks at a high level. The everyday athlete performs an exercise with efficiency, good movement, and effectiveness. Why working on your weaknesses and upping your game will improve your overall athletic performance The 10 Components of Athleticism Flexibility Stability Balance and Coordination Strength Power Speed Agility Endurance Mental Toughness Cardiovascular Capacity The 7 Human Movement Patterns Hinge Squat Push Pull Anti-Rotate Rotate LocomotionAction Step or Takeaway Go through the list of Components of Athleticism, score yourself using a 1-10 score, 10 being the best, then take the ones that you scored the least in and focus on training those areas for the next 3 months.Links and resources: Phil McDougall Henry of Cambridge on Instagram Scott Olson Beyond the MuscleQuotes:“The greatest successes I’ve had in helping people who sit all day is to get them to stand up.” Philip McDougall“If you want to lose weight, stand up, learn to breathe properly and start walking.” Philip McDougall“Everyday athleticism is the ability to carry out your everyday life in an effective manner” Philip McDougallTo learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - <a href="https://www.strengthmatters.com/system" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.strengthmatters.com/system</a>

EA 01: What Is The Everyday Athlete With Phil McDougall

In today’s episode, host Josh Kennedy and Founder and Head Coach at Strength Matters James Breese will discuss why they prioritize health above everything else. They’ll talk about how to assess health and why those assessments matter.To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system

In today’s episode, host Josh Kennedy and Founder and Head Coach at Strength Matters James Breese will discuss why they prioritize health above everything else. They’ll talk about how to assess health and why those assessments matter.To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - <a href="https://www.strengthmatters.com/system" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.strengthmatters.com/system</a>

Why Health Comes First When You’re Over Thirty.

James FitzGerald

What is metabolic intensity, and why doesn’t it belong in the average person’s training program? This is just one of the topics that are addressed by today’s guest. James Fitzgerald, the founder of Opex Fitness, joins the podcast today to talk about broccoli, metabolic intensity, and training for health and longevity.To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system

What is metabolic intensity, and why doesn’t it belong in the average person’s training program? This is just one of the topics that are addressed by today’s guest. James Fitzgerald, the founder of Opex Fitness, joins the podcast today to talk about broccoli, metabolic intensity, and training for health and longevity.To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - <a href="https://www.strengthmatters.com/system" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.strengthmatters.com/system</a>

Metabolic Intensity For General Health With James FitzGerald

Stuart McGill

Welcome to Everyday Athlete the podcast for the everyday athlete who wants to train smarter and live to be 100 years old. I am your host, Josh Kennedy. Today, I am talking to Dr. Stuart Mcgill, a world renowned back specialist and Professor of Spine Biomechanics at the University of Waterloo. He has a laboratory and clinic that explores lower back mechanics, injury mechanisms, rehabilitation protocols, and performance enhancement.He is the author of numerous journals and papers, and his work has received numerous International awards. As a consultant, he has provided expertise on lower back injury to government agencies, corporations, and professional sports teams. He is the author of several books including Lower Back Disorders, Ultimate Back Fitness and Performance, and Back Mechanic. Dr. McGill shares insight into reasons behind back pain and how to treat back conditions.Today’s Topics Include: McGill has recently left the University and now he is a consultant. There are a lot of athletes and patients who have mysterious back pain. In school, he discovered math and science, and then after visiting a spine biomechanics lab, he decided to get his Ph.D. The scientific approach is different than the basic medical approach. Assess the pain mechanism, then eliminate the precise cause, build a pain-free foundation for movement. Back injuries set themselves up over time. Adaptation - tissue becomes stronger up until the tipping point. Loading is good, but not too much or too little. Build in appropriate rest to allow time for adaptation. Prevention, train in cycles and be sure to have rest periods. Practice better spine hygiene and use lumbar support. Don’t try to progress too quickly during training. Pavel and decompression after each lift. Kettlebells and training only one side of the body. Walking and loaded carries would be a wise progression. Go for a walk and reset disc stress from sitting by going for a walk. Assess the demands of the sport. Assess your abilities compared to those demands. Train to make up the difference. Without the appropriate neural wisdom, injuries can happen. The best athletes have plosive strength. Activated muscle creates muscle force. Faster pulses and faster muscles create relaxation and speed. Hip hinges and pulses in kettlebell swings. Power breathing, spine stability, and athletic performance. Training to stop motion with the core creates core strength and stability. Carries are a great way to build strong obliques. Sit ups can create back pain for soldiers. Planks may be safer core training for the back. Training for mental toughness in the military. Sex and spinal pain. There are motions and pain triggers that clinicians can use to help avoid injuries.Links and resources: BackFitPro Back Mechanic Low Back Disorders Ultimate Back Fitness and PerformanceQuotes:“There is a reason for back pain, it is just a matter of assessing it.” Dr. Stuart McGill“I get to interpret patients through this scientific method and then the work helps my laboratory analysis.” Dr. Stuart McGill“Every patient has something to teach you.” Dr. Stuart McGill To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system

Welcome to Everyday Athlete the podcast for the everyday athlete who wants to train smarter and live to be 100 years old. I am your host, Josh Kennedy. Today, I am talking to Dr. Stuart Mcgill, a world renowned back specialist and Professor of Spine Biomechanics at the University of Waterloo. He has a laboratory and clinic that explores lower back mechanics, injury mechanisms, rehabilitation protocols, and performance enhancement.He is the author of numerous journals and papers, and his work has received numerous International awards. As a consultant, he has provided expertise on lower back injury to government agencies, corporations, and professional sports teams. He is the author of several books including Lower Back Disorders, Ultimate Back Fitness and Performance, and Back Mechanic. Dr. McGill shares insight into reasons behind back pain and how to treat back conditions.Today’s Topics Include: McGill has recently left the University and now he is a consultant. There are a lot of athletes and patients who have mysterious back pain. In school, he discovered math and science, and then after visiting a spine biomechanics lab, he decided to get his Ph.D. The scientific approach is different than the basic medical approach. Assess the pain mechanism, then eliminate the precise cause, build a pain-free foundation for movement. Back injuries set themselves up over time. Adaptation - tissue becomes stronger up until the tipping point. Loading is good, but not too much or too little. Build in appropriate rest to allow time for adaptation. Prevention, train in cycles and be sure to have rest periods. Practice better spine hygiene and use lumbar support. Don’t try to progress too quickly during training. Pavel and decompression after each lift. Kettlebells and training only one side of the body. Walking and loaded carries would be a wise progression. Go for a walk and reset disc stress from sitting by going for a walk. Assess the demands of the sport. Assess your abilities compared to those demands. Train to make up the difference. Without the appropriate neural wisdom, injuries can happen. The best athletes have plosive strength. Activated muscle creates muscle force. Faster pulses and faster muscles create relaxation and speed. Hip hinges and pulses in kettlebell swings. Power breathing, spine stability, and athletic performance. Training to stop motion with the core creates core strength and stability. Carries are a great way to build strong obliques. Sit ups can create back pain for soldiers. Planks may be safer core training for the back. Training for mental toughness in the military. Sex and spinal pain. There are motions and pain triggers that clinicians can use to help avoid injuries.Links and resources: BackFitPro Back Mechanic Low Back Disorders Ultimate Back Fitness and PerformanceQuotes:“There is a reason for back pain, it is just a matter of assessing it.” Dr. Stuart McGill“I get to interpret patients through this scientific method and then the work helps my laboratory analysis.” Dr. Stuart McGill“Every patient has something to teach you.” Dr. Stuart McGill To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - <a href="https://www.strengthmatters.com/system" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.strengthmatters.com/system</a>

EA 09: How To Get Rid Of Back Pain With Dr. Stuart McGill

Dan John

John Matrix

Today’s guest is the amazing, awesome and wonderful Dan John. He is a prolific writer, blogger, and author. Along with being a strength and conditioning legend, and he is also an awesome guest to have at your wedding. Dan is the author of several books including his latest book Now What?: The Ongoing Pursuit of Improved Performance. He is a prolific writer and blogger, and you will find his articles all over the Internet including on Breaking Muscle and Men’s Fitness. He is also featured in several podcasts like ours and has a collection of informative YouTube videos.Dan talks to me today about trends and fads in fitness, and how everyone is always looking for the latest and greatest thing. Yet, sound fitness fundamentals always win out and don’t really change much. We also talk about how workouts have evolved over time and how 10% of a workout can be pure genius, but the trick is finding that 10%. Dan combines his work along with historical research to find the best of the basic fundamentals. Dan also talks about specialization, peak performance, and improving top skills through general training, and a lot more.Today’s topics include: Being an adult in the fitness industry and not following every trend How Dan created a DVD about loaded carries without realizing the true potential of this exercise How Dan uses his coaching and experience to find what generally works and the basic fundamentals throughout history How it is important to experiment with as many sports as possible and specialize later in life The value of kettlebell snatches and loaded carries Improving hockey skills by hitting tennis balls How Arnold’s book made weightlifting valid, although the training may not relate to other fields Training smart for athletics and training the way people should How fun it would be to find the heaviest pole vaulter of all time How it takes time to realize that you are working with something magical Assessing gaps in training using the matrix of push, pull, hinge, squat, carry Importance of maintaining a deep squat Listening to what people say and then finding standards and trying to stay within them Getting fatter when muscle declines Olympic lift, then powerlift, and then bodybuild as you go through life. Training like a bodybuilder when you hit a certain age. Hypertrophy and mobility work go best together and add some spring. Working your butt and stretching your hip flexors. The first email Dan ever sent was to Clarence Bass The fountain of youth workout and training according to age Doing kettlebell swings according to time and not reps Dan is trying to get clear on what specifically helps performance The picnic in the park workout approach Intentional community and getting a little smarter 28 kilo kettlebell is what Dan would take to his island One arm press and snatch or swing would be his island exerciseLinks and resources: Dan John Dan John on Facebook Books by Dan John Now What?: The Ongoing Pursuit of Improved Performance Tabata The One Minute Workout The Way To Live: In Health and Physical Fitness Paleo Workouts For Dummies Percy Jackson and the Olympians 5 Book Paperback Boxed Set The Art of War Dan John’s Everything’s Over My Head Video Arnold: The Education of a Bodybuilder Keep That Spring The Hobbit Don Quixote Two Years Before the Mast Hamlet Poems of Dylan Thomas Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy Book of Genesis Gulliver’s Travels BeoWulfQuotes:“80% of what I coach is absolutely right and true and will always be true.” Dan John“I almost look at our fitness field as religious studies.” Dan John“Even when you get to the top, you can still use general training to get better.” Dan JohnTo learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system

Today’s guest is the amazing, awesome and wonderful Dan John. He is a prolific writer, blogger, and author. Along with being a strength and conditioning legend, and he is also an awesome guest to have at your wedding. Dan is the author of several books including his latest book Now What?: The Ongoing Pursuit of Improved Performance. He is a prolific writer and blogger, and you will find his articles all over the Internet including on Breaking Muscle and Men’s Fitness. He is also featured in several podcasts like ours and has a collection of informative YouTube videos.Dan talks to me today about trends and fads in fitness, and how everyone is always looking for the latest and greatest thing. Yet, sound fitness fundamentals always win out and don’t really change much. We also talk about how workouts have evolved over time and how 10% of a workout can be pure genius, but the trick is finding that 10%. Dan combines his work along with historical research to find the best of the basic fundamentals. Dan also talks about specialization, peak performance, and improving top skills through general training, and a lot more.Today’s topics include: Being an adult in the fitness industry and not following every trend How Dan created a DVD about loaded carries without realizing the true potential of this exercise How Dan uses his coaching and experience to find what generally works and the basic fundamentals throughout history How it is important to experiment with as many sports as possible and specialize later in life The value of kettlebell snatches and loaded carries Improving hockey skills by hitting tennis balls How Arnold’s book made weightlifting valid, although the training may not relate to other fields Training smart for athletics and training the way people should How fun it would be to find the heaviest pole vaulter of all time How it takes time to realize that you are working with something magical Assessing gaps in training using the matrix of push, pull, hinge, squat, carry Importance of maintaining a deep squat Listening to what people say and then finding standards and trying to stay within them Getting fatter when muscle declines Olympic lift, then powerlift, and then bodybuild as you go through life. Training like a bodybuilder when you hit a certain age. Hypertrophy and mobility work go best together and add some spring. Working your butt and stretching your hip flexors. The first email Dan ever sent was to Clarence Bass The fountain of youth workout and training according to age Doing kettlebell swings according to time and not reps Dan is trying to get clear on what specifically helps performance The picnic in the park workout approach Intentional community and getting a little smarter 28 kilo kettlebell is what Dan would take to his island One arm press and snatch or swing would be his island exerciseLinks and resources: Dan John Dan John on Facebook Books by Dan John Now What?: The Ongoing Pursuit of Improved Performance Tabata The One Minute Workout The Way To Live: In Health and Physical Fitness Paleo Workouts For Dummies Percy Jackson and the Olympians 5 Book Paperback Boxed Set The Art of War Dan John’s Everything’s Over My Head Video Arnold: The Education of a Bodybuilder Keep That Spring The Hobbit Don Quixote Two Years Before the Mast Hamlet Poems of Dylan Thomas Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy Book of Genesis Gulliver’s Travels BeoWulfQuotes:“80% of what I coach is absolutely right and true and will always be true.” Dan John“I almost look at our fitness field as religious studies.” Dan John“Even when you get to the top, you can still use general training to get better.” Dan JohnTo learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - <a href="https://www.strengthmatters.com/system" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.strengthmatters.com/system</a>

EA 14: How To Assess Gaps In Your Training Using The Dan John Matrix

Many kinds of people, from athletes and celebrities to average people who just want to lose weight or get healthier, turn to personal trainers to help them achieve their goals. But how do personal trainers learn what they need to know to help their clients effectively? Who trains the trainers? Today’s guest is one person that personal trainers may go to for their own training.Today’s guest is Nick Tumminello, whose nickname is “Trainer of Trainers”. Nick is a personal trainer himself and was voted NSCA Personal Trainer of the Year in 2016. Nick is also the owner of Performance University International, and an author of three books as well as numerous articles that appear in publications like Men’s Health, Women’s Health, Muscle Mag, and GQ. Listen to today’s episode to hear what Nick has to say about his training ethos, whether men and women should work out differently, and how to build muscles without using weights.Topics Discussed in This Episode: How Nick got into the health and fitness industry What it’s like to train both high-level clients and average fitness enthusiasts Nick’s training ethos Why strength training helps with fat loss Examples of a metabolic workout Nick’s current outlook on nutrition Returning to training after an injury Whether men and women should work out differently How to build muscles without using weights What makes a great training program Common mistakes that trainers make Nick’s new book, Your Workout Perfected Advice for trainers who want to write or teach other trainers Difficult moments that Nick has faced in his career What’s coming up for Nick in the near futureLinks and Resources:Nick TumminelloYour Workout PerfectedQuotes:“I think a good trainer is adaptable in that way, and you make it about your client.”“Here’s what program design is: it’s just creating a stimulus to get a certain adaption.”“It’s not about reinventing the wheel, it’s about putting out your own brand of wheels.”To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system

Many kinds of people, from athletes and celebrities to average people who just want to lose weight or get healthier, turn to personal trainers to help them achieve their goals. But how do personal trainers learn what they need to know to help their clients effectively? Who trains the trainers? Today’s guest is one person that personal trainers may go to for their own training.Today’s guest is Nick Tumminello, whose nickname is “Trainer of Trainers”. Nick is a personal trainer himself and was voted NSCA Personal Trainer of the Year in 2016. Nick is also the owner of Performance University International, and an author of three books as well as numerous articles that appear in publications like Men’s Health, Women’s Health, Muscle Mag, and GQ. Listen to today’s episode to hear what Nick has to say about his training ethos, whether men and women should work out differently, and how to build muscles without using weights.Topics Discussed in This Episode: How Nick got into the health and fitness industry What it’s like to train both high-level clients and average fitness enthusiasts Nick’s training ethos Why strength training helps with fat loss Examples of a metabolic workout Nick’s current outlook on nutrition Returning to training after an injury Whether men and women should work out differently How to build muscles without using weights What makes a great training program Common mistakes that trainers make Nick’s new book, Your Workout Perfected Advice for trainers who want to write or teach other trainers Difficult moments that Nick has faced in his career What’s coming up for Nick in the near futureLinks and Resources:Nick TumminelloYour Workout PerfectedQuotes:“I think a good trainer is adaptable in that way, and you make it about your client.”“Here’s what program design is: it’s just creating a stimulus to get a certain adaption.”“It’s not about reinventing the wheel, it’s about putting out your own brand of wheels.”To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - <a href="https://www.strengthmatters.com/system" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.strengthmatters.com/system</a>

Why Strength Training Helps With Fat Loss

Neal Snyder

Today, I am speaking with Neal Snyder the presenter of the What’s New Coach podcast. He is a trainer and manager with over 10 years experience in the business. In this episode, he tells us about his 100 press ups or push ups a day challenge. Along with the inspiration behind it and the results he has gained from doing the challenge. We also talk about how to survive in the business as a new personal trainer, and the lessons Neal has learned both as a client and a coach.Neal has helped manage hundreds of trainers at Equinox in New York City. He has worked with some of the top coaches in the Tier X program. He also helped develop the business and educational side of the personal trainer development program. In 2011, he was awarded the Equinox Education Award. He is currently working at Fitness Inc. where he is the senior program director. As podcasters, Neal and I have a lot in common and this is a great interview.Today’s topics include: After high school, Neal started fitness training with a semi-pro football player. They did an elite Russian chest workout and then a leg workout. After his introduction to working out he was hooked. He then went to college and received an engineering degree. In 2007, the gym he worked out at asked him to be a trainer. He moved to a better celebrity gym in New York, before moving on to Equinox in December of 2008, and he worked there for eight years. He received awesome personal training and management experience. He is now at the Fitness Inc. training studio, and he is learning a ton about business and coaching. The What’s New Coach podcast interviews awesome trainers, and Neal enjoys getting to talk with and know these people. Neal shares a little bit about his L.A.B. Fitness Consulting and a live event coming up on October 14th. Neal enjoyed how Equinox spent a lot of time up front teaching their trainers about business, marketing, and sales. Trainers need to have confidence, presence, and ask for the sale. Asking would you like to know how much it costs is a great way to talk about money. How training and selling training is about connecting with people and building relationships. Lack of knowledge was Neal’s number one problem when he first started. Neal’s biggest beginning mistake was starting with too much weight. The value of being a generalist as opposed to being a specialist. Neal now focuses on sustainability and endurance and floor work. Getting up and down from the ground from different positions. Neal is doing 100 push-ups or press-ups a day. He has gained ½ inch on his arms and lost ½ inch on his waist and improve shoulder mobility. He puts pushups between his rest intervals during workouts. Neals next challenge is going to focus on arm strength and light curls. When lifting, taking your time and adding repetitions instead of adding weight is so simple to Neal now. Never underestimate the power of walking. Getting up and down off the floor more helps with recovery and resilience. Eat less and don’t beat yourself up and label things good or bad. Eat slow and journal when you lift.Links and resources: What’s New Coach? Podcast Neal Snyder on LinkedIn Coaching Loop Neal Snyder on Facebook Neal Snyder on Twitter @RealNealSnyder Equinox New York Fitness Inc. on Facebook Fitness Inc. What’s New Coach Interviews A.B. Fitness Consultants A.B. Live Event Body for Life Dinosaur Training Super Squats Power to the People Dan John Get Back Up Dan John Jeff Myers on Facebook Easy Strength The Purposeful Primitive Get Stronger Today With Lessons From Old-Time Strongmen Super StrengthQuotes:“Trainers need to believe that what they do works.” Neal Snyder“There is a lot to being a trainer, you are responsible for sales, admin and a hostTo learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system

Today, I am speaking with Neal Snyder the presenter of the What’s New Coach podcast. He is a trainer and manager with over 10 years experience in the business. In this episode, he tells us about his 100 press ups or push ups a day challenge. Along with the inspiration behind it and the results he has gained from doing the challenge. We also talk about how to survive in the business as a new personal trainer, and the lessons Neal has learned both as a client and a coach.Neal has helped manage hundreds of trainers at Equinox in New York City. He has worked with some of the top coaches in the Tier X program. He also helped develop the business and educational side of the personal trainer development program. In 2011, he was awarded the Equinox Education Award. He is currently working at Fitness Inc. where he is the senior program director. As podcasters, Neal and I have a lot in common and this is a great interview.Today’s topics include: After high school, Neal started fitness training with a semi-pro football player. They did an elite Russian chest workout and then a leg workout. After his introduction to working out he was hooked. He then went to college and received an engineering degree. In 2007, the gym he worked out at asked him to be a trainer. He moved to a better celebrity gym in New York, before moving on to Equinox in December of 2008, and he worked there for eight years. He received awesome personal training and management experience. He is now at the Fitness Inc. training studio, and he is learning a ton about business and coaching. The What’s New Coach podcast interviews awesome trainers, and Neal enjoys getting to talk with and know these people. Neal shares a little bit about his L.A.B. Fitness Consulting and a live event coming up on October 14th. Neal enjoyed how Equinox spent a lot of time up front teaching their trainers about business, marketing, and sales. Trainers need to have confidence, presence, and ask for the sale. Asking would you like to know how much it costs is a great way to talk about money. How training and selling training is about connecting with people and building relationships. Lack of knowledge was Neal’s number one problem when he first started. Neal’s biggest beginning mistake was starting with too much weight. The value of being a generalist as opposed to being a specialist. Neal now focuses on sustainability and endurance and floor work. Getting up and down from the ground from different positions. Neal is doing 100 push-ups or press-ups a day. He has gained ½ inch on his arms and lost ½ inch on his waist and improve shoulder mobility. He puts pushups between his rest intervals during workouts. Neals next challenge is going to focus on arm strength and light curls. When lifting, taking your time and adding repetitions instead of adding weight is so simple to Neal now. Never underestimate the power of walking. Getting up and down off the floor more helps with recovery and resilience. Eat less and don’t beat yourself up and label things good or bad. Eat slow and journal when you lift.Links and resources: What’s New Coach? Podcast Neal Snyder on LinkedIn Coaching Loop Neal Snyder on Facebook Neal Snyder on Twitter @RealNealSnyder Equinox New York Fitness Inc. on Facebook Fitness Inc. What’s New Coach Interviews A.B. Fitness Consultants A.B. Live Event Body for Life Dinosaur Training Super Squats Power to the People Dan John Get Back Up Dan John Jeff Myers on Facebook Easy Strength The Purposeful Primitive Get Stronger Today With Lessons From Old-Time Strongmen Super StrengthQuotes:“Trainers need to believe that what they do works.” Neal Snyder“There is a lot to being a trainer, you are responsible for sales, admin and a hostTo learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - <a href="https://www.strengthmatters.com/system" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.strengthmatters.com/system</a>

Ep 21: The Benefits Of Doing 100 Push-Ups A Day With Neal Snyder

What does it take to achieve good health? Many people think that being healthy and fit is an elusive goal. But in today’s episode, Phil McDougall talks about the six pillars of health and longevity – six relatively simple things that you need in order to be healthy and live a long life.Phil McDougall is the Director of Athletic Performance at Strength Matters. In today’s wide-ranging episode, Phil talks about the six pillars of health and longevity, Strength Matters Professional Certification, and the importance of self-healing. Listen to the episode to learn how to do breathing reps, the many benefits of walking, and how you can improve your diet by making meal plans. You’ll also learn about blue zones and why they matter.Topics Discussed in This Episode: What Phil does for Strength Matters What SMP certification is The six pillars of health and longevity How to do breathing reps What daily joint mobility means The benefit of walking 10,000 steps a day How making a meal plan can improve diet habits How best to stay hydrated Why self-healing is important Body composition The benefits of standing or walking around at a workstation Blue zones – areas of the world with the highest rates of longevityLinks and Resources:Phil McDougallStrength MattersBlue ZonesQuotes:“One of the fundamentals that we put into level one is what I call the six pillars of health and longevity.”“In a perfect world, your client would turn up 2-3 times a week, you’d have that time with them, and without really caring about anything else, you’d notice the improvement. But it doesn’t work.”“Yeah, sure, exercise helps get rid of stress, but what is the one exercise that is the best stress reliever? Walking.”To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system

What does it take to achieve good health? Many people think that being healthy and fit is an elusive goal. But in today’s episode, Phil McDougall talks about the six pillars of health and longevity – six relatively simple things that you need in order to be healthy and live a long life.Phil McDougall is the Director of Athletic Performance at Strength Matters. In today’s wide-ranging episode, Phil talks about the six pillars of health and longevity, Strength Matters Professional Certification, and the importance of self-healing. Listen to the episode to learn how to do breathing reps, the many benefits of walking, and how you can improve your diet by making meal plans. You’ll also learn about blue zones and why they matter.Topics Discussed in This Episode: What Phil does for Strength Matters What SMP certification is The six pillars of health and longevity How to do breathing reps What daily joint mobility means The benefit of walking 10,000 steps a day How making a meal plan can improve diet habits How best to stay hydrated Why self-healing is important Body composition The benefits of standing or walking around at a workstation Blue zones – areas of the world with the highest rates of longevityLinks and Resources:Phil McDougallStrength MattersBlue ZonesQuotes:“One of the fundamentals that we put into level one is what I call the six pillars of health and longevity.”“In a perfect world, your client would turn up 2-3 times a week, you’d have that time with them, and without really caring about anything else, you’d notice the improvement. But it doesn’t work.”“Yeah, sure, exercise helps get rid of stress, but what is the one exercise that is the best stress reliever? Walking.”To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - <a href="https://www.strengthmatters.com/system" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.strengthmatters.com/system</a>

The Six Pillars Of Health And Longevity

John Berardi

Join the Strength Matters team as they talk to Dr. John Berardi of Precision Nutrition about Nutrition Science made simple.To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system

Join the Strength Matters team as they talk to Dr. John Berardi of Precision Nutrition about Nutrition Science made simple.To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - <a href="https://www.strengthmatters.com/system" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.strengthmatters.com/system</a>

Nutrition Science Made Simple With Dr. John Berardi

Simon Lovell

If you’re a personal trainer or someone who wants to run their own fitness business, you know that things like physical fitness and nutrition are important. But do you also know that having the right mindset is just as important?In today’s episode, I’ll talk to Simon Lovell, an author, speaker, and CEO of Fitpreneurs. Throughout Simon’s interesting career, which involves personal training, turning an ebook into a bestseller, and becoming a pro at business and marketing, he’s learned the value of having the right mindset. Listen to the episode to hear Simon talk about overcoming personal demons, building a strong mindset, and taking your dreams from thoughts to realities.Topics discussed in this episode: Why Simon wears onesies How bullying affected Simon in his youth and led him to get into martial arts and other fitness pursuits Simon’s history as a personal trainer How Simon overcame his addictions The importance of having support groups and mentors How dreams can become realities The best way to deal with life’s challenges How to have difficult conversations and handle the backlash Why it’s important to be congruent and in alignment The keys to a strong mindset How Simon got inspired to begin coaching and mentoring How stress can prevent you from tapping into creativity What type of meditation Simon recommends How Simon came to work with Tony Robbins, and how the experience changed his mindset and approach to business What qualities people should look for in a mentor Simon’s goals for the future One of Simon’s favorite quotes Simon’s experience sharing a hot tub with Richard BransonLinks and Resources:Simon LovellSimon on FacebookFitpreneursThe Lunchbox DietQuotes by Simon:“Fitness is one component, nutrition is another, but if you don’t add the mind element, people will sabotage, they’ll fall back into bad habits again.”“Every thought that we have creates a belief system. And that belief system shapes our identity and who we are.”“Everything that you have in your life right now started with a thought. And everything that you’re going to have in your life going forward will also start with a thought.” To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system

If you’re a personal trainer or someone who wants to run their own fitness business, you know that things like physical fitness and nutrition are important. But do you also know that having the right mindset is just as important?In today’s episode, I’ll talk to Simon Lovell, an author, speaker, and CEO of Fitpreneurs. Throughout Simon’s interesting career, which involves personal training, turning an ebook into a bestseller, and becoming a pro at business and marketing, he’s learned the value of having the right mindset. Listen to the episode to hear Simon talk about overcoming personal demons, building a strong mindset, and taking your dreams from thoughts to realities.Topics discussed in this episode: Why Simon wears onesies How bullying affected Simon in his youth and led him to get into martial arts and other fitness pursuits Simon’s history as a personal trainer How Simon overcame his addictions The importance of having support groups and mentors How dreams can become realities The best way to deal with life’s challenges How to have difficult conversations and handle the backlash Why it’s important to be congruent and in alignment The keys to a strong mindset How Simon got inspired to begin coaching and mentoring How stress can prevent you from tapping into creativity What type of meditation Simon recommends How Simon came to work with Tony Robbins, and how the experience changed his mindset and approach to business What qualities people should look for in a mentor Simon’s goals for the future One of Simon’s favorite quotes Simon’s experience sharing a hot tub with Richard BransonLinks and Resources:Simon LovellSimon on FacebookFitpreneursThe Lunchbox DietQuotes by Simon:“Fitness is one component, nutrition is another, but if you don’t add the mind element, people will sabotage, they’ll fall back into bad habits again.”“Every thought that we have creates a belief system. And that belief system shapes our identity and who we are.”“Everything that you have in your life right now started with a thought. And everything that you’re going to have in your life going forward will also start with a thought.” To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - <a href="https://www.strengthmatters.com/system" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.strengthmatters.com/system</a>

Ep 35: The Secret To A Strong And Healthy Mindset With Simon Lovell

Join Josh Kennedy and James Breese on Season 2, Episode 1 of the Fit Over Thirty podcast by Strength Matters. Find out what's been going on behind the scenes...To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system

Join Josh Kennedy and James Breese on Season 2, Episode 1 of the Fit Over Thirty podcast by Strength Matters. Find out what's been going on behind the scenes...To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - <a href="https://www.strengthmatters.com/system" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.strengthmatters.com/system</a>

We’re Back… | Fit Over Thirty Season 2.

Welcome to the Everyday Athlete Podcast, I’m your host Josh Kennedy. Today, I’m talking with the wonderful Dr. Perry Nickelston. We talk all things movement, breathing, rehab, and why movement does not have to be complicated to change your life. We also talk about pain and a lot of important information as Perry shares a ton of “brain candy” with us. This podcast is so information packed that we had to split it into two parts. So, enjoy part 1 of my interview with Dr. Perry Nickelston.Dr. Perry Nickelston is a chiropractic physician who focuses on performance enhancement, corrective exercise, metabolic fitness, and nutrition. He trained at American College of Addictionology and Compulsive Disorders. He is an expert in myofascial orthopedic medical and trigger point therapy. He is also an expert in thinking outside the box and being the “blue ball”. He is the founder of Stop Chasing the Pain and a great friend and inspiration.Today’s Topics Include: Perry has been working with Strength Matters over the last several years. He loves working with the everyday athlete. After getting hurt and then put back together by a chiropractor, Perry decided to become one. He was fascinated by why the body gets hurt and how to prevent it. How elite athletes can compensate for efficiency to make them great. It’s better to do something more often, than doing it all at once. Using more of your body is more functional than something isolating like a bench press. How Arnold Schwarzenegger used functional movement like ballet to become a better poser and a better body builder. Examples of Functional Movement Whatever your body needs to complete the task. My functional will be different than your functional. How can we move effectively for us and avoid injuries and not get hurt. How we think changes our biology. If you think you feel happy, do you feel happy? Our minds have an influence on our physiology. Pain is a request for change. A change in habits, how you live, your environment, and the tasks that you do. Changing your environment can completely change how you feel. Inside sensory information always responds to outside information. Part of getting out of pain is doing things you don’t normally do and changing the plateau. Ground work like rolling, rocking, crawling can change things up and give you immediate feedback. Sit on the ground in a nice upright posture. When you get up, you will have power and connection to the rest of your body. Walking is an awe-inspiring form of movement.Action Step or Takeaway Spend more time on the floor and you just might eliminate pain. Movement isn’t complicated. Spend 10 minutes a day getting on and up from the ground.Links and resources: Stop Chasing the Pain Perry on YouTube Stop Chasing the Pain on Amazon Perry on Facebook Perry on InstagramQuotes:“Our body never does anything without a reason. Listen to your body like it is a person.” Dr. Perry Nickelston“In athletic competition, more is not better, better is better. You get better when you rest.” Dr. Perry Nickelston“You should do some type of physical movement and train every day.” Dr. Perry NickelstonTo learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system

Welcome to the Everyday Athlete Podcast, I’m your host Josh Kennedy. Today, I’m talking with the wonderful Dr. Perry Nickelston. We talk all things movement, breathing, rehab, and why movement does not have to be complicated to change your life. We also talk about pain and a lot of important information as Perry shares a ton of “brain candy” with us. This podcast is so information packed that we had to split it into two parts. So, enjoy part 1 of my interview with Dr. Perry Nickelston.Dr. Perry Nickelston is a chiropractic physician who focuses on performance enhancement, corrective exercise, metabolic fitness, and nutrition. He trained at American College of Addictionology and Compulsive Disorders. He is an expert in myofascial orthopedic medical and trigger point therapy. He is also an expert in thinking outside the box and being the “blue ball”. He is the founder of Stop Chasing the Pain and a great friend and inspiration.Today’s Topics Include: Perry has been working with Strength Matters over the last several years. He loves working with the everyday athlete. After getting hurt and then put back together by a chiropractor, Perry decided to become one. He was fascinated by why the body gets hurt and how to prevent it. How elite athletes can compensate for efficiency to make them great. It’s better to do something more often, than doing it all at once. Using more of your body is more functional than something isolating like a bench press. How Arnold Schwarzenegger used functional movement like ballet to become a better poser and a better body builder. Examples of Functional Movement Whatever your body needs to complete the task. My functional will be different than your functional. How can we move effectively for us and avoid injuries and not get hurt. How we think changes our biology. If you think you feel happy, do you feel happy? Our minds have an influence on our physiology. Pain is a request for change. A change in habits, how you live, your environment, and the tasks that you do. Changing your environment can completely change how you feel. Inside sensory information always responds to outside information. Part of getting out of pain is doing things you don’t normally do and changing the plateau. Ground work like rolling, rocking, crawling can change things up and give you immediate feedback. Sit on the ground in a nice upright posture. When you get up, you will have power and connection to the rest of your body. Walking is an awe-inspiring form of movement.Action Step or Takeaway Spend more time on the floor and you just might eliminate pain. Movement isn’t complicated. Spend 10 minutes a day getting on and up from the ground.Links and resources: Stop Chasing the Pain Perry on YouTube Stop Chasing the Pain on Amazon Perry on Facebook Perry on InstagramQuotes:“Our body never does anything without a reason. Listen to your body like it is a person.” Dr. Perry Nickelston“In athletic competition, more is not better, better is better. You get better when you rest.” Dr. Perry Nickelston“You should do some type of physical movement and train every day.” Dr. Perry NickelstonTo learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - <a href="https://www.strengthmatters.com/system" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.strengthmatters.com/system</a>

EA 02: How To Get Out Of Pain & Avoid Injuries With Perry Nickelston (Part 1)

John Wolf

John Wolf is an unconventional athlete who uses kettlebell, steel club, suspension training and other fun and unconventional training methods. He can deadlift more than 500 pounds. He is the Chief Fitness Officer of Onnit a supplement company and fitness academy that offers recipes, training, certifications, a podcast, and more. He is the founder of John Wolf Fitness.We talk about John’s deadlift, and how martial arts were an essential part of his early training and part of his life. He also talks about working out with Pavel, kettlebell swings, using clubs, and unconventional workout techniques, and how the groundwork and the unconventional methods worked well together. He also talks about creating a defined tool kit for fitness training.Today’s topics include: John and his personal deadlift. He was built to deadlift, and he lifts over 500. Martial arts is a comprehensive practice and influence and part of John’s life. John talks about swinging kettlebells and unconventional training methods. How Onnit sells clubs, kettlebells, maces and other unconventional tools. John went from a fitness enthusiast to a fitness professional. You don’t want to overtrain, but you want to over reach because the line moves. John shares some of the bad decisions he made through partying and drugs. He learned how to kick his drug addiction and really got into fitness. How everyone lives through life through their own lens. His friends and his wife also gave him a new perspective. This is also one of the powerful things about coaching and groups. Having people in your world to create positive outcomes. John loves the evolution of Strength Matters. How people need inspiration and support to transform their life and fitness goals. Longevity and being of service is part of John’s long term plan Power and internal resistance. How Onnit has become a lifestyle brand and offers educational content. The founder of My Mad Methods, Mark started with the content of Onnit and recommended John for creating the educational offerings. John worked remotely, and he is now in Austin. He loves the integrated philosophy and using different tools to offer the educational offerings. Foundations course and progressively moving towards more dangerous practices. Durability is a restorative movement course. Having unique presenters to challenge perspectives. Work the skill and grease the groove for muscle gain. Low tension techniques. Be conservative before you get aggressive. Eat inline to optimize hormones for fat loss. Low risk low intensity cardio is a great way to start the day. Define your goals with a level of clarity. Be flexible with your goals and timelines. Have a support group of people that you can share your vision with. John’s favorite tool is his body and exploring the ground.Links and resources: John Wolf Onnit Academy Pavel Tsatsouline The One Thing Onnit Gym Austin, TX My Mad Methods Onnit Academy Instagram Total Human Optimization PodcastQuotes:“With the system we teach, we value mobility, multiplayer movement skills, and enjoyable pain free ease of movement.” John Wolf“The deadlift is my litmus test, and I don’t see a point in pulling more than 505.” John Wolf“Martial arts are a foundational part of who I am as a person now.” John WolfTo learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system

John Wolf is an unconventional athlete who uses kettlebell, steel club, suspension training and other fun and unconventional training methods. He can deadlift more than 500 pounds. He is the Chief Fitness Officer of Onnit a supplement company and fitness academy that offers recipes, training, certifications, a podcast, and more. He is the founder of John Wolf Fitness.We talk about John’s deadlift, and how martial arts were an essential part of his early training and part of his life. He also talks about working out with Pavel, kettlebell swings, using clubs, and unconventional workout techniques, and how the groundwork and the unconventional methods worked well together. He also talks about creating a defined tool kit for fitness training.Today’s topics include: John and his personal deadlift. He was built to deadlift, and he lifts over 500. Martial arts is a comprehensive practice and influence and part of John’s life. John talks about swinging kettlebells and unconventional training methods. How Onnit sells clubs, kettlebells, maces and other unconventional tools. John went from a fitness enthusiast to a fitness professional. You don’t want to overtrain, but you want to over reach because the line moves. John shares some of the bad decisions he made through partying and drugs. He learned how to kick his drug addiction and really got into fitness. How everyone lives through life through their own lens. His friends and his wife also gave him a new perspective. This is also one of the powerful things about coaching and groups. Having people in your world to create positive outcomes. John loves the evolution of Strength Matters. How people need inspiration and support to transform their life and fitness goals. Longevity and being of service is part of John’s long term plan Power and internal resistance. How Onnit has become a lifestyle brand and offers educational content. The founder of My Mad Methods, Mark started with the content of Onnit and recommended John for creating the educational offerings. John worked remotely, and he is now in Austin. He loves the integrated philosophy and using different tools to offer the educational offerings. Foundations course and progressively moving towards more dangerous practices. Durability is a restorative movement course. Having unique presenters to challenge perspectives. Work the skill and grease the groove for muscle gain. Low tension techniques. Be conservative before you get aggressive. Eat inline to optimize hormones for fat loss. Low risk low intensity cardio is a great way to start the day. Define your goals with a level of clarity. Be flexible with your goals and timelines. Have a support group of people that you can share your vision with. John’s favorite tool is his body and exploring the ground.Links and resources: John Wolf Onnit Academy Pavel Tsatsouline The One Thing Onnit Gym Austin, TX My Mad Methods Onnit Academy Instagram Total Human Optimization PodcastQuotes:“With the system we teach, we value mobility, multiplayer movement skills, and enjoyable pain free ease of movement.” John Wolf“The deadlift is my litmus test, and I don’t see a point in pulling more than 505.” John Wolf“Martial arts are a foundational part of who I am as a person now.” John WolfTo learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - <a href="https://www.strengthmatters.com/system" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.strengthmatters.com/system</a>

Ep 28: Unconventional Fitness With John Wolf

Here's how we approach strength training with people over 30. We don't hold back in this one...To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system

Here's how we approach strength training with people over 30. We don't hold back in this one...To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - <a href="https://www.strengthmatters.com/system" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.strengthmatters.com/system</a>

Strength Training Principles For People Over 30

Debbie Bright

Today’s guest is Dr. Debbie Bright. She is a Chiropractic Physician with a degree in Exercise Science and a Masters in Nutrition and Human Performance. She is also a kettlebell ninja who is SMK Level One qualified. She has also written a couple of great articles for the Strength Matters Magazine. Plus, she is the woman behind the Look Good Naked program which she has developed.We talk about her Look Good Naked program and what exactly is functional medicine. Then we discuss toxins and myths about detoxes along with a discussion of hormones with a bit of stuff for the girls and a bit of stuff for the guys. We also talk about improving gut health, and how Dr. Debbie Bright has helped people from all over the world.Today’s topics include: How Debbie accidentally found her passion for nutrition and functional medicine She creates 21-day challenges for the Look Good Naked program Conventional medicine is symptom suppression Functional medicine looks at the body as a whole How all health starts in the gut. Food and hydrations are a necessity for life Gluten, soy, dairy, eggs, corn, sugar, peanuts, and artificial sweeteners are things that are inflammatory Finding the root cause and making the decision to stop eating it or not How demanding it was to create the Look Good Naked program which includes going off of inflammatory foods and healing the gut with supplementation It tells people exactly what to do and eat. There is no calorie counting and portion control. Debbie shares some of the success stories of her clients. Resetting the body's hormone system through food How we will see a complete shift in medicine and it is starting to happen now The importance of sleep and how it is the number one thing for weight loss How ghrelin is the hormone that tells us we are hungry Leptin tells us that we are full. Having protein, fat, and fiber with each meal and getting proper sleep. Dehydration causes an inflamed gut and you can’t burn body fat. Positives of being hydrated and being forced to get up and use the restroom. How eggs are inflammatory because of the diet of the chickens. Eat pastured eggs. After the 21-day elimination diet, reintroduce the inflammatory food one at a time and guage how you feel Eating high-quality food that benefits your body. Fertility benefits from the Look Good Naked program Detox and pull inflammatory foods and add nutrients Apples and onions release pectin which is great for the gut Repairing a leaky gut so that the body can absorb nutrients from food Get soy out of the diet because it causes hormone deregulation Eating protein and phytonutrients from plants to increase hormone levels naturally How the liver breaks down toxins and binds them for excretion Eating foods to aid the body in detoxing Sleep, get off of the inflammatory foods and get the right nutrients, move your body.Links and resources:  Debbie Bright Website  Debbie Bright on Instagram  Debbie Bright on LinkedIn  Debbie Bright on Twitter @drdebbiebright  Jeffrey Bland What’s With Wheat The Autoimmune FixQuotes:“We really need to pay attention to what we are eating.” Dr. Debbie Bright“When you get into an anti inflammatory state, the gut and the whole body heals.” Dr. Debbie Bright“If you have a bad gut, you will have a bad thyroid and brain.” Dr. Debbie BrightTo learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system

Today’s guest is Dr. Debbie Bright. She is a Chiropractic Physician with a degree in Exercise Science and a Masters in Nutrition and Human Performance. She is also a kettlebell ninja who is SMK Level One qualified. She has also written a couple of great articles for the Strength Matters Magazine. Plus, she is the woman behind the Look Good Naked program which she has developed.We talk about her Look Good Naked program and what exactly is functional medicine. Then we discuss toxins and myths about detoxes along with a discussion of hormones with a bit of stuff for the girls and a bit of stuff for the guys. We also talk about improving gut health, and how Dr. Debbie Bright has helped people from all over the world.Today’s topics include: How Debbie accidentally found her passion for nutrition and functional medicine She creates 21-day challenges for the Look Good Naked program Conventional medicine is symptom suppression Functional medicine looks at the body as a whole How all health starts in the gut. Food and hydrations are a necessity for life Gluten, soy, dairy, eggs, corn, sugar, peanuts, and artificial sweeteners are things that are inflammatory Finding the root cause and making the decision to stop eating it or not How demanding it was to create the Look Good Naked program which includes going off of inflammatory foods and healing the gut with supplementation It tells people exactly what to do and eat. There is no calorie counting and portion control. Debbie shares some of the success stories of her clients. Resetting the body's hormone system through food How we will see a complete shift in medicine and it is starting to happen now The importance of sleep and how it is the number one thing for weight loss How ghrelin is the hormone that tells us we are hungry Leptin tells us that we are full. Having protein, fat, and fiber with each meal and getting proper sleep. Dehydration causes an inflamed gut and you can’t burn body fat. Positives of being hydrated and being forced to get up and use the restroom. How eggs are inflammatory because of the diet of the chickens. Eat pastured eggs. After the 21-day elimination diet, reintroduce the inflammatory food one at a time and guage how you feel Eating high-quality food that benefits your body. Fertility benefits from the Look Good Naked program Detox and pull inflammatory foods and add nutrients Apples and onions release pectin which is great for the gut Repairing a leaky gut so that the body can absorb nutrients from food Get soy out of the diet because it causes hormone deregulation Eating protein and phytonutrients from plants to increase hormone levels naturally How the liver breaks down toxins and binds them for excretion Eating foods to aid the body in detoxing Sleep, get off of the inflammatory foods and get the right nutrients, move your body.Links and resources: Debbie Bright Website Debbie Bright on Instagram Debbie Bright on LinkedIn Debbie Bright on Twitter @drdebbiebright Jeffrey Bland What’s With Wheat The Autoimmune FixQuotes:“We really need to pay attention to what we are eating.” Dr. Debbie Bright“When you get into an anti inflammatory state, the gut and the whole body heals.” Dr. Debbie Bright“If you have a bad gut, you will have a bad thyroid and brain.” Dr. Debbie BrightTo learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - <a href="https://www.strengthmatters.com/system" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.strengthmatters.com/system</a>

EA 15: The Everyday Athlete’s Guide To Gut Health With Dr. Debbie Bright

Cameron Nichol

Welcome to the Everyday Athlete podcast. In today’s episode, I speak with former Olympic rower Cameron Nichol, from Rowing WOD. We talk about the wonderful health and fitness benefits of rowing, how it might just be the missing link from people’s training regimens. How beginners and experienced athletes can benefit from rowing and integrate it into their training. Cameron believes that every human is an athlete and that every athlete should row.Cameron Nichol started rowing in medical school. He is now a medical doctor, a two-time world silver medalist, former Olympic rower, and the founder of RowingWOD. Which is dedicated to empowering and inspiring athletes to master rowing. Cameron is now a doctor practicing in London, and he has also coached many elite CrossFit athletes. Cameron’s enthusiasm for the sport of rowing is contagious. Enjoy.Today’s topics include: When Cameron is interested in things, he gets excited about them and likes to pursue them. That is how he became interested in medical school. Then he discovered rowing and felt the same way. He liked the water and trained really hard and then was invited to train for the Olympics. After the Olympics, he was working out in a gym and discovered CrossFit. The rest is history as he figured out that CrossFit and rowing have similarities. The toughness of training for the Olympics is the routine and the monotony of it. Train hard all day every day. It’s a huge commitment. Training and recovery are about all you can accomplish. Cameron is working towards focusing on Sports Medicine as a doctor. He loves working on a team and helping people’s lives. People are dying from things that can be prevented with lifestyle change. Rowing is something that humans have been doing for thousands of years. It develops strength and fitness and is a valuable movement for the human body. It needs to be shared with a huge community. It’s time for rowing to step up, and Cameron would like to lead the movement for the masses and make people’s lives better. Rowing, when done correctly, is safer than exercises you can’t control. Cameron loves running, fitness, and movement. Rowing is a valuable movement because people can fall in love with it. The triple extension nature of the movement crosses over into functional movement. This is a huge benefit. There is a huge benefit when the movement is done correctly. With RowingWOD Cameron is trying to translate the correct ways of rowing to massive amounts of people. He feels there is not enough rowing information readily available. You don’t have to go on the water to call yourself a rower. We have amazing bodies and we all have the capability to move and improve our bodies. It is Cameron’s mission with RowingWOD to give people rowing information. Follow his programs and give it a try and get started. Cameron’s 4 Coaching Principles Find your own rhythm Practice continuous movement Celebrate success Play the long gameAction Step or Takeaway Challenge the 500-meter row. Participate in Cameron’s program for completing the 500-meter row challenge.Links and resources: Rowing WOD Concept 2 Kenneth Jay Cameron on Twitter @CameronNicholGB Cameron on InstagramQuotes:“Being in the Olympics is like an obsession, with everyone having the common goal to win the Olympics.” Dr. Cameron Nichol“I love adding value to other people’s life and making them better as a coach and a doctor.” Dr. Cameron Nichol“Rowing is easy to pickup, but takes a lifetime to master.” Dr. Cameron NicholTo learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system

Welcome to the Everyday Athlete podcast. In today’s episode, I speak with former Olympic rower Cameron Nichol, from Rowing WOD. We talk about the wonderful health and fitness benefits of rowing, how it might just be the missing link from people’s training regimens. How beginners and experienced athletes can benefit from rowing and integrate it into their training. Cameron believes that every human is an athlete and that every athlete should row.Cameron Nichol started rowing in medical school. He is now a medical doctor, a two-time world silver medalist, former Olympic rower, and the founder of RowingWOD. Which is dedicated to empowering and inspiring athletes to master rowing. Cameron is now a doctor practicing in London, and he has also coached many elite CrossFit athletes. Cameron’s enthusiasm for the sport of rowing is contagious. Enjoy.Today’s topics include: When Cameron is interested in things, he gets excited about them and likes to pursue them. That is how he became interested in medical school. Then he discovered rowing and felt the same way. He liked the water and trained really hard and then was invited to train for the Olympics. After the Olympics, he was working out in a gym and discovered CrossFit. The rest is history as he figured out that CrossFit and rowing have similarities. The toughness of training for the Olympics is the routine and the monotony of it. Train hard all day every day. It’s a huge commitment. Training and recovery are about all you can accomplish. Cameron is working towards focusing on Sports Medicine as a doctor. He loves working on a team and helping people’s lives. People are dying from things that can be prevented with lifestyle change. Rowing is something that humans have been doing for thousands of years. It develops strength and fitness and is a valuable movement for the human body. It needs to be shared with a huge community. It’s time for rowing to step up, and Cameron would like to lead the movement for the masses and make people’s lives better. Rowing, when done correctly, is safer than exercises you can’t control. Cameron loves running, fitness, and movement. Rowing is a valuable movement because people can fall in love with it. The triple extension nature of the movement crosses over into functional movement. This is a huge benefit. There is a huge benefit when the movement is done correctly. With RowingWOD Cameron is trying to translate the correct ways of rowing to massive amounts of people. He feels there is not enough rowing information readily available. You don’t have to go on the water to call yourself a rower. We have amazing bodies and we all have the capability to move and improve our bodies. It is Cameron’s mission with RowingWOD to give people rowing information. Follow his programs and give it a try and get started. Cameron’s 4 Coaching Principles Find your own rhythm Practice continuous movement Celebrate success Play the long gameAction Step or Takeaway Challenge the 500-meter row. Participate in Cameron’s program for completing the 500-meter row challenge.Links and resources: Rowing WOD Concept 2 Kenneth Jay Cameron on Twitter @CameronNicholGB Cameron on InstagramQuotes:“Being in the Olympics is like an obsession, with everyone having the common goal to win the Olympics.” Dr. Cameron Nichol“I love adding value to other people’s life and making them better as a coach and a doctor.” Dr. Cameron Nichol“Rowing is easy to pickup, but takes a lifetime to master.” Dr. Cameron NicholTo learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - <a href="https://www.strengthmatters.com/system" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.strengthmatters.com/system</a>

EA 03: Why The Everyday Athlete Should Row With Cameron Nichol

Greg Lehman

Resilience

Today, I am talking with Dr. Greg Lehman who is a physiotherapist, chiropractor, and coach who specializes in treating musculoskeletal disorders. He teaches a course called Reconciling Biomechanics with Pain Science. He has worked alongside back specialist Dr. Stuart McGill, and he sometimes disagrees with him. I’ll let you decide how controversial that is. Dr. Greg Lehman is a clinician, but prior to that, he was a strength and conditioning coach.He loves research, but he also wanted to work with patients. He was fortunate during school because he was able to work on quite few different research projects. They investigated simple concepts that answered fitness questions. He specializes in biomechanics and the importance of movement and pain science. The course that Dr. Greg Lehman teaches meshes performance and biomechanics and how that applies to pain. He is also is a runner and teaches a running course. It’s his goal to simplify body mechanics and look at the psychological aspects as well.Today’s topics include: How Greg’s running course is for everyone from trainers to doctors Loading makes bones and muscles stronger How the theory of you're going to pay for it later isn’t substantiated Stress is a good thing Running, races, and barefoot running Transition to barefoot running slowly It changes gait style and there is less stress on the knee The role the brain plays in perception of pain The brain takes all of the information it has then makes the decision of how dangerous something is and applies pain accordingly How the brain can limit performance and expectancies Tissue builds up a tolerance over time we can habituate Flexion moments and flexion movements Exploring movement and springfree trampolines Range of motion for hinges and back extensions Running technique and knee injuries and biomechanical flaws There are studies to support opposing theories Making gait changes or running the way that it feels best Getting stronger improves performance Distance runners should run and do squats, lunges, deadlifts or big basic exercises then add more like push-ups Also add in some plyometrics like weighted jumps or jumps After a few months having a coach is importantLinks and resources: Reconciling Biomechanics With Pain Science Greg Lehman on Twitter @GregLehman Back Fit Pro Stuart McGill Is Posture Important YouTube VideoQuotes:“If it hurts, move around and do other things.” Greg Lehman“Posture is very important for performance and less for pain and injuries.” Greg Lehman“We should question the idea of whether stress on the body is bad for us.” Greg LehmanTo learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system

Today, I am talking with Dr. Greg Lehman who is a physiotherapist, chiropractor, and coach who specializes in treating musculoskeletal disorders. He teaches a course called Reconciling Biomechanics with Pain Science. He has worked alongside back specialist Dr. Stuart McGill, and he sometimes disagrees with him. I’ll let you decide how controversial that is. Dr. Greg Lehman is a clinician, but prior to that, he was a strength and conditioning coach.He loves research, but he also wanted to work with patients. He was fortunate during school because he was able to work on quite few different research projects. They investigated simple concepts that answered fitness questions. He specializes in biomechanics and the importance of movement and pain science. The course that Dr. Greg Lehman teaches meshes performance and biomechanics and how that applies to pain. He is also is a runner and teaches a running course. It’s his goal to simplify body mechanics and look at the psychological aspects as well.Today’s topics include: How Greg’s running course is for everyone from trainers to doctors Loading makes bones and muscles stronger How the theory of you're going to pay for it later isn’t substantiated Stress is a good thing Running, races, and barefoot running Transition to barefoot running slowly It changes gait style and there is less stress on the knee The role the brain plays in perception of pain The brain takes all of the information it has then makes the decision of how dangerous something is and applies pain accordingly How the brain can limit performance and expectancies Tissue builds up a tolerance over time we can habituate Flexion moments and flexion movements Exploring movement and springfree trampolines Range of motion for hinges and back extensions Running technique and knee injuries and biomechanical flaws There are studies to support opposing theories Making gait changes or running the way that it feels best Getting stronger improves performance Distance runners should run and do squats, lunges, deadlifts or big basic exercises then add more like push-ups Also add in some plyometrics like weighted jumps or jumps After a few months having a coach is importantLinks and resources: Reconciling Biomechanics With Pain Science Greg Lehman on Twitter @GregLehman Back Fit Pro Stuart McGill Is Posture Important YouTube VideoQuotes:“If it hurts, move around and do other things.” Greg Lehman“Posture is very important for performance and less for pain and injuries.” Greg Lehman“We should question the idea of whether stress on the body is bad for us.” Greg LehmanTo learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - <a href="https://www.strengthmatters.com/system" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.strengthmatters.com/system</a>

EA 11: Biomechanics, Pain Science & Running Resilience With Dr Greg Lehman

You don’t have to be a top athlete to find the benefits in professional training. Ordinary, everyday people can benefit from learning how to improve your mobility, practice mindfulness, and find an exercise progression strategy that works for you.Today’s guest is Ryan Hurst from GMB Fitness. Ryan has multiple black belts and is a former competitive gymnast who loves yoga and has years of experience in strength and movement coaching. Ryan is certified in multiple systems and has a philosophy of training for a healthy life. Listen to today’s interview to hear what Ryan has to say about how to come back after an injury, what training looks like at GMB Fitness, and what it really means to “embrace the suck”.Topics Discussed in This Episode: Ryan’s background in gymnastics What GMB is all about Coming back to training after an injury Ryan’s experience with martial arts What is taught at GMB Training techniques and strategies used at GMB The fundamental exercises for regular people Exercise progressions in relation to bodyweight movements What Ryan means by “embrace the suck” How people can apply mindfulness to their training Tips for hip mobility Solutions for shoulder pain Major challenges Ryan has faced in his career, and how he overcame them.Links and Resources:Ryan HurstGMB FitnessQuotes:“It’s not about me going out and competing and choking people out anymore.”“Play is our exploration. We’re always going to play at a regressed level of our highest level.”“Sometimes it’s not just going from ABC. It’s a matter of just trying things and exploring, and just doing a lot of it.”To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system

You don’t have to be a top athlete to find the benefits in professional training. Ordinary, everyday people can benefit from learning how to improve your mobility, practice mindfulness, and find an exercise progression strategy that works for you.Today’s guest is Ryan Hurst from GMB Fitness. Ryan has multiple black belts and is a former competitive gymnast who loves yoga and has years of experience in strength and movement coaching. Ryan is certified in multiple systems and has a philosophy of training for a healthy life. Listen to today’s interview to hear what Ryan has to say about how to come back after an injury, what training looks like at GMB Fitness, and what it really means to “embrace the suck”.Topics Discussed in This Episode: Ryan’s background in gymnastics What GMB is all about Coming back to training after an injury Ryan’s experience with martial arts What is taught at GMB Training techniques and strategies used at GMB The fundamental exercises for regular people Exercise progressions in relation to bodyweight movements What Ryan means by “embrace the suck” How people can apply mindfulness to their training Tips for hip mobility Solutions for shoulder pain Major challenges Ryan has faced in his career, and how he overcame them.Links and Resources:Ryan HurstGMB FitnessQuotes:“It’s not about me going out and competing and choking people out anymore.”“Play is our exploration. We’re always going to play at a regressed level of our highest level.”“Sometimes it’s not just going from ABC. It’s a matter of just trying things and exploring, and just doing a lot of it.”To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - <a href="https://www.strengthmatters.com/system" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.strengthmatters.com/system</a>

The Bodyweight Training Secrets Of A Competitive Gymnast

It’s easy to think of personal training as something that takes place in a gym, but many of the best physical challenges take place in the great outdoors. That means that great personal trainers can be found outdoors as well.Today’s guest is Matt Shore, found of Train Strong personal training, and an expert with 18 years in the fitness field. Matt conducts outdoor training classes and boot camps, and he’s also not afraid of taking on some tough physical challenges himself. Listen to the episode to hear Matt talk about the personal training business and climbing Mount Aconcagua in Argentina.Topics Discussed in This Episode: Matt’s background in the fitness field and how he got into personal training Why Matt decided to go into outdoor training and boot camps instead of being a personal trainer in a gym How Matt charges for his classes Advice for trainers who are interested in setting up boot camps How social media, website rankings, and word-of-mouth advertising factor into the marketing strategy for Matt’s boot camps Why Matt is organizing mountain trips Matt’s involvement in the Fan Dance race, and why he decided to participate The toughest part of the Fan Dance race How Matt trained for the Fan Dance race Information about Mount Aconcagua and why Matt wanted to climb it The biggest risks and dangers when climbing Aconcagua How training for Aconcagua differed from training for other types of events How Matt trained for coping with the high altitude of Aconcagua The different ways that high altitude can affect climbers How mindset work helped Matt with the climb Advice for others considering climbing Aconcagua or taking on a similar challenge New challenges that Matt plans on undertakingLinks and Resources:Matt ShoreTrain StrongQuotes by Matt:“It’s about challenging myself and just kind of seeing where I’m at in relation to certain standards.”“It’s amazing what you can achieve if you just kind of get out of the way of yourself and let go of the idea of what you think you’re capable of.”“I just think really it’s about trying to always listen to your body and connect with it, and trying to stay out of your head.” To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system

It’s easy to think of personal training as something that takes place in a gym, but many of the best physical challenges take place in the great outdoors. That means that great personal trainers can be found outdoors as well.Today’s guest is Matt Shore, found of Train Strong personal training, and an expert with 18 years in the fitness field. Matt conducts outdoor training classes and boot camps, and he’s also not afraid of taking on some tough physical challenges himself. Listen to the episode to hear Matt talk about the personal training business and climbing Mount Aconcagua in Argentina.Topics Discussed in This Episode: Matt’s background in the fitness field and how he got into personal training Why Matt decided to go into outdoor training and boot camps instead of being a personal trainer in a gym How Matt charges for his classes Advice for trainers who are interested in setting up boot camps How social media, website rankings, and word-of-mouth advertising factor into the marketing strategy for Matt’s boot camps Why Matt is organizing mountain trips Matt’s involvement in the Fan Dance race, and why he decided to participate The toughest part of the Fan Dance race How Matt trained for the Fan Dance race Information about Mount Aconcagua and why Matt wanted to climb it The biggest risks and dangers when climbing Aconcagua How training for Aconcagua differed from training for other types of events How Matt trained for coping with the high altitude of Aconcagua The different ways that high altitude can affect climbers How mindset work helped Matt with the climb Advice for others considering climbing Aconcagua or taking on a similar challenge New challenges that Matt plans on undertakingLinks and Resources:Matt ShoreTrain StrongQuotes by Matt:“It’s about challenging myself and just kind of seeing where I’m at in relation to certain standards.”“It’s amazing what you can achieve if you just kind of get out of the way of yourself and let go of the idea of what you think you’re capable of.”“I just think really it’s about trying to always listen to your body and connect with it, and trying to stay out of your head.” To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - <a href="https://www.strengthmatters.com/system" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.strengthmatters.com/system</a>

Ep 36: Surviving Aconcagua: Scaling The Highest Mountain In S.America With Matt Shore

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