Max El-Hag, the mad scientist of the CrossFit world and owner of the Training Think Tank, is most known for the work he’s done helping athletes Noah Ohlsen and Travis Mayer prepare for the CrossFit Games. Max dives into exercise science and kinesiology, proper movement and what it really means to train like a pro. He shares his methods for setting goals, managing expectations and training through adversity. As he puts it, “Everybody loses before they become a champion, so just accept it and keep going.”
Topics:
12:18 - Competition & athletics
10:40 - Back injury
18:00 - What makes a good coach
22:10 - Training like a pro
25:30 - Remote coaching vs. in-person
31:00 - Goal setting for your sport
37:10 - Training Games athletes
50:05 - Training adversity
58:15 - What is a think tank?
Links:
Books:
The Alchemist - Coelho
Aleph - Coelho
The Way of the Superior Man - Deida
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This week on the Brute Strength Podcast, I’m interviewing Mentality WOD owner, Dawn Fletcher. Dawn obtained her Masters in Sports Psychology and since then has been helping her athletes conquer their minds while improving both performance and life. In this episode we’ll be getting into her experience combating anxiety and panic attacks, as well as the fundamentals of mindset training, and finally how to improve awareness and setting appropriate expectations for yourself. Enjoy the show!
Topics:
02:37 - Mentality WOD
06:35 - Mental performance
08:07 - Dealing with anxiety
19:34 - Targeted outcomes in training
30:40 - Solitude & Silence
37:10 - Essentialism
Links:
Books:
The 4-Hour Work Week - Ferriss
Love Does - Goff
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This week on the Brute Strength Podcast, I’m interviewing Dr. Anthony Gustin. In 2014 and 2015 Anthony was voted Best Chiropractor in the Bay Area. Since then, he has shifted careers as an entrepreneur, getting into the world of nutrition and functional medicine. In this episode we’ll be diving into the Ketogenic diet. We’ll be talking about mistakes people make in their nutrition, eating organic meats, and finally figuring out what exactly is the Ketogenic diet, including ketosis for fat loss, longevity, and reducing your risk of cancer. This episode is packed with ton’s of take aways that can help you optimize your nutrition and increase your performance. Be sure to check out the links below for more on the topics discussed in this epsiode. Enjoy the show!
Topics:
05:50 - Early experimenting with diets
15:50 - Making a switch in careers
20:15 - Tips for retaining new information
25:00 - Quantifying your achievements
31:00 - Nutrition & misconceptions
42:30 - What is the Ketogenic diet?
52:30 - Keto & longevity
1:01:00 - Who is Keto good for?
Links:
Books:
Meditations - Aurelius
Tripping Over The Truth - Christofferson
Deep Work - Newport
Principles - Dalio
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This week on the Brute Strength Podcast, I’m speaking with the Ice Man himself, Wim Hof. Wim’s method has become a growing sensation in the scientific community, demonstrating the incredible power of both mind and body in regards to improving health and physical performance. In this episode I get the opportunity to ask Wim about how his method works, the secret behind cold water training, and how you can tap into your own chemistry in order to fight illness, improve your health, and unlock your true potential as an athlete and human being. Enjoy the show.
Topics:
04:40 - Exploring mind & body through cold water
23:20 - Describing Wim’s breathing technique
29:50 - Meditation through breathing
35:20 - Long term effects of the Wim How method
37:40 - Wim’s first experience with cold water
Links:
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This week on the Brute Strength Podcast, I’m speaking with two multiple time Olympians in the sport of Weightlifting, Chad Vaughn and Cheryl Haworth. In this episode we’ll be diving into their early careers as weightlifters, what it was like qualifying for the Olympics, and finally looking at some of the really unique visualization techniques that Chad uses with his athletes. I’m also excited to announce that these guys are going to be the hosts for the new USA Weightlifting Podcast, so be sure to check them out! Enjoy the show.
Topics:
05:18 - Cheryl: Art School & Lifting
17:28 - Qualifying for the Olympics
21:20 - Clean & Jerking live on Regis and Kathie Lee
25:15 - Looking at the future of USAW
40:58 - Doping in the Weightlifting
1:02:29 - Bombing out at the ’03 Championships
1:05:50 - Visualizing your lifts
1:21:30 - Advice for lifters
1:27:30 - USAW Podcast
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On this episode of the What is Brute Series, I’m speaking with Brute’s secret weapon, Dr. Sean Pastuch. In this episode we’ll be getting into one of the most over looked aspects of training, movement quality. One of the biggest set backs for a lot of athletes in any sport are injuries. It goes without saying, knowing how to assess your weaknesses and apply appropriate programming, will send you light years ahead of your competition. In today’s show we’ll be diving into injury prevention vs. injury reduction, program auditing, and improving structural balance and movement quality. Enjoy the show.
Topics:
04:20 - Self-awareness as an athlete
08:10 - Injury prevention vs. injury reduction
09:20 - Coaching philosophy
15:15 - Programming auditting
16:33 - Never stop learning
17:30 - Vulnerability
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This week on the Brute Strength Podcast I’m speaking with a pioneer in the Strength & Conditioning world, Eric Cressey. Eric is a highly sought-after coach for healthy and injured athletes alike. He’s made a name for himself as the go-to strength coach when it comes to physical preparation for Baseball athletes in the US. In this episode we’ll be getting into Eric’s early coaching career as a Grad Assistant at UCONN, as well as his early struggle with an eating disorder and exercise addiction. We’ll also be diving into some of the specifics including olympic lifting and overhead training for Baseball athletes and some of his techniques for developing explosive strength with his athletes. Be sure to check out the links below for more of Eric’s contributions to Strength & Conditioning. Enjoy the show!
Topics:
01:30 - Family matters
09:50 - Eating disorder & exercise addiction
17:20 - UCONN & Brijesh Patel
27:00 - Working with “the Pros & the Joes”
40:30 - Communicating & connecting with athletes
41:15 - Olympics lifts & Baseball
49:00 - Overhead lifting for pitchers
58:40 - Offseason
Links:
Books:
Sapiens - Harari
Legacy - Kerr
Decisive: How To Make Better Choices in Life and Work - Heath
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On this episode of the What is Brute series, I’m speaking with the legend that is Chris Hinshaw. There is a reason why CrossFit HQ selected Chris as their Subject Matter Expert in Aerobic Capacity. When it comes to endurance training, Chris is your guy. He has coached several of CrossFit’s most elite athletes including Mat Fraser, Rich Froning, Brooke Wells, and Katrin Davidsdottir. In this episode we’ll be getting into Chris’ philosophy for endurance training, strategies for increasing your work capacity, and finally some of his most memorable moments as a Brute Coach. It’s time you embrace the suck, and own your training, without further ado, I present to you, Chris Hinshaw. Enjoy the show.
Topics:
02:20 - Developing confidence in athletes
03:45 - Know your why
05:17 - Endurance training philosophy
11:09 - Collaborative coaching
14:05 - Confidence as a coach
15:20 - Memorable moments
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On this episode of the What is Brute series, I’ll be speaking Brute’s gymnastics doctor, Nick Sorrel. In this episode we’ll be getting into Nick’s personal philosophy on the fundamentals of gymnastics and how his programming is taking our athletes to new heights. Some of the specifics we touch upon include transferable skills in human movement, characteristics of proper progression technique, and developing acute insight for your sport. Enjoy the show.
Topics:
04:10 - Developing insight in athletics
09:10 - Gymnastics philosophy
14:25 - “Collecting accomplishments”
17:20 - The constant pursuit of improvement
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This week on the Brute Strength Podcast, I’m speaking with the CrossFit HQ Director of Training & Certification herself, Nicole Carroll. This was a very unique experience to hear about the remarkable affects CrossFit can have on someone’s life. In this episode we’re going back into the early days of CrossFit as Nicole describes some of her very first classes with Coach Glassman and what it was like giving up her dream of art to eventually becoming a major part of the CrossFit staff. We’ll be getting into the importance of quality and portion control in nutrition, as well as some of the cool ways CrossFit is fighting chronic disease. Enjoy the show.
Topics:
02:30 - Forgoing the CrossFit Games
06:30 - Balancing your career & training
09:20 - “My first CrossFit class with Coach Glassman…”
18:55 - Going from Art school to CrossFit
24:55 - Combining the physical, emotional, and psychological
30:17 - Trends in CrossFit programming
36:20 - Nutrition & portion control
39:30 - CrossFit & fighting disease
50:20 - Leadership
Links:
Books:
Man Search For Meaning - Frankl
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On this episode of the What Is Brute series, I’ll be speaking with my partner in crime, Matt Bruce. Matt is a 7x World Team Athlete for USA Olympic Weightlifting. In this episode we begin by talk about how Brute Strength came about and what it was like working with our very first Brute athletes before getting into some of the more technical aspects of weightlifting such as developing rituals during training, sets, reps, and percentage work for different athletes, and finally the some of the most memorable moments of Brute Strength so far. Enjoy the show.
Topics:
02:40 - The importance of developing rituals
04:35 - Sets, Reps, & Percentage work for Olympic lifters & Powerlifters
07:25 - Programming for CrossFit athletes
10:10 - Matt’s contribution to the annual Brute program
12:10 - Memorable moments
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This week on the Brute Strength Podcast I’ll be speaking with arguably the best obstacle course runner on the planet, Hunter Mcintyre. Hunter is one of those guys who’s just living life to the fullest, always challenging himself, always pushing the bar higher, and constantly striving for greatness. In other words, he’s a total badass. In this episode we talk about why he collects failures instead of trophies, and how he went from rehab, to male model, to being a world champion. Hunter has learned many lessons along the way and he’s here to share some of his secrets for sharpening your mind such as meditating in cold water and the power of language and affirmations. Enjoy the show!
Topics:
06:56 - Collecting failures
09:20 - Creating a positive mindset
16:20 - Dealing with A.D.D.
27:23 - From modeling to Professional OCR
32:30 - “Turning Pro”
41:10 - Taking advantage of your life
44:20 - Kettlebell meditation
53:30 - Overcoming challenges
59:18 - Tough Mudder X
Links:
Procabulary: The Language of Getting Things Done
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This week on episode two of our What Is Brute series, I’ll be interviewing our Director of Strength & Conditioning, Nick Fowler. In this episode we’ll be covering some of the basics of his programming philosophy, tips for off-season training, and a closer look at what really goes into our athlete programs. I’d also like to announce the release of our long awaited 1-on-1 coaching option for athletes looking to take their game to the next level. More on that in this episode, be sure to check it out!
Topics:
02:20 - Mindset development
06:50 - Putting together the Brute Program
15:50 - Identifying priorities in Programming
26:45 - Off-season training
38:28 - 1-on-1 programming
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This week on the Brute Strength Podcast, I’m interviewing one of the all-time greats in strength and conditioning, Mike Boyle. Mike is regarded as one of the top experts in the area for sports performance training. He has made his mark in the industry over the past 30 years with an impressive following of professional athletes from the U.S. Women’s Olympic teams in soccer and ice hockey, the Boston Bruins and the Boston Red Sox. Mike has an incredible depth of knowledge and experience when it comes to improving athletic performance. In this episode we get into a lot of his training philosophies for athletes, chasing mastery and the importance of keeping it simple. There’s so much to take away from this episode, so be sure to follow the links below for more info. Enjoy the show!
Topics:
04:30 - Keeping an open mind as a strength coach
15:50 - Chasing mastery
20:50 - 25 years & 25 mistakes
25:33 - Keeping it simple (minimum effective dose)
34:05 - The joint-by-joint approach
43:55 - “If it’s important, do it everyday”
Links:
Joint by Joint Approach - Boyle (article)
Record, Rank & Publish - Holler (article)
Books:
Outliers - Gladwell
Recognizing and Treating Breathing Disorders - Chaitow
How to Win Friends & Influence People - Carnegie
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This week on the Brute Strength Podcast, we’re going back to the very beginning. In this episode I’ll be diving into the very start of it all - getting into the origin story of Brute Strength, how I met Matt Bruce, and eventually working with Chris Hinshaw. This is the first episode of our ‘What Is Brute’ series. For the next five weeks I’ll be speaking with each of our head coaches and getting a chance to pick their brains in an effort to fully understand, what is Brute. Enjoy the show.
Topics:
01:05 - “Bruce Barbell”
03:45 - Meeting Chris Hinshaw
06:15 - UTE-to-BRUTE
07:50 - What is Brute?
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This week on the Brute Strength Podcast, I am speaking with my wife, Adee Cazayoux. Due to popular demand, we’d like to dedicate this episode to sharing nine tips we’ve used to create a successful relationship. We’ll be getting into conflict resolution, the 1-10 scale, and love languages to name a few. Be sure to check out this episode for the full list of nine tips that you can start using in your relationship today. Grab a seat, and your loved one, and enjoy the show!
Topics:
02:30 - Accidentally finding a relationship coach
10:15 - Tip No. 1: “We vs. I”
15:08 - Tip No. 2: “Conflict Resolution”
21:00 - Tip No. 3: “Separate the Sacred & Secular”
24:21 - Tip No. 4: “Treat It Like It’s The One”
26:35 - Tip No. 5: “Letting The Trivial Things Go”
31:03 - Tip No. 6: “The 1-10 Scale”
35:32 - Tip No. 7: “Co-commitment vs. Co-dependent”
40:08 - Tip No. 8: “Stop Keeping Score”
44:31 - Tip No. 9: “Personalities & Love Languages “
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This week on the Brute Strength Podcast I’m interviewing a Powerlifting legend, Jim Wendler. At his best Jim had a 1000lb squat, 675lb bench and 700lb deadlift, weighing in at 275lb. Jim is also the creator of the 5/3/1 method, one of the most successful strength programs to date. In this episode we get into his early days at University of Arizona Football, lifting, training, competing, and of course coaching. Jim is a great story teller so it was definitely a pleasure to hear him get into some topics like why he created the 5/3/1 method and the importance of keeping things simple in life and in training in order to become a true master. Enjoy the show.
Topics of discussion:
03:10 - Early NSCCA days
08:00 - “The walk on”
16:24 - Meeting Dave Tate (Elite FTS)
22:30 - Wendler 5/3/1
34:15 - “Keep it simple stupid!”
45:40 - Programming for youth athletes
52:50 - The Wendler train
1:05:35 - Creating true freedom
Links:
Books:
Mystic River - Dennis Lehane
Gone Baby Gone - Dennis Lehane
The Fermata - Baker
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This week on the Brute Strength Podcast, I’m speaking with YouTube superstar, Elliott Hulse. You may already know him from his “Yo Elliott” YouTube videos, or his on growing affiliate gym, Strength Camp, but if not, then you’re in for a real treat. In this episode we cover all aspects of Elliott’s career, from living in a basement, to meeting his mentor Paul Chek, active meditation, holistic training, and his relentless approach to life in general. Elliott is a huge inspiration. His words preach wisdom and his ideas are reinvigorating to say the least, it was a true honor to have him as a guest on the podcast. Enjoy the show.
Topics:
03:50 - Early YouTube life
08:20 - Influence from Paul Chek
12:50 - Osho Active Meditation
24:15 - Masculinity & Femininity
31:00 - Evolution of age
43:30 - Elliott’s daily structure
45:50 - Transmutation & mindfulness
47:30 - Self-awareness
Links:
Books:
The Way of the Superior Man - Deida
Mind On Fire - Emerson
The Essential Writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson - Emerson
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This week on the Brute Strength Podcast, I’m speaking with life coach and YouTube sensation, JP Sears. JP has become very popular amongst the YouTube community for his satirical humor on new age fads and “how to become ultra spiritual”. In this episode we uncover the meaning of authenticity, digesting our emotions and combining humor with healing. Be sure to check out his book and YouTube channel below! Enjoy the show.
Topics:
04:45 - Working with Paul Chek
12:54 - Authenticity
28:28 - Digesting emotions
40:10 - Competitive spirituality
46:30 - Letting go of negative energy and emotions
50:45 - Reinvigorating your life
55:25 - Breaking down beliefs through laughter
1:00:15 - Ambition
Links:
Books:
Conversations With God: Book 1 - Walsch
How To Be Ultra Spiritual - Sears
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This week on the Brute Strength Podcast I’m speaking with the gymnastics doctor, Nick Sorrel. In this episode we talk about the release of our newest program, Brute Gymnastics and the overarching philosophy behind Nick’s design. This is a great chance to hear more about the specifics of the program and an opportunity to get an inside look of a genius at work. We’ll be getting into program design, what to expect from the program, and the importance of body awareness and perfecting form. Be sure to check it out! Enjoy the show.
Topics:
05:29 - Brute gymnastics program design
13:30 - Body awareness and perfecting form
19:20 - Philosophy of mastering the basics
21:45 - Breaking down the Brute Gymnastics program
30:33 - Dissecting the program structure
38:15 - Common questions about the program
42:38 - Why more is not always better
50:15 - What to expect from the program
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This week on the Brute Strength Podcast, I got the chance to catch up with Misbah Haque and Dr. Megan Kaden as we dive into one of my favorite topics, the psychology of human connection and relationships. Does your sense of “self” seem to disappear when you’re in a relationship? How do you balance the two? We’ll be answering these questions and more, including growing together vs growing as an individual, how to practice good conflict resolution and ultimately, how to motivate people through change and how we can use that to become a better coach, friend, and/or partner. Enjoy the show.
Topics:
04:17 - Psychology and relationships
08:15 - Relationships: the individual vs the couple
13:38 - Blame & accountability in relationships
21:30 - Good habits for conflict resolution
31:30 - Connection, sex, and desire
47:33 - Breaking the stigmas about therapy
53:18 - The Art and Science of Connection
1:08:50 - Ownership of our emotions
Links:
The Art and Science of Connection: Mini Course
Books:
Mating In Captivity - Perel
The Way Of The Superior Man - Deida
Reviews:
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This week on the Brute Strength Podcast, I will be speaking with my good friend Michael Gervais. In this episode we get into mindfulness, improving your focus, and how to re-program your brain for success. Michael is one of the best in the world at what he does and having him appear on our show for the second time is a true honor. If you really like the topics on this episode be sure to check out our first talk on Episode 52. Enjoy the show.
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Topics of discussion:
03:30 - Working with Olympic athletes
07:27 - Managing the levels of pressure
10:30 - Programming your mental “software”
21:25 - Improving internal motivation
25:50 - Pillars of mindfulness
32:01 - Change your relationship with failure
36:40 - Is confidence overrated?
41:00 - Choosing good thoughts
49:25 - 3 practices to add to your morning routine
Links:
Books:
Deep Work - Newport
The Way of the Champion - Lynch & Huang
Man’s Search For Meaning - Frankl
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This week on the Brute Strength Podcast I’m speaking with Julie Foucher. Not only is she a multiple-time Games athlete who finished 2nd in 2012, but she’s also a medical doctor in residency. In this episode we cover everything from her competitive career and what it was like balancing Games training and medical school, to functional medicine and the top 4 supplements you should be taking. Enjoy the show.
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Topics of discussion:
04:13 - Retiring from CrossFit
10:26 - Balancing training and Medical School
14:10 - A look inside the Healthcare System
18:03 - Functional Medicine
33:30 - Nutrition, Macros, and Quantity vs. Quality
41:41 - Inclusion vs Exclusion in your diet
49:30 - Supplements
Links:
juliefoucher.com
trainwithjuliefoucher.com
Books:
The Language of God - Collins
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up - Kondo
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This week on the Brute Strength Podcast it is my honor to host an OG in the Strength & Conditioning community, Mike Robertson. Mike had a big influence early in my career as a Strength Coach at Southern Utah State University. Whether you're a coach, or an aspiring athlete, this one’s got something for you. In this episode we’ll be getting into program design, athletic development, and the right way to train your core. Enjoy the show.
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Topics of discussion:
05:05 - Social Media & Fitness
13:10 - Serial Batching
17:18 - Athlete buy-in
28:40 - Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE)
35:03 - Anti-Core training
40:08 - Spinal mobility
49:30 - Program design
Links:
Simple Strength Program - Phase 1, Phase 2
Books:
The Slight Edge - Olson
The Obstacle Is The Way - Holiday
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Meet my business mentor, Markus Gerzi. I first met Markus at a business seminar and since then he’s become one of my biggest influences in operating a business. Are you a gym/ business owner? In this episode we talk about Markus’ company, Gymwright, a platform that helps gym owners build better businesses. We’ll be getting into some of the common myths of being an entrepreneur, misconceptions about owning your own business, and finally his methodologies for experiencing growth, improving customer retention, and learning how to delegate.
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Topics of discussion:
[04:00] - Life Cycle Strategy
[10:10] - Creating an automation system for your gym/ business
[12:04] - Life Cycle Marketing software
[16:30] - Initial client assessment
[33:54] - Misconceptions on the meaning of Quality
[53:00] - Creating retention
[1:05:49] - Starting your gym/ business
[1:11:37] - Delegating and outsourcing in your business
Links:
The E-Myth by M. Gerber
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