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Now displaying: January, 2017
Jan 31, 2017

This week's interview is with Lindsey Mathews (@gigemlindsey). Not only is she a coach at DEUCE gym, Lindsey is a doctor of chiropractic that specializes in the biomechanics of the human body. During her career Lindsey has had the opportunity to work with a wide variety of athletes ranging from beginners to professionals. She has since found her niche with the creation of BIRTHFIT, a rock star company whose goal it is to empower and educate women about their pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum phases. In this episode we will be getting to how BIRTHFIT can help you prepare and recover from pregnancy, why you should avoid exercising in the sagittal plane and Olympic lifting during your pregnancy. Be sure to check out their Podcast and Blog to a ton of free info! Enjoy the show.

Brute Hotline: (801) 449-0503
Want a chance to get featured in a future episode? Call in and leave us a voicemail with some questions regarding training, nutrition, mindset, etc.

Topics of discussion:

[5:00] What is BirthFit?

[18:40] Preparing for Birth

[20:50] Why to avoid exercising in the sagittal plane during pregnancy

[23:38] Mindset & Pregnancy

[28:50] Common misconceptions when preparing for birth

[35:21] Olympic lifting & Pregnancy

[43:25] Nutrition & Supplements during pregnancy

[52:11] Postpartum functional progressions

Links:
BirthFit

Books:
Childbirth and the Evolution of Homo Sapiens – Michel Odent

Lying-in: A History of Childbirth in America – Wertz

Exercising Through Your Pregnancy  - James Clapp MD

Reviews:

If you LOVE this podcast, please click HERE to leave me a review. It energizes me to keep doing these as well as pushes us higher in the rankings. Thank you all for the support.

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Jan 23, 2017

This week Chris Spealler (@cspealler) one of CrossFit’s OGs, is on the show. Not only was he an individual competitor for 7 CrossFit Games, but he is now an Affiliate owner, and a trainer for CrossFit Headquarters. Since 2007, Chris has been helping CrossFit grow as a sport through his efforts as an athlete and now a coach. This guy is a true ambassador for CrossFit. In this episode we will be getting into some of his success as an athlete, as well as transitioning out of competitions and what it really takes to make it to the games. Enjoy the show.

Brute Hotline: (801) 449-0503
Want a chance to get featured in a future episode? Call in and leave us a voicemail with some questions regarding training, nutrition, mindset, etc.

Topics of discussion:

[2:08] Points of performance for the Squat w/ Chris Spealler

[10:00] Coaching elite athletes

[16:20] Transitioning out of competitions

[23:23] What it takes to make it to The Games

Links:
Icon Athlete – Programming by Chris Spealler

Reviews:

If you LOVE this podcast, please click HERE to leave me a review. It energizes me to keep doing these as well as pushes us higher in the rankings. Thank you all for the support.

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Jan 16, 2017

Nick Fowler (@thenickfowler), our Director of Strength & Conditioning, is on the show this week. With the 2017 Open only a few weeks away, we’ll be focusing on all the things you need to know to help you prepare. Whether you’re a Games athlete, or trying to make it to Regionals, or if The Open is your entire season, we’ve got some tips to help you improve.  This episode is all about making sure you’re ready to kill it and how to plan these last few week before the start of The Open. Enjoy the show!

Brute Hotline: (801) 449-0503
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Topics of discussion:

[2:33] Mike Cazayoux & Nick Fowler on training aerobic vs. anaerobic pathways for your sport

[8:29] Wodapalooza 2017

[10:55] Being selective of your competitions

[15:10] Open predictions

[18:08] What to focus on while prepping for The Open

[25:20] How Brute Athletes are preparing for The Open

[48:36] Do’s & Don’ts for Open prep

[1:01:38] Prepping as a Master’s athlete

 

Reviews:

If you LOVE this podcast, please click HERE to leave me a review. It energizes me to keep doing these as well as pushes us higher in the rankings. Thank you all for the support.

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Jan 9, 2017

I interview Tom Bilyeu (@tombilyeu) on the show this week. Tom has made quite the name for himself in the business world and has had a tremendous impact in the Fitness industry through Quest Nutrition, the original no-junk protein bar. In this episode, Tom shares with us what it was like to have a dream and turn it into a reality, or better yet, a billion dollar business. We get into things such as living life by a code, how to find your passion and achieve mastery, how to influence others, and how we can all reach a higher level of success in our lives. Be sure to checkout his new podcast The Impact Theory for more tips and secrets to success. Enjoy the show.

Brute Hotline: (801) 449-0503
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Topics of discussion:

[2:10] Nick Fowler on the 3 principals of Training & Nutrition for Master’s athletes

 

[9:24] Establish your life’s code

[16:24] Acting in accordance to your goals

[20:40] How to influence your employees

[23:23] Find your passion & gain mastery

[28:45] Creating your own story

[34:33] Creating discipline

[41:28] Empowering the individual

[51:35] How to treat your employees

 

Books:

So Good They Can’t Ignore You -  Cal Newport

Links:

Impact Theory Podcast

Knowledge Bomb: Episode 1

Reviews:

If you LOVE this podcast, please click HERE to leave me a review. It energizes me to keep doing these as well as pushes us higher in the rankings. Thank you all for the support.

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Jan 2, 2017

Danny Camargo (@camargo_oly), one of the most successful American weightlifting coaches is interviewed on the show this week. Altogether, Danny has produced 14 international weightlifters including Gold Medalist, Mattie Rogers. Not only is he producing superior athletes but he is also building confidence and character that these athletes will carry on for life. In this episode, we’ll be getting into all aspects of coaching ranging from gym culture, when to address an early arm bend, and teaching mindset and mental strength in your athletes.

Brute Hotline: (801) 449-0503
Want a chance to get featured in a future episode? Call in and leave us a voicemail with some questions regarding training, nutrition, mindset, etc.

Topics of discussion:

[16:50] Gym culture

[26:24] Coach Bill McDaniel

[30:00] Athletic career

[38:00] Addressing an early arm bend

[44:09] Barbell psychology

[52:33] Mattie Rogers

Links:

OLY Concepts

Reviews:

If you LOVE this podcast, please click HERE to leave me a review. It energizes me to keep doing these as well as pushes us higher in the rankings. Thank you all for the support.

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