This week on the Brute Strength Podcast, I’m interviewing of the CrossFit OG’s, James Fitzgerald. James was the 2007 CrossFit Games champion as an individual, since then he’s made a big splash in the fitness world as the founder of OPEX Fitness. Aside for an incredible athlete, James has entered the realm of Master Coach. In this episode we get to learn about some of James’ inspirations and mentors as a coach, as well as mastery, the art of program design, bodybuilding, and of course, CrossFit. If you want to hear from a guy making waves in the fitness world, then James is your man. Enjoy the show.
Topics:
02:23 - Teach, learn, move, create
11:15 - Mastery
17:35 - Charles Poloquin
20:18 - Hierarchy of needs for coaches
24:09 - CrossFit & Bodybuilding
29:45 - Common mistakes in programing
40:02 - Thoughts on Matt Fraser and his career so far
44:25 - The importance of rituals
47:40 - Practice what you preach!
52:00 - Characteristics of a good coach
Honorable mentions:
Mel Siff
Charles Poloquin
Ian King
Louie Simmons
Links:
Books:
How To Eat, Move, and Be Healthy - Chek
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Ryan Flaherty works on Nike’s training team with some of the biggest names in sports, including Serena Williams, Russell Wilson and Kobe Bryant. It’s no shock that he is one of the most sought after combine coaches in the world.
In this episode, Flaherty discusses his role working with the HeadSpace app to teach NFL athletes about focus and achieving a better mindset on and off the field. He also gets into why he uses concentric training when developing speed, how to improve programming for your athletes and how to prevent injuries that are common with age.
Topics:
04:30 - Working with Nike & HeadSpace
17:34 - Speed development & force production
41:45 - Track workouts
46:15 - How to prevent injuries as you get older
49:05 - CrossFit talk
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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
Reviews:
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