LEO Training: Strength & Conditioning | Endurance | Health | Performance | Injury Prevention | Joe DeLeo

LT 088 | Andrea U-Shi Chang - Ground Force Method Subscribe & Review : iTunes | Stitcher The LEO Training Podcast exists for coaches, athletes, and listeners like you. If you enjoy this content and it provides you with valuable information, please consider giving back to LEO Training. Click the button below to Donate! Andrea U-Shi Chang, Master SFG Instructor, FMS Instructor, Ground Force Method Global Instructor, Z-Health Movement Coach, and advisory board member for R2P (Rehab 2 Performance), has specialized in movement training and kettlebell coaching since 2005. In 2009 Andrea opened the Pacific Northwest's first kettlebell gym—Kettlebility —her Russian Kettlebell Instruction and Elite Performance Coaching studio in Seattle. A successful high school and college athlete, Andrea had stayed active after college (she thought), playing competitive soccer and tennis and 'working out.' But she weighed in at 195 pounds and 34% body fat. Technically obese, she realized something had to change. After a childhood friend introduced Andrea to kettlebells she was amazed. Not only was kettlebell training fun and challenging, it was melting off the fat and giving her back her fit athlete body. In just five months, Andrea lost more than 45 pounds. Better yet, she went from 34% to 18% body fat and gained lean muscle mass. Hard style kettlebells had literally changed her life. Andrea has been featured in Oprah Magazine and local broadcast and print media. She has worked as a technical advisor on several training and fitness books and edited and co-authored the Ground Force Movement Instructor manual. In 2016 the Seattle Seahawks hired Andrea to set up their Functional Movement Systems (FMS) screening program for players. An early member of the instructor staff of kettlebell pioneer Pavel Tsatsouline, Andrea became editor of Pavel's online newsletter and authored several articles in StrongFirst and Dragon Door.On a never-ending quest to follow her passion and learn more about strength and movement, Andrea continues to study to refine her knowledge and become a more effective coach. Andrea travels globally as a certification instructor for StrongFirst, Ground Force Method, and FMS. She holds specialty workshops, instructor certifications and group classes and provides personal training for elite athletes and people from all walks of life at her studio, Kettlebility. Interview Topics: Intro/Bio Andrea's Journey to kettlebells Training for the TSC Building a community and how the TSC can help The devotion to skill and practice Testing standards and progressions to participate in classes at kettlebility Ground Force Method Why GFE is an assessment and how instructors can use this to scale their class to any ability level and age group. Training recommendations for the half bodyweight press (SFG II Strength Standard) and much more! Show Notes: Kettlebility (Website) Kettlebility (Facebook) Kettlebility (Instagram) Ground Force Method Andrea U-Shi Chang (Bio/Profile on StrongFirst) Kettlebells to the Rescue: A Total Transformation (Page 26) The Halo Exercise for Shoulder and Thoracic Mobility

LT 087 | Jim Klopman - Balance is Power Subscribe & Review : iTunes | Stitcher The LEO Training Podcast exists for coaches, athletes, and listeners like you. If you enjoy this content and it provides you with valuable information, please consider giving back to LEO Training. Click the button below to Donate! Jim is a lifelong innovator who has always been one of those people who thinks differently. He believes balance training has sharpened his ability to make new neural connections and see the possibilities and pathways that others miss. Originally Jim was looking for a way to maintain his own athletic performance well into his 90s. But the Slackbow Balance Training System he developed turned out to be a key to whole body and mind fitness that was even more revolutionary than he could have imagined. He is eager to spread his knowledge, techniques and tools far and wide to help seekers like him tune their brains to perform better in work and sports, sleep better, look younger and live longer. Interview Topics: Intro/Jim's background Studies on the SlackBow How's training done on the SlackBow Why improvements in balance are transferable to greater opportunities for high performance The four causes of balance loss Statistics on death and injury from falling (loss of balance) Show Notes: SlackBow (Website) SlackBow (Instagram) SlackBow (Facebook) Balance is Power Book Falls are leading cause of injury and death in older Americans Falls Prevention Awareness Day Resources on Falls from the National Council of Aging Falls and Injuries Among Adults > 65 (NIH Study)

LT 086 | Hector Gutierrez - Hardstyle KBJJ Subscribe & Review : iTunes | Stitcher The LEO Training Podcast exists for listeners and supporters like you. If you enjoy this content and it provides you with valuable information, please consider giving back to LEO Training. Click the button below to Donate! Hector is the owner and head instructor of Hardstyle KBJJ in Corpus Christi, TX. Hector discovered his passion for strength training and overall conditioning in 2000 at Paragon Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Now Presa BJJ) under mentor Aurelio Gallegos Jr. Advancing through his training, Hector became an assistant instructor in 2003. While instructing students in a variety of techniques, Hector realized the importance of human movement, proper biomechanics, balance, strength, mobility, stability, and endurance. Inspired, he pursued education in Hatha Yoga, becoming a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT). In 2009, through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (N.A.S.M), he became a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) and Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES). Hector then began a search for a training technique/tool that would enable him to evolve athletically. He found his answer after a Jiu-Jitsu seminar with black belt Tyrone Glover at Paragon Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Hector asked Tyrone, "What are you doing for your strength and conditioning? You have the strength of a 200-pounder but only weigh 165 pounds!" The answer was Kettlebells. Taking up this new discipline, Hector immersed himself in Russian Kettlebell training. Looking to maximize his potential, he turned to the expertise found at the elite level of the Russian Kettlebell Challenge (RKC) now StrongFirst. After 10 intense (and challenging) years, incorporating the Russian Kettlebell into his Jiu-Jitsu training, Hector earned his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt August 22, 2011 from Ricardo (Franjinha) Miller and Aurelio Gallegos Jr.. In 2011, he established the first and only movement based kettlebell / Jiu-Jitsu school in the world. Hardstyle (Kettlebells / Jiu Jitsu) KBJJ! Topics: Intro/Background BJJ Training & Kettlebells Barbell Deadlift Nuances of the wedge Offset Double KB Cleans & Their Benfits and much more! Show Notes: Hardstyle Kettlebell (Website) Hardstyle Kettlebell (YouTube)

LT 085 | Joel Proskewitz - PerformanceRx Subscribe & Review : iTunes | Stitcher The LEO Training Podcast exists for listeners and supporters like you. If you enjoy this content and it provides you with valuable information, please consider giving back to LEO Training. Click the button below to Donate! Joel Proskewitz is an internationally acclaimed strength coach and health and fitness expert. His unique approach focuses on effective, tailored training and rehabilitation programs that achieve results that really last. With an excess of 30,000 hours of training, Joel has worked with a wide range of clients including Olympic medalists, business executives, rehabilitation patients and families keen to improve their long-term fitness. After becoming a national champion in two of the most demanding sports, Karate and Bodybuilding, Joel has spent the last 23 years working as a personal trainer, continuously developing his skills in training and rehabilitation. Joel works with Professor Stuart McGill (head of spinal biomechanics – University of Waterloo, Canada) in the rehabilitation of lower back pathologies. He also an assistant instructor for Prof. McGill on the McGill clinical courses and a lead instructor for the McGill Trainer courses. Joel has been a presenter at high profile health and fitness conferences such as the Discovery Fitness Convention and the South African High Performance Institute, giving advice on topics including strength training for women, Olympic lifting for sports performance and practical nutrition for fat loss. He has also featured in leading publications, such as Men's Fitness and Men's Health. Topics: Joel's background and education How he came to work on low back rehab Joel's work with Dr. McGill Why Joel observes one spinal surgery each month and what he learns The setup and environment at PerformanceRx His work with the 2000 Sydney Men's Pair from South Africa Show Notes: PerformanceRx (Website) PerformanceRx (Facebook) PerformanceRx (Instagram) Courses BackFitPro

LT 084 | Dr. Stuart McGill - Enhancing Athleticism in Rowers Subscribe & Review : iTunes | Stitcher The LEO Training Podcast exists for listeners and supporters like you. If you enjoy this content and it provides you with valuable information, please consider giving back to LEO Training. Click the button below to Donate! We're back with Episode 084 of the LEO Training Podcast. I am pleased to have Dr. Stuart McGill back on the show as a return guest. His first interview, LT 012 | Dr. Stuart McGill - Spine Hygiene for Rowers. has been one of my most popular episodes to date. Today's interview will focus on one topic into which Dr. McGill and I will diver very deep into: enhancing athleticism in rowers - simply put what can we do to improve performance. Dr. Stuart McGill is a retired Professor of Spine Biomechanics at the University of Waterloo. Dr. McGill is the author of over 400 scientific publications and 3 textbooks that address issues such as, lumbar spine function and injury mechanisms, patient assessment, corrective exercise prescription, and performance training. Dr. McGill consults for many medical management groups, governments, corporations, legal firms, and elite sports teams and athletes from around the world and has won numerous awards, including the Volvo Bioengineering Award for Low Back Pain Research. Dr. McGill is one of the few scientists who are regularly referred challenging patients for consult from around the world. Here's what you will learn in this episode: How Dr. McGill's work started in the research lab, progressed to the clinic, and made its way into the realm of high performers. Principles for training a rower: What is elastic energy storage? Why is it important to train and how do we do it? How do we tune the rowing stroke to the athletes flexibility and stiffness? Why "hollowing" or activating the TVA does not promote spinal stability and is a poor skill for athletes to learn? How to build stiffness with the Big 3? How the Big 3 helps with short and long term cumulative stiffness in the torso? Once we have established this foundation, what higher level exercises should rowers progress to enhance pulsing, timing, and kime (Turbo ball training, KB swing) ? How do we build injury resilience from this? Injury clusters on teams: How posture impacts injury - "C" spine vs. a more neutral spine. How this impacts a higher incidence of disc bulges. Is it possible to get into a neutral posture in a rowing shell due to the seated position and impact of the foot stretcher and rowing stroke mechanics? Adaptions to training, intensity,and volume. - How to balance the strength and conditioning with the training for the sport to enhance elastic energy storage? Do we really want to emphasize and focus on heavy strength work ala a powerlifter or do we want to promote more elastic, ballistic qualities to enhance injury resilience and sports performance? What lifts should we avoid (Olympic style lifts)? Any special considerations for a elite athlete vs. a masters athlete for the aforementioned topics? Back Mechanic Companion Videos McGill 3 Seminar at Kabuki Strength Show Notes: www.backfitpro.com BackFitPro (Facebook) BackFitPro (Instagram) University of Waterloo Spine Biomechanics Laboratory How Can I support the LEO Training Podcast? Tell Your Friends & Share Online! Subscribe & Review: iTunes | Stitcher Donate: Check out our Patreon account!

LT 083 | Valerie Pawlowski - Becoming a World Champion My guest this week for Episode 083 of the LEO Training Podcast is Kettlebell Sport World Champion, Valerie Pawlowski. This is a fantastic interview chronicling her journey between both hardstyle and girevoy sport and her path to eventually becoming a gold medalist on the world's stage. Valerie Pawlowski earned her B.A. degree in Communications from William Paterson University, Paterson. Valerie is a NESTA Certified Adventure Boot Camp Instructor. She is certified as a Medical Exercise Specialist by AAHFP, and as a Personal Trainer through ACE and AFAA. Valerie is also a Nutrition Specialist with Lifestyle Management Associates and Certified in Pilates and Flexibility Training. With more than 18 years of experience and expertise, presently the Owner of The Body Barn, Co Owner of Punch Kettlebell Gym, Far Hills and Art Of Strength Training Center, Warren Valerie is dedicated to inspiring others to pursue and achieve their goals for a more healthy and improved lifestyle. Additionally, Valerie is personally involved in many diverse activities ranging from Triathlons, Adventure Racing and Mountain Biking to placing first in 1998 in the New Jersey Natural Bodybuilding Championship. These achievements not only satisfy her drive for success but also serve as an example for others to "believe it and achieve it". Helping others to build confidence in their own abilities, and exceeding their own expectations is her ultimate goal! Interview Topics: Intro/Background Hardstyle and GS - Pavel Tsatsouline and Valery Fedorenko Anthony DiLugio The youth movement in kettlebells Paving a path to kettlebells being in the Olympics and much more! Show Notes: Valerie Pawlowski NJ Bootcamp

LT 082 | Tony Cowden - The 666 Challenge Subscribe & Review : iTunes | Stitcher In Episode 082 of the LEO Training Podcast, I sit down with my guest, Tony Cowden to discuss two of my favorite subjects: strength and endurance. Tony has 21 years in the Special Operations community, serving over 8 years and 26 deployments in Afghanistan, Iraq and other Central Asian and Africa countries. He began training for and competing in triathlons in 1998 and in 2005 in functional fitness competitions. He got his Level 1 CrossFit® Certification in 2006. He affiliated CrossFit Wilmington in 2007. He qualified for the 2012 Games., is a USAW Masters Weightlifting Champion in both the 94kg and the 105kg divisions. He is a successful triathlete, completing more than 50 races, including Iron Distance races. Tony coached his first athlete to The CrossFit Games in 2009, and has since sent 16 more, including teams and masters athletes. He has sent 28 athletes to The Games Regional competitions, and developed Powerlifters, Strongman Competitors, triathletes, Ultra Endurance athletes and Military personnel. In recent years, Tony has helped lead the way in developing hybrid endurance and strength athletes, especially within the military. His END|Strength™ Programming develops high levels of endurance and strength simultaneously and has become the go to of the US military special operations personnel as well as athletes looking for new challenges. Proving his END|Strength methods, he completed the Beach 2 Battleship Half IronMan Triathlon in 6 hours and the following day Squatted 505lbs and Deadlifted 565lbs. On April 9th, 2016 Tony squatted 600lbs, Deadlifted 600lbs and ran a sub-six minute mile (5:41), making him one of the very few who have completed The 666 Challenge… the only man over 40 years old to. Tony's most recent accomplishment is completing the first annual 106º West Triathlon in Dillon, CO. At 10,000 plus ft, the 106 West is the highest elevation half iron distance triathlon in the World. With early morning temps at just over freezing, gusting winds, water temp of 50 degrees, and the steep climbs you would expect of the Colorado Rockies, the 106 is one of the most challenging. Further proving the END|Strength methods, two days after the race, Tony squatted 505lbs and Deadlifted 505lbs for 6 reps. Interview Topics: Intro/Background Work in Special Forces Brian Carroll and PowerRackStrength The 666 Challenge 10/20/Life and much more! Show Notes: Tony Cowden Tony Cowden (Instagram) Tony Cowden performing The 666 Challenge PowerRackStrength 10/20/Life

LT 081 | Danny Clark - MovNat Subscribe & Review : iTunes | Stitcher In Episode 081 of the LEO Training Podcast I sit down and interview Danny Clark. Danny has an incredible background as an athlete and coach. He is a Beast Tamer with StrongFirst and is currently acting as the Performance Director for MovNat. In addition, he also owns a gym, Rebar Fitness, a scientifically based, strength and conditioning personal training practice. He is a world-class athlete, a scholar in evolutionary biology and archaeology, and has extensive knowledge of exercise science and S&C programming. His unique skill set and expertise enables him to develop thorough and highly informed MovNat movement progressions and performance programming standards, as well as class profiles for MovNat Gym and Class Licensees. Throughout his youth Danny was recognized for his exceptional athletic talents. His training in wrestling and judo earned him a Division 1 scholarship to the University of Virginia. An injury abruptly ended his wrestling career, but fortunately instigated a transition into Brazilian jiu jitsu and MMA training. He would go on to win a bronze medal for Team USA at the UWW World Grappling Championships in Krakow, Poland in 2012. All along Danny has immersed himself in many alternative arts, such as yoga and kettlebell training, in an effort to correct some of the imbalances and wear his body had accumulated from years of heavy physical stress. But nothing had a more profound or long-lasting effect than training first-hand with Erwan Le Corre. He learned that MovNat could heal years of abuse, neglect, and over-specialization. After he and his wife, Abby, received their Level II Certifications they immediately started implementing the MovNat method into their coaching and classes and saw great results. Natural Movement® provided a solid movement, skill, and physical foundation for everyone while fixing many glaring issues of the fitness industry in the process. Danny went on to complete his level III certification and is now a MovNat Master Instructor. Danny is grateful to help bring Natural Movement to the masses and affirms with confidence that MovNat "is certain to become the most complete and effective fitness system the world will ever know." Interview Topics: Intro/Background Education in Evolutionary Biology and Archaeology Most effective ways to address movement deficiencies Skill is the most important and why it drives fitness. How your environment shapes your movement. Put our attention into our intention and much more! Show Notes: Beast Tamer MovNat Rebar Fitness Danny Clark (Instagram) MovNat (Facebook)

LT 080 | Jeff O'Connor - Youth Athletic Development Subscribe & Review : iTunes | Stitcher My guest this week is Jeff O' Connor. Jeff is a former Master RKC, veteran of the United States Navy, and a career firefighter. In addition, he is a two time winner of Oklahoma's Strongest Man and 2001 Winner of the North America's Strongest Man, 275 lb Division (NASS). Jeff has devoted much of his time to the development of children and adolescents. He places a strong emphasis on movement. Jeff believes that teaching the skills of strength, coordination, mobility, agility, and flexibility at the proper stages of development is the foundation for athletic performance at the highest levels. This past week Jeff and Senior SFG, Brandon Hetzler released a brand new work "The New Language of Movement Vol 1: The Push/Pull Strategy". It's available for free through iTunes and can be read in iBooks. Be sure to check it out! Interview Topics: Intro/Background Identifying key abilities that need to be developed in an individual What's the biggest priority? Injury Prevention & High Performance Health and Fitness are not separate Don't chase reps! Teaching the athlete to process information from multiple stimulus and inputs - verbal, visual, kinesthetic Motor skill development Jeff's thoughts on the application and value and much more! Show Notes: Outlaw Strength "The New Language of Movement Vol 1: The Push/Pull Strategy" Jeff O'Connor Instructor Profile on DragonDoor Kettlebells for Power Athletes Kalosthenos: Kettlebells from the Ground Up Part 2 It's easy to review the show and it helps the show grow and reach a new audience. If you enjoyed this episode please take a moment and drop a review in iTunes or Stitcher. Thank you! SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN iTUNES SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN STITCHER

LT 079 | Dani Almeyda - Original Strength My guest for Episode 079 of the LEO Training Podcast is Dani Almeyda, co-owner of Original Strength. Dani has worked in the health and fitness industry for the last 10 years. Throughout her whole life, health and wellness have had a major influence on Dani. Whether it was from her experience as collegiate athlete, as a Director of Campus Recreation, or as a Fitness Professional, her experiences and formal education have provided her with the tools necessary to be successful. Dani is a co-owner of a private training studio in North Carolina, OPT Fitness, and has a Master's Degree in Exercise Science and Health Promotion. She brings an abundance of energy, passion, and an incredible drive to help the world regain it's Original Strength. Almeyda, a mother of two, is also working on a developing a program specifically for mom's. Interview Topics: Intro/Background Original Strength Neurodevelopmental patterns Breathing, Head Control, Rolling, Rocking, Crawling Women's Movement Collaborative Show Notes: Original Strength Original Strength (Facebook) Original Strength Institute Women's Movement Collaborative It's easy to review the show and it helps the show grow and reach a new audience. If you enjoyed this episode please take a moment and drop a review in iTunes or Stitcher. Thank you! SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN iTUNES SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN STITCHER

LT 078 | Joe Daniels - Heart Rate Training with Kettlebells Subscribe & Review : iTunes | Stitcher This week my guest is Joe Daniels from Swing This Kettlebell & Strength. Joe was a former bodybuilder who moved into kettlebell sport and not only competes but also owns a facility in Kentucky focusing on competition kettlebell training, improving movement. He also owns a flotation tank that helps to aid in recovery and promote better tissues quality. This interview is focused on three main topics: Heart Rate and heart rate variability training with kettlebells Mastering the Kettlebell Press by Joe Daniels and Taco Fleur Flotation Tanks Show Notes: Swing This Kettlebell & Strength Joe Daniels (Instagram) Joe Daniels' Wellness Why I highly recommend a heart rate monitor Heart Rate Training Protocol #1: Breathing & Technique Work Master the Kettlebell Press

LT 077 | Dr. Emily Splichal - Barefoot Training Subscribe & Review : iTunes | Stitcher In Episode 077 of the LEO Training Podcast I sat down and interviewed Dr Emily Splichal. Dr. Emily Splichal is a Podiatrist and Human Movement Specialist, is the Founder of the Evidence Based Fitness Academy and Creator of the Barefoot Training Specialist®, BarefootRx® and BARE® Workout Certifications for health and wellness professionals. With over 15 years in the fitness industry, Dr Splichal has dedicated her medical career towards studying postural alignment and human movement as it relates to foot function and barefoot training. Dr Splichal actively sees patients out of her office in Manhattan, NY with a specialty in sports medicine, biomechanics and forefoot surgery. Dr Splichal is actively involved in barefoot training research and barefoot education as it relates to athletic performance, injury prevention and movement longevity. Dr Splichal has presented her research and barefoot education both nationally and internationally, with her Barefoot Training Specialist® Program in over 28 countries worldwide and translated into 9 languages. Due to her unique background Dr Splichal is able to serve as a Consultant for some of the top fitness, footwear and orthotic companies including NIKE Innovations, Trigger Point Performance Therapy, Aetrex Worldwide, Crunch Fitness and Sols. Degrees/Certifications: Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM), Master's Human Movement (MS), NASM-CES, NASM-PES, NSCA-CPT Here are some of the topics we discuss in this interview: Dr. Emily's education and background and how she became interested in barefoot training Pronation/Supination/Neutral Foot Barefoot Training Common misconceptions and misunderstandings about Janda's short foot Triplanar movement of the foot BareBiomechanics when walking Why impact = vibration Foot to Core and Fascial Integration and much more! Show Notes: Dr. Emily Splichal Barefoot Strong Blog Barefoot Strong Summit Evidence Based Fitness Academy Foot.com

LT 076 | Dr. Cameron Nichol - RowingWOD Subscribe & Review : iTunes | Stitcher In Episode 076 of the LEO Training Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Cameron Nichol, 2x Silver Medalist at the World Rowing Championships and Olympian and the founder of RowingWOD. He is also a doctor who is on a mission to change the world through health, fitness, and exercise based interventions. Here is what you will learn in this interview: Dr. Cameron Nichol's background and how he got started rowing Medical Education and Concentration Training around Med School How Great Britain Rowing trains and how it compares to CrossFit Why GB Rowing is successful and what they do better than any other national rowing governing body Rehab from Rib injury and much more! It's easy to review the show and it helps the show grow and reach a new audience. If you enjoyed this episode please take a moment and drop a review in iTunes or Stitcher. Thank you! SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN iTUNES SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN STITCHER Show Notes: Dr. Cameron Nichol (Wikipedia) Dr. Cameron Nichol (World Rowing) Dr. Cameron Nichol (Instagram) RowingWOD (Website) RowingWOD (Facebook) RowingWOD (Instagram) The right way to add rowing to your training regime 4 Principles to Master the Rowing Machine Indoor Rowing into the Crossfit World

LT 075 | Paul Taras Wolkowinski - Restorative Training: Indian Clubs, Persian Mils & the Gada Mace Subscribe & Review : iTunes | Stitcher This week's podcast guest is Paul Taras Wolkowinski and we discuss four pieces of equipment centered around restorative training. Paul founded Indian Clubs Australia. He is an expert club swinger and teacher. After spending years researching, reading and learning from old books and manuals, plus travelling extensively, Paul has become an expert in the four disciplines of club swinging: Indian Clubs, Persian Mil, Indian Jori and Gada Mace. Here is what you will learn in this interview: Paul's background and education and how he became interested in all the different types of club swinging The History of each tool: Indian Clubs, Persian Mil, Indian Jori, and Gada Mace How to make your own home made gada and why you may want to do this! Steel Mace vs. the Gada - Key differences in equipment and how they effect club swinging How Indian clubs compliment barbell, kettlebell and bodyweight training How club swinging can help you recover from a shoulder injury and improve posture and breathing Dr. Ed Thomas and Gray Cook Sim D. Kehoe and much more! It's easy to review the show and it helps the show grow and reach a new audience. If you enjoyed this episode please take a moment and drop a review in iTunes or Stitcher. Thank you! SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN iTUNES SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN STITCHER Show Notes: Indian Clubs Australia Facebook Group: Indian Clubs, Meels, and Club Bell Paul's YouTube Channel: Indian Clubs & How to Use Them Club Swinging Essentials

LT 074 | Sam Loch - The Watt Farm Subscribe & Review : iTunes | Stitcher This week's podcast guest is Sam Loch. Sam is a returning guest and I had him on just over a year ago in Episode 018 - Hybrid Barbarian Training. Sam has made some incredible progress over the last year in his training - both in the gym and on the Concept 2 Indoor Rower. Sam has deadlifted over 600 pounds and set two world records on the Concept 2. He holds the record for 1 minute and 1000 meters respectively on the Concept 2 Ergometer. He has also launched the Watt Farm, his online coaching business. In this interview Sam and I catch up over the past year and he opens up about his current goal, the pursuit of the 500 meter world record on the Concept 2 Ergometer. Here's what you will learn in this interview: Sam's progress and updates over the last year Setting two world records and deadlifting over 600 pounds "How much you can adapt to, not how much you can do" Why Sam prioritizes strength work first and then focuses on his Concept 2 Ergometer training The importance of visualization Why 2 sessions a day cuts recovery time The stimulus the higher drag factor provides Trying to make race pace feel as easy as possible "Technique is the way forward" and much more! It's easy to review the show and it helps the show grow and reach a new audience. If you enjoyed this episode please take a moment and drop a review in iTunes or Stitcher. Thank you! SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN iTUNES SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN STITCHER Show Notes: Sam Loch (World Rowing) Sam Loch (Instagram) The Watt Farm Sam's World Records on Concept 2 Concept 2

LT 073 | Dr. Carol Addy - Long-term Health and Weight Loss Management This week's guest is Dr. Carol Addy, Chief Medical Officer for HMR Weight Management Services Corporation. Dr. Addy is a physician executive who has served as a champion of wellness for over 30 years. Her professional experience has permitted her the opportunity to share her passion for lifestyle and to optimize outcomes for individuals and populations using an evidence-based, data-driven approach. As a former professional cyclist and health and fitness spokesperson, she gained an appreciation of the health benefits of physical activity and proper nutrition, and, as an internist/endocrinologist, she shared this knowledge with her patients as a powerful and cost-effective means of disease prevention and as an adjunct to cardiometabolic disease treatment. More recently, Dr. Addy accepted the position of Chief Medical Officer at HMR Weight Management Services, Corp., a fully owned subsidiary of Merck. In this role she is responsible for providing medical oversight and subject matter expertise for the delivery of lifestyle-based, behavioral interventions for weight loss and long-term weight management. Given her strong background as a physician/scientist, she maintains a strong interest in research and seek opportunities for collaboration in data analytics and outcomes research. She has considerable experience speaking and presenting at conferences and meetings, as well as interacting with C-suite executives to make the business case for health. In this interview we discuss: Dr. Addy's background Current role at HMR Background as a pro cyclist and kettlebell sport athlete How she has been known to write prescriptions for exercise vs. drugs. Why weight loss and weight management is about lifestyle and choices Developing good habits and behavior around diet and exercise and much more! Show Notes: Dr. Carol Addy HMR Weight Management Services HMR Program Named a No. 1 "Best Fast Weight-Loss Diet" by U.S. News & World Report Comparison of Weight-Loss Diets with Different Compositions of Fat, Protein, and Carbohydrates

LT 072 | Drew Ginn - Will it make the boat go faster? Subscribe & Review : iTunes | Stitcher This week my guest is Drew Ginn. Drew Ginn is a legend in the sport of rowing and I am absolutely honored to have had the opportunity to sit down and speak with him. Here is what prompted this interview. I had recently read the book "The Kiwi Pair: The Story Behind Our World-Beating Rowers" by Hamish Bond and Eric Murray. In their book they discuss how they came across a video Drew Ginn had posted on his blog, Rudderfish. The title of the video was "Will it make the boat go faster?" and in it Drew shares some of his thoughts on what he had been taught by coaches and what he felt truly translated into greater boat speed. (I highly encourage you to watch the YouTube video to give you some proper background to this podcast interview). After watching this video I reached out to Drew personally and asked him if he be gracious enough to be a guest on the podcast. Here are some of the career accomplishments Drew has achieved in the sport of rowing: OLYMPIC RESULTS 2012 London: Men's Coxless Fours – Silver 2008 Beijing: Men's Coxless Pairs – Gold 2004 Athens: Men's Coxless Pairs – Gold 1996 Atlanta: Men's Coxless Fours – Gold OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS 2011 World Championships Coxless Fours: Bronze 2007 World Championships Coxless Pairs: Gold 2006 World Championships: Gold 2003 World Championships: Gold 2002 World Championships: Fourth 1999 World Championships: Gold 1998 World Championships: Silver 1998 World Championships Coxed Four: Gold 1997 World Championships Men's Eight: Bronze 1995 World Championships: Eleventh 1995 European Championships: Fourth 1996 European Championships Coxless Fours: Silver 1995 World Championships: Fifth 1995 European Championships: Ninth HONOURS Thomas Keller Recipient – 2014 Crew of the Year – 2003 Australian Sports Medal – 2000 Order of Australia Medal OAM – 1997 Interview Topics: Drew's background in sport and what he is currently doing Why he recorded the video "Will it make the boat go faster?" Drew's thoughts on rowing technique and how this differs from traditional thoughts on technique Bungee cord rowing and its value His back injuries and how he rehabbed them Drew's thoughts on strength and conditioning and what he did early in his career vs. end of his career and what worked best Improving movement and skill on land to reinforce good technique and boat speed on the water and much more! Show Notes: Drew Ginn (Personal Website) Rudderfish Drew Ginn Athlete Profile (World Rowing) Drew Ginn 2014 Thomas Keller Award Recipient "Will it make the boat go faster?" The Kiwi Pair

My guest this week is Jon Engum. Jon Engum is a 7th Dan Kukkiwon Certified Taekwondo Grandmaster and holds Master rank in Hapkido and Kumdo. He is the author of Flexible Steel, Creator and Chief Instructor of the Flexible Steel system, owner of Jon Engum's Extreme Training, Engum's Academy of Taekwondo and a StrongFirst Master Instructor who teaches workshops, courses and certifications worldwide. Jon and I catch up after I recently attended the Flexible Steel Level I Seminar in New York City. Interview Topics: Jon's background in martial arts and roots in kettlebell training Why he started Flexible Steel How Flexible Steel is different The 3 S's My experience using Flexible Steel post workshop during a training session and my results Handstand Pushups--> Military Press Single Arm Clean & Jerk for MMA Fighters and much more! Show Notes: Jon's Engum's Extreme Training Flexible Steel

My guest this week is Dr. Evan Johnson, Assistant Professor of Exercise Physiology in the Department of Kinesiology and Health at the University of Wyoming. Dr. Johnson focuses his research interests on the physiological mechanisms and overall health benefits related to optimal hydration, physical activity, and heat exposure. Dr. Johnson earned his B.A. at The George Washington University, his M.A. and Ph.D from the University of Connecticut. In this interview we take a hard look at some of the scientific literature out there around some key topics that have been getting a lot of in the last several years. This is a great opportunity to look beyond some of the marketing that companies and products put forward and have a better grasp on the science. Check out the topics below to see what we discussed. Interview Topics: Dr. Johnson's Career and focus for his coursework What prompted us to have this podcast (my Instagram post on grip strength) His research on hydration Wearable technology for weight loss The altitude mask and much more Show Notes: Dr. Evan Johnson Muscle strength: clinical and prognostic value of hand-grip dynamometry Prognostic value of grip strength: findings from the Prospective Urban Rural Epidemiology (PURE) study Grip strength and mortality: a biomarker of ageing? Effect of Wearing the Elevation Training Mask on Aerobic Capacity, Lung Function, and Hematological Variables Wearable Technology and Long-term Weight Loss—Reply

LT 069 | Kelly Manzone - Movement over Aesthetics Subscribe & Review : iTunes | Stitcher This week my guest is Kelly Manzone. Kelly is a wife and mother who utilizes a variety of different modalities to improve strength, flexibility, and fitness. Above all Kelly integrates all of these different disciplines to live a life of movement. We cover a variety of different topics in this interview and there is something for coaches, trainers, and the layperson to takeaway from this conversation. Interview Topics: Kelly's intro/background Integration of various disciplines such as the mace, kettlebell, stick mobility, original strength Movement over Aesthetics GS Planet & Vintage Strength The fitness industry has forgotten about women over 35 Kelly's response to dealing with serious health issues include a back injury and GI GS and Hardstyle Competing at the Arnold Classic Show Notes: Kelly Manzone (Website) Kelly Manzone (Instagram) Original Strength CavemanTraining Stick Mobility Arnold Classic

LT 068 | Greg Hughes - Integrating Technology into Collegiate Rowing Subscribe & Review : iTunes | Stitcher Earlier this year I had the pleasure of catching up with Princeton University Men's Heavyweight Rowing Coach Greg Hughes at the 2016 Joy of Sculling Conference. Greg teamed up with rowing biomechanics expert Connie Draper to give a great presentation on the integration of different types of technology into collegiate rowing. This is a fascinating look at how coaches and athletes can use data from the boat such as force curves, individual data such as heart rate variability and heart rate, and GPS data to become better informed about how to execute during training as well as enhance our ability to recover between training sessions. Greg has had tremendous success as an athlete and a coach. Here are just some of the highlights of his career. Greg Hughes begins his eighth season with the Tiger heavyweights in 2017 and has guided Princeton to a 16-2 record over the last two seasons, as well as medals at both Sprints and IRAs both season. Last year, Princeton went 8-1 and won medals in its top four boats at postseason regattas; the varsity boat took silver at Sprints and bronze at IRAs, its best postseason performance in a decade. Since 2013, Princeton has made every grand final at Sprints and IRAs, and it hasn't finished below fourth in either. As the heavyweight coach, Hughes has led Princeton to an 48-14 record, including an 29-13 mark in the Ivy League. He has also helped several of his individual rowers to international success, including 2016 captain Martin Barakso, who was a member of the Canadian Team at the 2015 Senior World Championships. Many of his rowers have competed at the U-23 Worlds annually, including eight current or incoming rowers at the 2016 Championships. Hughes, a former Ivy League and national champion rower with the Princeton men's lightweights, took over as head coach of the men's lightweight crew in 2006, following the retirement of his former coach, Joe Murtaugh. In his first year, Hughes turned a team that had gone 2-7 in consecutive seasons into a program that went 5-3 and earned a bronze medal at nationals. In each of the next three seasons, Princeton's winning percentage would improve, and the Orange and Black would win at least one medal at either the EARC or IRA championships. In 2008, the Tigers rose to No. 1 in the national rankings, won its first Goldthwait Cup over Harvard and Yale since 1999 and placed second at the Eastern championships. In 1999, Hughes co-coached the U.S. lightweight men's 2- and the heavyweight 2+ at the World Championships, with the latter winning the gold. He co-coached the U.S. men's eight and the men's pair at the Under-23 World Championships in 2000, where the eight won a bronze medal. The next year, Hughes assisted Murtaugh in coaching the U.S. lightweight eight that won bronze at the World Championships. In 2002, Hughes coached the Under-23 men's eight to a gold and the pair to a bronze at the World Championships. He also led the U.S. 4+ to a bronze medal at the 2004 World Championships. In 2005, Hughes coached the US men's 4- which finished 4th at the Under-23 Worlds, and he coached the U.S. men's 4+ to gold at the 2007 World Championships. Hughes was a four-year lightweight rower under Murtaugh. A 1996 Princeton graduate, Hughes was undefeated in all of his four regular seasons and won two Eastern Sprints titles. He was an All-Ivy League rower on the 1994 and 1996 national championship lightweight crews. He served as team captain in 1996 and won the Gordon G. Sikes Award for the greatest contribution to Princeton lightweight crew. He would go on to be an alternate for both the 1997 and 1998 lightweight U.S. national teams. Interview Topics: Intro/Background as an athlete Greg's path to coaching Firstbeat Peach System Catapult High Performance Initiative at Princeton University Accounting for the rigors of an academic schedule with student athletes Peaking for high performance in college rowing and much more Show Notes: Princeton University Men's Heavyweight Rowing (Website) Princeton University Men's Heavyweight Rowing (Instagram) First Beat Peach System Catapult Sports

This podcast interview has a very special meaning for me personally. I got to sit down and interview Dr. Perry Nickelston who is the person who inspired me to start this podcast. He gave me the belief that it was possible and planted the seed in my mind that it was something I could do. I've had the privilege of learning from Dr. Perry twice in person. The first time was at the RockTape FMT 1 & 2 Seminar and the second time was at his workshop, Primal Movement Chains. This is a phenomenal interview and was a ton of fun. We cover a ton of ground and we also discuss Dr. Perry's upcoming book being released later this year. Dr. Perry Nickelston is a chiropractic physician with nineteen years in the trenches helping people get out of pain. He is the owner of the Pain Laser Center in Waldwick, New Jersey, which specializes in Deep Tissue Laser Therapy for pain relief and healing, and the owner and director of Stop Chasing Pain, an education company dedicated to teaching people how to move better and take back control of their lives from pain. He is an international speaker and teacher on movement, pain, laser therapy, and corrective exercise programs and the creator of the "Primal Movement Chains: Moving Beyond Mobility" courses, which are taught all over the world. He is also a writer and columnist for numerous fitness and health industry publications; a Master Instructor for Rocktape, Neurokinetic Therapy, Functional Movement Screen, and Selective Functional Movement Assessment; and a board member for the AIMLA American Institute for Medical Laser Application. Here's what you will learn in this interview: Dr. Nickelston's background and journey as a teacher and clinician The story behind the 'Stop Chasing Pain' name Dr. Perry's approach to movement, training, and health Most common types of pain he sees in his clinic Why Stability Rules the Movement Road Training stability by making someone more stable not less Speed Hides Need! Why pain is a protective mechanism and recognizing that movement does not lie Primal Movement Chains Workshop Stop Chasing Pain - The Book Amino Health Care and much more! Show Notes: Stop Chasing Pain (Website) Stop Chasing Pain (Facebook) Stop Chasing Pain (Instagram) Stop Chasing Pain (The Book) RockTape AminoHealthCare.com

Mike is the founder and owner of Skill of Strength. In his thirteen plus years as a Personal Trainer and Strength and Conditioning Coach, he has trained clients of all ages and abilities including athletes represented in MLS, NFL, MLB, UFC Bellator MMA, CES MMA and other local mixed martial arts promotions. In addition to providing performance-based training, Mike specializes in training clients with prior injuries including low back pain, shoulder, hip and knee injuries, and virtually any type of movement dysfunction. He works closely with local chiropractors, physical therapists and muscular therapists to ensure his clients are getting the best care possible. In addition to running Skill of Strength, Mike works as a consultant to several other gyms where he runs in-house seminars for their staff. He is available to present on strength and conditioning related topics including, but not limited to, kettlebell training, barbell training and functional movement. Mike also works for Pavel Tsatouline's company, StrongFirst. He is a StrongFirst Senior Instructor (Kettlebell Instructor) and SFL instructor (Barbell Instructor) for StrongFirst. In this position as Senior Instructor, he leads teams of other instructor candidates during StrongFirst certifications and runs one-day user courses at Skill of Strength and other gyms. Mike also recently accepted a position as an instructor with Functional Movement Systems (FMS). Mike's true passion is working with Mixed Martial Artists. He currently trains over a dozen local fighters including several title holders. He runs a website dedicated to the art of strength and conditioning for fighters, www.mmafightprep.com. Mike's credentials include: National Strength and Conditioning Association – Certified Personal Trainer – (NSCA-CPT) Strongfirst Senior Instructor Strongfirst Barbell Lifter- (SFL) USA Weightlifting Sports Performance Coach- (USA-W) USA Track and Field Coach (USATF) Functional movement screen certified specialist (FMS 1+2) Certified Kettlebell Functional Movement Specialist (CK-FMS) FMS Assistant Instructor Here is what you will learn in the interview: Mike's background Skill of Strength's Intake Process for New students and clients Correct vs. Corrective exercise Training clients coming back from low back injuries Progressions & why regressions are doing your work twice MMA programming Why Movement prep should be skilled based Efficiency vs fitness The importance of the weight shift in the pistol and much more Show Notes: Skill of Strength (Website) Skill of Strength (Facebook) Skill of Strength (Instagram) Mike Perry (Instagram) Pistol Tutorial

In Episode 065 I had the honor to sit down with Brian Carroll a legend in the sport of powerlifting. Brian and I met this past February at the McGill 2 seminar. After chatting a bit during the weekend I asked him to be a guest on the podcast. I was also lucky enough to receive a copy of Brian's book 10/20/Life. Brian and I discuss his career, his book and how you can apply these principles to your own training. Here is a bit more about Brian's background: A competitive powerlifter since 1999, Brian Carroll is one of the most accomplished lifters in the history of the sport. After suffering a debilitating back injury in 2012—including several broken bones—Brian used his 10/20/Life principles, which incorporate the methods of world-renowned lower back specialist Dr. Stuart McGill, to return to competition with a 2610 pound total winning both the 242 open & the overall at the 2015 Arnold Sports Festival. Career Highlights: Holds, or has held, multiple world, national, and state records in the 220, 242, and 275 pound weight classes. One of few lifters to attain a professional powerlifting total in three different weight classes. One of even fewer lifters to be ranked in the top ten in three different weight classes at the same time. Ranked second in the world in the 275 pound class with a total of 2730 and a historic 1185 squat—a then-world-record that, although since broken, most still consider to be the true record due to depth issues. 220 Class: 1030 squat, 633 bench, 755 deadlift 2375 TOTAL (10th best of all time). 242 Class: 1064 squat, 785 bench, 780 deadlift 2610 TOTAL (3rd best of all time). 275 Class: 1185 squat, 825 bench, 800 deadlift 2730 TOTAL (3rd best of all time). Brian has also totaled more than ten times his bodyweight in three different classes, and both bench pressed and deadlifted over 800 pounds in two different classes. In his career, he's totaled 2500 over fifteen times. Since 2005, Brian has not slipped out of the top two in the American rankings in both the squat and total, and he's been ranked number one in both categories at 220, 242, and 275 pounds. With 35 competition squats over 1000, spread over three different weight classes, he's indisputably one of the best squatters of all time. Here's what you will learn in this interview: Brian's background and career in powerlifting The reason for writing 10/20/Life Dr. Stuart McGill Why this book is a philosophy and principle based, not a program Balance between training and life Four phases of a warm-up "Availability supercedes ability" Why you must take the mindset that "Every lift is the same, no matter the weight." The Gift of Injury Show Notes: Powerrackstrength.com Powerrackstrength (Facebook) Brian Carroll (Instagram) 10/20/Life Dr. Stuart McGill Dr. Craig Liebenson Chris Duffin Dave Tate

In Episode 064 of the LEO Training Podcast I had the honor to sit down and interview Dr. Volker Nolte. Volker and I met at the 2016 Joy of Sculling Conference in Saratoga Springs, NY. Dr. Volker Nolte is the head rowing coach and assistant professor at Western, where he teaches biomechanics and coaching. Since 1993, Nolte's leadership has led the men's rowing team to 11 Ontario University Athletics Championships and four Canadian University Rowing Championships. Since 2010, he is also the head coach for the women's program. In the 2011-12 season, Nolte coached both the men's and women's teams to OUA championships. In the 2013-14 season, Western captured both the OUA Men's and Women's titles again. In addition, the men's and women's teams were both 2013 National Champions, winning titles at the Canadian University Rowing Championships. The 2014-15 season saw the women take their second consecutive OUA, and National titles, while the men placed second at Provincials and fourth at Nationals. Nolte's work as a coach was recognized several times over his career. He received the Award of Merit from Rowing Canada Aviron in 1996 and the International Rowing Federation (FISA) in 1998, the President's Award from Rowing Canada in 1998 and was the 3M Coach of the Year in 2001. In 2006 and 2007, he was awarded Coach of the Year from the Canadian University Rowing Association and was the first Western coach after Jack Fairs who received the Jack Fairs Coaching Award of Merit in 2009. In 2010, Nolte was presented with the Coaches' Recognition Award from Rowing Canada. Nolte's expertise is documented many times through invitations that he receives from rowing programs all over the world. The latest acknowledgments came through invitations from New Zealand Rowing (2007), US Rowing (2008) and the German Rowing Association (2010). He has also been invited to guest-coach both famous Boatrace Crews Oxford (2006) and Cambridge (2010) in years when they won their races. In addition, he was the lightweight men's national team coach with Rowing Canada from 1992 to 2000. His national team crews won an Olympic silver medal at the 1996 Atlanta Games, two World Championship titles in 1993 and 2000, and several more medals at World Championships. Nolte received both a Physical Education Diploma (1976) and a Civil Engineering Diploma (1979) from the University of Saarbrücken (Germany), and a Ph.D. (1984) from the German Sport University in Cologne (Germany) in Biomechanics. He is an internationally acknowledged expert in biomechanics. Together with his expertise in the coaching field, he frequently presents at scientific and coach education conferences worldwide. His research includes coaching and biomechanics of high performance sport, especially rowing. He is also a distinguished researcher in the field of sport equipment. He co-holds international patents for isokinetic training machines and his developments range from special measurement tools up to new boat designs in rowing. His research has produced many papers in refereed journals, articles in various publications and the popular book "Rowing Faster", now in its second edition (2011). Nolte is an experienced rower, representing his home country Germany at several World Championships and he is still a keen competitor in the Master's events. Here is what we discuss in this interview: Dr. Nolte's background, education, and roots in rowing Overview of block vs. random practice Rowing Faster Why the erg and the boat are different The importance of "play" in finding your own stroke The importance of variety and exposure to younger athletes to help their learning and development Why you cannot learn rowing on the ergometer and how balance is a major factor and much more. Show Notes: Dr. Volker Nolte Western Rowing (Instagram) Rowing Faster

Episode 063 of the LEO Training Podcast features personal trainer, Levi Markwardt. Levi has a great story to share. He has worked himself back into health and fitness and lose over 100 pounds utilizing bodyweight and kettlebells. He also is the strength coach for a local high school. Here is what we cover in this interview: Levi's Background and story His background as a wrestler Working with local high school athletes in football, wrestling Strength Endurance work Why breakdowns occur mentally not physically Beginning strength training with bodyweight then utilizing kettlebells then the barbell Rosstraining.com Show Notes: Harder to Kill Training (Website) Levi Markwardt (Instagram) Levi Markwardt (Twitter) Levi Markwardt - How Tragedy Inspired me to lose over 100 lbs

This week's guest is Dr. Fiona Wilson. Dr. Fiona Wilson is a chartered physiotherapist with over 25 years of postgraduate experience. She is the former Chief physiotherapist for Rowing Ireland with a particular interest in low back pain and injuries in rowing. She is a regular contributor to WorldRowing.com and has authored a few articles in the past year regarding low back injury mechanisms and rehabilitation. Here is what you will learn in this interview: Fiona Wilson's Background Potential Pain triggers and injury mechanisms Cyclical loading of tissues FAI (Femoral Acetabular Impingement Sydrome) Why there is a disconnect with the research and high performance in the sport Understanding fatigue and how this changes posture and results in moving from the low back vs. the hips and much more! Show Notes: Dr. Fiona Wilson - Trinity College of Dublin Dr. Fiona Wilson (Twitter) Lower Back Pain - Debunking the Myths Back Pain in Rowing - Update on Current Understanding Low Back Pain in Rowing - What do the experts say? Back Pain in Rowing - An Evolution of Understanding

In this week's podcast episode my guest is Dr. Charlie Weingroff. Charlie is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, a Certified Athletic Trainer, and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. He is currently a Physical Therapist and Strength & Conditioning Coach at Drive 495 in Manhattan, NY and Fit For Life in Marlboro, NJ. He also is a member of the Nike Executive Performance Council and serves as the Physical Performance Lead and Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Canadian Men's National Basketball Team. Prior to returning to his home of NJ, he was the Director of Physical Performance and Resiliency and Lead Physical Therapist for the United States Marines Corps Special Operations Command in Camp Lejeune, NC. He graduated from Ursinus College with a degree in Exercise and Sports Science in 1996, and went on to earn an MSPT in 1999 and DPT in 2010 from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Beginning in 1998, Charlie spent 12 seasons of professional basketball, highlighted by his time as the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach and Assistant Athletic Trainer for the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA. Among the highlights of his tenure in Philadelphia was being part of the medical staff that ranked 1st in the NBA in Player Missed Games in the 2005-06 season. Through rehabbing patients, he subscribes to a movement-based approach popularized by the works of Gray Cook, Mike Boyle, Val Nsedkin, Dr. Pavel Kolar, and Louie Simmons. In training athletes and clients, he champions the principles of the Functional Movement Screen and sound, evidence-based training principles. Some of the methodologies Charlie is formally trained in include DNS, ART, Dry Needling, Graston, FMS/SFMA, TPI, and StrongFirst. Aside from working with patients, athletes and clients, he is also under the bar himself. In 2007, he achieved AAPF Elite status in the 220 weight class with a total of 1915 pounds. His best powerlifting competition total is 800 squat, 510 bench press and 605 deadlift. Currently Charlie is available to treat, train, and consult at Drive495 in Manhattan, NYC and Fit For Life in Marlboro, NJ. Charlie often teaches and speaks internationally and consults regularly with Nike, the Roddick-Grunberg Tennis Academy, Perform Better, and Equinox Fitness Clubs. Here are some of the topics Charlie and I discuss during our interview: Charlie's background and philosophy Early sports specialization His work with the 76ers and Canadian Men's Basketball Should there be adjustments for a shorter or taller athlete if they are doing the same exercise? HRV and Omegawave System Why evaluation is so paramount and how it is the foundation for your programming. Training = Rehab Model 1,2,3 and much more! Show Notes: Charlie Weingroff (Website) Charlie Weingroff (Twitter) Charlie Weingroff (Facebook) Charlie Weingroff ( Instagram) Training = Rehab 1 (On Target Publications) Training = Rehab 2 (Perform Better) Hacking the Hinge

LT 060 | Emily Bearden & Steve Milles - Five Points Academy Subscribe & Review : iTunes | Stitcher Epsiode 060 of the LEO Training Podcast features two coaches from Five Points Academy in NYC. Emily Bearden and Steve Milles are both champion fighters who have had great success rehabbing their bodies through kettlebell training and enhancing performance of their fighters using this modality. Emily Bearden first became interested in personal training while earning a BFA in Dance and Choreography, a course of study that required mastery of kinesiology, physiology, anatomy and dynamic alignment. Emily is also an internationally ranked competitive thai boxer, holding the professional World Champion belt in muay thai for the WKA, two US Championship Belts and was a member of the US Team to the International Muay Thai Federation Amateur Championships in Bangkok, Thailand. And she loves dogs, too. Emily holds the following certifications: StrongFirst SFG Level II Kettlebell Instructor StrongFirst (SFL) Lift Barbell Instructor AFAA certified Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor Post Rehab and Conditioning Specialist with the American Academy of Health and Fitness Professionals TRX Group Suspension Training Course Instructor Primal Move Coach Esquerre Fitness Group Advanced Stretching Techniques Asst. Instructor by the Muay Thai International Association Steve Milles has competitive and coaching experience in muay Thai spanning more than two decades. As a competitor he won a bronze medal representing the US at the International Amateur Muay Thai Federation World Championships in Bangkok, Thailand. After turning professional Steve captured the World Kickboxing Association and International Sport Kickboxing Association US Champion belts as well as the Intercontinental Champion title for the US Muay Thai Association, battling current and former world champions in North America, Europe and Asia. He retired with a professional record of 20 wins, 8 losses and 2 draws. Steve holds the following credentials in addition to his impressive fighting background. StrongFirst SFG Team Leader Tactical Strength SBS FMS Level 1 Functional Movement Specialist CICS Indian Club Specialist GroundForce Method Level 1 Instructor Here is what you will learn in this episode: Emily & Steve's background in fighting How the kettlebell helped them rehab from injuries and improve performance How Five Points Academy integrates strength training with their fighters that are competing Before and after effects of utilizing the kettlebell into a fighters program Why is endurance important to a fighter? Vegan diet as a fighter and its benefits and much more! Show Notes: Five Points Academy (Website) Five Points Academy (Facebook) People's History of the United States Stuffed & Starved Your Healthy Journey

This week's guest is world renowned kettlebell expert, Steve Cotter. As the Founder and Director of IKFF, Steve Cotter draws from an extensive and diverse background as a champion athlete and cutting-edge trainer to develop some of the most complete and exciting programs in strength and conditioning today. Throughout his lifelong study, Steve continues to research and implement the most effective training methods in kettlebells, martial arts, qigong, strength and conditioning, athletics and human performance fields. He constantly improves his skills and abilities to benefit, teach and motivate you. Named to Men's Health Magazine's "100 Fittest Men of All-Time", Cotter shares his years of experience as a martial artist, world-class athlete and fitness coach to design and supervise programs for those who take their training seriously. While each client is unique, a common theme always presents itself in Steve's training programs; an unyielding focus, unparalleled intensity and precise attention to detail. Working tirelessly to share his passion for teaching as well as fitness and health, Steve teaches on 6 continents and has developed qualified kettlebell fitness instructors representing over 60 nations and growing. Here's what you will learn in this episode: Steve's background and education Steve's book and home study course, Kettlebell Training Travelling around the world and how to deal with the effects on your body Attitude and Mindset Different types of kettlebells | cast iron vs. competition bells The history of GS Strength Endurance and Strength-Power Endurance Hardstyle and Girevoy Sport differences 3 Most important things when training with kettlebells Power Output in Athletics and much more SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN iTUNES SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN STITCHER Show Notes: IKFF IKFF (Facebook) Steve Cotter (Instagram) Jeff Martone Kettlebell Training Home Study Course The Art of War

LT 058 | Bryan Volpenhein - From Walk on to Olympic Champion Episode 058 is sponsored by Finish Line Shell Repair Subscribe & Review : iTunes | Stitcher US Rowing Men's Head Coach and Olympic Gold Medalist is this week's guest on the LEO Training Podcast. Bryan Volpenhein is a three-time Olympian and 2004 gold medalist in the men's eight. He is responsible for the men's high performance sweep squad and works to develop, select and prepare the team for international competition. In this interview Bryan and I discuss rowing from multiple angles - both that of an athlete and a coach. This is a fascinating look into the spectrum of his experience as a collegiate walk on to Olympic Champion. Here is what you will learn in this episode: How Bryan got started with rowing at The Ohio State University Club Rowing Teams and how they are different Transitioning onto the National Team Discussing the elimination of freshmen rowing and the impact on the sport Individualized Training in a Team Environment Why Communication is one of the most important elements to coaching Having patience and not setting barriers for yourself and how this relates to performance Food! 4 things everyone should know how to do when cooking. and much more! Show Notes: How to Cook Everything Bryan Volpenhein

LT 057 | Dr. Anders Ericsson & Dr. Robert Pool - Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise Subscribe & Review : iTunes | Stitcher In episode 057 I sit down with authors Dr. Anders Ericsson and Dr. Robert Pool to discuss their book Peak. Let me tell you a little bit more about both of them. Dr. Anders Ericsson is a Conradi Eminent Scholar and Professor of Psychology at Florida State University who is internationally recognized as the world's reigning expert of expertise. His research focus on the psychological nature of expertise and human performance. Ericsson has studied expert performance in domains such as medicine, music, chess, and sports, focusing exclusively on extended deliberate practice (e.g., high concentration practice beyond one's comfort zone) as a means of how expert performers acquire their superior performance. Dr. Robert Pool combined his history, physics, and mathematics degrees with his love of writing to successfully transition from mathematics professor to renowned science, technology, and medical writer. He has taught science writing at Johns Hopkins University and has worked as a writer and editor at the world's two most prestigious science publications -- Science and Nature -- and hundreds of his works have been published in the top publications in a variety of fields, publications that include Discover, New Scientist, Science, Nature, Technology Review, Forbes ASAP, Think Research, The Washington Post, FSU Research in Review, MIT Technology Review, and so on. This interview is about much more than their book though! We go deep into skill acquisition and how we all have the ability progress through deliberate practice. Here's what you will learn in this interview: Introduction & Background of Dr. Ericsson and Dr. Pool What is practice? What are the 3 types of practice? Why talent and natural ability are not the determining factor for high performance How to achieve a high level of expertise by utilizing deliberate practice Malcolm Gladwell and Outliers Clearing up confusion about the "10,000 hour rule" and what does it really mean? How a coach or layperson can break down a skill into actionable steps to improve their performance Peak - The Book and much more! Show Notes: K. Anders Ericsson (Wikipedia Profile) Peak the Book Malcolm Gladwell "Getting the Most out of one's self"

John Harrison has an amazing story to share and I was thrilled to have him on my podcast. He is a father of four children. By the time John turned 30 years old he was over 300 pounds. At 41 he is now at 200 pounds. John lost well over 60 pounds through unconventional training methods including kettlebell training, mace swinging, sandbags and others. John is an SFG I through StrongFirst and a licensed massage therapist through the Pennsylvania Institute of Massage Therapy. John shares his road to health and fitness and how he has successfully lost his weight. He also shares his approach to working with his students and clients by incorporating the Functional Movement Screen, soft tissue work, and strength training to really provide a totally integrated approach. Here is what you will learn in this episode: Intro/background Success with convention methods of weight loss (running, elliptical, etc.) How unconventional training methods of weight loss (kettlebell, mace, sandbag) made the difference. Journey from HKC to SFG and pursuing massage therapy Integrating FMS, massage therapy, and strength training into student's training sessions Rik Brown (Mr. Maceman) Don Giardafino and much more Show Notes: Mr. Maceman

Today's guest is a legend in the strength and conditioning community. Mark Reifkind has been training and coaching for 40 years! He has been an outstanding athlete in multiple sports including gymnastics, powerlifting, bodybuilding, ultra-running and is well known around the world in the kettlebell community. Mark first started working with kettlebells in 1998 around the same time Pavel Tsatsouline is credited with bringing them to the west. He started the first kettlebell gym in the United States, Girya Strength in 2003. Mark has also rehabbed from some serious injuries including a complete knee replacement and shoulder injury during his gymnastics career. Here is what you will learn in this exclusive interview: Mark's athletic background across multiple sports as both an athlete and coach His shoulder and knee injuries and how he rehabbed them His presentation on total knee replacement Sarcopenia - muscle mass loss as you age The Lost Art of Training Important bio-markers for strength and health as you age His return to StrongFirst and much more Show Notes: Girya Strength Body Maintenance Digital Product Lats: The Super Muscles Digital Product Mastering the Hardstyle Kettlebell Swing Mark's Presentation on Energy, Mobility, and Strength at the IHMC Mark's Presentation on a Total Knee Replacement | A Leg to Stand On

My guest this week is Dr. Bryan Mann. Dr. Bryan Mann is the Assistant Teaching Professor of Physical Therapy and was the Assistant Director of Strength & Conditioning at the University of Missouri from 2004 -2016. Dr. Bryan Mann has been competing in the sport of powerlifting since 1996. He has many powerlifting accolades to his name in raw, single-ply, and multi-ply lifting. He is a researcher and author, having written several research publications dealing with training in Division 1 athletics, specifically football. He has written three books, most notably the Complete Guide to Powerlifting for Human Kinetics with co-author Dan Austin. Here's what you will learn in this episode: Dr. Bryan Mann's background in strength & conditioning Why stress is a syndrome Social media as a stress How to program for a few hundred athletes Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs "Dont confuse highly trained with genetically endowed." Cal Dietz Velocity Training and much more Show Notes: Dr. Bryan Mann (University of Missouri) Bryan Mann articles on Elite FTS Bryan Mann (Twitter) Stress and Social Support — How Can You Help Your Athletes? The Dying Art of Strength & Conditioning How to Know if you should be using VBT

My guest for Epsiode 053 of the LEO Training Podcast is Dr. Kenneth Jay. Dr. Kenneth Jay is the author of the Cardio Code. Kenneth is from Denmark, and is the author of several books including the Viking Warrior Conditioning, a scientific approach to forging a heart of elastic steel, and the applications of the theory behind proper VO2max training. He works with athletes of all ages and demographics and teaches his Cardio Code Seminar around the world! Here is what you will learn in this episode: Dr. Kenneth Jay's background in health and fitness His PhD work The Cardio Code Keyboard athletes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Weight training is not cardiovascular training Why having a high heart rate is not cardiovascular training Heart Morphology The energy system does not determine if an activity is cardiovascular it's the activity at hand and much more! Show Notes: The Cardio Code (Website) The Cardio (Book) The Cardio Code (Facebook) Dr. Kenneth Jay (Facebook) Dr. Kenneth Jay (Instagram) Danish National Dish A Brief History of Time The Gift of Fear Vander's Human Physiology Stephen Hawking Tony Blauer Martin Seliman Robert Sapolsky Dr. Frederik Carrick

In Episode 052 of the LEO Training Podcast I interview Jack Carlson. Jack is an entrepreneur and international coxswain. Jack is a three-time member of the United States rowing team and a World Championships bronze medalist; he has won at Henley Royal Regatta, the Head of the Charles Regatta, and Royal Canadian Henley Regatta. Jack has trained under coaches Henry Bailhache-Webb and Richard Spratley at Oxford Brookes Boat Club, a High Performance Centre for the British team and, along with Leander Club, one of Great Britain's two most successful rowing clubs. In North American competition and U.S. trials, Jack is proud to represent the New York Athletic Club - the spiritual home of elite amateur sport in the United States. In 2014 Jack published the book Rowing Blazers which is now available for sale. Here is what you will learn in this episode: Jack's athletic background and education Rowing Blazers Row New York Comparison between US Collegiate System and rowing in the UK and US National Team Oxford Brookes The Boat Race Henley Royal Regatta and much more! Show Notes: Rowing Blazers (Facebook) Rowing Blazers (Instagram) Rowing Blazers (Website) Rowing Blazers (the book) Row New York Jack Carlson (Website) Jack Carlson (Wikipedia)

In Episode 051 of the LEO Training Podcast I sit down with Dr. Tim Simansky. Dr. Tim Simansky is an international lecturer, entrepreneur, strength coach, and sports chiropractor. He is most notably known for his involvement in the functional fitness community where he has made a niche in the rehabilitation, injury prevention and performance enhancement of functional fitness athletes. Dr. Simansky has been a member of the CrossFit Games Athlete Services at both the Regional and Games level since 2012. He has acted as the East Regional co-director of Athlete Services since 2015. Aside from his physical participation in CrossFit Dr. Simansky maintains a constant virtual presence as the founder of TheWODdoc.com. Through his involvement in WODdoc Dr. Simansky has been honored with the opportunity to lecture both nationally and internationally. Here are some of the topics we discuss: Dr. Simansky's background and education How did WODDdoc get started? The most common injuries Dr. Simansky sees Common rowing injuries in crossfit Movement Summit & RockTape Pop up clinic in Kuwait The Injury Lottery "The only worthless knowledge, is the knowledge you don't share." Sara Hendershot, Rowficcient and rowing in Crossfit Show Notes: WODdoc.com WODdoc (Facebook) WODdoc (Instagram) Rowfficient Crossfit RockTape

This episode's guest is rowing coach Marlene Royle. As a competitor, Marlene has won major titles in sculling and sweep rowing including a US National Championship, a Collegiate National Championship, and a Head of the Charles title. She was awarded the Melissa Hale Spencer Award at the West Side Rowing Club of Buffalo in 1980 and the Beverly Jean Cook Award while on the Boston University Rowing Team in 1982. She also served as Boston University Crew's Varsity Women's Captain in 1985. In 2000, she set two world records on the Concept2 Indoor Rower. She is a registered occupational therapist, in addition to being educated in physiology, massage therapy, and strength training. Royle's publications include: Tip of the Blade: Notes on Rowing, Skillful Rowing, and Technical Drills for Sculling. Tech Tips is Marlene's column on the Craftsbury Sculling Center website and her column Training appears monthly in the international journal, Rowing News. Marlene was among the first coaches in the United States dedicated to masters rowing. For 20 years she coached at the Craftsbury Sculling Center and was the center's associate director from 2004-2006. From 2005-2009, Marlene was the head coach at the Florida Rowing Center. Currently she coaches at the Whistler Rowing Club, Florida Rowing Center, and offers camps and lessons by arrangement. Marlene is married to Russian author, Sasha Sokolov. Here is what you will learn in this episode: Marlene's background and education and how this formed her foundation for teaching the rowing stroke. Why she has chosen to focus on the masters demographic Student of occupational therapy, massage therapy, physiology, and strength training The importance of posture in the rowing stroke and why is is the foundation toward transmitting power Hip hinge vs. spinal flexion Using the "diamond frame" | shoulder to oarlock and oar to rigger and much more Show Notes: Royle Row (website) Royle Row (Facebook)

In this podcast interview I speak with strength coach and owner/operator of Empowered Strength, John Odden. John spent the early part of his career working in a cardiac rehabilitation clinic and physical therapy clinic. John also endured some severe shoulder and neck injuries as well as scoliosis. As a result this shaped his approach to training for himself and for his students and clients. Here is what you will learn in this episode: John's history and background Experience in cardiac rehab and physical therapy clinics What John incorporates into assessments and evaluations to get a more informed picture Ultimate Athleticism & Max Shank Why a breathing issue is a core issue Andrew Read's Beast Tamer Ian King Highland Games Charles Poliquin Loaded crawls are a staple in his training and why Show Notes: Empowered Strength (Website) Empowered Strength (Facebook) Empowered Strength (Instagram) Highland Games Portland

In Episode 048, I had the opportunity to interview Sue Falsone. Sue is a pioneer in the rehabilitation field and we cover some very important ground discussing the shoulder and cervical thoracic junction - two key areas that are either not functionally properly or prone to injury. Sue Falsone was born in Buffalo, NY. She received her bachelor's degree in physical therapy from Daemen College in Amherst, New York. She continued her education by earning a master's degree in human movement science, with a concentration in sports medicine, from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Sue has presented at state, national and international level conferences in areas focusing on pillar strength, integration of physical therapy and performance training, and comprehensive kinetic chain assessment and rehabilitation. She's a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy (SCS), a certified athletic trainer (ATC), certified orthopedic manual therapist for the spine (COMT) and a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Sue worked at Athletes' Performance for 13 years, last serving as the Vice President of Performance Physical Therapy and Team Sport. She worked with the Los Angeles Dodgers for 6 years, last serving as head athletic trainer and physical therapist. She holds the distinction of being the first female head athletic trainer in any of the four major sports in the United States (MLB, NFL, NHL, NBA). She served as Head of Athletic Training and Sport Performance with US Soccer's Men's National Team. She was named a Distinguished Alumni at Daemen College and has been inducted into her high school's Athletic Hall of Fame (Kenmore West). Her philosophy includes looking at the athlete as a whole person, working with the entire body to create an optimal environment for healing and performance training. Structure & Function is a consulting and education business for healthcare clinicians, as well as a consulting company for the athlete. Custom courses as well as business advisory are available.Sports medicine department organization is also an area of consult, building a team to be on the same page in the best interest of the organization and the athlete. Physical therapy, movement evaluation and restoration and performance enhancement are also available for the elite and professional athlete, on an individual basis. Here is what you will learn in this episode: Sue's background and why she was interested in pursuing the rehabilitative field as a career The Shoulder & Cervical Thoracic Junction Structure vs. Function - how they effect one another Sleeping posture and postural education Considerations for program design and looking at offsetting dysfunctional compensations with reps and sets Pavel Kolar - "Old System" vs. "New System" | Flexion vs. Extension Considerations for rowers and baseball players and much more. Show Notes: Sue Falsone (Website) Sue Falsone (Instagram) Structure & Function (Instagram) Structure & Function (Facebook) The Shoulder DVD The Cervical Thoracic Junction DVD

Cole Summers is a Senior SFG with StrongFirst. Cole's coaching history includes people from all walks of life and abilities, and he has also been a strength coach for Team Canada Women's National Volleyball Team, National Boxing Team members, Pro boxers, Olympic Hockey Team members, NHL and WHA Pro Team Champions, Manitoba Rugby Union, University of Winnipeg Women's Volleyball Team, University of Manitoba Women's Basketball team, and University of Manitoba track. He is based in Winnipeg, Canada. Since 2005 Cole has been been guided and supported by world famous Dr. Mauro Di Pasquale. Mauro is a scientific genius, MD, and author. He is a former World Champion, North American, many times Canadian National Champion Powerlifter. I follow and highly recommend Dr. Di Pasquale's books "Metabolic Diet", "Anabolic Solutions", and "Radical Diet". His guidance was and continues to be life changing for me and many champion athletes and ordinary folk. I am personally very fortunate and grateful to have met Cole in person. He was the Team Leader for my team during my StrongFirst SFG I and he had a tremendous impact on me and how I carry myself as a professional. Here is what you will learn in this episode: Cole's family lineage and coming from a long line of hockey players Sociological and Cultural changes from the 1970's to present day for men and women Teaching women's self-defense beginning in the 1970's Training high school athletes - what's the starting point for them? Do No Harm The Front Lever - Progressions and Training Recommendations and much more! Show Notes: The Gift of Fear by Gavin De Becker Randy Lahaie's Blog Peyton Quinn's books on Self Defense | Bouncer's Guide to Barroom Brawling and Real Fighting Marc MacYoung Bibliography StrongFirst Open Day in Canada with Senior SFG Cole Summers Addendum: Below are some additional comments and remarks from Cole Summers that he sent me after the interview was recorded and requested they be included for you the reader and listener. Enjoy! "Many of the StrongFirst Leadership, Masters, Seniors and Team Leaders are highly qualified and internationally respected martial arts instructors. These are people I hold in high esteem. I am honoured to call them my friends and I highly recommend people learn from them. For example, I spent several summers assisting at John Engum's martial arts survival camp in Detroit Lakes, MN. StrongFirst Leadership Instructors there included Dr. Ricardo Nieves and Dr. Prentiss Rhodes. I was fortunate to take 2 of Peter Lakatos' Krav Maga seminars at John Engum's Academy of Taekwondo in Brainerd, MN. This past May, I trained in Prague with Pavel Macek of KB5 and Practical Hung Kyun. I've attended StrongFirst Certifications at Steve Milles' Five Points Academy in New York City. I got to witness great fighters training and coaching there. I recommend any books from StrongFirst and they can be found here. My favorite exercises are the overhead press and the front lever. The first time I remember pressing a barbell overhead was in Mahtomedi, MN when I was 13 years old. Over the decades that followed I barbell pressed in my basement, at the lake, and in various gyms. I also enjoyed one arm pressing a 70-100 lb dumbbell overhead while standing on a small cliff overlooking the beautiful lake in NW Ontario where the family cabins are located. I purchased many kettlebells for my school and home after Pavel reintroduced kettlebells to the west in 2001. The overhead kettlebell press quickly became my lift of choice. It is also for many, like myself, the most shoulder friendly of the three. The front lever is meditative for me as I mentioned. However, in my experience, the exercise that gives the most bang for the buck...by far... is the kettlebell swing! I regularly use it with people of all ages and backgrounds...high school kids,doctors,nurses,athletic therapists, chiropractors, lawyers, engineers, police officers, musicians, singers, martial artists, hockey, basketball, volleyball, football players and more. After a winter (or several years) of training with me, which includes thousands of swings, my rugby players, male and female, are far quicker and they can repeat this quickness again and again. This is noticeable by everyone at the rugby park and especially their opponents! The other big bang mainstay in my coaching is the get-up. Several of my high school kids including members of our multiple Provincial Champion varsity basketball team(s) could perform get ups with the Beast 48kg kettlebell. I feel this helped them in many ways including easily ripping the ball from their opponent when fighting for it overhead."

Mark Allen is a 6x Ironman World Champion and was the first person to ever win the ITU Olympic Distance World Champion in 1989 in Avignon France. He is also a 10-Time Undefeated Champion of the Nice International Triathlon to name a few of his historic racing accomplishments. In 2012 he was voted "The Greatest Endurance Athlete of All Time" in a worldwide poll conducted by ESPN. Mark trained and competed during an era where technology was not as prevalent as it is today. Smartphones did not exist yet and heart rate monitor technology was still in its infancy. Equipment and gear was also very different compared to today's carbon fiber frames used for triathlon bikes as well as the actual gear worn by the athletes. Mark details two of his greatest races and what he was going through mentally and emotionally during his 1989 race against Dave Scott and in 1995 when he made up 13.5 minutes to win his final Ironman World Championship at the age of 37. We spend a large portion of this interview discussing the importance of the mental side to training and racing. Here is what you will learn in this interview: Mark's collegiate career as a swimmer and what sparked his interest in triathlon Training in an era where technology was not as widely available as it is today The importance of developing an aerobic foundation and being able to race aerobically Why strength training is critical for endurance athletes Dealing with the noise in your mind when training and racing and how to "quiet your mind" Fit Soul Fit Body Brant Secunda Timothy Noakes Approaching training as a practice The Art of Competition and specific quotes Show Notes: Mark Allen Coaching Mark Allen Coaching (Facebook) Mark Allen Coaching (Twitter) Fit Soul-Fit Body Fit Soul-Fit Body Seminars The Art of Competition Timothy Noakes

In this interview I had the opportunity to sit down with Senior SFG, Pavel Macek. Pavel lives in the Czech Republic and runs a gym called KB5. He has also been a student of martial arts for the majority of his life and continues to practice currently. He began studying Judo initially and then segued into the chinese martial art of Practical Hung Kyun. He also is responsible for running StrongFirst Czech Republic. Here is what you will learn in this episode: Pavel's background in martial arts and journey to coaching, strength training, and StrongFirst Physical education in school and the impact it had on him as an adult How reading the Naked Warrior changed his perspective on training and tied into martial arts Using Easy Strength as a blueprint for youth students "Untying the chair" Why the first 3 months with a new student are critical and integrating students into group classes "The tool does not matter, the principles behind them are most important." and much more! It's easy to review the show and it helps the show grow and reach a new audience. If you enjoyed this episode please take a moment and drop a review in iTunes or Stitcher. Thank you! SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN iTUNES SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN STITCHER Show Notes: KB5 Gym StrongFirst Czech Republic A Comprehensive 3 Month Plan for Beginner Group Lessons Easy Strength Simplex Strength Practical Hung Kyun

This is a very special interview with Dean Somerset. Dean and Tony Gentilcore just released a brand new product this week called "The Complete Shoulder and Hip Blueprint". This is a 11+ hour course that is worth 1.1 CEU's through the NSCA. Dean and Tony have put together a phenomenal resource and I've been personally following both their blogs for quite some time. Their experience, insight, and results speak for themselves so I encourage you to check out their new product and their respective websites. Note: In the interest of transparency it is important to note that I am not receiving anything for mentioning this product. I've followed Tony and Dean's work for a long and it's allowed me to help others and I am paying it forward. Simple as that. Dean is a personal trainer, author, and international public speaker whose main area of expertise is injury and medical dysfunction management through optimally designed exercise programs. Dean's credentials include: BSc. Kinesiology – University of Alberta Certified Exercise Physiologist - Canadian Society of Exercise Physiologists Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist - National Strength & Conditioning Association Medical Exercise Specialist - American Academy of Health, Rehabilitation & Fitness Professionals Dean has carved a niche for himself by working with individuals who have exited physical therapy and rehab. These individuals are cleared medically to return to work or sports but still may have some underlying dysfunctions or pain that needs to be addressed. Enter Dean! Dean has written, spoken, and taught extensively regarding the hip and its structure and function. Here is what you will learn in this interview: Dean's background and journey into the health and fitness industry How his experience as an athlete shaped his career Why the hip is a major driver for the knee and low back Why training the hip and improving its strength and function can be a catch all to total body improvements The transference of the athletic ready stance FAI - Femor0acetabular impingement How FAI effects the hips and foot position What happens when the feet are in a fixed position like in a rowing shell or ergometer The Complete Shoulder and Hip Blueprint - what you will learn and why you should invest in this product! It's easy to review the show and it helps the show grow and reach a new audience. If you enjoyed this episode please take a moment and drop a review in iTunes or Stitcher. Thank you! SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN iTUNES SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN STITCHER Show Notes: Dean Somerset Tony Gentilcore The Complete Shoulder and Hip Blueprint Eric Cressey Dr. Stuart McGill Shoulder Strategies and Hip Helpers Part 1 5 Common Hip Training Mistakes

Andrew Read has been in health & fitness industry for over 15 years. He is the owner and operator of Read Performance Training located in Victoria, Australia. He is a former Master RKC and currently teaches for Functional Movement Systems. Andrew's facility is like walking into a time machine. It pays homage to the Turner Halls of the late 19th Century. Movement and health is the focus. Every person who trains at Read Performance Training undergoes a Functional Movement Screen. Andrew has a tremendous amount of experience and some of his accomplishments include: Master RKC (Russian Kettlebell Certified instructor – the only Australian ever promoted to this level). Certified Kettlebell Functional Movement Specialist Certified Indian Club Specialist National Director Primal Move Qualified Olympic and Power Coach through the Australian Weightlifting Federation Ironman Triathlete Author for – Blitz, Ultrafit, Inside MMA, International Kickboxer, Oxygen and Breaking Muscle. Lectured in Australia, USA, China and Korea. Here is what you will learn in this episode: Andrew's background and training in Australia The approach at RPT Writing the book Beast Tamer The Tabata Study Aerobic vs. Anaerobic training and how this leads to burning fat vs. burning sugar 8-7-4-3-2 and much more! It's easy to review the show and it helps the show grow and reach a new audience. If you enjoyed this episode please take a moment and drop a review in iTunes or Stitcher. Thank you! SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN iTUNES SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN STITCHER Show Notes: ReadPT Instagram Facebook 8-7-4-3-2 How to lift weights faster for maximum effect Talking Tabata 70% x 80/20 Beast Tamer Charles Staley Ian King Charles Poliquin Paul Chek Joel Jamieson

C. Shante Cofield grew up in Summit, New Jersey, where she was a 4-year varsity athlete, playing soccer, basketball, and lacrosse. During her sophomore year of high school, Shante tore her ACL, MCL, and meniscus, thus introducing her to the world of physical therapy. Shante successfully rehabilitated her knee and went on to play four years of Division I collegiate soccer at Georgetown University where she received her Bachelor of Science in Health Science. Wishing to combine her passion for movement and health into a career, Shante continued her educational pursuits at New York University, graduating with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) and earning her certification as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). Shante used her time at NYU to focus on sports medicine and orthopedic rehabilitation and further developed her orthopedic skills via numerous continuing education courses, later becoming a certified Functional Movement Screen (FMS) provider and Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) provider. Always thirsty for knowledge, Shante then went on to become a board certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS), demonstrating advanced clinical reasoning, skills, and experience. With a strong clinical foundation, Shante then began looking for ways to better round out her skill set, delving into the world of sports performance. Shante earned her Crossfit Level I Trainer Certification (CF-L1), along with the title of Certified RockDoc after successfully completely both Functional Movement Taping I and II (FMT I, II). In 2011, Shante expanded her skill set and underwent extensive one-on-one training from private practice owner and pelvic floor specialist, Ann Duffy, MPT. With a desire to be able to treat the entire human body, Shante received training in the treatment of the multitude of female and male pelvic floor pathologies, including but not limited to incontinence, gastrointestinal dysfunction, and pain with intercourse. A firm believer in the mantra of practicing what one preaches, Shante maintains an active lifestyle as an avid runner and fitness enthusiast. She has completed 2 marathons, is an experienced rock climber, and is a member of CrossFit718. With her unique skill-set, Shante has experience treating individuals of all ages and levels of functionality, be it the post-partum mother with pelvic floor dysfunction or the elite athlete hoping to set a personal record. Here's what you will learn in this episode: Shante's background and journey from soccer to PT School Her approach to physical therapy and treatment Who's influenced her RockTape and why it's NOT just a taping seminar, it's a movement seminar! Why the area that hurts is rarely the dysfunctional one Regional Interdependence and Regional Independence FRC, Joint by Joint Approach Passive vs. Active Range of Motion Using tension in a parasympathetic state Ankle and Foot Biomechanics Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Why you must impart stability concurrently with mobility for long term adaptation and much more Show Notes: The Movement Maestro (Website) The Movement Maestro (Instagram) The Movement Maestro (Facebook) Pelvic Guru

Danny Sawaya has been a professional in the Fitness and Nutrition field for 17 years. After earning a B.S. in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Arizona, he conducted research and taught nutritional sciences at the University. He is a StrongFirst Team Leader, as well as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA. Danny underwent all of his Russian kettlebell training with Pavel Tsatsouline the man who brought kettlebell training to the United States. Danny has worked with strength coaching staff of San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks teaching proper kettlebell form and technique. He has also had the privilege of being the strength coach to Canadian Olympic Mountain Biker and Pan Am Gold Medalist Emily Batty. He has also worked with USA Olympic Team Mountain Biker Chloe Woodruff. Danny is the NASA Powerlifting National Record holder for Submasters 181 lbs weight class. He has also broadened his athletic endeavors to the endurance sports and is currently training for the Oceanside 70.3 IronMan in April 2017. Danny is no longer taking on new clientele as he is focusing all of his attention on developing the programs and the team at Evolution Fitness. Here's what you will learn in this episode: Danny's background and journey to being a trainer and starting Evolution Fitness What is Powerlifting? Transitioning to endurance sports and the changes Danny underwent Core values of a gym Why you want to lift lighter and with speed in mind vs. grinding reps out "It's all easy until it gets heavy" Setting goals and aligning them with clients values and much more! Show Notes: Evolution Fitness Tucson Kettlebell Evolution Fitness (Facebook) Tucson Barbell Club (Instagram) Blog: The Parallels of Strength and Endurance Sports Blog: CORE Values: Why and Who We Are

In Episode 040 of the LEO Training Podcast I interview Mitchell Sadowsky. Mitch Sadowsky is the Director of Golf Fitness at Lake Nona Golf & Country Club in Orlando, FL, working with professional and amateur golfers and athletes on functional, strength and speed training. A member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Mitch is a Level 3 Fitness certified member of the Titleist Performance Institute, and holds certifications as an SFG Kettlebell Instructor, USA Weightlifting Level 2 Advanced Lifting Coach, Sports Performance Specialist, and holds certificates in Functional Movement Systems and Active Isolated Stretching. Some of Mitch's clients have included PGA touring professionals Ian Poulter and Graeme McDowell, European Tour players Maarten Lafeber and Gary Boyd, and Canadian Tour player Charlie Bull. In addition to Mitch's role as the Director of Golf Fitness at Lake Nona, he is also owner and president of Mitch11 Strength & Performance. As a part of that role, he works directly as the strength coach for Olympia High School Golf, Florida MOJO Volleyball club, and the Eckerd College Indoor and Sand Volleyball programs. Mitch attended Ball State University receiving his Bachelors of Arts (1998) and Master's of Science (2000) while competing for the Men's Volleyball Team. Serving as Team Captain during his senior campaign, Mitch played in three Final Four championships while competing at Ball State. Here's what you will learn in this interview: Mitch's background What to assess for and screen in a golfer Considerations for rotational athletes Thoughts on programming and why we don't want to be sport specific! Working with different demographics: highschool vs. mid 20's vs. middle age athlete Charlie Weingroff and Training = Rehab 3 PlanStrong Athletic Development vs. fitness/conditioning Training, travel, and competing How many reps are too many? The similarities between volleyball and golf - "the whipping mechanism" Thoughts on TPI Screen, SFMA, and FMS Deceleration = Control and why this is critical for an athlete! and much more! Show Notes: Mitch 11 Strength (Website) Mitch Sadowsky (Instagram)

In Episode 039 of the LEO Training Podcast I interview LIFT CEO Chris Blyth. Chris sits down and takes us through his career as a personal trainer and how he came identified some problems in the health and industry that LIFT is addressing. This is a great look into how the advent of technology is helping trainers reach clients in new and exciting ways but also providing a platform that utilizes current technology to provide a better teaching and learning experience for students and trainers. Here is what you will learn in this episode: Chris's journey from trainer to entrepreneur Some of the problems that trainers typically face due to clients and fluctuations in business during the seasons What is LIFT? How can LIFT be an alternative source of income for trainers? What makes LIFT different than other platforms out there and how can it help students/clients learn proper and safe lifting technique effectively? How the experience works for trainers and students/clients? and much more! Show Notes: LIFT Session (Website) LIFT Session (Facebook)