The Pat Flynn Show
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Should You Do "Heavy" Turkish Get Ups?
Pat offers his honest opinion on "heavy" Turkish get up training. Is the proverbial juice worth the squeeze when it comes to this classical kettlebell exercise? How else might Turkish get up training be deployed? All this and more! Please like, comment, share, and subscribe! For 101 free kettlebell workouts visit http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com
What Kettlebells CAN'T Do (and How to Fill The Gap)
Pat discusses three major limitations of kettlebell training and how to easily and cheaply fill the gap. Have you experienced any limitations in kettlebell training? If so, comment below and let everyone know what your solution was. for 101 free #kettlebell workouts visit http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com
The Truth About the Truth About Abs | How to Get and Stay Shredded
Pat and Aleks talk about what it REALISTICALLY takes to get -- and maintain -- visible abs, year long. Can you be shredded and big at the same time, or must you prioritize one over the other? Moreover, Pat and Aleks cover the three essential principles of getting and staying shredded: caloric control, hypertrophy training, and direct ab training. Like, comment, share and subscribe! For 101 free kettlebell workouts visit http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com
Should Everybody Deadlift? w/ Dan John
Should everybody deadlift? Is this one exercise so important you'd be somehow sub-human for not performing it?! Pat and Dan discuss. For 101 free kettlebell workouts visit http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com
Are the Experts Always Right? Joe Rogan and The Food Compass Controversy
Pat and Aleks break down the recent controversy surrounding Joe Rogan's rant on social media against The Food Compass, which he claimed was the government's "New Food Pyramid." Many experts from the evidence based fitness camp jumped all over Rogan and his followers that supported his post... yet, it appears the experts may have failed to have done their homework, just like he did. What is there to be learned from all this? Please like, comment, share, and subscribe. PS - for 101 kettlebell workouts visit http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com
Minimalist Mobility Workouts and Strategy w/ Dan John, Al Kavadlo, and Pat Flynn
Tune in for a special roundtable episode featuring Dan John, Al Kavadlo, and Pat Flynn. Topic of conversation? How to maximize your mobility AS a minimalist. Live QnA to follow. For 101 free kettlebell workouts visit http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com
How Many Kettlebell Swings a Day Should You Do? w/ Pat and Dan John
Pat and Dan discuss how many kettlebell swings a day a person should do. What is the minimum number? What is the maximum? How should the number of swings per day vary depending on your goals or overall training plan? Tune in to find out! PS - To register for our 300 Kettlebell Swings Challenge visit http://www.chroniclesofstrength.com/swingschallenge
The 300 Kettlebell Swings Challenge Workout -- Try It, If You Dare!
Pat announces his upcoming New Years 300 Swings Kettlebell Challenge, shares everything new about this year's iteration, and gives a sample routine for everyone to punish themselves with : ) To register for the New Years 300 Swings Challenge visit https://www.chroniclesofstrength.com/swingschallenge
How Many Exercises Do You ACTUALLY Need to Build Strength? Muscle? w/ Dan John
Pat and Dan tackle the topic of just how many exercises do you need and why? For example, how many exercises do you need to build strength? How many exercises do you need to build muscle? Is the number different? Tune in to find out and why many people are probably using far more exercises than is necessary to reach their goals (and why that's a problem). For 101 free kettlebell workouts visit http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com
Major Retirement Sale!
Pat quickly explains the major year end Retirement Sale that's happen on his best kettlebell programs, challenges, and workouts. To take advantage, just go to http://www.chroniclesofstrength.com/retiremetnsale
The Best Workout Plan for Every Age w/ Dan John and Pat Flynn
Pat and Dan discuss a really important topic: how should you modify your training plan as you age? Should training in your 60s look different than training in your 30s? If so, in what way? Tune in to find out. For 101 FREE kettlebell workouts visit http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com
Kettlebells vs Barbells vs Bodyweight w/ Dan John
Pat and Dan discuss what training tool is best (for what job). For 101 free kettlebell workouts visit http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com
Why You Should STOP Working Out Like Online Fitness Influencers (Recast)
This episode is a replay from Aleks Salkins' podcast The Hammercast. Pat and Aleks discuss why blindly following entertainment based fitness influences is so often an exercise in futility (and not utility). Please like, share, comment, and subscribe! PS - for 101 free kettlebell workouts visit http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com
Dan John has something he wants to say...
Not our usual episode, but we felt this was important to talk about...
Making Keto Simple and Effective w/ Dr. Kevin Vost
Dr. Kevin Vost returns to the podcast to discuss all things ketonenic dieting. What keto is, who keto is for, how to exercise while on keto, and how to keep keto simple and practical. For 101 free kettlebell workouts visit http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com Kevin's book You Are That Temple: https://amzn.to/3iLUUJG
Fat Loss BEFORE Muscle Gain? Which to Focus on First? w/ Dan John
Pat and Dan discuss priority in training. Obviously, you can't achieve everything (fat loss, strength, muscle gain) at once. So, how best to order your pursuits for maximal efficiency and results? For 101 FREE kettlebell workouts visit http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com
Lessons from the Liver Gate Controversy - Or How to Spot an Online Fitness Fraud
Pat and Aleks share their thoughts on the so-called "Liver Gate" controversy, and what lessons there are to be learned from this curious episode. Especially when it comes to determining who is, and isn't, reliable in the online fitness space. PS - For 101 free kettlebell workouts visit http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com
Using Easy Strength for Fat Loss w/ Dan John
Just what the title says: using Easy Strength for Fat Loss. For 101 FREE kettlebell workouts visit http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com
Reasonable Fitness Standards FOR MEN
Pat and Aleks trot out a set of fitness standards for men that they think are reasonable and worthwhile to pursue. For 101 FREE #kettlebell workouts visit http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com
The Best and SAFEST Kettlebell Exercises w/ Dan John
Pat and Dan discuss what kettlebell exercises are the best and safest to perform and which are probably best to avoid, if you want to train hard without getting hurt. For 101 FREE #kettlebell workouts visit http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com
Easy Strength vs Starting Strength
Pat and Dan discuss the differences in theory and application between Easy Strength and Starting Strength. For 101 free #kettlebell workouts visit http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com
The #1 Best Muscle Building Kettlebell Workout ft. Dan John and Pat Flynn
Pat and Dan share what they believe is the best workout for building muscle with kettlebells. Live QnA to follow. For 101 free #kettlebell workouts visit http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com
How to Increase Press Strength - 5 Simple Steps + Programming Ideas
Pat and Dan talk practical strategies (technique and programming) for improving pressing strength. For 101 free #kettlebell workouts visit http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com
The Top 10 Best Kettlebell Exercises ft. Dan John and Pat Flynn
Pat and Dan offer their totally objective ranking of the top 10 all-time best #kettlebell exercises, along with ideas on how to use them. For 101 FREE kettlebell workouts visit http://www.101kettlebellworkouts
What are Kettlebells Actually Good For? Best Uses and Misuses
Pat and Aleks offer a REALISTIC take on what kettlebells are good for, and what they might even be best for, plus some HONEST limitations of kettlebell training. Can you build strength and muscle with kettlebells? What about mobility or conditioning? All that and more, plus our first edition of "Aleks vs. the comment section." For 101 FREE #kettlebell workouts http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com
Further Response to Mark Rippetoe Calling Kettlebells Useless
Pat and Aleks take a deeper look at Mark Rippetoe's recent podcast trashing kettlebells. Are kettlebells really useless, as Rippetoe claims? What, if anything, can we learn from his criticisms? For 101 FREE #kettlebell workouts visit http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com
Swings, Dips, and Pull Ups -- Minimalist Programming with Dan John
Pat and Dan discuss how to program a powerful minimalist routine, featuring just swings, dips, and pull ups. Live QnA to follow. For 101 FREE #kettlebell workouts visit http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com
Using Weight Lifting for Weight Loss ft. Dan John
Pat and Dan talk about why the conventional wisdom of extended cardio efforts for achieving weight loss is a little misguided and why weight-lifting is often the best approach. For 101 FREE #kettlebell workouts visit http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com
Kettlebell Loaded Carries and How to Use Them w/ Dan John
Pat and Dan discuss the awesome benefits of loaded carries and how to incorporate them into your #kettlebell training. For 101 FREE kettlebell workouts visit http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com
What Strength Aerobics Are and How to Use Them w/ Brett Jones
Brett Jones, master #kettlebell instructor, joins Pat to discuss the concept of "strength aerobics" and his new Iron Cardio program. QnA to follow! Check out Brett's book Iron Cardio here: https://strongandfit.com/products/iron-cardio-by-brett-jones For 101 FREE #kettlebell workouts visit http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com
A Hollywood Screenwriter on Being More Creative (ft. Robert Zappia)
Hollywood screenwriter, Robert Zappia, joins Pat to discuss the creative process. Rob is the writer of the upcoming horror film Prey for the Devil. Trailer for Prey for the Devil: https://youtu.be/OkEnG6inG4c Christmas is Here Again: https://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Here-Again-Edward-Asner/dp/B001NUK4UW
BONUS: Creativity and Artificial Intelligence w/ Edoardo Carlesi
Phycisist Edoardo Carlesi retursn to The Pat FLynn to discuss artificial intelligence and what implications the development of AI might have on creative endeavors, including music.
Dan John on Improving Planks and Pull Ups (Plus Dating Advice)
Join Pat and Dan for a brief QnA episode where they discuss improving planks and pull ups. Also, a little dating advice : )
How to Get Results with a Kettlebell That's "Too Darn Big" w/ Dan John
Pat and Dan discuss strategies for getting big results with a kettlebell that is (frankly) a little too big! For 101 FREE #kettlebell workouts visit http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com
The Mental Side of Performance (and Why It Matters) w/ Dave Whitley
Pat is joined by Dave Whitley to discuss the mental side of performance. Check out Dave's book SuperHuman You at http://www.Superhumanyoubook.com
High Rep Kettlebell Front Squats, the Nordic Diet, and Live QnA with Dan John
Join Pat and Dan for their weekly conversation and QnA. They discuss the Nordic Diet, high rep squats, Easy Strength, and other questions sent in by the gentle listener. For101 FREE #kettlebell workouts visit http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com Show Sponsor: If you want to try out one of Dr. Wolfe's amino acid formulations — and get 30% off with discount code PF30— check out Perform from The Amino Co at http://www.aminoco.com/pf30 PS - In case you missed the announcement, we're running a BIG Strong ON! Anniversary Sale currently. This is what supports the podcast, so if you're into minimalist high-intensity kettlebell workouts, please check it out! Link right below. https://chroniclesofstrength.com/strongonspecial
BIG Strong ON! Anniversary Sale + Upcoming Kettlebell Challenge
Pat announces the big Strong ON! anniversary sale plus the upcoming challenge, Kettlebell Nemesis. To check out/take advantage of the annivesary sale, head over to http://www.chroniclesofstrength.com/strongonspecial
Generalist Fitness Standards | How Many Can You Hit?
Pat and Aleks discuss (reasonable, generalist) fitness standards everybody should be able to hit. For example: 5 pull ups, 20 push ups, 15 front squats (2x24kg), 5 military press (24kg), minute hollow hold, sub 7 minute mile run. For 101 free #kettlebell workouts visit http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com
The Weightlifter's Case for Running w/ Dan John
Two dudes -- Pat and Dan -- who love weightlifting, make the case for running. for 101 FREE #kettlebell workouts visit http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com Show Sponsor: If you want to try out one of Dr. Wolfe's amino acid formulations — and get 30% off with discount code PF30— check out Perform from The Amino Co at http://www.aminoco.com/pf30
Sunday School: Why Catholic Bibles Are Bigger with Gary Michuta
Pat is joined by Gary Michuta, author of Why Catholic Bibles Are Bigger to discuss... well, why Catholic bibles are bigger!
The Definition Diet w/ Dan John
Looking for a simple and straightforward (and tough!) protocol for getting lean and hard all over? Then check this episode out, where Pat and Dan outline the classic Definition Diet. For 101 FREE #kettlebell workouts visit http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com Show Sponsor: If you want to try out one of Dr. Wolfe's amino acid formulations — and get 30% off with discount code PF30— check out Perform from The Amino Co at http://www.aminoco.com/pf30
2 Beginner Philosophy Books
Note: This episode originally aired on Pat's other podcast, Philosophy for the People. If you like this content, please consider subscribing there (links below) for more. Pat summarizes and recommends two great beginner philosophy books by Mortimer J. Adler: 10 Philosophical Mistakes and 6 Great Ideas. Please like, share, comment, and subscribe! Phil for People Links/Resources Phil for People website: http://www.philosophyforthepeople.com Phil for People on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PhilosophyforthePeople Pat's Substack: https://chroniclesofstrength.substack.com/ Jim's Substack: https://substack.com/jdmadden Pat's "pay what you want" courses: https://pftp.gumroad.com/ Jim's "pay what you want courses: https://jmadden.gumroad.com/ Philosophy for the People on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2TI4Vcy8IPRHHPXRdqMpbG Philosophy for the People on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/philosophy-for-the-people/id1639532152
Important Podcast Updates (Please Listen)
Pat talks about how his podcast is splitting up. Don't worry, all the content will be the same, more plentiful, in fact. There will just be different channels to access different subjects. Below are the relevant links so you can subscribe to whatever interests you! The Pat Flynn Fitness Show on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pat-flynn-show/id1253261458 The Pat Flynn Fitness Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/supmuhhumbruh Philosophy for the People on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2TI4Vcy8IPRHHPXRdqMpbG Philosophy for the People on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/philosophy-for-the-people/id1639532152 Philosophy for the People on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PhilosophyforthePeople Pat's Gumroad supporting listeners program: https://pftp.gumroad.com/l/ssybu
Self-Hypnosis for Better Performance? w/ Dan John
Pat and Dan discuss the important of concentration, and even self-hypnosis and auto-suggestion, for improving perfomance within and without the gym. For 101 FREE #kettlebell workouts visit http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com
The Velocity Diet 2.0 w/ Dan John
Dan John shares details of the V-Diet 2.0, his progress, and why doesn't actually recommend it (for most people, anyway). For 101 free #kettlebell workouts visit http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com
The 10,000 Rep Kettlebell SNATCH Challenge w/ Dan John
Dan John is crazy enough to attempt a 10,000 rep snatch challenge! In this episode, he explains how he is goinog to approach this preposterous routine. For 101 FREE #kettlebell workouts visit http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com Show Sponsor: If you want to try out one of Dr. Wolfe's amino acid formulations — and get 30% off with discount code PF30— check out Perform from The Amino Co at http://www.aminoco.com/pf30
Philosophical Motivations for Christianity (Interview on Faith, Reason, and Geekdom)
Pat shares an interview he recently gave on the Faith, Reason, and Geekdom podcast where he discusses his coming into the Catholic faith, natural-theological arguments for God, and philosophical motivations for Christianity. The Faith Reason and Geekdom Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-reason-and-geekdom-podcast/id1553562868
Exercises Nobody Does But SHOULD w/ Dan John
Pat and Dan share their favorite top-secret exercises almost nobody does but SHOULD... AND exercises they think everybody does but SHOULD NOT. Show Sponsor: If you want to try out one of Dr. Wolfe's amino acid formulations — and get 30% off with discount code PF30— check out Perform from The Amino Co at http://www.aminoco.com/pf30 For 101 FREE #kettlebell workouts visit http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com
Dan John's (Pretty Much) Perfect Workout
Dan John shares what he believes the perfect workout (for most people) is. Primary topic begins around 18 minutes. Oh, and don't forget to sign up for our upcoming 9 Day Kettlebell Pressing Challenge at http://www.chroniclesofstrength.com/pressingchallenge
5 Tiny Tweaks to Press a Heavier Kettlebell
Pat and Aleks share 5 quick and effective technique tweaks to help you press heavier kettlebells, yeah! Advice includes modifying your grip, adjusting your hip position, generating tension before pressing, and more. Oh, and be sure to check out the upcoming 9 Day #kettlebell Pressing Challenge here: http://www.chroniclesofstrength.com/pressingchallenge