With the brand-new year, I figured it would be a good idea to talk with an expert on the topic of health and fitness. For almost 10 years, I’ve suggested that if a man is just getting on (or back on) the path of self-development, the gym is the best place to start. There are a lot of reason for this but I think my guest, Brandon Mancine would agree.

Today, Brandon and I talk about three types of fitness goals every man should implement (all three have merit), why a broken past does not define you, weight-lifting benchmarks all men should hit (or be working towards), the importance of intelligent lifting – especially as we get older, getting over “ego lifting,” and why now is the perfect time to get strong.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Introduction 00:53 Bodybuilding vs. Service 02:16 Defending Bodybuilders 02:57 Early perceptions of bodybuilders 04:57 Coaching 05:22 Ideal Physique 05:49 Social Media Perceptions 07:14 Personal Experience with CrossFit 07:43 Strength is Key 08:50 Speaking in Layman’s Terms 10:06 Compound Movements 10:32 Strength Bias 11:31 Helping Clients Be Better Athletes 12:08 Questioning Others in the Gym 12:46 Crossfit Champions 13:42 Benchmarks 15:27 What is Strength? 16:37 Strength Training in the Physical Realm 17:27 What is the Core? 18:04 Butt Wink 18:47 Two Types of Clients 19:32 The Importance of Technique 20:45 Missing a PR 22:36 What is a PR? 23:03 Best Mover 24:43 Moving with Intention 24:55 Getting Over Ego 25:28 Importance of the Coach 26:32 Long Term Success 26:55 Principles of Fitness and Finances 27:50 Financial Planning During Market Crash 28:56 Applying These Principles to Fitness 29:46 Injuries and Training 30:59 Injuries as a Reason to Continue 31:41 Brandon's Accident 34:08 Current Squat 35:39 TRT Misconceptions 36:18 Focus of Training 36:33 Three Types of Goals 37:09 Lifestyle and Legacy Goal 38:07 Empowering Goal 38:23 Trap Bar Deadlift 39:19 Single Leg Deadlifts 40:14 "What kind of old person do you want to be?" 41:19 Keeping up with Kids 42:12 Impact of Strength Training on Athletes 43:10 Confidence and Ego 43:59 Sitting in the Parking Lot 45:16 Gym Community 46:16 Fear of Going to the Gym 47:42 Ryan's First Experience in CrossFit 48:39 Lifestyle Evolution vs. Lifestyle Change 50:55 Brandon Mancine's Mother's Story 53:43 Doctors 54:15 Realizing Potential 54:49 Connect with Brandon Mancine 55:52 Conclusion

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