Live Life Aggressively Podcast w/Mike Mahler & Sincere Hogan

John Joseph (http://purepma.com) is a punk rock singer from New York City, most famous for his work with the Cro-Mags in the 1980s and the band Bloodclot. Joseph is the author of the book "Meat is for Pussies," released in the Spring of 2010 on vegan nutrition, training, and the healthy lifestyle. John grew up as an orphan on the streets of New York and was plagued with a life of drugs and violence. John credits his plant-based lifestyle, which he adopted in 1980, in helping him turn his life around.   Never one to pull any punches, John joins us to discuss:     Mike discusses how the Cro-Mags influenced his diet, his teen years, as well as his career in fitness John shares how Bad Brains played an important role in his career How does John utilize his life as a musician to help enhance and improve the lives of others John explains why "Meat Is For Pussies!" How did John's nutritional lifestyle influence Texas gang members to thrive on a plant-based lifestyle How are fem-nazis trying to take over the animal rights movement & aspects of the food industry & why they are getting it wrong, as well as negatively impacting the feminist movement Why are the guys talking about "meat wrapped in bacon" and shoved up a turkey or pig's anus, as a food choice John shares how he successfully self-published his book & how major book publisher Harper Collins aggressively pursue him for a book deal John shares his relationship with Whole Foods & discusses how Whole Foods is moving forward with making higher quality foods more available in lower income neighborhoods     What is John's daily diet regimen Why soy "may not be" the testosterone-killing, estrogen-promoting food as many may believe John shares why Dr. Oz is flake and a fraud Mike & Sincere share their favorite podcast at this moment      Links & Resources mentioned in the show: Meat Is For Pussies book: http://budurl.com/mifp John's Ironman Event for the Children's Tumor Foundation: http://budurl.com/jjironman Documentaries to Watch: "The Idiot Cycle" / "Cowspiracy" / "Lunch Hour" John's "Healthy Eats On The Cheap" guide: http://www.purepma.com/tools/ Catch The Cro-Mags Live At The 2014 Afro Punk Festival: http://afropunkfest.com All this and much more:Listen and download at http://strengthbymahler.com or http://newwarriortraining.com. or subscribe, download, rate & review us at:iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/live-life-aggressively-podcast/id646524617 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=34706&refid=stprAlso, be sure to "like" and connect with us on our Facebook fan page at http://facebook.com/llapodcast.

Don Ryce (http://jimmyryce.org), the father of the late Jimmy Ryce and previous LLA podcast guest, Ted Ryce (Episode #70), is one of the three Directors on the Jimmy Ryce Center Board of Directors. Don frequently gives speeches across the country on issues relating to protecting children from sexual predators.    Don joins the show to discuss how the Jimmy Ryce Foundation works with law enforcement, schools, and parents to help reduce the chances of children becoming victims of child predators, not only in South Florida, but how the organization is working with law enforcement outside of Florida. Plus, find out how you can get involved, and why.   We discuss this, as well as the following:   Why did Don & Claudine Ryce create the Jimmy Ryce Center for Victims of Predatory Abduction How does the foundation work with law enforcement around the country, as well as in Germany Why are Bloodhounds superior to other canines, especially German Shepherds, in terms of assisting law enforcement in searching for missing people When is ethical breeding actually acceptable How can the LLA podcast nation help save a potential child from being a victim of a future abduction How does the foundation work to help counsel parents who have lost a child What can parents do to teach their children how to best avoid situations in which they may be abducted  How should children be taught to deal with situations in which someone familiar attempts to take them Don shares his opinion on "why" someone would be a sexual predator & why it may not be what we think What is the Jimmy Ryce Center Involuntary Commitment ****** How does the Jimmy Ryce foundation work with schools in educating school officials in helping to prevent  How can children save themselves from potential child predators  We discuss the importance of "spatial awareness" and how it can save your life   Links & Resources mentioned in the show: The Jimmy Ryce Foundation: http://jimmyryce.org [Video] Bloodhounds for Law Enforcement: http://budurl.com/bloodhoundnewsvideo All this and much more:Listen and download at http://strengthbymahler.com or http://newwarriortraining.com. or subscribe, download, rate & review us at:iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/live-life-aggressively-podcast/id646524617 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=34706&refid=stprAlso, be sure to "like" and connect with us on our Facebook fan page at http://facebook.com/llapodcast.

One of our more popular guests, Ken Blackburn (http://ikff.net), returns with his son Mitch. Mitch spent most of his childhood as the shorter, skinnier kid, compared to most of the kids he grew up with. However, in one summer, he became morbidly obese. How did Mitch find his way from skinny, to obese, to becoming a high level kettlebell sport athlete, the youngest kettlebell Master of Sport in the U.S., & packing on size, strength, and muscle? Also, what role did Ken play in Mitch's transformation and what other parents can learn from the relationship between Ken & Mitch?   Tune in, as we discuss all of this, as well as the following:   How did kettlebell sport take a page out of the computer giant, Apple's playbook, in terms of women in the sport What is Ken's opinion as to why women's attraction to kettlebell sport is growing at an even faster pace than ever before Is efficient kettlebell sport training detrimental to physique composition When is bodybuilder-styled training useful when used with kettlebell sport training Why Ken is getting "beach body ready" for Las Vegas & why Mr. Olympia competitors should be excited Ken describes his relationship with his son, Mitch and how their relationship has played a major role in his sports accomplishments   What was it about kettlebell training that appealed to Mitch, as a teen, and how did it lead him to go from being a morbidly obese kid to becoming lean, as well as the youngest Master of Sport in the U.S. How does Ken avoid being the over-bearing father, who has been an active athlete for most of his life, and not pressure Mitch to do the same Why taking your son to the "Bunny Ranch" is not the best father/son bonding experience How did Mitch go from being a skinny kid to morbidly obese, over the course of a summer Why addiction is very similar to One Direction, Harry Styles, & waking up face down and nude in a hotel hallway Why having cheat meals is the suckiest form of motivation & why it's like having a questionable relationship How parents who try to be their kid's best friend get it wrong and how they can fix it Why all things that may be "gluten free" may not be that healthy, especially at "questionable" establishments in Las Vegas ;-) Ken discusses how to train around injuries The guys finally discuss upcoming UFC matchups, including the Jon Jones/Daniel Cormier media day beatdown Why this is a great month to donate to savethechimps.org   Links & Resources mentioned in the show:   1.James Altucher's books: http://budurl.com/jaltucher 2. Save The Chimps: http://savethechimps.org 3. Jason Miney Photography (photo credit): https://www.facebook.com/JasonMineyPhotography     All this and much more:   Listen and download at http://strengthbymahler.com or http://newwarriortraining.com.    or subscribe, download, rate & review us at:   iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/live-life-aggressively-podcast/id646524617    Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=34706&refid=stpr     Also, be sure to "like" and connect with us on our Facebook fan page at http://facebook.com/llapodcast.  

Marcus Martinez (http://mbodypro.com) is the owner and creator of Mbody Pro, the Mbody Gym in Brea, California, and co-creator of the popular unconventional training magazine, My Mad Methods. Currently, Marcus continues to expand his Mbody brand, via his Mbody gym, online membership site, fitness info products and equipment, while finding time to train pro MMA fighters, teach certifications around the world, and still effectively be a positive presence in the lives of his wife and 3 awesome kiddos.    The questions is, how in the heck does he do it? Listen in, as Marcus joins us to discuss the following:   Marcus shares what really led to his split from Mad Methods Magazine What you need to know before deciding to start a business partnership How Marcus utilized free content to build his business & the pros and cons of providing free content Marcus weighs in on strength & conditioning for pro fighters & how most coaches get it wrong What business "ah-ha moment" did Marcus discover while watching the show "Love Lines"  Marcus shares why there is such a disconnect between the tons of easily accessible fitness info & the ever-growing obesity rate What's the real reason so many trainees hate on popular training programs that they've tried & didn't find success What's the real story behind those lean and ripped fitness models and athletes & why it probably has nothing to do with you Why cutting weight like a fighter is not a good idea.....even for fighters What you can learn about improving grip strength from fighters and football players & why you should apply it to your training regimen, even if you are not training for a particular sport Why all trainers and coaches don't have to worry about an industry full of trainers and coaches Why so many trainers are becoming the new face of hoarding Revenue vs. Profit & which are you really focusing on Why many new entrepreneurs should not worry about delegating most business responsibilities, despite what so-called marketing gurus tell you Links & Resources:   1. http://mbodystrength.com 2. http://budurl.com/nwmmm       All this and much more:Listen and download at http://strengthbymahler.com or http://newwarriortraining.com. or subscribe, download, rate & review us at:iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/live-life-aggressively-podcast/id646524617 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=34706&refid=stprAlso, be sure to "like" and connect with us on our Facebook fan page at http://facebook.com/llapodcast.

Jon Bruney (http://pressingthelimits.com) is a Guinness Book world record holder, whose strength exploits have been featured on Ripley's Believe it or Not and shown nationwide on NBC's The Today Show. Thousands of people have personally experienced Jon's jaw-dropping Pressing the Limits motivational strength programs.   A true renaissance man in the realm of strength-development, Jon Bruney is a world-class trainer, coach, motivational speaker, strongman, author, and pastor. Jon's work with competitive athletes includes Olympians and NFL players. He is the author of Foundations, a training series featured in MILO, widely considered the world's most prestigious strength training journal. As co-owner of Submit Strength Equipment, Jon has been responsible for the design of numerous pieces of cutting-edge training equipment now in use around the world.   The incredibly strong, yet most likely the friendliest guy you will ever meet, stops by to discuss the following:     Why safe words didn't matter during Jon & his wife, Amy's attempt to "nail it" during a recent Guinness Book of World Record attempt What is the importance of velocity in strength training & what are some examples of including it in your current training program How do Jon & his friend John Brookfield continue to challenge each other to get stronger, while having fun, & discovering ways to continue to increase strength  What are the "weird things" that Jon's neighbors hear coming out his basement What prompted Jon to write his latest Dragon Door published book, "Neuro Mass" Jon shares a bonus Neuro Mass workout that did not make the Neuro Mass book & exclusive only to LLA podcast listeners What is Jon's approach in terms of recovery, in order to balance out his constant extreme strength training Just how many days a week should you do deadlifts Jon shares his experience in working w/the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the U.S. Olympic greco-wrestling team, with John Brookfield and the Battling Ropes training system Why creating a system trumps trying to "invent" something that already exists Why giving credit to where credit is due only gives more credit to you (thank you Dr. Seus....see what I did there) Why the heck is Jon heading to Mongolia & how you can be a part of it  How Jon uses feats of strength as life lessons for kids and adults     Links & Resources:   1. "Neuro Mass" by Jon Bruney : http://budurl.com/neuromassbook 2. "The War of Art" by Steven Pressfield : http://budurl.com/warartbook 3. http://submitstrength.com 4. Guinness World Record Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6W4iDwf_1rY       All this and much more:Listen and download at http://strengthbymahler.com or http://newwarriortraining.com. or subscribe, download, rate & review us at:iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/live-life-aggressively-podcast/id646524617 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=34706&refid=stprAlso, be sure to "like" and connect with us on our Facebook fan page at http://facebook.com/llapodcast.   .

Top strength coach & popular #LLApodcast guest Steve Maxwell (http://maxwellsc.com) returns for an in depth discussion on programming, Olympic Lifting myths, strength & conditioning for martial arts, mobility and flexibility improvement, why "crawling before you walk" is not only a popular phrase, but an important tool in training, as well as the following:       What are Steve's reservations with the barbell overhead squat & why he is not a fan of it Why does Steve like the barbell front squat as an alternative to the backsquat & who is the ideal athlete for them Is it ever a time to be "too flexible" in terms of strength gains What is Steve's pet peeve with many yoga practitioners What is Steve's mobility/flexibility test & how does he use this to measure the chances for the trainee to get injured Why is Steve not a big fan of the kettlebell snatch  Why is Steve not a fan of Kettlebell Sport What exercise does Steve feels gives a trainee more bang for their buck Why the kettlebell is not as  popular a training tool in Russia as kettlebell cheerleaders would have you believe What's Steve's take on olympic lifting & how is this similar to Louie Simmons's view What is Steve's take on utilizing olympic lifting to enhance explosiveness in sports specific training, such as wrestling What does Steve feels is the point of diminishing returns in terms of deadlifts  What are the common mistakes Steve sees with program design Why is Steve not a fan of battling ropes and tire strikes Why muscle endurance trumps cardio endurance What are the benefits of non-skill specific training to many types of programs What is the best way to build pull up endurance Why crawling gives you more bang for your buck "Inception".....reincarnation....visualization....welcomed divorces.....the apocalypse.....and other things you probably did not expect to hear from Steve, Mike, & Sincere   Links & Resources:   1. "Smart Moves: Why Learning Is Not All In Your Head" by Dr. Carla Hannahford : http://budurl.com/smartmovesbook       All this and much more:Listen and download at http://strengthbymahler.com or http://newwarriortraining.com. or subscribe, download, rate & review us at:iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/live-life-aggressively-podcast/id646524617 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=34706&refid=stprAlso, be sure to "like" and connect with us on our Facebook fan page at http://facebook.com/llapodcast.

Robb Wolf, (http://robbwolf.com) is a former research biochemist is the New York Times Best Selling author of The Paleo Solution – The Original Human Diet. (http://budurl.com/LLApaleo) A student of Prof. Loren Cordain, author of The Paleo Diet, and has transformed the lives of hundreds of thousands of people around the world via his top ranked iTunes podcast, book and seminars.   What some may not know is that Robb is also a former California State Powerlifting Champion (565 lb. Squat, 345 lb. Bench, 565 lb. Dead Lift) and a 6-0 amateur kickboxer. He coaches athletes at the highest levels of competition and consults with Olympians and world champions in MMA, motocross, rowing and triathlon.    There seems to be a lot of confusion, when it comes to knowing what the Paleo diet is and isn't. What better way to  find out than to ask the man responsible for ringing the Paleo lifestyle to the mainstream. On this episode, Robb discusses the following:       How did Robb get into the Paleo Diet How did powerlifting play an important role in Robb's outlook on sports nutrition Robb describes his experience with a vegan/vegetarian diet Robb shares how those that tend to improve their nutrition with the Paleo diet tend to automatically improve other aspects of their life What prompted Robb to move away from the Crossfit training model at his training facility What style of coaching does Robb feel has proved to be the most beneficial to a small percentage of Crossfit gyms What exactly is a Black Sheep Box that Sincere mentions, and why should anyone interested in Crossfit seek them out nickivioletti.com Why lowering the glycemic load to help with symptoms of obesity is not necessarily the best move for those athletes who train at a high level Can a high level athlete benefit from Paleo-friendly carbohydrates When is one of the most optimal times in which Robb utilizing carb restriction with his martial arts clients  What is Robb's view on the use of MCT oils and ketone esters with brain health What is Robb's opinion on intermittent fasting and the current butter/coffee trend What particular population should be very concerned with getting their lipo-proteins checked, before focusing on a high fat diet What is Robb's view on meal frequency and why, and where do those with adrenal issues fit into the equation Robb shares his opinion on the importance of breakfast Is there a place for eating a nutrient dense meal closer to bedtime How did certain protein powders strengthen Robb's relationship with his daughter & nearly got Robb divorced     All this and much more:Listen and download at http://strengthbymahler.com or http://newwarriortraining.com. or subscribe, download, rate & review us at:iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/live-life-aggressively-podcast/id646524617 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=34706&refid=stprAlso, be sure to "like" and connect with us on our Facebook fan page at http://facebook.com/llapodcast.

Andrew Durniat, (http://durniatstrength.com & http://optraining.blogspot.com) transformed his passion into a life-changing business in 2005. He has trained high level athletes and is one himself. He is a former All-American in lacrosse and has coached lacrosse at the College of Wooster. His past experience has led him to current compete in various high level strength/grip competitions, including Mighty Mitts at the renown Arnold Sports Festival.As a high level personal trainer and athlete, Andrew takes the best attributes from the different modalities of power-lifting, Olympic weightlifting, and kettlebell training, all distilled from his own training, and combines them into effective training programs for any serious athlete looking to improve their performance. His education includes certifications from the National Strength & Conditioning Association as a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist & USA Weightlifting as a Sports Performance Coach, and he is also certified as a Russian Kettlebell American Master Trainer.Andrew joins Mike & Sincere to discuss: Andrew shares his experience in recent grip sport competitions at the Arnold Classic and other events What is the importance of grip strength and why you should focus on it How does Andrew feel about deadlifting without belts, straps, and rounded-back deadlifts, and is it safe What is Andrew's preferred style of deadlift and why What techniques do Andrew suggest for beginners, as well as advanced trainees, to utilize to improve their grip strength  How does Andrew utilize kettlebell sport techniques to enhance is training goals outside of kettlebell sport Why did Andrew step away from the world of kettlebell sport for awhile and what prompted his recent return How did Andrew's experience with training with Russian world champions, such as Sergey Rudnev & Sergey Rachinskiy, help improve his kettlebell lifting and coaching What's the one question every coach or trainer should ask their clients and themselves on day 1 of training Mike asks Andrew the most important question of Andrew's life...what was his answer How is Andrew's training facility becoming the main attraction of Wooster, Ohio & why you would also want to travel to train there Links & Resources:   1. Kettlebell Training In The Age of Quarrel Review  : http://budurl.com/aoqreview 2. Kettlebell Training In The Age of Quarrel DVD: http://budurl.com/mahleraoq       All this and much more:Listen and download at http://strengthbymahler.com or http://newwarriortraining.com. or subscribe, download, rate & review us at:iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/live-life-aggressively-podcast/id646524617 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=34706&refid=stprAlso, be sure to "like" and connect with us on our Facebook fan page at http://facebook.com/llapodcast.

Clarence Bass (http://cbass.com) is an attorney and fitness writer. He is also known for his series of Ripped books, which chronicle how he brought his body fat down to 2.4% and became a past-40 bodybuilding champion. Bass also wrote a monthly question-and-answer column in Muscle & Fitness bodybuilding magazine. He has kept detailed journals and photos documenting his fitness spanning almost 60 years. He continues to train and publish monthly articles on his website.   At age 76, Clarence's athletic performance has been judged as "superb," and his overall fitness evaluations from the famed Cooper Clinic in Dallas ha placed him in the top category for men in his age group. Clarence's maximum heart rate (180) is that of a 40 ear old. Clarence shares how he gives "aging" the proverbial kick in the a--, continues to get better and better each year, and what we can do right now to get healthier and fitter, as we age.   Listen now, as Clarence discusses:   What's the secret that has helped Clarence to maintain his enthusiasm to consistently train from age 13 to age 76 What does a typical training week look like for Clarence How can you find a training regimen that you can stick with and find success What type of diet regimen does Clarence follow in order to maintain a body fat percentage that remains around 2.4% What is "unified eating" & how it potentially helpful in terms of calorie control What is the "metabolism myth" & why is NOT what you think What is Clarence's opinion of today's youth and their approach to health & fitness Clarence writes about "threesomes" and shares why they are important for overall health What are the only 2 things that are necessary for a complete training program How exactly does exercise boost brain health Why is Clarence a fan of the Spark book and why you should read it right now?/BDNF  How may effort be more essential to size and strength vs. repetitions Why Clarence is a fan of sprinting and walking (figuratively and literally), why he feels everything in between is a waste of time Links & Resources:   1. Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise & The Brain   : http://budurl.com/sparkbook       All this and much more:Listen and download at http://strengthbymahler.com or http://newwarriortraining.com. or subscribe, download, rate & review us at:iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/live-life-aggressively-podcast/id646524617 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=34706&refid=stprAlso, be sure to "like" and connect with us on our Facebook fan page at http://facebook.com/llapodcast.

Bret Contreras (http://bretcontreras.com) is considered by many as the foremost expert in glutes training. Bret has authored books, written numerous sports-science related articles, as well as adds the title of inventor to his attributes thanks to his creation of "The Hip Thruster."   Although Bret works with a variety of clients, it is his long list of female clients who have found success in not only reshaping their bodies, via Bret's coaching, but reshaping and redefining what it means to have a great set of glutes. Just look at the before and after shots on his testimonials page, & you'll see what we mean.   Bret took some time to chat with the LLA podcast nation about the following:   How Bret went from being a fitness business lurker to becoming one of the most sought-after strength coaches What kept Bret  from submitting his articles to the popular website T-nation, early in his career Why you will probably never find an article about the Turkish Get up written by Bret Why does Bret loath high-rep training Bret shares why he feels heavy swings are a better fit for athletes than olympic lifts or jump squats Why the kettlebell swing is a good form of assistance work for deadlifts How do 106lb kettlebells compare to trap bar deadlifts, and why Bret female clients love to train with the 106 pounder Why is Bret the go-to guy for all things glutes, or as we like to say, how did he become the ultimate "ass man." What did Bret's neighbors think about all of the bikini-clad women who constantly visited his condo What has been Bret's success with training clients via the poorman's glute ham developer What did Bret learn from researchers in Auckland, regarding eccentric training & how they could help prevent hamstring injuries  What are Nordic Ham Curls and how are they beneficial Why static stretching does not lengthen the muscles What prompted a controversial YouTube rivalry between Brett & Charles Poliquin Why is Bret's current pursuit of his PhD so important to him & how it can benefit the strength training world Bret the inventor, Shark Tank, & the flaws with "5 Year Plans"     All this and much more:Listen and download at http://strengthbymahler.com or http://newwarriortraining.com. or subscribe, download, rate & review us at:iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/live-life-aggressively-podcast/id646524617 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=34706&refid=stprAlso, be sure to "like" and connect with us on our Facebook fan page at http://facebook.com/llapodcast.