Live Life Aggressively Podcast w/Mike Mahler & Sincere Hogan

Episode #44: Mike & Sincere recap their favorite guests and episodes of the LLA podcast from 2013, and also take a look at Sincere's recent Las Vegas adventures. Plus, Mike & Sincere also discuss: What we learned from guest James Pond about power in numbers Where you should look in terms of resources to help you stand out in your industry What learned from best-selling author Daniel Coyle regarding comfort and narcotics Why a kid named "Mustang Wanted" will make your glutes clinch involuntarily The one thing you should do for an hour everyday...starting now! How to get your head out of your a-- and into a new book Why you should be watching the TV series, "Revolution" Where is the one place any comedian with writer's block can go to get guaranteed comedy material What happens when 2 fitness pros are sitting in a bar & there was Shaquille O'Neal, a south Asian Mack Daddy, a group of corporate creepers, and band of skirt shirts What happens when Mike sings Tupac & Metallica classics with a think Indian accent How did Sincere get "Sharon Stoned" in Vegas "How To Respond To An Escort" by Michael Mahler How podcasts platforms such as Stitcher will be the death of satellite radio What we learned about various aspects of freedom from author Nadine Pisani All this and much more. Download, listen, and share this episode now on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/live-life-aggressively-podcast/id646524617 (please leave us your reviews :-) Stitcher (please leave us your review): http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=34706&refid=stpr or http://llapodcast.com. Also, be sure to "like" and connect with us on our Facebook fan page at http://facebook.com/llapodcast. Links & Resources: 1. Mustang Wanted's YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/MustangWanted 2. Download a free audiobook from http://newwarriorbooks.com

Charles Poliquin  (http://strengthsensai.com) is one of, if not "the" most sought-after strength & conditioning coaches worldwide. He has coached some of the top professional athletes, including well-known NHL players, Olympic athletes, and NFL players. Charles is also the creator of "The Poliquin Principles." During episode #43 of the Live Life Aggressively podcast, Charles joins Mike & Sincere to discuss: What happened to Charles's business & what the heck is he doing in Spain Charles talks hormone profiling, inflammation, and answers the question, "Do these pants make me look fat?" for men and tells them why Charles explains when supplements are most needed, and it's probably NOT when you would think Why Charles feels most athletes/trainees are not training enough Charles shares how Steven Segal can help feed the entire country of Somalia Why and when does Charles feel an athlete should train to the point of depression What is the most important component most athletes/trainees overlook in a training program and why most goals are often missed without this key tool What's the one question every trainer should ask a client wanting a quick- fix training program and expecting fast results How did Charles help a famous NHL athlete not only get in shape, but keep his job and get a salary increase within a month What we can learn about human nutrition from tigers Charles shares his success training tips for 3 specific types of athletes/trainees & how you can apply this to your training or your clients What books does Charles recommend. You will be surprised by his answer Charles shares the correlation between a kick in the nads & double blind studies What's the one thing that would be "non-negotiable" if Charles ran an Olympic training facility What mistakes did Charles learn about program design from his client athletes from the 1992 Olympics Why your grip strength is closely connected to your genetics & what are your options for improving your grip strength Why food is the new performance enhance drug Why Charles has adopted a black panther, lion cubs, and 3 small leopards 3 words you need to know: Virgin Sex Therapist   Links & Resources: 1. Super Strength Books - http://superstrengthbooks.com 2. "The One Thing" by Gary Keller 3. "59 Seconds" by Richard Wiseman 4. Serenity Springs Wildlife Refuge - http://serenityspringswildlife.org 5. Charles's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/strengthsensei All this and much more. Subscribe, download, listen, and share this episode now by hopping over to iTunes or Stitcher at iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/live-life-aggressively-podcast/id646524617 (please leave us your reviews :-) 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.

Episode #42: Our popular listener Q&A segment of the twice-weekly Live Life Aggressively show is available right now. This week, Mike & Sincere discuss: Why P90X is like marijuana What should your theme be for 2014 Why you should run in the other direction when you encounter most Beachbody "Coaches" What is the cost we pay via a lie by omission...in relationships and marketing What fitness event almost ended Mike's desire to never work out again What are Mike & Sincere's fitness trend predictions for 2014 What type of coaching will be one of the most sought after in 2014 to help individuals finally reach and surpass their health & fitness goals How some bootcamp instructors behave like Grace, from the TV show, "Will & Grace" How personal trainers and strength coaches can avoid getting burned by 1-on-1 clients, avoid training burn out, and be better than most bootcamp instructors  Mike & Sincere address the challenge of fitness pros pricing for their services The key to attracting the clients you WANT to work with What real gems you can learn from Dan Kennedy's marketing & how many internet and fitness marketers do it all wrong A great business lesson for entrepreneurs from the Hindu text, The Bhagavad Gita Lessons on luck, risk, and preparation via the movie "Heat" & the legendary group, Motorhead The one question you should use as a litmus test to measure if you are living a great life All this and much more. Download, listen, and share this episode now on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/live-life-aggressively-podcast/id646524617 (please leave us your reviews :-) Stitcher (please leave us your review): http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=34706&refid=stpr or http://llapodcast.com. Also, be sure to "like" and connect with us on our Facebook fan page at http://facebook.com/llapodcast.

It's the New Year's edition of our listener Q&A segment of episode 41 of the twice-weekly broadcast of the Live Life Aggressively podcast is available right now. During this episode, Mike & Sincere discuss: When on-the-job training is beneficial Morgan Freeman & aging We discuss Halle Berry's best "body" of work How fitness pros can better prepare for the influx of potential New Year's Resolutionary clients The one promotional resource entrepreneurs should be utilizing to build their business and services The one referral technique most marketing "gurus" tell you to do, that you probably shouldn't do, and why it may works against you Is there really a need for 1-on-1 personal training anymore and why? The keys to becoming the ideal client for a coach or trainer & how you can help position you and your coach for success via your training program When "instant success" is necessary, in terms of a fitness program What are the positives and negatives of intermittent fasting & should you include it in your current nutrition program What has Mike feeling like Sean Connery Should you work out when you are sick? Why or why not? When coffee works in your favor and also when to cut back, in terms of hormone health The benefits of drinking tea or black coffee after a meal What is the key to having the best tea or coffee Mike's Cruelty-free edible underwear? All this and much more. Download, listen, and share this episode now on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/live-life-aggressively-podcast/id646524617 (please leave us your reviews :-) Stitcher (please leave us your review): http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=34706&refid=stpr or http://llapodcast.com. Also, be sure to "like" and connect with us on our Facebook fan page at http://facebook.com/llapodcast.

Udo Erasmus (http://udoerasmus.com) is known for being the formulator of the popular Udo's Oil Blend, the father of flax oil, as well as the author of  "Fats That Heal Fats That Kill". During episode #40 of the Live Life Aggressively podcast, Udo joins Mike & Sincere to discuss: Udo explains how he became known as the father of flax oil Udo shares the role Omega 6 oils have in the optimum mental and physical function, and which Omega 6's to include in your diet and which ones to avoid Why is Udo opposed to frying, as well as in many cases, cooking food Udo explains the misrepresentation of fish oil in the supplement industry and why he is more in favor of supplementing with Krill Oil instead The importance of oils for brain function, vision, and reproduction, and how one culture of the world is doing quite well in each category "without" fish oil Udo explains the difference between food oils, such as his Udo's Oil Blend, and supplements  Why you may be supplementing with Drano, bleach, and window washing acids on a daily basis, without knowing The truth about "health" foods that contain canola oil Why Udo is not a fan of any cooking oils Udo's advice for those who are not in favor of a mostly or completely raw diet Udo shares why you should sleep until you wake up and why breakfast is not the most important meal of the day When women should consume red meat and why How Udo, at 71 years young, does not suffer front joint pain and is living  a vibrant life Udo shares how you should "bang" with aggressive kindness Why many people tend to lose more years of their life when they lose their purpose What is the one topic that the producers of the Regis & Kathie Lee show told Udo that they would not allow to be discussed Why Udo feels you should not supplement with CLA Udo, Mike, & Sincere share their thoughts on passion, purpose, and practicing contentment What is the greatest gift we've be given other than being alive? How becoming poisoned help Udo find his purpose All this and much more. Subscribe, download, listen, and share this episode now by hopping over to iTunes or Stitcher at iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/live-life-aggressively-podcast/id646524617 (please leave us your reviews :-) 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.

This week's listener Q&A segment of episode 38 of the twice-weekly broadcast of the Live Life Aggressively podcast is available right now. During this episode, Mike & Sincere discuss: What is the "Stage 5" phase of training & why you should incorporate it in your training routine How to utilize the Pomodoro Technique for maximum work efficiency (you can use this effectively in your training, as well as building your business) What is the "Coaches Curse" & how you can avoid it? What business and life advice did Mike recently learn from comic legend Andrew "Dice" Clay Why most people don't have "haters" & why you should be happy to actually have "haters." Why you should seek and become a mentor,& how to go about it in the right manner How not to "Pimp" your email list and contacts How to use "interviewing" to build your platform and your business The do's and don'ts of guest blogging Tips on putting together a winning team for your business or training What we can learn about customer service, creating products, and preparing our teams for success via your favorite coffee shop's baristas Mike & Sincere share their tips & opinions on staying the course with your diet during the holidays and at social events (it's not what you think) What happened when a lady confused Mike Mahler for Michael Jackson All this and much more. Download, listen, and share this episode now on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/live-life-aggressively-podcast/id646524617 (please leave us your reviews :-) Stitcher (please leave us your review): http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=34706&refid=stpr or http://llapodcast.com. Also, be sure to "like" and connect with us on our Facebook fan page at http://facebook.com/llapodcast. Links & Resources mentioned in the show: 1.  Nominate & vote for us for the 2014 Stitcher Awards here: http://stitcher.promotw.com/ 2. The Pomodoro Technique: http://pomodorotechnique.com/get-started/ or http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pomodoro_Technique 3. Comedy Clip of he Week via Kanye West: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHo-2L8vmdY 4. http://internationalkettlebellgames.com

Top strength coach, Vince McConnell (http://www.mcconnelltraining.com/) is based in Alabama, but is known globally for his 30+ years as a leading resource in the world of strength & conditioning. Vince's clients range from high school athletes, pro athletes, and the eveyday hard-working Jane and Joe. During episode #38 of the Live Life Aggressively podcast, James joins Mike & Sincere to discuss: How Vince takes on the struggle between finding time to train his full client load and training himself The importance of Vince's morning ritual and why you should incorporate it into yours, in terms of training longevity How Vince helps young athletes commit to the principles of recovery, despite their typical desire to only want to train with full intensity What you can learn from Vince's training techniques he utilizes with his young athletes, in order to keep your training program interesting Vince shares the evolution of the fitness industry, during the past 3 decades of his professional career, and what he learned then that's still relevant to coaching/training success now How strength & conditioning techniques for football can be applied to just about any training program for just about any client at any age  The problem with following "celebrity" & pro athlete workouts The beauty of basic exercises, including sprints, and how to program them into your routine for maximal fat loss and conditioning What you need to know before you buy that late night infomercial workout DVD & how to avoid the "insanity" in today's workout routine How Vince helps his athletes and clients improve their mental toughness and their relationship with fatigue Chasing fatigue vs. regulating fatigue &  how to utilize the best one for your training program The difference between "coaching clients" and entertaining clients, and realizing which category you may fall in as a trainer or coach Vince's view on training with kettlebells and Olympic lifts All this and much more. Subscribe, download, listen, and share this episode now by hopping over to iTunes or Stitcher at iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/live-life-aggressively-podcast/id646524617 (please leave us your reviews :-) 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.

This week's listener Q&A segment of episode 37 of the twice-weekly broadcast of the Live Life Aggressively podcast is available right now. During this episode, Mike & Sincere discuss: Tips to help presenters improve their live speaking techniques and overcome the fear of public speaking What every women should consider before they attend a Tony Robbins event The benefits of vulnerability & visualization The positive and downside results of attending empowerment-themed seminars or business improvement conferences  how you can better utilize what you learn from them The power of having support systems in place for your products and services We break down Jim Wendler's 5/3/1 strength building program & how to avoid some of the biggest mistakes many make when starting Jim's program Why simply "going through the motions" during your training is not necessarily a bad thing How one entrepreneur found a hole in his industry & filled it...literally Why are more men having more testosterone converting into estrogen & how to address it Techniques for gaining strength, while minimizing weight gain Our favorite warm up routines The biggest pre-workout warm up mistakes Mike & Sincere share various recovery options Sincere shares his Darth Vader massage experience Mike shares his sauna room nightmare All this and much more. Download, listen, and share this episode now on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/live-life-aggressively-podcast/id646524617 (please leave us your reviews :-) Stitcher (please leave us your review): http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=34706&refid=stpr or http://llapodcast.com. Also, be sure to "like" and connect with us on our Facebook fan page at http://facebook.com/llapodcast. Links & Resources mentioned in the show: 1.  Nominate & vote for us for the 2014 Stitcher Awards here: http://stitcher.promotw.com/ 2. http://www.jimwendler.com/2013/09/increasing-volume-of-assistance-work/ 3. Wendler Calculator App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brentwenson.wendler 4. Joe DeFranco's "Agile 8" warm up program: http://www.defrancostraining.com/ask_joe/archives/ask_joe_08-10-03.html 5. Sincere's joint mobility video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hLANM8ai7Q 6. Mike's joint mobility video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNtS4SHiQrI 7. Dianna Linden L.A.Santa Monica area massage specialist: http://www.diannalindensportsmassage.com/

James Wilks (http://jameslightningwilks.com) is a former UFC welterweight & winner of season 9 of The Ultimate Fighter. James currently runs his gym, Lightning MMA in Laguna Hills, CA., and is currently finishing his new documentary, "The Game-changers," which focuses on a different view on thriving via a plant-based diet. During episode #36 of the Live Life Aggressively podcast, James joins Mike & Sincere to discuss: James shares how he got started in mixed martial arts and how he found his way onto & winning The Ultimate Fighter reality show James discusses the ups and downs of living in The Ultimate Fighter house, & what happens in the house, that folks don't see on T.V. What was James's pre-fight ritual and how was it a positive and negative for him James shares the financial challenges of pro MMA fighters What lead to James's retirement from competing, how he transitioned to the next phase of his career, and how time off lead to his current interests James's experience with self-defense instruction, as well as working with the Navy Seals and various branches of law enforcement What events lead James's to transitioning to a plant-based diet & how he made the transition What did James learn from researching the processing and effects of poultry consumption, grass-fed beef, and eggs What are the things James & those proponents of the Paleo diet agree upon James discusses some of the myths associated with grain and soy consumption James walks us through his current diet and shares how some of those who consume a plant-based diet get it wrong All this and much more. Subscribe, download, listen, and share this episode now by hopping over to iTunes or Stitcher at iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/live-life-aggressively-podcast/id646524617 (please leave us your reviews :-) 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.

This week's listener Q&A segment of episode #35 of the twice-weekly broadcast of the Live Life Aggressively podcast is available right now. During this episode, Mike & Sincere discuss: Why the fashion industry and "Black Friday" are "clever" rackets What is TV show is worse than "Hoarders" and why The ideal supplements for pet's joint health and the right situations to do so Just eating real food vs. extreme supplementing Tips to keep you motivated to train when you are no longer enthusiastic about training How to avoid becoming an annual New Year Resolutionary & staying motivate to train beyond the first month of the new year Why failure is always an option & when it's an option worth taking Herbal supplements that may help women with PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) How does Mike & Sincere adjust their training goals to the busy holiday season, as well as what are their training goals for the start of 2014 Mike shares how he addresses gift-giving, during the holidays Sincere's hybrid approach to mixing Jim Wendler's 5/3/1 program w/ Kettlebell Sport training The benefits of getting stronger vs. cutting weight for kettlebell sport HRT & other strategies for increasing testosterone when natural methods do not work What is the LLA Podcast magic formula How P.E. teachers & parents of children with autism utilize Sincere's bodyweight DVD Mike & Sincere discuss the passing of Nelson Mandela & Paul Walker & how they were more alike than different All this and much more. Download, listen, and share this episode now on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/live-life-aggressively-podcast/id646524617 (please leave us your reviews :-) Stitcher (please leave us your review): http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=34706&refid=stpr or http://llapodcast.com. Also, be sure to "like" and connect with us on our Facebook fan page at http://facebook.com/llapodcast. Links & Resources mentioned in the show: 1. Cetyl-M 2. http://energeticnutrition.com (myomin) 3. Vitex4. http://www.jimwendler.com/2013/09/increasing-volume-of-assistance-work/ 5. Clomid