Barbell Shrugged

In today’s episode of Barbell Shrugged you will learn: How to measure and manage fatigue The benefits of soft tissue work using lacrosse balls and foam rolling Why perfect movement is critical to eliminating joint pain Using isometrics for max effort without risking injury How to develop tendon strength and resilience Why you should be going to a globe gym How to structure workouts around injuries   To learn more, please go to https://rapidhealthreport.com Connect with our guests: Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Coach Travis Mash on Instagram Dan Garner on Instagram

In today’s episode of Barbell Shrugged you will learn: Principle of Specificity: Why the body gets better at the task you practice most often Exercise selection based on type of muscle contractions (eccentric, concentric, or isometric)  Finding optimal ranges of motion for specific adaptations Variability in external resistance (plates, bands, chains, etc) How to track and measure velocity of the movement  What are force vectors and how you use them for specific adaptations    To learn more, please go to https://rapidhealthreport.com Connect with our guests: Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Coach Travis Mash on Instagram Dan Garner on Instagram

What is psoriasis. How is it related to other skin issues like eczema, acne, and Rosacea. What is causing the body to overproduce skin cells as a protective measure. What lab tests likely need to be ordered to see immune disfunction and root causes. Topical treatments that help manage symptoms vs. addressing root cause. Are the skin issues the first sign of future issues if the problem is not resolved? What is the role of gut health in healing skin issues? To learn more, please go to https://rapidhealthreport.com Connect with our guests: Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Coach Travis Mash on Instagram Dan Garner on Instagram

In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged: The spectrum of health from sick, to not sick, and to optimal. Optimal is a word thrown around with ease in the healthy space. What does optimal health look and feel like? Why are the current blood markers in a normal range and not optimal? Where are normal reference ranges created? If you want to know optimal ranges, where do you find them? Why are optimal ranges a better reference point than normal ranges? Hope can you be labeled “healthy” by normal ranges but still have underlying issues that go undetected? To learn more, please go to https://rapidhealthreport.com Connect with our guests: Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Coach Travis Mash on Instagram Dan Garner on Instagram

Dan Garner is the co-founder of RAPID Health Optimization, which offers high precision, luxury health and performance. His coaching resume is second to none having worked with dozens of professional athletes in 9 different sports. Within his clientele he has worked with three Super Bowl champions, two UFC title winners, an Olympic gold medalist, two Olympic bronze medalists, three hall-of-fame inductees and two all-time world record breakers. Additionally, Coach Garner has created the very popular Ultimate Nutrition Mentorship, Ultimate Training Mentorship, and Cutting Edge Strategies for Physique Transformation certificate programs where personal trainers and fitness professionals undergo an online education process to turn their passion for this industry into a successful and thriving career. In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged: 1. Why bloodwork, stool samples, urine, and hair create a full health profile 2.  How micros are the secret to ultimate performance 3.  How to increase testosterone in the shortest amount of time 4.  How confidence can be the secret to increased testosterone 5 Specific supplements for increased testosterone   To learn more, please go to https://rapidhealthreport.com Connect with our guests: Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Coach Travis Mash on Instagram Dan Garner on Instagram Dr. Andy Galpin on Instagram

Josh Ruben is the CEO and founder of Absolute Rest. The most comprehensive and advanced sleep assessment and solution technology on the planet. The only system ever designed that simultaneously diagnoses your sleep 1) environment (air quality, sound, particulates, CO2, etc.), 2) pathology (clinical-grade PSG), 3) behavior and 4) physiology (direct biometric measurements). To learn more, please go to https://rapidhealthreport.com Connect with our guests: Josh Ruben at Absolute Rest Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Coach Travis Mash on Instagram Dan Garner on Instagram

Joey Thurman is a health, fitness, nutrition expert, and television contributor/host. He is the author of the new book, “The Minimum Method, The Least You Can do to be a Stronger, Healthier, Happier You”. Joey was named the best trainer in Chicago by the Chicago Sun Times in 2015 and ‪NEWBEAUTY.com‬'s top 3 favorite celebrity trainers. He has appeared on Good Morning America, Live With Kelly and Ryan, The Today Show, Sherri Shepherd, Tamron Hall, Watch What Happens Live, Harry Connick Jr, WGN, TEDx, his own Facebook Watch series Home Sweat Home, and many more. Joey’s work has been featured in publications such as Men’s Health, Women’s Health, Pop Sugar, U.S. News and World Report, NPR, People Magazine, Shape, NY Post, Fitness Magazine, ‪Livestrong.com‬, ‪BodyBuilding.com‬, Daily Burn, Inspiyr, TimeOut Chicago, CaliDiet, The Chicago Sun Times, Beach Body, and many more.  Certifications: Bachelors in Liberal Studies (BLS),  Pain Free Performance Specialist (PPSC), Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES), Human Movement Specialist (HMS), Fitness Nutrition Specialist (FNS), Barefoot Training Specialist (BTS), Heart Rate Performance Specialist (HRPS), Certified Stress Management Coach (CSMC), Certified Sleep Science Coach (CSSC) To learn more, please go to https://rapidhealthreport.com   Connect with our guests: Joey Thurman  Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagra Coach Travis Mash on Instagram Dan Garner on Instagram

In today’s episode of Barbell Shrugged you will learn: Setting goals for physique transformation How long should you plan for a bulk and cut Strategies for building muscle on a bulk How to handle lagging body parts Time frame for cutting weight and getting shredded Being realistic on the amount of fat you truly need to lose Prep cycles for peak week How to maintain muscle mass when depleted To learn more, please go to https://rapidhealthreport.com Connect with our guests: Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Coach Travis Mash on Instagram Dan Garner on Instagram

In today’s episode of Barbell Shrugged you will learn: How to define resilience Understanding psychology vs physiological resilience What are the biomarkers of resilience Cortisol wakening response and how it relates to stress response Is balance possible between stress and recovery How much stress can you body handle before physiology begins to break down How resilience builds confidence in getting through hard times How purpose can be the driver of resilience Where resilience will show up in your labs How to differentiate between recovery and resilience To learn more, please go to https://rapidhealthreport.com Connect with our guests: Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Coach Travis Mash on Instagram Dan Garner on Instagram

In today’s episode of Barbell Shrugged you will learn: What are lipids What is cholesterol The difference between HDL and LDL cholesterol Why there is no such thing as “good” or “bad” cholesterol What are the bloodwork numbers for optimal cholesterol What is the perfect ratio of HDL and LDL Ratios for Triglycerides to HDL for optimal health Mechanisms for regulating cholesterol in the liver Why saturated fats are not bad and how your body uses them Cholesterols role in testosterone production To learn more, please go to https://rapidhealthreport.com Connect with our guests: Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Coach Travis Mash on Instagram Dan Garner on Instagram