The Strength Connection

In the 84th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, Highland Games Champion, and Owner of Empowered Strength, John Odden, will talk about positive association with nature, benefits of hunting, controlling the volume, John’s new program, and more.Join us in this insightful and captivating talk!In this chapter, you will discover:(0:50) Introducing our special guest, Highland Games Champion, and Owner of Empowered Strength, John Odden, @empoweredstrength_(3:30) Van Gough immersive experience(5:00) About John’s training style(7:30) The secret formula to success(8:10) John, then vs. now(8:30) Shout out to Strong First @strongfirst(9:00) How John has changed throughout the years(10:00) Last podcast with John Odden(12:10) John’s yard(12:45) Positive association with the nature(13:30) Benefits of hunting (14:05) Target shooting on top of a mountain(14:25) Becoming a gear guy(14:45) Start in the summer!(15:45) Realizing our ability to control(16:25) Shout out to Dr. Tiffany Jones @drtiffjones(18:45) Barefoot minimum clothes routine(19:10) Growing in the countryside(19:50) Living in San Diego(20:25) The great divide(20:55) Change in sensory wavelength (21:55) Working with people in nature(22:45) Not wearing shoes(23:15) The biggest takeaway(25:30) “This is how we're wired to do things not to be confined, go from one comfort bubble to the next comfort bubble in our cars.” - John Odden @empoweredstrength_(26:45) Mike’s changed morning routine(28:05) “We think that, like when we're in certain spots, that's the only place that we can feel those things, when in reality, we can probably duplicate that just outside the door of our own home.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection(29:05) Reason behind John’s peak performance(31:05) Lack of resources in the start(31:35) John’s morning training(33:00) Controlling the volume(35:00) Volume or intensity?(35:25) Shout out to John Parker @johnparker__(38:00) Simple and sinister(39:55) Shout out to Geoff Neupert @geoff.neupert(40:35) Overcoming the self-imposed limits(43:00) How to work into sprinting again?(43:30) Everyone should throw!(44:20) Shout out to Pavel Tsatsouline @strongfirst(44:35) John’s next program(45:35) Becoming fit vs. staying fit(46:05) Shout out to Danny Casey @ny_weightlifting_academy(46:30) Tactical strength challenge(47:30) Running TSC religiously(49:10) Rewarding for showing up(51:25) Why is the world of strength behind?(52:10) Why Mike loves TSC(52:35) Shout out to Dan John @coachdanjohn(53:25) The building foundation of John’s gym(53:50) From the highland games to other challenges(56:55) The benefits of being an older athlete(59:25) A message to anyone who is not strength training(1:07:00) Where to find John Odden? @empoweredstrength_https://www.empoweredstrength.com 

In the 83rd episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, Strong First Senior Instructor and founder of BrickHouse, Mike Sousa, will talk about the origin of BrickHouse, the evolution of Mike’s training style, intuitive training, and more.Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! In this chapter you will discover: (0:50) Introducing our special guest, Strong First Senior Instructor and founder of BrickHouse, Mike Sousa @sousastrong(1:20) The Breakthrough Secrets Podcast: EP #86 - Mike Sousa: Sweat Equity(1:44) Mike’s origin story(2:25) Going for the Certification(2:40) Building career(2:55) Shout out to Dave Whitley @irontamer(3:00) Shout out to Jeff O’Connor, former Master RKC(3:05) Shout out to Pavel Tsatsouline @strongfirst(3:05) Shout out to Doug Nepodal LinkedIn Doug Nepodal(3:30) Team leader promotion(3:35) Why is the team leader position great?(3:50) Shout out to Brett Jones @brettjonessfg(4:25) The 66-year-old quilt master(6:05) The best way to do the ladder(9:10) Why is the fitness industry interesting?(10:00) Long-term goal gym vision(10:05) Building and keeping a client list for years(10:50) Being a group-on guy(11:25) Intuition-based training(11:40) Losing 7 clients in one month(11:55) Benefits of building a system(14:00) Using constructive feedback and analogies(14:50) Being an intuitive trainer(16:10) A template that Mike uses(18:45) Game of operation analogy(19:45) Male vs. female clientele(20:20) About Martha(20:50) About Brittney(21:20) “Really legit system is years and years and years into it.”  - Mike Sousa @sousastrong(21:50) Stay within 60-80%(22:05) How to stay within 60-80%?(23:25) Shout out to Mike Perry @coachmikeperry(23:50) Evolution of Mike’s system @coachmikeperry(24:05) The problem Mike saw with his system(24:20) Switching to a semi-private system(25:25) Moving to Brickhouse(25:40) The issue with semi-private system(26:20) The issue with most trainer’s model(26:45) The secret behind commercial gym’s success(27:20) Brainstorming to make his gym better(28:00) The success of new model(28:45) No need to grind 24/7 anymore(31:00) Stop babysitting style of training!(31:10) Shout out to Danny Sawaya Linkedin: Danny Sawaya (31:35) Shout out to Tiago Proença @tiago_proenca(32:25) Rates-related issue(32:40) Creating flat rates(34:00) Payment-related issue(35:40) The origin story of the Brickhouse(38:25) “Not get into the serious debt” model(39:35) Treat your business like a video game(40:00) The boss level!(41:20) Principle-based system(41:50) Mike’s tips for building a solid business(43:30) Change is constant in Brickhouse(44:00) Zoover gym(47:00) Shout out to Jamie Lewis @plagueofstrength(50:25) Make your gym unique!(51:15) Product placement(52:10) The cycle studio(53:10) Always add to it!(59:35) Shout out to Analisa Naldi @italiannna(1:00:00) The Ying and Yang(1:00:15) Shout out to Dr. Michael Hartle@drmichaelhartle(1:00:45) Getting disappointed to grow kale(1:03:10) Shout out to Geoff Neupert @geoff.neupert(1:06:20) Mike’s weight before and after doing kettlebell muscles(1:06:45) Which program helped Mike the most?(1:10:50) Learning from the OGs(1:11:05) Shout out to Paul McIlroy @paulmcilroyamazing12(1:11:55) Shout out to Jerzy Gregorek (1:13:05) “A legitimate system will keep you strong without breaking you down.” - Mike Sousa @sousastrong(1:15:15) Where to find Mike Sousa? @sousastrong

In the 82nd episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest Former Elite Instructor at StrongFirst, Research Methods and Statistics Professor, Craig Maker, will talk about the psychological immune system, fission-fusion, overtraining, and more.Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! In this chapter you will discover: (0:50) Introducing our special guest, Elite Instructor at StrongFirst, Research Methods and Statistics Professor, Craig Maker Twitter: @AntiFragileSelf(1:50) Craig’s milestones(2:35) What is Craig currently working on?(2:55) Shout out to Ben Patrick @kneesovertoeguy(3:05) Shout out to Graham Tuttle @thebarefootsprinter(3:30) Reverse sled(4:00) Craig’s experience with reverse sled(5:30) About footwork(7:00) Fission and Fusion(7:10) Pendulum model(7:25) “Fission fusion is like the speed bag, like, you can just throw it out of rhythm a little bit.” - Craig Marker Twitter: @AntiFragileSelf(8:00) The Strength Connection Podcast - Ep 42: Fission & Fusion Training(9:25) Is more better?(10:25) Is overtraining an issue?(11:40) “My training is actually training and not a workout.”  - Craig Marker Twitter: @AntiFragileSelf(12:00) Shout out to Pavel Tsatsouline @strongfirst(12:10) Shout out to Brett Jones @brettjonessfg(12:45) “Most people don't push hard enough to really get to that level of overtraining.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection(13:50) Shout out to George A. Bonanno @giorgiobee(13:50) What does trauma do to your body?(15:10) The harm of quick fixes(15:40) The field of affective forecasting and how we feel(17:05) The recovery process after trauma(17:50) A therapy-related research(18:20) Underestimating the natural recovery process(18:45) Kick people out of therapy!(20:15) “If you keep going back and thinking that you're broken, then it almost turns into an enabling.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection(20:45) Old style training vs. what Craig prefers(21:05) Embracing negative emotions(22:20) Cry like a baby!(22:50) Way of the Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman @pwdan(24:40) Shout out to Jen Sincero @jensincero(25:30) Crying while watching Rocky(26:50) About Meditation(27:10) What does Craig do with someone with anxiety?(27:35) The process of embracing changes(28:05) Wanting to feel panic(29:15) Shout out to Dr. Tiffany Jones @drtiffjones(30:05) Physiological peace(31:50) Shout out to James Cameron @jamescameronofficial(33:10) Surrendering is courageous (33:25) Hand cup analogy(34:30) Shout out to Analisa Naldi @italiannna(35:00) Throwing a punch(36:30) Shout out to Trevor Bauer @baueroutage(37:20) About ATP(38:05) “We need energy to relax.” - Craig Marker Twitter: @AntiFragileSelf(39:15) Craig’s thoughts about bodyweight training(40:20) Cramps after high-tension bodyweight training(42:05) Therapy is therapy!(42:25) Importance of physical therapy for better mental health(43:35) Why did Craig get involved with StrongFirst?(43:55) The simple and Sinister protocol(45:25) Why the phrase “gym is my therapy” is so popular(47:25) Intra-individual differences(48:20) Craig’s future plans(49:50) The butterfly effect(51:20) The actual variable in diets(52:00) Shout out to Layne Norton @biolayne(52:40) It’s ok to feel down!(54:25) Breaking Musclehttps://breakingmuscle.com/author/craig-marker/ (54:35) Where to find Craig Marker? Twitter: @AntiFragileSelf

In the 81st episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest Creator of Coach Sportland, Speed Coach and Mentor, Sam Portland, will talk about Sam’s rugby background, his submissive nature in sports, losing the unconscious motivation, and more.Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! In this chapter, you will discover: (0:55) Introducing our special guest Creator of Coach Sportland, Speed Coach and Mentor, Sam Portland @coach_portland(1:50) The Strength Connection: EP 66 - Sam Portland: Speed Sportland(3:20) The importance of mindset in training(3:55) Playing non-contact rugby(4:40) Singing up to rugby(4:50) Being skinny(5:30) Sam’s problem with defense(6:45) Deliberately practicing tackle(7:10) Not progressing in the game(8:15) Why couldn't Sam tackle?(8:20) Being submissive even in judo(9:30) Having nowhere to hide(10:20) “The biggest thing that takes the hit when you're exposed is your own self-esteem.” - Sam Portland @coach_sportland(11:30) Mike’s basketball story(13:10) The associative risk and violence in sports(13:20) “The more risk that the sport requires, the more violence is necessary.” - Sam Portland @coach_sportland(13:30) “You can't survive collisions if you're not committed to it.” - Sam Portland @coach_sportland(15:05) Mindset cliches(16:15) “The illusion of mindset is that you actually believe you're in control of all the things that you do.” - Sam Portland @coach_sportland(17:45) Infiltrating a belief system(20:00) “The most important thing you can give an athlete is a belief.” - Sam Portland @coach_sportland(22:30) Surrendering the control(23:00) Time and space(24:30) “Language is only the combination of 5 simple sounds.” - Sam Portland @coach_sportland(25:05) Sam’s thoughts about performance: Then vs. Now(25:25) About one of Sam’s client(26:50) Only experience matters!(27:40) Not going back(28:20) Shout out to Alex Gray @alexander_thegrayt(28:45) Rocky Balboahttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0479143/ (31:30) Why do you have to surrender?(32:00) People watcher(34:00) Sam’s peace(34:30) “If you are so narrow then you miss everything.” - Sam Portland @coach_sportland(35:00) Sam’s first experience with therapy(36:10) Sam’s experience: Then vs. Now(36:30) “The fight never stops. The fight just changes.” - Sam Portland @coach_sportland(37:15) About Sam’s late brother(39:30) The unconscious motivation(40:20) Feeling lost after his brother’s death(41:35) December 27th(43:10) Unpacking the baggage(43:30) The funeral (43:55) Going to Mount Everest(44:05) The relief from being on the field(44:55) Life changes(45:50) Becoming the oldest child(47:10) Monthly therapy(48:10) Losing motivation (48:40) How did Sam get into therapy?(49:10) Calling bereavement helpline(50:30) Breaking through the pain(50:50) Feeling “attracted” to Donna(53:00) Guided meditation for pregnant women(53:35) “You can’t do anything alone.” - Sam Portland @coach_sportland(55:10) “Therapy about recognizing that pain and knowing that your best days are ahead of you, and that you're stronger than what this pain in your past was.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection(56:20) “The most noble pursuit of mastery is mastery of self.” - Sam Portland @coach_sportland(56:45) Where to find Sam Portland? @coach_sportlandhttps://coachsportland.co.uk/ 

In the 80th episode of The Strength Connection podcast, Mike and our special guest, Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Dr. Tiffany Jones, will talk about mindset training, using false scenarios, creating superhumans, and more.Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! In this chapter, you will discover: (0:55) Introducing our special guest, Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Dr. Tiffany Jones @drtiffjones(1:00) Shout out to Wendy Walker(2:00) Dr. Tiffany’s origin story(2:15) Reading a Dr. Shane Murphy book(2:45) Playing soccer in college(3:00) Doing Masters and PhD(3:10) Dr. Tiffany’s mental struggles(3:45) Dr. Tiffany’s passion for her job(4:05) Shout out to Anson Dorrance @visionsofachampion(4:40) “That time between what you're actually doing is a bigger thing for your success versus when you're actually stepping into the box.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection(4:55) “Our body doesn't know if it's playing in our grandma's backyard or if it's out of practice.” - Dr. Tiffany @drtiffjones(5:25) The what-ifs(7:10) Shout out to Dana Cavalea @therealcoachd(7:20) Shout out to Mariano Rivera @marianorivera(7:45) “Our mind makes the moment bigger or smaller, it has nothing to do with actually what's going on.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection(7:50) Why does Dr. Tiffany love her job?(8:20) The understanding and application(8:30) False scenarios(9:50) Starting with positive(10:20) Creating superhumans(11:15) “Start with a positive or else that memory could be interpreted as negative.” - Dr. Tiffany @drtiffjones(11:45) “We're so hardwired to not praise the things that we're good at and just focus on those things to correct all the time.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection(11:55) The missing piece(12:15) “The only time we fail is if we flat out give up.” - Dr. Tiffany @drtiffjones(13:00) Dr. Tiffany’s usual training style(15:10) Exceptional coaches(15:20) George Mason Patriots practice(17:10) Athlete's reaction to the pattern interruption(18:40) Routine vs. superstitions(18:55) Dr. Tiffany’s problem with routines(20:15) The perfect case of Rafael Nadal @rafaelnadal(21:45) The guy with no foot(22:40) Individual sports vs. team sports(23:45) Always communicate!(25:30) The foundation of mental toughness(26:45) Simple, not easy(27:15) Going back to the survival mode(27:30) Focus on the whys(27:45) Making the athlete read more(27:55) Think like a monk by Jay Shetty @jayshettyhttps://www.amazon.com/Think-Like-Monk-Train-Purpose/dp/1982134488 (29:00) Be aware!(29:20) Dr. Tiffany’s current way of training teams(29:35) Certified Chopra coach(31:10) What is mental toughness?(31:45) The questions that Dr. Tiffany asks her athletes(32:45) “Emotional pain is different than emotional suffering.” - Dr. Tiffany @drtiffjones(33:20) Why we can’t escape emotional suffering(34:00) Low capacity (34:25) Mental health explanation (35:30) What’s your body telling you?(37:20) Self-awareness explanation(37:50) Fight, fly, freeze(39:10) Anger vs frustration(40:10) There is no saber-tooth tiger!(41:30) A few essential corrections(42:45) You choose your feelings(43:30) Confidence vs. self-belief(45:30) Expectations vs. standards(47:50) The blown-out social comparison(49:00) Have a 6-year-old’s mindset(52:45) Where to find Dr. Tiffany? @drtiffjoneshttps://xfactorperformance.com/ 

In the 79th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, Weightlifting Coach and the Founder of New York Weightlifting Academy, Danny Casey, will talk about Danny’s origin story, his weightlifting background, his way of training, and more.Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! In this chapter, you will discover: (0:55) Introducing our special guest, Weightlifting Coach and the Founder of New York Weightlifting Academy, Danny Casey @ny_weightlifting_academy(1:15) Shout out to Eddie McGuire @eddiemacisback(1:50) Shout out to Greg Everett @catalystathletics(2:35) Danny’s origin story(2:45) Studying to become a Social Studies Teacher(3:00) The experience of going to weight rooms(3:25) Brazilian jiu-jitsu(3:50) Olympics lifts(4:15) Finding a coach(4:30) Participating in competitions(4:30) Training with other people (4:55) Starting the personal training journey(5:40) What brought Danny towards the Olympics lifting?(6:30) The music analogy(6:55) The steps of mastery(7:45) The different approaches to jiu-jitsu and weight lifting(8:45) “You have to go slow before you can go fast.” - Danny Casey @ny_weightlifting_academy(9:50) Shout out to Eric D’Agati @ericdagati(10:35) Unrecognized steps to health and fitness(11:00) Unreasonable goals(11:40) “Just because the number value on the bar didn't move, does it mean the quality of what you're doing didn't improve?” - Danny Casey @ny_weightlifting_academy(12:25) Not understanding the process(12:45) The deadlift example(13:25) The sport of positions and angles(14:15) “Patience is everything.” - Danny Casey @ny_weightlifting_academy(14:40) Danny’s pre-covid training vs. now(15:20) Does Danny ask his client to journal?(16:15) Books by Joe Mills Linkedin: Joe Mills(16:55) Shout out to Brian Grasso(17:50) Danny’s current training approach(19:00) “If I want to actually get better at my press, I don't need to work on my press at all. I need to work on my clean, the steps beforehand.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection(19:15) Clean and jerk in weightlifting(19:25) Danny’s call with his coach(19:40) Does everyone have jerk and clean?(20:05) Shout out to Kari Pearce @karipearcecrossfit(21:00) “If you want to get better, you want to move forward, you have to work where you're limited.” Danny Casey @ny_weightlifting_academy(21:05) Working with Kari @karipearcecrossfit(22:45) Danny’s experience in working with clients(23:40) Kari’s limitations and strength @karipearcecrossfit(24:55) The evolution of Danny’s perspective(25:40) The spinning wheel analogy(26:45) Training the mindset(27:15) “You can read someone by how they lift.” - Danny Casey @ny_weightlifting_academy(27:55) Shout out to Dmitry Klokov @klokovd(29:25) Shout out to Fabio Zonin @x_fab_69(30:10) Everybody should compete!(30:30) “Focus is trainable.” - Danny Casey @ny_weightlifting_academy(31:30) Mike’s certification program(32:00) Nervousness during competition(33:55) Benefits of competing(35:25) “It’s building a skill, not just going into a workout.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection(33:50) The debate that Danny often gets into(36:45) How does Danny train himself?(38:05) Reading about Soviets(38:15) Self-regulation(38:35) Importance of self-regulation(40:25) Shout out to Antonio Squillante @antonio_squillantecscs(41:10) Why does Danny encourage everyone to compete?(42:30) The benefits of nervous energy(46:45) Where to find Danny Casey? @ny_weightlifting_academy @danny_caseyYoutube: NY Weightlifting Academy

In the 78th episode of The Strength Connection podcast, Mike and our special guest Lead Instructor at FMS, Founder of ONE-Human Performance and Principles of Program Design, Eric D'Agati, will talk about Eric’s origin story, Eric’s style of training, the goal of creating Principles of Program Design, and more.Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! In this chapter, you will discover: (1:20) Introducing our special guest Lead Instructor at FMS, Founder of ONE-Human Performance and Principles of Program Design, Eric D'Agati @ericdagati(1:40) Shout out to Brett Jones @brettjonessfg(1:40) Shout out to Mike Perry @coachmikeperry(2:00) About the super bowl(2:30) Working with Gray Cook @functionalmvmt(3:10) Eric’s origin story(3:15) Eric as a child(3:35) How did it all start?(3:45) Suffering from back pain as a teenager(4:00) Going to the doctor for back pain(4:20) The diagnosis(4:30) Doing back exercises(5:00) Advice from a random guy in the gym(5:15) Training clients for the first time(5:30) The secret behind Eric’s early success as a trainer(6:05) Building a business(6:45) Opening a personal facility(7:55) Everything under one roof(7:35) Eric’s vision and the evolution(8:05) Learning more things to become a better trainer(8:25) Eric’s brother, a doctor of physical therapy(9:00) Reebok movement screens(9:15) First FMS class with the entire team(10:00) Teaching FMS for 15 years(11:00) Studying exercise science in college(11:25) The common goal of most students(11:50) The fine line(12:00) “I am too stupid to listen to no.” - Eric D'Agati @ericdagati(12:55) How Eric built his business(13:50) One of Eric’s first clients: Bob(15:05) Learning to help Bob(15:30) What got Eric to get deeper into training(16:50) “Nobody gets better being the big fish in the little pond.” Eric D'Agati @ericdagati(17:05) Helen and the peanut butter jar(18:05) The idea that Eric got from helping Bob(18:30) “Clients don’t need exercises, they need a path.” - Eric D'Agati @ericdagati(18:40) The art of a program(19:05) Don’t forget about the goals(19:20) The questions section(20:40) Eric’s reason behind creating this program(20:45) Shout out to Dr. Lee Burton @functionalmvmt(22:30) How to get out of the silos?(24:15) Eric’s goal with the program(25:20) “It can be so easy for us to get into our own little zone and block everything out.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection(25:35) What’s your thing?(28:55) Eric’s 3 favorite answers(29:40) The truth behind saying no(30:15) The least level of care(30:40) Why did you choose this exercise?(31:10) What’s the worst thing that can happen?(32:35) “Common sense doesn’t mean common practice.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection(34:50) Eric’s most used analogy(38:05) The counterpoint(38:40) Use a time machine!(40:55) Shout out to Jamie Lewis @plagueofstrength(42:00) The positive change in current society(45:05) Shout out to Lee Thaft Twitter: @leetaft(45:10) Working with the youth(46:55) Eric’s recent call with a football coach(49:35) Playing to win by Michael Lewishttps://www.amazon.com/Playing-to-Win/dp/B08DL7ZJDX (51:20) Giving awareness(51:45) Eric’s pyramid(53:05) Conversation with kids and their parents(54:25) About program design(57:10) “My goal as coach is to become obsolete.” Eric D'Agati @ericdagati(57:30) Eric’s definition of a great coach(1:00:45) Where to find Eric D'Agati? @ericdagati

In the 77th Episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, StrongFirst Elite instructor Mark Limbaga, will talk about training modalities, strength and conditioning, the clean and the jerk, and a genuine love for strength.Join us in this insightful and captivating talk!In this chapter you will discover:(0:55) Introducing our special guest StrongFirst Elite instructor Mark Limbaga @mlgirevikstrong(1:24) Mark Limbaga Origin Story(1:34) Clean and jerk programs(2:16) Training Modalities(2:23) Strength and conditioning(2:52) Love for push-ups(4:14) Shout out to Brett Jones @brettjonessfg(4:46) The impact of strength training(5:17) Combat sports(5:31) Enter the Kettlebell! By Pavel Tsatsouline https://www.amazon.com.mx/Enter-Kettlebell-Strength-Secret-Supermen/dp/1942812132(6:09) Kettlebell Muscle by Geoff Neupert https://www.amazon.com/Kettlebell-Muscle-Secrets-Compound-Lifting/dp/B0040NJXC4(6:54) Level one certified enrollment in Melbourne, Australia(7:47) Start-up experience(9:26) Second day of training, (2010)(10:36) Mark becomes the strength and conditioning coach for the Philippine boxing team in 2012(11:03) Benefits reflected in Boxing(12:46) Shout out to StrongFirst @strongfirst(17:38) Compression thinking and application(18:30) “It is necessary to dedicate a lot of time to learning” - Mark Limbaga @mlgirevikstrong (19:31) Rooting knowledge in the body(20:03) “There is always something you can do better”- Mark Limbaga @mlgirevikstrong(21:09) Concept of dominance (21:50) Mark's customer feedback(22:25) Improved physical appearance (22:31) Transition with athletes (23:16) Finding a challenge for athletes(23:25) “You have to understand someone's language in order to connect with them.”- Mark Limbaga @mlgirevikstrong (26:07) Pre-engage abdominals for better movement(26:19) Bodyweight training(27:14) “Body weight is as important to the development of strength skills as anything else.”- Michael Kurkowski(27:24) Ideal linkage(29:08) “There are some skills that even if you don't touch them for a while they stay with you.”- Mark Limbaga @mlgirevikstrong(29:19) Skills that are not forgotten(29:26) Dead Weight Lifting(31:15) Finding what works for you(32:28) Shout out to Grant Anderson @kettlebellgrant(33:38) Throwing dimes into a piggy bank(36:40) Abdominal work as an "accessory"(36:54) Shout out to Geoff Neupert @geoff.neupert(37:21) Neck Turning Protocol by Aleks Salkin, Youtube: Aleks Salkin(38:48) Abdominal work(41:57) A new experience in India(43:23) Movement Clean and Jerk (44:29) Mark's wife(44:58) Shout out to Hector Gutierrez(46:10) Where to find Mark Limbaga @mlgirevikstrong https://www.instagram.com/mlgirevikstrong/ 

In the 76th Episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest the Owner Of The Sleep Performance Coach, Angus Buckle wil talk about Martial arts, Gambling and Alcohol, Health deterioration and more!Join us in this insightful and captivating talk!In this chapter you will discover: (0:57) Introducing our special guest Angus Buckle Linked in: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/mrbpt(2:06) The law of individuality(2:49) Inspirations and importances(2:58) Scottish name(3:50) Angus began to frequent the world of parties(3:57) Sales work(4:32) Martial arts and boxing(4:38) Moving to Thailand(6:37) David Goggins @davidgoggins Navy SEALs(8:07) Gambling and Alcohol(9:10) Angus's mom (10:59) “Life is about helping other people.” -  Angus Buckle Linked in(11:47) Health deterioration(12:04) Certified as a personal trainer(12:06) Certified in sleep, neurology, sports nutrition (12:50) Dream and ADN(13:31) The energy to help(13:32) “When pain turns into frustration, that's when you need a change.” -  Angus Buckle Linked in(16:05) “Success is driven by the impact of helping people.” - Angus Buckle Linked in: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/mrbpt(16:21) The Sleep Performance Coach(16:29) DNA test(16:35) Training championships(17:17) Chrono types(18:57) “If you're unsure, just make a decision to go with what feels right.” - Angus Buckle Linked in: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/mrbpt(20:23) Internal biology(20:49) Synchronicity(22:08) Peak mental performance in the morning(23:48) NASA  projects (23:54) Shout out to Richard Branson @richardbranson(23:59) The only influence on your circadian rhythm is light(24:32) Suppress melatonin(24:38) We release cortisol in the morning(26:35) Light and rehydration in the morning(31:07) Concerns of the great fighters(31:49) Better sleep for peak performance(32:28) Energy mentors(33:09) Stress plus recovery equals growth(34:03) Recovery week(34:35) Bases of the construction of mobility(35:42)  Oversubscribed by Daniel Priestleyhttps://www.amazon.com/Oversubscribed-How-People-Lining-Business/dp/0857088254(36:01) “Burnout isn't enforced rest.” - Angus Buckle Linked in: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/mrbpt(36:18) “The best recovery plan is to design your plan.” - Brett @brettjonessfg(36:52) Western culture(37:32) Overtraining bracket or overworked bracket(38:32) You can have insomnia from being overtrained(39:42) Restore people's health(40:22) Adaptation for growth (40:37) If you sleep better, it increases your testosterone level(40:55) Shout out to Antonio Squillante @antonio_squillantecscs(41:52) Recovery methods(42:09) Performance depends on chronotype(43:52) Law of individuality of genetics(44:29) Technologies that exist with recovery(44:37) The Dodgers organization(45:04) Technology dependency(45:18) Orphan Samia(45:20) Insomnia can be chronic, or acute(45:31) Insomnia is where we pay too much attention to detail.(46:28) MBA signed up with aura(47:57) Angus worked with a functional neurologist(49:28) The number of hours of sleep a person needs(52:29) Where to find Angus Buckle?https://www.sleepprocoach.com/

In the 75th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike, and our special guest, Fitness Coach and the Co-Founder of TNT Fitness Results, Derek Toshner, will talk about StrongFirst, coaching younger people, coaching high school athletes, coaching professionals, and more.Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! In this chapter you will discover: (0:55) Introducing our special guest, Fitness Coach and the Co-Founder of TNT Fitness Results, Derek Toshner @tnt_adventure_fit(2:30) Conference with Pavel Macek @pavelmacekcom and Brett Jones @brettjonessfg(3:50) Strongfirst: a school of strength(4:30) Giving more value to the community(4:40) Analisa Naldi @italiannna(4:45) Legacy by James Kerr Twitter: @James_M_Kerr (5:15) The responsibility of a title(5:45) What is the value you offer to the people who follow you?(6:05) Put the time and return something of value(6:05) About leadership(6:35) The difference between a leader and a coach(7:20) Being a coach at a school(8:00) Structure and discipline(8:30) Participating in student track 1973 (8:50) Student graduation system(9:45) Winning the JV conference championship(12:45) The state of Derek’s multiple trophies(13:15) The most important thing about trophies(14:15) Soul Surfer(14:15) Shout out to Bethany Hamilton @bethanyhamilton(15:25) “Success isn't linear.” - Derek Toshner @tnt_adventure_fit(15:30) “The people that have multiple championships, probably also have multiple failures.” - Derek Toshner @tnt_adventure_fit(16:00) Being an instructor with StrongFirst @strongfirst(16:05) Derek’s experience with coaching young people(16:30) Camp Campbellsport High School(16:30) Derek’s current client(16:35) Derek is an instructor to certify trainers with great body movement(18:15) The technical side of getting kids faster and stronger(18:45) Build a championship culture(18:55) Boys have to win to have fun (21:15) Implementation of learning(21:45) Team with energies of a family(22:50) Derek's wife: a good recruiter(23:05) 60 current participants in the track team(23:55) Know the dynamics of your team(24:45) Find someone who's good at what you are not(25:30) The benefits of coaching kids(27:45) Click in the dead by Pavel Tsatsouline @strongfirst(30:00) Understand how the body works(30:35) Grand Teton Mountain(30:50) Altering conditioning(31:20) About Mia’s parents(32:10) Mia is going for a world record(32:35) Alternate conditioning program effects(34:16) Aerobic capacity(34:40) Succeed in performance!(34:55) High intensity resistance protocols(36:40) Modification of protocols(36:45) Strongfirst(36:55) Objective: nasal breathing(37:00) Keep the lactic acid down(38:20) Breath ladders(38:40) Between training Gen pop or training high school athletes(39:20) The point of diminishing returns physiologically(39:30) The body: a protective adaptive machine(40:35) Capacity building(41:10) Endurance(42:10) The standard level of strength(43:35) Hyperbaric chamber(44:20) All Terrain conditioning(45:25) The kettlebell technique(46:05) Shout out to John Brookfield @johnbrookfieldstrength(49:45) Benefits of level increases(50:10) Step-ups and snatches(52:45) The heart rate training(53:30) Iron cardio strength aerobics(55:25) Alteration & Heavy Endurance Conditioning Program(57:25) Where to find Derek Toshner? @tnt_adventure_fit