
Mike and Brooker Show
Mike Guadango and Alex Brooker talk anything health, fitness, or psychology oriented. Mike is an American Personal Trainer and Gym owner who has trained 1st rounders from MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL, PLL while Brooker is a European Trainer that has trained multiple pros and Olympic Gold Medalists from multiple sports. The goal of this podcast will serve as a source of education for anyone looking to improve in mind, body or spirit.
Latest episodes

Aug 16, 2024 • 28min
#95 - Fred Duncan Part 2
Part 2 with Fred Duncan. Fred is the owner and operator of Fred Duncan Performance Training. As well as having a legendary instagram, Fred is the author of "You're fat, let's change that" and "Feast. Fast. Fit". He has trained D1 to professional athletes in both S&C as well as rehabilitation and is also a published author in research journals. A great episode that challenges a lot of beliefs. To find out more about Fred check out his instagram: / fred_duncan
00:00 Dynamic Correspondence
03:00 Mike's NFL off season programme
05:20 Stress shielding with isometrics
09:00 Eqi Quasi Isometrics
11:15 Mike's isometric system
14:10 Fred's isometric system
16:10 EQI part 2
18:10 Collagen
26:50 Stumble to the truth

Aug 6, 2024 • 31min
#94 - Rolf Ohman Part 2
Part 2 of our conversation with our most frequent guest, Rolf Ohman! Rolf has been working in high performance sport for donkey years and he is the creator of the 1080 quantum and sprint. In this episode we continue to discuss speed, differences between pro team sport athletes vs olympic track and field and finally how we taper for pre season camp vs the olympics.
00:00 - Squats getting slower but sprinting speed increasing. Why?
06:20 - Elastic Acceleration Index (EA)
10:45 - When to progress exercises
12:40 - Differences in training between pro team sport vs high performance track and field
20:15 - Preparing for pre season camp
24:00 - Tapering for the Olympics

Jul 31, 2024 • 38min
#93 Ryan Hopkins - Part 1
This week we are joined by top bloke - Ryan Hopkins. Ryan is the co-owner and head coach of Soho Strength Lab based in NYC. He is also the S&C coach of the Cardinal Newman Crusaders based in Florida. Lastly, Ryan is an educator and mentor in his Performance Paradigm mastermind programme. In this part 1 episode we talk business and all about how Ryan created his very popular gym SSL. Stay tuned for Part 2 - coming soon!
00:00 - Introduction to Ryan
02:45 - How Ryan selected his 13 coaches
05:40 - How Ryan retains his 13 coaches
09:00 - Why its important to pay your staff
14:40 - How to retain clientele
17:50 - Offers and client journey
22:10 - Keeping it simple with General Population
25:30 - What Ryan did before Soho Strength Lab
27:15 - What it cost to open up SSL, its early days and 100million lawsuit
33:05 - What is not allowed in SSL

12 snips
Jul 23, 2024 • 44min
#92 Fred Duncan
Fred Duncan, a fitness innovator and online programming expert, dives into his unique journey through healthcare education and critiques outdated practices. He shares laughter over culinary adventures, contrasting his love for homemade pasta with a friend's cooking indifference. The conversation shifts to navigating online criticism with wit and the importance of standing firm in one's opinions. Finally, Duncan emphasizes innovative coaching approaches for athletes, advocating for a balanced method that transcends mere data.

Jul 22, 2024 • 40min
#91 - Rolf Ohman

Jul 9, 2024 • 1h 20min
#90 - Will Ratelle, Rolf Ohman & Mike & Brooker
WIll Ratelle, Rolf Ohman & Mike & Brooker discuss Olympic lifts, other exercises & metrics &how they may or may not correlate to sports performance enhancement.

Jul 2, 2024 • 1h 24min
#89 - Mike and Brooker discuss Brooker's Pacific Row
🌊 Rowing Across the Pacific: A Journey of Challenge and Triumph 🌊
Join us in this gripping episode of the Mike and Brooker Show as we delve into Brooker's incredible journey! Brooker dared to sail across the vast Pacific Ocean. From navigating treacherous waters to facing unpredictable weather, Brooker shares firsthand the daunting challenges and exhilarating moments of their voyage.
🚢 In this episode, you'll discover:
-The meticulous preparation required for a Pacific crossing
-Unexpected encounters with marine life and nature's raw power
-Moments of solitude and self-discovery amidst the endless horizon
-Practical tips and insights for aspiring sailors and adventure enthusiasts
This conversation is not just about sailing; it's about resilience, passion, and the pursuit of a dream against all odds. Whether you're a seasoned sailor or simply curious about life on the high seas, Brooker's story will inspire and captivate you.
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Filmed at 🎥 @UndefeatedMedia
🎧 Tune in now to witness the triumphs and tribulations of sailing across the Pacific firsthand!

Jan 11, 2022 • 1h 18min
#88 - Dave Benett
This week on the Mike & Brooker Show we are joined by celebratory photographer - Dave Benett. Dave is a British society and celebrity photographer based in London. Since 2004, Dave has been a contributing photographer for Getty Images, specialising in candid photography of celebrities — work for which he has twice been awarded Photographer of the Year awards from the UK Picture Editors' Guild.

Dec 28, 2021 • 1h 1min
#87 Dr. Shawn Baker MD - Carnivore
Dr. Shawn Baker MD is popular for his usage of the carnivore diet. Dr. Baker was one of the first medical professionals discussing the benefits of this diet and diving in depth with it.

Dec 21, 2021 • 1h 17min
#86 - Strength Coach Therapy Teddy Willsey
@StrengthCoachTherapy Teddy Willsey