The Robbie Bourke Podcast

This episode’s guest is Dr. Ben House of Functional Medicine Costa Rica. Functional Medicine Practitioner (CFMP). House was accepted to medical school without an undergraduate degree, but rescinded because during this time his father was fighting for his life with debilitating diverticulitis. The conventional medical model prescribed him pain killers, antibiotics, saltine crackers, and white bread. This pushed House to question the sick care model and look for the underlying lifestyle and dietary factors that could be the reason why his father was in so much pain. Lo and behold his father had Celiac disease and within a week of removing all grains and diary from his diet he was symptom free. This was Dr. House’s first taste of Functional Medicine and he knew at that moment that this would be his life’s passion. Since then he has studied under some of the best in the world and continues to regularly attend and present at conferences and seminars around the world. As a strength coach, House has worked at both the high school and collegiate levels, including time under Coach Wright at the University of Texas Basketball. Besides practicing Functional Med, coaching, and writing articles for Functional Medicine Costa Rica, House has numerous publications in peer-reviewed, high-impact scientific journals. House blends his knowledge of research and Functional Medicine with years of experience working directly with a variety of different clients. On this episode Ben and I discussed: Bens background and influence The good and not so good things that Ben see’s with the health, wellness and fitness professions Bens overall philosophy for optimizing human health and performance Ben’s top resources and advice And much more Enjoy guys. Stay Strong, RB Show Sponsor: To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com

Dr. Gregory Haff, an Associate Professor at Edith Cowan University and President of the NSCA, dives deep into the complexities of athletic training. He discusses the 'Holy Grail' of training residuals, shedding light on how different training qualities decay over time. The nuances of fatigue management, including recovery techniques and individual athlete variability, are examined. Greg also highlights innovative training strategies, addressing the balance and potential interference between strength and endurance training, ensuring athletes achieve optimal performance.

This episode’s guest is Bob Takano of Takano Weightlifting.   Bob Takano is a highly respected weightlifting coach who was inducted into the USA Weightlifting Hall of Fame in 2007 for his contributions to coaching. He has been the coach of four national champions, two national record holders, and 27 top ten nationally ranked lifters. Bob has been on the coaching staffs of 17 U.S. National teams to international competitions, five of those being World Championships and the Summer Olympics. His lifters have competed in seven Olympic Trials with one, Albert Hood, the third American to snatch double bodyweight, earning a berth on the 1984 team. Furthermore Bob has been a CSCS since 1986, having authored six articles for the NSCA Strength and Conditioning Journal, and served as a member of the editorial board of that journal from 1996 to 2000. He has also co-authored a chapter for the NASM’s Essentials of Sports Performance Training, and a chapter on the Training of Weightlifters for the IOC Sports Medicine Commission’s Encyclopedia of Strength and Power. 20 of the female volleyball players he’s coached have earned Division 1 scholarships. Bob is on the teaching staff for the USAW Weightlifting Coaching Education program and presents his own seminars as well. He was also part of the CrossFit Weightlifting Seminar staff. On this episode Bob and I discuss: Bobs background and influences The Good and not so good things that Bob currently see’s with the physical preparation profession Bob’s Training Philosophy/Principles How Bob designs Olympic Lifting Programs Bob’s technical model for teaching the Olympic Lifts Biggest lessons Bob has learned over his career This was a really great episode guys and I hope you enjoy it. Stay Strong, RB Show Notes: Bob's book - Weightlifting Programming - A winning coaches guide Show Sponsor: To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com

This episode's guest is Michael McEvoy from Metabolic Healing. Michael is a clinician and educator who is creating Functional Medicine-based platforms, which integrates modern health data analysis with evidence-based therapeutic interventions using nutraceutical and botanical formulations. Michael is a systems creator, integrator and synthesizer of diverse clinical modalities.  Through unique educational and teaching endeavors, Michael's objective is to assemble a network of the world's top clinicians to meet the demands and challenges of 21st century functional medicine, and to implement the analytical tools and frameworks required.  Michael can be considered an intelligence agent/expert scouring the diverse sources coming online in order to assist practitioners through evidence-based models, tools, and education.  He is currently designing the Metabolic Healing Educational Institute, a vital adjunct to clinicians committed to cutting-edge continuing education. On this episode Michael and I discuss: - Michael’s background and influence - Michael’s take on what true health actual is - Michael’s overarching philosophy on optimizing health and wellness - Biochemical Individuality - What current areas of research is Michael most excited about - The biggest lessons Michael has learned so far throughout his life and career to date - Michael’s top resources This was a great episode guys so I hope you all really enjoy it.  Stay Strong,  RB  Show Sponsor:   To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com

This episode is Part 2 of our 3-part-series with Eric Helms, where we discuss all things to do with Eric's Nutritional Hierarchy from his Manual - The Muscle and Strength Pyramid - Nutrition Manual. Enjoy. Stay Strong, RB Show Notes:  European Powerlifting Conference Shredded by Science Academy   3D Muscle Journey  3D Muscle Twitter   Show Sponsor:   To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com

This Episodes guest Eric Helms from 3D Muscle Journey. Eric is a coach, athlete, author, and educator. A trainer since the early 2000’s, he’s worked in the US Air force, commercial gyms, private training studios, medical fitness and strength and conditioning facilities. As a part of 3DMJ he coaches drug free strength and physique competitors at all levels. Eric has competed since the mid 2000’s in natural bodybuilding, unequipped powerlifting and  recently in Olympic lifting. He earned pro status as a natural bodybuilder with the PNBA in 2011 and competes with the IPF at international level events as an unequipped powerlifter.   Eric has published multiple peer reviewed articles in exercise science and nutrition journals and writes commerical fitness publications. He has taught undergraduate and graduate level nutrition and exercise science and speaks internationally at academic and commerical conferences for fitness, nutrition and strength and conditioning. Eric has a BSc in Fitness and Wellness , an MSc in Exercise Science, a second MSc in Sports Nutrition , and is a Strength and Conditioning PhD Candidate at AUT in New Zealand. On this episode Eric and I discussed about his muscle and strength pyramid - nutritional manual. This episode is Part 1 of a 3-Part series, where we cover the first three levels of Eric's Nutritional Hierarchy - Energy Balance, Macronutrients & Fibre, Micronutrients and Water.  This was a great episode guys so I hope you all really enjoy it. Stay Strong, RB Show Notes: European Powerlifting Conference Shredded by Science Academy   3D Muscle Journey 3D Muscle Twitter  Show Sponsor:   To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com

On this episode it is with great pleasure to have Mike Tuchscherer back on the podcast. Mike was previously on the podcast way back in episode 57. Mike is the owner and head coach at Reactive Training Systems. Mike was the first man from USA powerlifting the win a gold medal at the world games, and he has coached over a dozen competitors at the world championships, a score of national champions, and multiple world record holders. On the episode Mike and I discussed: - Whats new at RTS - Determining Training Volumes and other Outside stressors - How a Lifters Psychological make-up can determine certain programming factors - Monitoring stress within training - Some Program Design questions around Main Lift and Assistance Movements - And so much more. This was a great conversion with Mike and I hope you guys enjoy it! Stay Strong, RB   Show Sponsor: To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com

On this episode I am delighted to have Dr. Bryan Mann back on the podcast. Bryan was previously on the show back in episode 91.  Bryan is the Assistant Director of Strength and Conditioning at the University of Missouri where he has worked since 2006. Bryan has many Powerlifting accolades to his name in Raw, Single Ply, and Multiple Ply lifting.  Bryan is also a researcher and author, having written several research publications dealing with the training of Division 1 athletics, specifically Football. Bryan has written 3 books, Auto-Regulatory Progressive Resistance Exercise (APRE), Developing Explosive Athletes: The Use of Velocity Based Training in Athletes, and The Complete Guide to Powerlifting - which Bryan co-authored with Dan Austin.  On the episode Bryan and I discussed Brians recent experience at Altis' ACP Mentorship week, muscle physiology of force production, and strategies for monitoring stress with athletes.   I hope you guys really enjoy the show.   Stay Strong, RB Show Sponsor:   To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com

On this episode I am delighted to have Pat Davidson back onto the podcast. Pat has a PhD in Exercise Physiology and has previously been a Professor of Exercise Science at Brooklyn College and Springfield College. Pat has an extensive background in Strongman Training, wrestling and Martial Arts. Pat is one of the most intelligent and well read individuals I have had the pleasure to interact with on the show. Pat is one of those rare individuals who realizes that its all connected. To put it simply - Pat "Gets it!" On this episode Pat and I discussed everything and anything to do with the brain. This has been an area which Pat has been researching indepthly lately. This was an outstanding episode with Pat and I know you guys will love it! Stay Strong, RB Show Sponsor:   To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com

On this episode it's my pleasure to have James "The Thinker" Smith back on the podcast. James is a sought after sport and military consultant and owner of GlobalSportsConcepts.net. On this episode James and I discuss topics centred around his latest book titled "The Governing Dynamics of Coaching - A Unified Field Theory of Sports Preparation" As always this was an excellent conversion with James and I hope you guys really enjoy it. Stay Strong, RB Show Sponsor:To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com