The Robbie Bourke Podcast

This episodes guest is Elliott Richardson who is the head physical preparation coach at Acadia University. Elliott is entering his third full year as Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Acadia University. He is a graduate of Acadia’s Kinesiology Program before going on to play 3 years in the CFL. As an undersized athlete he attributes much of his success to the enhancement of his athletic abilities through year round training. More importantly the lessons that year round physical preparation taught him are the cornerstones of the philosophies he is looking to impart on current athletes who want to reach a higher level of athletic achievement. Follow Elliott on Twitter @ERichStrength On this episode Elliott and I discuss: Elliott's background Elliott and I touch on how constraints help you to be more creative Elliott shares wit us the difference between American and Canadian football I ask Elliott to share with us his influences  I ask Elliott what are the good and not so good things that he currently see's with the physical preparation profession, and what solutions would he offer for the not so good things that he see's Elliott and I discussion auto-regulation  I ask Elliott about his MSc dissertation that he completed in at St. Mary's University in 2018 I ask Elliott what have been the biggest lessons he has learned in his life and career I ask Elliott how does his learn? I ask Elliott to share with us his top life advice Elliott and I speak about the issues with short-term training studies I ask Elliott what is one thing that he does every day that is essential to his day? I ask Elliott for his top and current book recommendations I ask Elliott of he only had one year left on planet earth, how would he spend that year and why? I ask Elliott, if he could invite 5 people to dinner, dead or alive, who would he invite and why? I ask Elliott about his MSc experience at St. Mary's This was an outstanding episode and I hope you all enjoy it as much as we did! Stay Strong, RB   Show Notes: Website - www.acadiaathletics.ca Facebook - Elliott Richardson Twitter - @ERichStrength  Instagram - erichstrength   Books Mentioned: Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike Special Strength Training Manual for Coaches Periodization 5th Edition  12 Rules for Life Game Changer   Podcast Mentioned: Mind Muscle Project Podcast Neil DeGrasse Tyson - Cosmos - PART 1/2 | London Real   People and Resources Mentioned: St. Mary's University - MSc Strength and Conditioning Program Jon Goodwin Bill Hartman Mike Boyle Joe Kenn Charles Poliquin Mike Robertson Eric Cressey  Dan Baker Dan Cleather  Bill Bowerman Phil Knight James Smith Buddy Morris Malcolm Galdwell Ken Seaman Coach Cummins? Evan Peikon Max El Hag Training Think Tank Preliplins Chart Bryan Mann Mladen Jovanović Keir Wenham Flatt Yuri Verkhoshanksy Val Nasedkin Fergus Connolly  Pat Beith Dave Ballou Matt Rhea Neil deGrasse Tyson London Real Brian Rose Dave Tate Ron McKeefery James Fitzgerald  Mike Israetel Mike Stone Elon Musk Malcom Galdwell Liam Hennessy  Show Sponsors: Ultimate Performance Online Mentorship To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com ALTIS ALTIS 360 ALTIS Education   Ultimate Athlete Concepts Ultimate Athlete Concepts is a multi faceted company, providing the most sophisticated scientific material in sport science. UAC is the worlds leading resource for translated sport preparation educational material.    National Sports Performance Association Certified Program Design Specialist Certified Speed and Agility Coach Cerfitied Weightlifting Performance Coach Certified Sports Nutrition Coach   Athletes Acceleration Complete Warm Up Complete Speed Training Complete Speed Games Complete Jumps Training Complete Olympic Lifting Complete Youth Training Complete Guide to Training the Female Athlete Complete Core Complete Sports Conditioning  Complete Sports Nutrition Complete Program Design Sports Camp Empire   Patreon Help support the podcast by becoming a Patreon to the show here - Patreon 

This episodes guest is Tim DiFrancesco from TD Athletes Edge. Tim DiFrancesco PT, DPT, ATC, CSCS, spent 6 seasons as a head strength and conditioning coach in the NBA and is a renowned thought leader in sports medicine and athletic performance. He is the founder of TD Athletes Edge. On this episode Tim and I discussed: Tim gives us an his background   I ask Tim what was his mind-set like when he took the role with the Bakersfield Jam I ask Tim to share with us his whole experience working in professional basketball - here we talk about coaching burn-out, fulfillment, and happiness I ask Tim who have been his biggest influences I ask Tim for his top and current book recommendations This was an outstanding episode and I hope you all enjoy it as much as we did! Stay Strong, RB Show Notes: Website - www.tdathletesedge.com Facebook - TD Athletes Edge Twitter - @tdathletesedge Instagram - tdathletesedge   Books Mentioned: The One Thing The Best Team Wins People and Resources Mentioned: Bakersfield Jam (Now known as the Northern Arizona Suns) LA Lakers Mike Boyle James Smith Abraham Lincoln Joseph Chilton Pearce Jesus Martin Luther King Jr Jacque Fresco Nelson Mandela    Show Sponsors: Ultimate Performance Online Mentorship To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com ALTIS ALTIS 360 ALTIS Education   Ultimate Athlete Concepts Ultimate Athlete Concepts is a multi faceted company, providing the most sophisticated scientific material in sport science. UAC is the worlds leading resource for translated sport preparation educational material.    National Sports Performance Association Certified Program Design Specialist Certified Speed and Agility Coach Cerfitied Weightlifting Performance Coach Certified Sports Nutrition Coach   Athletes Acceleration Complete Warm Up Complete Speed Training Complete Speed Games Complete Jumps Training Complete Olympic Lifting Complete Youth Training Complete Guide to Training the Female Athlete Complete Core Complete Sports Conditioning  Complete Sports Nutrition Complete Program Design Sports Camp Empire   Patreon Help support the podcast by becoming a Patreon to the show here - Patreon 

This episodes guests are Mike Reinold and Kiefer Lammi from Champion Physical Therapy and Performance. Mike is considered a world-renowned leader in the field of sports medicine, rehabilitation, fitness, and sports performance. As a physical therapist and certified strength and conditioning specialist, Mike uses his background in sport biomechanics, movement quality, muscles imbalances, and manual therapy to specialize in all aspects of human performance. He has worked extensively with a variety of professional athletes with emphasis on the care of throwing injuries in baseball players. Mike specializes in all sports and orthopedic injuries throughout the body, as well as enhancing movement quality and performance in people looking to get the most out of their bodies. Mike is an active researcher and educator, teaching 100,000’s of fitness and rehabilitation professionals each year through his publications, website, and educational products. Kiefer is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA. He earned his Bachelors of Science degree in Exercise Science with a focus in strength and conditioning at the University of Connecticut. While there, he walked on to the 4x National Champion Men’s Basketball team and played for two seasons while at the same time interning with the strength & conditioning program for men’s basketball, men’s and women’s soccer. After graduating from UConn, Kiefer interned at Cressey Sports Performance in Hudson, MA and went on to start a strength & conditioning program at a Division III college and also coach at a semi-private training facility in Connecticut. He has trained professional, collegiate, and high school athletes of various sports, as well as helped general fitness clients of all backgrounds move better and stronger than ever before. Kiefer first and foremost considers himself a student of the field in pursuit of creating the best possible athlete experience to help each individual reach their goals. On this episode Mike, Kiefer and I discuss: The guys background  I ask Mike how did he find the switch from professional sport to owning his own facility in the private setting I ask the guys to discuss the integrated approach that they embrace at Champion I ask the guys where is the line between the rehab realm vs the performance realm I ask the guys to outline the training system at Champion I ask the guys about Champions online training and educational platforms I ask the guys how do they qualify the level their online clients I ask the guys how do they monitor their online clients training? I ask the guys about the nutritional support they offer within the online programming I ask the guys about their top influences I ask Mike - how does his build a team environment and open communication at Champion I ask Mike - how does he ensure that his team continue to grow and still feel fulfilled  I ask they guys - what are the good and not so good things that they currently see within the physical preparation and rehabilitation professions, and what solutions would they offer for the not so good things that they are seeing I ask the guys - what have been the biggest lessons they have learned so far in their lives and career I ask the guys - How do they they learn? I ask the guys for their top resources I ask the guys for their top life advice I ask the guys if the have an essential daily ritual  I ask the guys if they only had 1 year left on Planet Earth - how would they spend that year and why? I ask the guys if they could invite 5 people to dinner, dead or alive, who would they invite and why?   This was an outstanding episode and I hope you all enjoy it as much as we did! Stay Strong, RB   Show Notes: Website - championptandperformance.com Facebook - Champion Physical Therapy and Performance Twitter - @ChampionPTP Instagram - championptp Books Mentioned: Essentialism Podcast Mentioned: Mind Muscle Project: Ep 201 - How to gain extreme Flexibility with minimal effort with Dave Tilley People and Resources Mentioned: Mike Boyle Eric Cressey Boston Red Sox Optimal Shoulder Performance - Cressey and Reinold ALTIS Kevin Wilk James Andrews Dan Pope Dave Tilley Jim Calhoun Tuff Girl Fitness Glenn Fliesig  Lenny Maccrina Mike Scaduto Dan Pfaff Warren Buffet Eddie Vedder Michael Jordan Tupac Shakur JK Rowling Benjamin Franklin Steve Jobs Show Sponsors: Ultimate Performance Online Mentorship To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com ALTIS ALTIS 360 ALTIS Education   Ultimate Athlete Concepts Ultimate Athlete Concepts is a multi faceted company, providing the most sophisticated scientific material in sport science. UAC is the worlds leading resource for translated sport preparation educational material.    National Sports Performance Association Certified Program Design Specialist Certified Speed and Agility Coach Cerfitied Weightlifting Performance Coach Certified Sports Nutrition Coach   Athletes Acceleration Complete Warm Up Complete Speed Training Complete Speed Games Complete Jumps Training Complete Olympic Lifting Complete Youth Training Complete Guide to Training the Female Athlete Complete Core Complete Sports Conditioning  Complete Sports Nutrition Complete Program Design Sports Camp Empire   Patreon Help support the podcast by becoming a Patreon to the show here - Patreon 

This episode sees the return of Fergus Connolly, who was previously on the podcast back in episode 151. Dr. Fergus Connolly is one of the world’s foremost human performance thought leaders and influencers, and has applied performance science with leading sports, military, and business teams. He is the only coach to have full times roles in every major sport, including soccer (Liverpool, Bolton Wanderers), professional and college football (San Francisco 49s and University of Michigan) and rugby (Welsh national team). On this episode Fergus and I discuss: Fergus shares with us whats new since the we last spoke I ask Fergus about the upcoming books he is about to release - 59 Lessons and The Process I ask Fergus if he had all the resources available to him - how would he set up a high performance environment  I ask Fergus about the importance of appreciating the psychological element when interacting with players within an interdisciplinary team  I ask Fergus what is a performance facilitator? I ask Fergus - does he feel that the education system for sport performance needs to change to something like medical school? Fergus and I discuss mastery I ask Fergus about hiring the right people to work in a high performance team I then ask Fergus how can an employer ensure that the individuals they hire have the adequate character, capability, and capacity to be considered as the right person for a specific role I ask Fergus how important is it that everyone on a performance team to has an understanding of human behavior  I ask Fergus is there any future technologies that he currently sees that will and will not be of a big benefit to sports performance I ask Fergus about his experience at ALTIS back in June 2018 Fergus and I discuss the importance of context and why its always important to not make assumptions I ask Fergus - what areas outside of coaching are important for coaches to embrace I ask Fergus - are there any individuals that he feels people should study I ask Fergus if he could interview anyone dead or alive who would he interview and why? I ask Fergus - does his have a daily ritual that is essential to his day I ask Fergus what his current training and nutrition regime looks like I ask Fergus are his current and top book recommendations  This was an outstanding episode and I hope you all enjoy it as much as we did! Stay Strong, RB   Show Notes: Website - fergusconnolly.com Facebook - Fergus Connolly  Twitter - @Fergus_Connolly Instagram - fergus.connolly   Books Mentioned: Game Changer 59 Lessons 59 Lessons - Amazon Link The Process (No Link Yet!) Behave The Power of the Other Anti-Fragile Why isnt my Brain working You are not a Rock You win with People Mood Cure Triggers Mind or War Death Row Chaplin Dan Brown Books Lee Child Books Why me want eat Wild at heart   Articles Mentioned: The Death of a Strength Coach Podcast Mentioned: Resilient Performance Podcast - Dr. Fergus Connolly Pacey Performance Podcast #136 – Fergus Connolly People and Resources Mentioned: Mike Boyle Dan Pfaff Charlie Francis Kelvin Giles Cameron Josse Vince Lombardi Bill Walsh  John Wooden Clive Woodward Aaron Best Brendan Rogers  Craig White Sam Allardyce ALTIS ALTIS 360 James Smith San Francisco 49ers Roberts Sapolsky Jesus Jorge Carvajal Ken Clarke Mike Robertson Stephen Covey Leonardo Da Vinci  Wayne Bennett Declan Kidney Tony Smith Biff Poggi Corey Twine Mark Naylor Nate Barry Bill Gates Richard Branson Donald Trump Elon Musk Steve Jobs Krista Scott-Dixon Show Sponsors: Ultimate Performance Online Mentorship To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com ALTIS ALTIS 360 ALTIS Education   Ultimate Athlete Concepts Ultimate Athlete Concepts is a multi faceted company, providing the most sophisticated scientific material in sport science. UAC is the worlds leading resource for translated sport preparation educational material.    National Sports Performance Association Certified Program Design Specialist Certified Speed and Agility Coach Cerfitied Weightlifting Performance Coach Certified Sports Nutrition Coach   Athletes Acceleration Complete Warm Up Complete Speed Training Complete Speed Games Complete Jumps Training Complete Olympic Lifting Complete Youth Training Complete Guide to Training the Female Athlete Complete Core Complete Sports Conditioning  Complete Sports Nutrition Complete Program Design Sports Camp Empire   Patreon Help support the podcast by becoming a Patreon to the show here - Patreon 

his episodes guest if Dr. Jack Kruse from jackkruse.com.  Dr. Jack Kruse is a respected neurosurgeon and CEO of Optimized Life, a health and wellness company dedicated to helping patients avoid the healthcare burdens we typically encounter as we age. He is currently in private practice in the Gulf South. As a neurosurgeon, Dr. Kruse’s research has been published in respected dental and medical journals. His popular blog, www.JackKruse.com, gets over 250,000 unique worldwide visitors per month from countries like Australia, Germany, Russia, and Zambia (Africa). On this episode Jack and I discuss: I ask Jack whats new since we last spoke back in 2012 We discuss why a lot of people consider Jacks work to be quackery  We discuss why a lot of people preceive Jacks information as pessimistic, rather then optimistic We discuss the importance of why going to the original source of information is extremely important I ask Jack to explain how food relies information to the mitochondria  I ask Jack is "electron spin" a fact? I ask Jack to explain what is a topological insulator? I ask Jack to discuss the importance of Melanopsin I ask Jack to explain what redox potential I ask Jack where should someone begin to educate themselves on the information that Jack puts forth  I ask Jack to explain heteroplasmic rate I ask Jack about the importance of getting into actual sunlight - here Jack share with us how we should progressively re-adapt ourselves to get the full benefit of sunlight This was an outstanding episode and I hope you all enjoy it as much as we did! Stay Strong, RB   Show Notes: Website - jackkruse.com Facebook - Dr. Jack Kruse Twitter - @DrJackKruse Instagram - drjackkruse Books Mentioned: Light in shaping life  The Body Electric: Electromagnetism And The Foundation Of Life The Fourth Phase of Water Health and Light   Podcasts Mentioned: Joe Rogan Experience #1175 - Chris Kresser & Dr. Joel Kahn Dr. Jack Kruse - Biohacking, Mitochondrial Health & Wellness, Red Light Therapy, Blue Light - Part 1 Dr. Jack Kruse - Biohacking, Mitochondrial Health & Wellness, Red Light Therapy, Blue Light - Part 2 Dr. Jack Kruse - Biohacking, Mitochondrial Health & Wellness, Red Light Therapy, Blue Light - Part 3 Dr Jack Kruse - nnEMF & 5G - Coming Serious Challenges to Optimized Health & Wellness - Part 1 Dr Jack Kruse - nnEMF & 5G - Coming Serious Challenges to Optimized Health & Wellness - Part 2 Dr Jack Kruse - nnEMF & 5G - Coming Serious Challenges to Optimized Health & Wellness - Part 3   Research Mentioned: Subcutaneous white adipocytes express a light sensitive signaling pathway mediated via a melanopsin/TRPC channel axis.   Videos Mentioned: Nourish Vermont 2016 // Dr. Jack Kruse: How to Bio-Hack Your Zip Code for Optimal Health Dr. Jack Kruse / Nourish Vermont 2017 Doug Wallace - A Mitochondrial Etiology of Common Complex Diseases Doug Wallace - Dr. Doug Wallace - Talk from 8th Annual Oliver Smithies Symposium   People and Resources Mentioned: Robb Wolf Joe Rogan  Robert O. Becker Chris Kresser Khan Academy - Mitochondria Pink Floyd Doug Wallace Nick Lane Suzanne Somers James Smith Dr. Terry Wahls   Show Sponsors: Ultimate Performance Online Mentorship To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com ALTIS ALTIS 360 ALTIS Education   Ultimate Athlete Concepts Ultimate Athlete Concepts is a multi faceted company, providing the most sophisticated scientific material in sport science. UAC is the worlds leading resource for translated sport preparation educational material.    National Sports Performance Association Certified Program Design Specialist Certified Speed and Agility Coach Cerfitied Weightlifting Performance Coach Certified Sports Nutrition Coach   Athletes Acceleration Complete Warm Up Complete Speed Training Complete Speed Games Complete Jumps Training Complete Olympic Lifting Complete Youth Training Complete Guide to Training the Female Athlete Complete Core Complete Sports Conditioning  Complete Sports Nutrition Complete Program Design Sports Camp Empire   Patreon Help support the podcast by becoming a Patreon to the show here - Patreon 

This episodes guests is Evan Peikon from Training Think Tank.  Evan Peikon is a coach, physiologist, and educator at the Training Think Tank HQ in Atlanta, GA. He has experience working with athletes onsite and remotely across the US and internationally. He shares his knowledge and training philosophy via the Training Think Tank educational courses as well as in his daily writings on IG @Evan_Peikon. On this episode Evan and I discussed: Evan gives us a brief background and introduction We discuss health vs performance  I ask Evan about his influences  I ask Evan - what are the good and not so good things that he currently see's within the physical preparation and sport science professions, and what solutions would he offer for the not so good things he is seeing I ask Evan to outline his training philosophy I ask Evan to outline his training system - here we discuss - assessment, programming, and monitoring I ask Evan to share with us his thoughts on Periodization  I ask Evan to give us his thoughts on energy system development I ask Evan how he uses the Moxy unit with his athletes Evan touches on Fatigue I ask Evan about norms with the Moxy Unit I ask Evan what is the Pico-meter? I ask Evan about categories that he likes to put his athletes into - here Evan describes two general types of athletes that he usually sees  I ask Evan about auto-regulation and training I ask Evan - what have been the biggest lessons that he learned so far in his life I ask Evan for his top resources I ask Evan for his top life advice We discuss uncertainty, epigenetics, and understanding human behavior I ask Evan, if he had only 1 year left on planet Earth - how would he spend that year and why? I ask Evan, if he could invite 5 people to dinner, dead or alive, who would he invite and why? This was an outstanding episode with Evan, and I hope you all enjoy it. Stay Strong, RB Show Notes: Website - trainingthinktank.com Facebook - Evan Peikon Twitter - @Epeikon Instagram - evan_peikon   Books Mentioned: Behave Supertraining  The closing circle Amusing Ourselves to death The Space Trilogy   Podcasts Mentioned: Mind Muscle Project: Ep 197 - Why old strength programs do not work and what the new science says with Kyle and Evan Part 1 Mind Muscle Project: Ep 198 - The New Programming & Training Revolution with Kyle and Evan Part 2 Mind Muscle Project: Ep 199 - Why we need to throw out traditional endurance training with Evan Peikon Mind Muscle Project: Steroid & SARMs - everything you need to know with Kyle Ruth People and Resources Mentioned: Aaron Davis Max El Hag Eugene Teo Dr. Ben House Dan Pfaff Yuri Verkhoshanksy Vladimir Issurin Brent Fikowski Sara Sigmundsdóttir James Fitzgerald Perilipins table Stu McMillan Tony Holler Charlie Francis Louie Simmons Calvin Harris Ralph Waldo Emerson Henry David Thoreau George Orwell Aldous Huxley Jesus Gabor Maté Joseph Chilton Pearce Jacque Fresco Bruce Lipton Viktor Frankl Robert Sapolsky Elon Musk C.S. Lewis Esao Andrews Garrett Russell Martin Luther King Jr Paul Chek Abraham Lincoln    Show Sponsors: Ultimate Performance Online Mentorship To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com ALTIS ALTIS 360 ALTIS Education   Ultimate Athlete Concepts Ultimate Athlete Concepts is a multi faceted company, providing the most sophisticated scientific material in sport science. UAC is the worlds leading resource for translated sport preparation educational material.    National Sports Performance Association Certified Program Design Specialist Certified Speed and Agility Coach Cerfitied Weightlifting Performance Coach Certified Sports Nutrition Coach   Athletes Acceleration Complete Warm Up Complete Speed Training Complete Speed Games Complete Jumps Training Complete Olympic Lifting Complete Youth Training Complete Guide to Training the Female Athlete Complete Core Complete Sports Conditioning  Complete Sports Nutrition Complete Program Design Sports Camp Empire   Patreon Help support the podcast by becoming a Patreon to the show here - Patreon 

This episode's guest see's the return of my man Max Schmarzo from Strong by Science.  Max is the Director of Sport Science and Research at Resilience Code, Chief Science Officer of Exsurgo Technologies and founder of StrongbyScience. He has written two books, "Applied Principles of Optimal Power Development" and "Isometrics for Performance". Max was previous on the podcast with Matt Van Dyke back on episode 172.  On this episode Max and I discussed: Max gives us an update Max talks to us about the gtech technologies available from Exsurgo and his trip to Brazil back in August Max and I discuss - is it really important for ice hockey players to improve elastic-reactive strength? I ask Max to share with us his thoughts on biometrics and utilizing exercise as a more predominant prescription of medicine going forward as a society We discuss sports injuries from an evolutionary perspective  We discuss the discuss the difference between health and sport  Max gives us his thoughts on injury mechanisms I ask Max about circadian biology's role in injury We discuss chronotypes  We discuss HRV I ask Max to explain what is inferential biometrics  We discuss holisitic and multi-disciplinary team approach to performance  I ask Max how can head coaches and managers know if an individual is competent at their profession? I ask Max -if he was made head of performance for an NFL team - what would he do? We discuss data collection and privacy protection among athletes I ask Max - whats next for sport science and human performance We discuss the double edge sword of modern technology  We discuss the importance of understanding human behavior  I ask Max what was he currently reading and listening at the time we recorded this I ask Max what did he have for breakfast I ask Max who would he like to interview at the time we recorded this  Max shares his thoughts on creativity I ask Max, if he could invite 5 people to dinner, dead or alive, who would he invite and why?  This was a savage episode with Max, and I hope you all enjoy it! Stay Strong, RB Show Notes: Website - strongbyscience.net  Facebook - Max Schmarzo Twitter - @strong_science  Instagram - strong_by_science   Books Mentioned: Why We Sleep Governing Dynamics of Coaching Behave Podcasts Mentioned: Joe Rogan Experience #1169 - Elon Musk Joe Rogan Podcast Just Fly Performance Podcast How I Built This with Guy Raz Documentaries and Videos Mentioned: Fat Head Robert Sapolsky - TED Talk - The biology of our best and worst selves Born Strong Conor McGregor: Notorious People and Resources Mentioned: Dr. Jack Kruse Dr. Datis Kharrazian James Fitzgerald  Carl Valle Omega Wave WHOOP Band  Bill Hartman IFAST Mat Fraser Resilience Code Ernie Davis  James Smith  Mattew Walker Dr. Jeremy Koeing  Scott Cochran Nick Sabin Brendan Egan  Louis CK Chad Wesley Smith Victoria Falkner  Elon Musk Pat Davidson James Hoffman  Dan Pfaff Tony Robbins Patrick Ward Joseph Chilton Pearce Jacque Fresco Bruce Lipton Joel Jamieson LeBron James  Michael Jordan Phil Knight Steve Jobs Show Sponsors: Ultimate Performance Online Mentorship To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com ALTIS ALTIS 360 ALTIS Education   Ultimate Athlete Concepts Ultimate Athlete Concepts is a multi faceted company, providing the most sophisticated scientific material in sport science. UAC is the worlds leading resource for translated sport preparation educational material.    National Sports Performance Association Certified Program Design Specialist Certified Speed and Agility Coach Cerfitied Weightlifting Performance Coach Certified Sports Nutrition Coach   Athletes Acceleration Complete Warm Up Complete Speed Training Complete Speed Games Complete Jumps Training Complete Olympic Lifting Complete Youth Training Complete Guide to Training the Female Athlete Complete Core Complete Sports Conditioning  Complete Sports Nutrition Complete Program Design Sports Camp Empire   Patreon Help support the podcast by becoming a Patreon to the show here - Patreon 

This episodes guest is Mike Guadango from Freak Strength. Mike is currently a coach, writer & owner at Freak Strength and has been coaching for over 10 years. He has coached many levels of athletes from NFL, MLB, NBA, MLL, Rugby League, Rugby Union and Olympic medalists to pre-pubescent athletes.  He has also consulted for high caliber athletes and coaches worldwide. He has worked with 10+ NFL Super bowl Champs, 10+ All-Pro/Pro-bowl selections, 5+ College National Champions, 10+ Division 1A All-Americans, 20+ Collegiate All-Americans & players from every Division 1 conference. On this episode Mike and I discuss: Mike's background & Influences I ask Mike about how open was Joe DeFranco to the training concepts Mike brought to him after his internship at University of Pittsburgh under Buddy Morris and James Smith I ask Mike why did he go into the private coaching sector vs the professional or collegiate coaching route? I ask Mike about his training philosophy I ask Mike for his thoughts on aerobic development I ask Mike - what are the good and not so good things that he currently see's with the physical preparation and sport science professions, and what solutions would he offer for the not so good things he is seeing I ask Mike - what have been the biggest lessons he has learned so far in his life I ask Mike if he only had 1 year left on Planet Earth - how would he spend that year and why? I ask Mike if he could invite 5 people to dinner, dead or alive, who would he invite and why?   This was an outstanding episode and I hope you all enjoy it as much as we did! Stay Strong, RB   Show Notes: Website - freakstrength.com Facebook - FreakStrength.com Twitter - @Guadango Instagram - freakstrength Books Mentioned: Behave  Why Zebra's Don't Get Ulcers The Body Keeps Score Principles Money: Master the Game People and Resources Mentioned: Joe DeFranco Buddy Morris James Smith  Dan Pfaff Chad Wesley Smith  Louie Simmons Mike Boyle  Cameron Josse Bill Parisi Fergus Connolly Mark Verstegen  Charlie Francis Robert Sapolsky  Robert Sapolsky - Human Behavioral Biology Mladen Jovanović Keir Wenham-Flatt Jon Goodwin Anatoily Bondarchuk Derek Evely's - Online Bondarchuk course ALTIS Foundation course   Joseph Stalin  Ray Dalio Ghandhi Genghis Khan Adolf Hilter Ben Johnson Donovan Bailey Show Sponsors: Ultimate Performance Online Mentorship To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com ALTIS ALTIS 360 ALTIS Education   Ultimate Athlete Concepts Ultimate Athlete Concepts is a multi faceted company, providing the most sophisticated scientific material in sport science. UAC is the worlds leading resource for translated sport preparation educational material.    National Sports Performance Association Certified Program Design Specialist Certified Speed and Agility Coach Cerfitied Weightlifting Performance Coach Certified Sports Nutrition Coach   Athletes Acceleration Complete Warm Up Complete Speed Training Complete Speed Games Complete Jumps Training Complete Olympic Lifting Complete Youth Training Complete Guide to Training the Female Athlete Complete Core Complete Sports Conditioning  Complete Sports Nutrition Complete Program Design Sports Camp Empire   Patreon Help support the podcast by becoming a Patreon to the show here - Patreon 

This episodes guest is Dr. Ben House from Functional Medicine Costa Rica.  This is Ben's second appearance on the ATSW podcast, having been previously on the show back on episode 119. 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: Ben gives us a brief background and introduction Ben and I discuss how much hypertrophy is necessary for health  I ask Ben to discuss how to optimize testosterone production I ask Ben what testing does he like to use to assess someones testosterone levels - blood, saliva, and. or urine? I ask Ben what interventions does he like to utilize to enhance testosterone production I ask Ben about about how concussion can lead to a leaky brain and gut barrier I ask Ben - would he ever recommend someone to decrease their daily step count to help enhance hypertrophy gains? I ask Ben how does he set an individuals caloric needs and macro-nutrients?  I ask Ben about the polarized topic of energy in and out and hormonal regulation when it comes to weight and body composition management  Finally I ask Ben - if he could invite 5 people to dinner, dead or alive, who would he invite and why? This was an outstanding episode and I hope you all enjoy it as much as we did! Stay Strong, RB Show Notes: Website - functionalmedicinecostarica.com Facebook - Ben House  Twitter - @ApachAthlete Instagram - drbenhouse   Podcasts Mentioned: Dr. Bubbs - Episode 12 - The Low Testosterone Epidemic, Root Causes of "Low T" & Evidence-Based Solutions w/ Dr. Ben House Dr. Ruscio Radio - Episode Adrenal Testing, Mitochondrial Health, Testosterone, Stress, Calories, Body Comp, and Much More with Dr. Ben House Legendary Life Podcast - Episode 244: 9 Steps to Optimum Health, Fitness, and Longevity with Dr. Ben House People and Resources Mentioned: Phil Heath  James Kriger  Dr. Jack Kruse Dr. Datis Kharrazian James Fitzgerald  Danny Lennon  Joseph Agu Show Sponsors: Ultimate Performance Online Mentorship To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com ALTIS ALTIS 360 ALTIS Education   Ultimate Athlete Concepts Ultimate Athlete Concepts is a multi faceted company, providing the most sophisticated scientific material in sport science. UAC is the worlds leading resource for translated sport preparation educational material.    National Sports Performance Association Certified Program Design Specialist Certified Speed and Agility Coach Cerfitied Weightlifting Performance Coach Certified Sports Nutrition Coach   Athletes Acceleration Complete Warm Up Complete Speed Training Complete Speed Games Complete Jumps Training Complete Olympic Lifting Complete Youth Training Complete Guide to Training the Female Athlete Complete Core Complete Sports Conditioning  Complete Sports Nutrition Complete Program Design Sports Camp Empire   Patreon Help support the podcast by becoming a Patreon to the show here - Patreon 

Pat is back! And the audio is amazing with this episode. On this episode Pat and I discussed: Whats new with Pat Pat shares with us how he got on at Bill Hartman's Intensive 1.0  Pat also shares with us how he got on at the "Cells to Performance" seminar that Aaron Davis and Pat Estes from Train Adapt Evolve put on I ask Pat will he changed anything about his programming from what he learned from the Intensive and Cells to Performance  I ask Pat to explain what the Spiro-Tiger is  I ask Pat about the next event Dr. Ben House is putting on at Jack Wheelers Ranch I ask Pat if anything that he learned from the Intensive and Cells to Performance will change his design of MASS 3 I ask Pat to give his take on what he considers kinetic and kinematic variables to be I ask Pat what is he currently studying This was an outstanding episode and I hope you all enjoy it as much as we did! Stay Strong, RB   Show Notes: Website - drpatdavidson.com Facebook - Pat Davidson Instagram - dr.patdavidson Books: - MASS - MASS 2 Online Seminar Recordings: - The Reckoning - The Reckoning - Part Deux - Rethinking The Big Patterns   Books Mentioned: Bad Science Bad Pharma   People and Resources Mentioned: Articles on Simplifaster: - An Objective Biomechanics Model for Better Program Design  - Competencies with Program Design for Sport and Health Bill Hartman Aaron Davis Pat Estes Jim Ferris Gilbert Ling Sam Leahey Nassim Nicholas Taleb Ben Goldache Dr. Ben House Mike Ranfone Show Sponsors: Ultimate Performance Online Mentorship To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com ALTIS ALTIS 360 ALTIS Education   Ultimate Athlete Concepts Ultimate Athlete Concepts is a multi faceted company, providing the most sophisticated scientific material in sport science. UAC is the worlds leading resource for translated sport preparation educational material.    National Sports Performance Association Certified Program Design Specialist Certified Speed and Agility Coach Cerfitied Weightlifting Performance Coach Certified Sports Nutrition Coach   Athletes Acceleration Complete Warm Up Complete Speed Training Complete Speed Games Complete Jumps Training Complete Olympic Lifting Complete Youth Training Complete Guide to Training the Female Athlete Complete Core Complete Sports Conditioning  Complete Sports Nutrition Complete Program Design Sports Camp Empire   Patreon Help support the podcast by becoming a Patreon to the show here - Patreon