Pushing The Limits

Exercise physiologist Neil Wagstaff and Ultra marathon athlete Lisa Tamati from Running Hot Coaching (www.runninghotcoaching.com) talk about ideal running form, how to strengthen your body to run faster for longer, the importance of the kinetic chain, running drills and much more around running and fitness. Here is a  link to a pdf's on the drills we mentioned in the podcast.  Form drills  https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8YZ7Ysb6kcLeWhqanNkRjIwYW8/view and a link to some videos  Kinetic chain and the importance of good posture https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKttdP5W4kk&index=43&list=PLBQv0nnALb_kj0nXoQJF_tmcLGnKXC_yp Using mini resistance bands for strength https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bVS5mG4Pkc&list=PLBQv0nnALb_kj0nXoQJF_tmcLGnKXC_yp&index=44 How to strengthen and stretch your hips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzZbMaF0GL8&list=PLBQv0nnALb_kj0nXoQJF_tmcLGnKXC_yp&index=45    For more coaching information visit us at www.lisatamati.co.nz and www.runninghotcoaching.com

Ever wanted to know about Autonomous vehicles, the future of transportation, yoga, mindset, controlling your autonomous nervous system, racism or autism, savant syndrome,  then this extremely interesting man and this interview has some thing for you. Dave Verma was born in India in 1967 in very humble circumstances and following immigration in 1970 at the age of three into a frequently hostile environment in New Zealand, Dave Verma has spent most of his life overcoming significant obstacles including autism, racism, tall poppy syndrome and a large number of glass ceilings which had to be smashed through, during more than one career direction change. Currently employed as the Director for Autonomous Vehicle Initiatives for Australasia, for HMI Technologies Ltd, Dave has held numerous roles as a Project Director along with other senior management positions in both the public sector and private sector and to date with his teams, has delivered in excess of 2 billion dollars’ worth of international large scale enforcement programmes, projects and alliances around the world over the last decade. A recognised expert in Transportation Technologies, Security Systems, Back Office Decision Support Systems and Infrastructure as well as large scale ITS architecture standards, Dave is currently the director of HMI Technologies Autonomous Vehicle programme across Australasia running multiple independent trials of Autonomous vehicles in a variety of situations. Whilst working in the Middle East and at age 47 Dave went back to Hult International Business School and received an EMBA, he also holds a degree in English Literature and during the course of his career has amassed a substantial number of IT and other industry qualifications. Happily married to his wife Rana, accompanied by three large dogs and two Maine Coone cats, Dave is currently working on developing his blogs whilst studying writing techniques and producing his first novel whilst developing a global strategy to disrupt the Transportation market with autonomous vehicles.

Mindset expert and ultra marathon athlete Lisa Tamati talks about her secrets to being able to tackle the biggest and scariest of projects and not giving in. It's all about using accountability on different levels to keep yourself focused on the end goal. Building a framework that helps you keep the discipline going to get where you want to be. Check out the mental toughness, resilience and leadership course by Lisa at: www.lisatamati.co.nz/ecourse

Trudy Northcott has spent her life problem solving for her health sake. From age 8 Trudy had a rare spinal disorder which led to 30 years of pain and illness. She made it her mission to be responsible for her own body and get her health back against the so called "odds". Now trained as a Bulletproof Coach Trudy helps others regain their own health as well as operating her online store www.energiseme.co.nz which specialises in products of integrity for a healthy mind and body. With a history of learning what it takes to gain health back in this modern world the reality of stigma and discrimination was a huge block. In answer to this dilemma, Trudy felt compelled to be part of the solution instead of being a victim. As a result, she recently launched the community inspired project hughacker.com. In this interview Lisa and Trudy discuss how to take control of your own health journey and not to just rely on pharmaceuticals for answers. They take an in-depth look into the biohacking phenomenon and ways to improve your life and wellbeing. 

Hormone scholar, nutritionist, integrative gastrointestinal endocrine specialist, teacher of Doctors and author of 21 books, Dr. Lindsey Berkson, joins Lisa to discuss her everything hormones and health, breakthrough research and cutting edge information as well as discussing her new book, “Sexy Brain”. She explains how love is under attack, and the reasons why we’re all fighting a battle with our toxic environment. From all things hormones, to the worst endocrine disruptors, to helpful tips for setting our hormones up for success Dr Berkson is a thought leader in functional hormones. Her career spans more than four decades of research, clinical practice, authorship, teaching, pharmaceutical and nutraceutical investigation, and her own experience as a patient and survivor of multiple cancers in her early years. She knows what it's like to be on both sides of the health equation. Berkson has been in on functional nutrition since its inception. In this interview which we cover so much territory around hormones, brain health, nutrition, exercises, herbs and much more. Over 90 minutes of in-depth information from a world leading scholar. If you value your health you must listen in. For Dr Berksons books, for consultations or speaking enquiries go to www.drlindseyberkson.com

Gary is like a health crime investigator. He looks for the tiniest of clues that may help solve the mysteries of chronic ill health, or poor performance. This then leads to the development of lasting solutions, or better management through functional nutrition. Functional nutrition is nutrition based care that is focused on building health and performance by restoring the body to optimum physiological functioning. Addressing the root causes of poor health and not just chasing symptoms Getting to the "ROOT CAUSES" of ill health and knocking them on the head is the mission that Gary is on. He has over 30 years clinical experience and has many academic qualifications including DipPhEd, PGDipRehab, PGDipSportMed (Otago). Gary is registered with Inter Clinical Laboratories Pty Ltd, as a Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis and Nutritional Medicine Consultant. He has completed many courses in Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) and does hundreds of consultations per year and works as an educator and mentor for practitioners who are learning to use the HTMA. Gary is highly regarded among his peers for his expertise with using the HTMA to help identify the root causes of ill health in sedentary and active people, including elite athletes, the injured, children, the elderly and for infertility. He specialises in everything from Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis Athlete Performance & Recovery Sports Injury Prevention and Management Healthy Ageing, Cognition & Strong Bones Joint Health, including arthritis Adrenal Fatigue Thyroid Health Hormonal Health (men as well as women) Child Health & Nutrition Blood Pressure, Circulation, & Heart Disease Healthy Breathing Blood Sugar Control & Weight Management ​Immune Support and Allergy Control Digestion & Gut Health Liver, Lymphatic, and Detoxification Toxic elements elimination Infection Control In this interview which will be the first of a few we will have with Gary on this podcast series on health, fitness and mindset we discuss the major problems with our current health system and how you can take charge of your own health journey. What you need to know in regards your own health and how you can achieve wellness well into old age. This is a must listen episode with a man who walks the talk.  

This podcast is on a topic that I have struggled with thought it something that perhaps many of my listeners will also find hard. How do you know when it's time to quit on a project, relationship, business or sporting ambition.  We all know the old adage "Quitters never win and winners never quit." But this isn't true and is far too simplified for this complicated world we live in. Winners, I purport have quit many many times, the key is they didn't stop going for their goals they just rearranged and changed things. Being flexible in the face of adversity is key.  In this podcast I give a simple framework to work through when deciding whether to continue on a given path or when the cost of continuing isn't worth the investment and is causing you to lose out on other opportunities.      

Exercise physiologist Neil Wagstaff and Professional Ultra marathon athlete Lisa Tamati talk about why it's important to work "in" and not just work "out". Working "in" is all about lowering your stress hormones in the body (cortisol and adrenaline) and helping your body get fitter with less stress effects. If you are struggling with adrenal fatigue, are tired or exhausted and overstressed then piling on HIIT workouts and long cardio sessions can often be more detrimental overall to your health than working on sessions that increase your wellbeing.  Working "in" training means doing exercise and meditation that doesn't raise the heart rate too much but which help release the "good" hormones into the body and help you recover faster and relax. Most of us need to de-stress it's a common complaint in our hectic world so maybe instead of that hard workout you had planned it might be better for your overall health to do yoga, pilates, stretching, a brisk walk or some breathing exercises and meditation.  When you lower stress hormones your body is also more likely to release stored fat and it inihibits storing more fat from the food you eat. So although it might seem counterintuitive to do a gentler workout it might actually over time help you lose more weight, it will definitely help your sense of wellbeing and your ability to train hard on those other days.   

Kim Allan is a New Zealand-based ultra marathon runner. At the age of 47 on 22 November 2012 she attempted to complete a 500 km Ultra marathon with no sleep around the Sri Chimnoy Peace Mile at Auckland Domain, raising money for the New Zealand spinal trust and the Catwalk Spinal Cord Injury Trust but she only managed 385.8 km. However that wasn't the end of the story. Allan followed up at the International Association of Ultra runners (IAU) 24 Hour World Championship in the Netherlands on 11 & 12 May 2013 by accomplishing 203.919 km in the 24 hour period, then in December 2013 Allan ran for 86 hours, 11 minutes and 9 seconds without sleeping.  In that run she broke the previous women's world record of running without sleep (which was 486 kilometers) reaching 500 kilometers.  She was running to support the New Zealand Spinal Trust.  In this interview Lisa talks to Kim about overcoming obstacles, pushing the limits physically and mentally and what you gain when you face your fears, fight through the suffering and go for your goals. This incredible lady has much to teach us and you will leave inspired and challenged to achieve more no matter what your dream is and to never give up.

Cam Langford is a competitive Triathlete, Ironman competitor, software architetct and entrepreneur. Founder of health and fitness coaching platform "Training Tilt"  which is a complete toolkit for coaches and health and fitness professionals. Combining a website, ecommerce, client communications and training plans into a single platform.  Previously he has worked for over 10 years as a senior software developer in startups and knows the state the industry, the opportunities for young entrepreneurs wanting to opt out of working for big corporations and the skills and knowledge necessary to get underway.  His knowledge is cutting edge and gives the technologically uninitiated an understandable way to see and take advantage of the opportunities that the new plethora of software tools offer. Opportunities that he says just 8- 10 years ago weren't available to the average person.  We live in unprecedented times and the ways to monetize an individuals skills are unlimited. The road has many pothills and it isn't easy so getting the inside running from an expert in this sector is invaluable.  For anyone thinking of opting out of the matrix, starting a side hustle or wanting to the take the leap in to entrepreneurship this podcast is a must listen.