The Captain's Lifestyle Podcast

In this episode I answer your questions on my experience living and coaching in Saudi Arabia.

In this episode I go over all the techniques I have learned to help decrease the negative effects of airplane travel. A lot of these tips I implemented on my long trip home from Saudi Arabia, and found that they were very effective.

In todays episode I give my advice on responses to my IG question: "What's one thing you wish you were better at? "

In this episode I respond to answers I got about this question from Instagram. Topics covered: How to move on from the past, injuries, training with a busy schedule, the mental will to keep pushing during a hard workout, depression, and more.

In this episode I clarify what it means to live The Captain's Lifestyle, and give an update on the Saudi Arabian situation.

In todays episode I cover the facts of farming eggs and meat. I review the cholesterol myth and why we need to shift our view regarding dietary cholesterol and blood cholesterol. I explain the differences between caged, cage free, free range and pasture raised eggs for us, the consumers, but also the chickens. Similarly for the meat industry, I cover the differences between grass-fed, grass-fed and finished, and 100% grass-fed cattle, and the impacts that each have on our environment. This issue is important and underrated so please share this with anyone who is opposed to eating meat for environmental impact alone.

In this episode I interview Cory Phelan, the founder and owner of Another Level CrossFit. Cory has trained two Regional level CrossFit athletes in his nine years in the sport. We discuss how training at the Regional level vastly differs from training a regular CrossFit class. He explains why joining a CrossFit gym is considered more expensive than a typical "Globo gym," and why it's 100% more beneficial. We also debunk the common misconception that CrossFit is some kind of cult, rather than an inclusive community of likeminded people.

In this episode I interview Justin Medeiros, a two time competitor in the CrossFit Regionals. He gives us his insight into being successful as a student and competitor as well as his strategies for optimizing time with a busy schedule. We discuss his training and how being a competitor is vastly different from an average CrossFitter. Justin puts a lot of stock into his routines, and explains how these are the key to his success. We also talk about how routines help you build habits that eventually are the building blocks to a successful career not only as an athlete but in any field.

In this episode Pat and I dive a little deeper into supplementation. We discuss the benefits of fish oil, and how to increase omeg-3s while decreasing omega-6s. Pat explains why you need to supplement with magnesium, but how most of the time what you find in stores is essentially useless. We cover how to increase your intake of essential branch chain amino acids, and how to take them efficiently to get the most benefits. Lastly we expose the egg industry and explain how to buy eggs that will be the most safe, healthy and packed with omega-3s! If you are looking to increase your intake of omega-3s one of the best sources, as we mention in the beginning, would be fish oil. Lysi is my favorite because they offer cod-liver oil, which is more nutrient dense, containing vitamins A and E! And the best part, no fishy burps or aftertaste! Use code Taylorm15 for 15% off your order!

In this 2 part podcast I interview Patrick Simon. In this episode, Part 1, he explains what to look for in a nutrition study and we discuss at length how to determine if the study you're reading is credible based on funding, independent variables, etc. Pat and I also talk about nutrition timing, meaning what you eat and when. We share a couple pre, peri, and post workout meal suggestions. We cover the importance of understanding glycemic load vs. index. Lastly we go over the significance, and sustainability of grass-fed meat. If you are looking to lean out, lose weight, gain muscle or just maximize your potential give this episode a listen! Don't forget to check out Part 2 with Patrick Simon in the next episode!