The Michael Caz Podcast

This week I 'll be interviewing CrossFit's very own, Cole Sager. Cole began his athletic career playing four years at the University of Washington as a running back from '09-'12. In 2013 he began his CrossFit career, and the rest is history. Since then, Cole has finished 17th, 7th, and 5th overall at the CrossFit Games from 2014-2016, and if that pattern holds, he may very well find himself on the podium at the '17 Games. In this episode we will be revisiting his 2016 Regionals performance and diving into the mindset and preparation that got him to the level that we see him today. Join us as we discuss discipline, nutrition, and the ongoing search for the world's best cinnamon roll! Enjoy the show. Be sure to click the link below to register for the next enrollment of our Brute Body program. Brute Hotline: (801) 449-0503 Want a chance to get featured in a future episode? Call in and leave us a voicemail with some questions regarding training, nutrition, mindset, etc. Topics of discussion: [1:40] The search for the world's best cinnamon roll [7:00] 2016 Regionals: Event 7 [15:35] The difference between now & later [28:20] The conversation with Ben Bergeron [32:00] What is discipline as an athlete? [41:00] Applying discipline to your nutrition [45:30] Reliving 17.3 [53:00] Building a platform Books: The Obstacle Is The Way – Holiday Links: Brute Body Registration Reviews: If you LOVE this podcast, please click HERE to leave me a review. It energizes me to keep doing these as well as pushes us higher in the rankings. Thank you all for the support. Follow us on Instagram @brute.strength

Kurt Hester, one of the best Speed Coaches in the country. Throughout his career, Kurt has produced hundreds of champions ranging from the high school level to professional athletes in the NFL, MLB, NBA, and MLS. In this episode, we will be going over his work as the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at Louisiana Tech, Speed Development, and what it means to be a great coach. Brute Hotline: (801) 449-0503 Want a chance to get featured in a future episode? Call in and leave us a voicemail with some questions regarding training, nutrition, mindset, etc. Topics of discussion: [3:20] Coaching History [11:56] Speed Development [15:12] Recommended Resources [17:49] "Thugs of Steele" [19:50] Coaching characteristics [41:50] Working with LA Tech athletes [45:40] Thoughts on the Combine [62:20] Advice for young Strength Coaches Books: Applied Sprinting Training - Smith Extreme Ownership – Willink Legacy - Kerr Links: Brute Body Registration Reviews: If you LOVE this podcast, please click HERE to leave me a review. It energizes me to keep doing these as well as pushes us higher in the rankings. Thank you all for the support. Follow us on Instagram @brute.strength

I'd like to introduce you to Casey Stanton, Brute's Chief Technology & Marketing Officer. In this episode, we will be going deep into leadership, business, and living the life of your dreams. Casey has helped tons of clients get a leg up in the business world as well as in their personal lives. We've got a ton of book recommendations for you in this one, as well as tips that are going to help boost productivity, how to set up a "dream team" in the work place, and even an app that will help you accomplish your goals and track your wins. Enjoy the show. Brute Hotline: (801) 449-0503 Want a chance to get featured in a future episode? Call in and leave us a voicemail with some questions regarding training, nutrition, mindset, etc. Topics of discussion: [1:15] Brute Body Registration [3:00] Productivity & efficiency tips [13:00] Leadership & influence [19:01] "Love Languages" Rocketfuelnow.com [32:50] When to say yes/no [43:50] Measuring success & happiness Winstreak App [57:40] A "Not-to-do" List Books: "Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life" – Rosenberg "The 5 Love Languages" – Chapman "Rocket Fuel" – Wickman "The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up" – Kondo Links: engagedofficers.com caseystanton.com Winstreak App Brute Body Registration Reviews: If you LOVE this podcast, please click HERE to leave me a review. It energizes me to keep doing these as well as pushes us higher in the rankings. Thank you all for the support. Follow us on Instagram @brute.strength

In lieu of our recent one year anniversary, I'd like to thank you all, our listeners and fans who've been following The Brute Strength Podcast. We have a few exciting announcements to make as well as a ton of give-a-ways including a cruise for two, free gear, barbells, programming and a bunch of tips on goal setting, training and mindset. Thanks to everyone that's been calling in with awesome questions, in this episode I'll be answering a lot of your voice messages. Keep them coming! Brute Hotline: (801) 449-0503 Want a chance to get featured in a future episode? Call in and leave us a voicemail with some questions regarding training, nutrition, mindset, etc. Topics of discussion: [0:30] Brute Body Registration [2:20] Fixing/ Offsetting habits: "Slim By Design" [9:16] Life after competition [16:45] Working Against Gravity: 21 Day Challenge. [17:45] At Home CrossFit Workouts [19:08] Lose the weight & keep the muscle: Resistance training with a cardiovascular component [20:02] Accessory Programming: Secret Strength Weapon [22:35] Intermittent fasting [27:38] Click here for a chance to win some gear, barbells, and programming Books: Slim By Design – Brian Wansink Reviews: If you LOVE this podcast, please click HERE to leave me a review. It energizes me to keep doing these as well as pushes us higher in the rankings. Thank you all for the support. Follow us on Instagram @brute.strength

I'm going back to my roots with Coach Tommy Moffit and Coach Eric Donoval, two of my former colleagues from the LSU Strength & Conditioning Staff. In this episode, we'll be diving into a lot of what makes LSU Strength & Conditioning so successful as well things like segmented training, "slow cooking" athletes, the new LSU program structure, and how they've been able to develop explosive strength in their athletes through triphasic training. Whether you're new to strength & conditioning or an athlete looking for proven methodologies, this one is for you. If you like this episode, be sure to check out episode 3 with Coach Tommy Moffitt. Enjoy the show. Brute Hotline: (801) 449-0503 Want a chance to get featured in a future episode? Call in and leave us a voicemail with some questions regarding training, nutrition, mindset, etc. Topics of discussion: [8:00] Baptism by fire [12:00] Slow cooking athletes [14:15] "Freaky Fridays" [23:09] The new program structure [26:20] Triphasic training [35:30] Working with female athletes [39:15] Good Coach, Great Coach [45:40] Coaching mistakes [57:35] vibeplate.com [59:00] Continuing your education Books: Applied Sprint Training – James Smith Science and Practice of Strength Training – Vladimir Zatsiorsky Start With Why – Simon Sinek Triphasic Training - Cal Dietz Reviews: If you LOVE this podcast, please click HERE to leave me a review. It energizes me to keep doing these as well as pushes us higher in the rankings. Thank you all for the support. Follow us on Instagram @brute.strength

Pat Barber is back on the show this week to talk about affiliate ownership and how to be a better human being. In this episode we'll be focusing on how to incorporate outside services into your gym, building a community, as well as diving into Pat's family life and learning why he speaks to his kids like adults. Tune in for more great stuff, enjoy the show! Brute Hotline: (801) 449-0503 Want a chance to get featured in a future episode? Call in and leave us a voicemail with some questions regarding training, nutrition, mindset, etc. Topics of discussion: [1:36] How to incorporate outside services into your gym [9:16] The Anti-Bet [13:40] What are the best gyms doing? [17:30] Changing how your learn [22:10] Kolbe A. Test [23:40] Mistakes made by gym owners [25:08] Building a community in your gym [32:17] "A little bit of planning goes a long way" [35:40] Staying present in a busy world [45:01] Being a husband [50:30] Masculinity [58:25] Parenting Links: "In The Moment" App Order of Man Podcast Books: The Power of Habit – Charles Duhigg The Way of The Superior Man – David Deida Reviews: If you LOVE this podcast, please click HERE to leave me a review. It energizes me to keep doing these as well as pushes us higher in the rankings. Thank you all for the support. Follow us on Instagram @brute.strength

Listen to this interview with John Berardi, one of the Co-Founders of Precision Nutrition. In 2003 John helped create a research-driven, web-based nutrition coaching community which today stands as one of the largest and most respected private nutrition coaching companies in the world. In this episode, we'll be talking about business and the creation of Precision Nutrition, as well as tips for creating the perfect diet and why you should try eating slower, enjoy the show! Brute Hotline: (801) 449-0503 Want a chance to get featured in a future episode? Call in and leave us a voicemail with some questions regarding training, nutrition, mindset, etc. Topics of discussion: [2:45] Building a team [12:15] Nutrition philosophy [18:36] 4 things that will improve your diet/ nutrition [30:20] "Creating the perfect diet" [34:25] High carb diet vs. High fat diet vs. Ketogenic diet [58:00] The "Dunning-Kruger effect" Links: Precision Nutrition – Main page Dr, John Berardi – Facebook Surviving The Dr. Oz Diet – Article Zero to 35 million with Dr. Berardi – Jason Ferruggia Podcast Reviews: If you LOVE this podcast, please click HERE to leave me a review. It energizes me to keep doing these as well as pushes us higher in the rankings. Thank you all for the support. Follow us on Instagram @brute.strength

Adee Cazayoux (@adeecazayoux), Founder/CEO of Working Against Gravity is on the show this week. Gaining weight is not as easy as you think. If you've been trying to put on size while remaining lean then this episode is for you. This week, our focus is on training to get big and eating to get big. We will be getting into things like protein intake for different athletes, supplements in relation to weight gain, and finally, the training & nutritional aspects of gaining weight and increasing muscle. Enjoy the show. Brute Hotline: (801) 449-0503 Want a chance to get featured in a future episode? Call in and leave us a voicemail with some questions regarding training, nutrition, mindset, etc. Topics of discussion: [9:00] Training for size [14:26] Eating for size [22:00] Do supplements help you get big? [31:05] Tips for gaining weight Links: Working Against Gravity Reviews: If you LOVE this podcast, please click HERE to leave me a review. It energizes me to keep doing these as well as pushes us higher in the rankings. Thank you all for the support. Follow us on Instagram @brute.strength

This week's interview is with Lindsey Mathews (@gigemlindsey). Not only is she a coach at DEUCE gym, Lindsey is a doctor of chiropractic that specializes in the biomechanics of the human body. During her career Lindsey has had the opportunity to work with a wide variety of athletes ranging from beginners to professionals. She has since found her niche with the creation of BIRTHFIT, a rock star company whose goal it is to empower and educate women about their pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum phases. In this episode we will be getting to how BIRTHFIT can help you prepare and recover from pregnancy, why you should avoid exercising in the sagittal plane and Olympic lifting during your pregnancy. Be sure to check out their Podcast and Blog to a ton of free info! Enjoy the show. Brute Hotline: (801) 449-0503 Want a chance to get featured in a future episode? Call in and leave us a voicemail with some questions regarding training, nutrition, mindset, etc. Topics of discussion: [5:00] What is BirthFit? [18:40] Preparing for Birth [20:50] Why to avoid exercising in the sagittal plane during pregnancy [23:38] Mindset & Pregnancy [28:50] Common misconceptions when preparing for birth [35:21] Olympic lifting & Pregnancy [43:25] Nutrition & Supplements during pregnancy [52:11] Postpartum functional progressions Links: BirthFit Books: Childbirth and the Evolution of Homo Sapiens – Michel Odent Lying-in: A History of Childbirth in America – Wertz Exercising Through Your Pregnancy - James Clapp MD Reviews: If you LOVE this podcast, please click HERE to leave me a review. It energizes me to keep doing these as well as pushes us higher in the rankings. Thank you all for the support. Follow us on Instagram @brute.strength

This week Chris Spealler (@cspealler) one of CrossFit's OGs, is on the show. Not only was he an individual competitor for 7 CrossFit Games, but he is now an Affiliate owner, and a trainer for CrossFit Headquarters. Since 2007, Chris has been helping CrossFit grow as a sport through his efforts as an athlete and now a coach. This guy is a true ambassador for CrossFit. In this episode we will be getting into some of his success as an athlete, as well as transitioning out of competitions and what it really takes to make it to the games. Enjoy the show. Brute Hotline: (801) 449-0503 Want a chance to get featured in a future episode? Call in and leave us a voicemail with some questions regarding training, nutrition, mindset, etc. Topics of discussion: [2:08] Points of performance for the Squat w/ Chris Spealler [10:00] Coaching elite athletes [16:20] Transitioning out of competitions [23:23] What it takes to make it to The Games Links: Icon Athlete – Programming by Chris Spealler Reviews: If you LOVE this podcast, please click HERE to leave me a review. It energizes me to keep doing these as well as pushes us higher in the rankings. Thank you all for the support. Follow us on Instagram @brute.strength