The Mindset Advantage

This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with NFL speed coach, Les Spellman. Les has quickly emerged as one of America’s elite speed performance coaches training NFL, USA Rugby, Olympians, NCAA athletes, plus emerging high school and youth leveled athletes in a variety of sports. Les has an incredible story dating back to when he was 17 years old and the doctor told him he probably won’t ever run again after a tragic accident. Since then, Les has worked tirelessly improving his craft to become the most sought after speed coach in the country. Spellman’s company takes a deep dive into technology to provide data solutions for teams, athletes, and coaches who are looking to individualize their sprint performance. Les has a unique way of bringing science into training and I think he is way ahead of the game for speed development. If you are a coach, athlete, or even a fitness enthusiast who likes to learn about improving speed, then this episode is for you!Topics-Les’ comeback story-Adopting a go-getter mentality for trainers-Common mistakes when training speed-Acceleration vs. Deceleration training-Sled work-Posture and activation-Advice for training youth athletes

This week on The MiFit Podcast I interview Sian Beilock. Sian has an incredible resume that includes President of Barnard College, Award winning Cognitive Scientist, PhD in both kinesiology and psychology, Ted Speaker, and author of two books, “How the Body Knows Its Mind” and “Choked.” I first heard Sian’s name when I was introduced to her book in the Training Think Tank book club community. I was quickly impressed by her writing and research and I had to learn more. Dr. Beilock has made incredible impressions on every platforms she’s been on and it was an honor to chat with her about her two books. IfTopics-How athletes can leverage their bodies to impact their minds during pre-game-The role of body language and facial expressions-Visualization tactics-Why acting is more effective for long-term learning-Why do we choke?-Tactical ways to avoid choking in big moments-Stereotyping and its role in performance-Favorite take aways from both booksFollow Sian and learn more atTed Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrB9JBEk1ds&t=9sBooks: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=sian+beilock+books&ref=nb_sb_nossWebsite: https://sianbeilock.comThank you everybody for leaving ratings, reviews, and sharing the show with your friends. It means a lot and energizes me every time I see it. Enjoy the show on your preferred podcast platform or hit the link in my bio.

We are starting 2021 with a bang!This week on The MiFit Podcast I bring friend and mentor, Michael Cazayoux back to the show. Michael is an incredible human being who has overcame drug addiction, won the CrossFit Games on a team, and is now President of Working Against Gravity (an online nutrition company) and as well an avid entrepreneur and podcaster. In my opinion, Michael is a renaissance man who has a ton of knowledge, experience, and discipline. Since being introduced to Michael’s content a handful of years ago, I’ve always enjoyed learning from him and being a small part of his success story. If you are interested in self development, finding your passion, and having an amazing 2021 then this episode is for you!Topics-The real truths about being a father-Seeking passion, hobbies, and purpose in life (case study)-End of year review-Creating habits that will stick in 2021-Soul Searching Adventures- Epic outdoor trips for menFollow Michael atIG @michaelcazayouxPodcast: The WAG Podcast and The Michael Caz PodcastWebsite: www.workingagainstgravity.comIf you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave a rating, review, and refer a friend. Your feedback energizes me and also helps boost our ratings. Thanks for listening!

This week on The MiFit Podcast I count down our top 5 most downloaded shows of 2020. After recording over 100 shows I often times get asked, “What episode should I start with?” And if you don’t have time to start at episode one and binge listen, then I think starting with the top 5 shows of 2020 will be a great place to start. 5. Ep.67 The Art of Program Design with Kyle Ruth4. Ep. 92 Muscle is the Organ of Longevity with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon3. Ep. 51 Building Muscle with Dave Lipson2. Ep. 55 Fall in Love with the Process with Christmas Abbott1. Ep. 73 How Breath Control Can Change Your Life with Brian MackenzieThank you everybody for your feedback, ratings, and sharing the show with your friends. It energizes me and helps the show grow tremendously. Enjoy the Holiday’s and we will see you back in 2021 for another epic year of podcasts!

This week the MiFit Podcast hits a major milestone of 100 episodes. And to celebrate, I am joined by world renowned physical therapist, Dr. Aaron Horschig from Squat University. Dr. Aaron is also a strength and conditioning coach, a public speaker, and an author. During his tenure Dr. Aaron has worked closely with professional football and baseball players, as well as olympic weightlifters, and high level CrossFit athletes. Dr. Horschig also operates what I believe to be the best educational Instagram page for trainers with over 1 million followers. In today’s conversation Dr. Aaron answered all of your submitted questions about technique, core training, mobility, improving your squat, proper warm-ups, and so much more. This episode was a perfect way to celebrate 100 episodes and I know you will love it. If you enjoyed the show be sure to leave a rating, review, and refer to a friend. Thank you all for the support over the past 100 episodes. Cheers to 100 more!Follow Aaron atIG @squat_universityWebsite: https://squatuniversity.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyPYQTT20IgzVw92LDvtClw

This week on The MiFit Podcast I bring back Dr. Allison Brager. Dr. Brager is a subject matter expert in behavioral genetics, sleep, and biological rhythms research. She is passionate about discovering new factors that promote resiliency in extreme environments, particularly for military personnel. She also serves on the NCAA task force for mental health and sleep, contributing to the first edition of the NCAA student-athlete mental health handbook. She is author of Meathead: Unraveling the Athletic Brain, which debunks the much of the “dumb jock” and serves as a performance manual for functional athletes. If you are having a hard time sleeping or are interesting in learning the benefits of a great nights rest, this podcast is for you!Topics-Serving on the front lines of COVID-19-Why sleep is SO important-Sleep affects on performance in the gym-Naps. What’s the lowdown?-Hormone affects of sleep deprivation -Drugs and sleep aidsFollow Allison at the followingIG @docjockzzzBook: https://www.amazon.com/Meathead-Unraveling-Athletic-Allison-Brager/dp/149086444X/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=meathead+book&qid=1606932264&sr=8-3If you loved this episode be sure to leave a rating and review. Those energize me and improve our overall ratings. Enjoy!

This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with Matt Fitzgerald. Matt is an acclaimed endurance sports coach, nutritionist and author. HIs many books include “The Endurance Diet”, “80/20 Running”, and “How Bad do you Want It? Matt writing also appears regularly in magazines and on websites such as Women’s Running and Competitor.com. His online training plans have helped thousands of athletes of all experience and ability levels achieve their goals. Certified by the International Society of Sports Nutrition, Matt has consulted for numerous sports nutrition companies and he is the creator of the Diet Quality Score smartphone app. A lifelong athlete, he speaks frequently at events throughout the United States and internationally. In this conversation Matt and I discussed-The process and challenges of being an author-Difference between mental toughness and mental fitness-What is perceived exertion and how can we improve upon it?-The role of body language in athletics-Daily attitude reflects your training performance -Passion knows no age-Improving endurance as you ageFollow Matt and purchase his brand new book atWebsite: https://mattfitzgerald.orgIG: @fitzgerald.mattTwitter: @mattfitwriterIf you enjoyed this conversation be sure to leave a rating and review on your preferred podcast platforms. Those ratings energize me a ton and also help push us higher in the rankings. Thank you for all of your support.

This week on the show I interview Coach Sam Smith. Sam is a former professional golfer who is now a Head Coach and Research & Development Assistant at Big Dawgs, an online coaching business. Since getting into the coaching space, Sam has had extreme success in coaching some of CrossFit’s best athletes and has turned himself into one of the most sought out coaches in the industry. In today’s chat we take a deeper dive into some of Sam’s favorite quotes that have shaped who he is a person and also a remote coach. This episode is great for fitness enthusiasts of all ages and is definitely one of my favorite ones yet!Topics-A growth mindset for COVID-19 and gym shut downs-“Your physical peak is not your peak of life.”-“We have the right to our labor but not to the fruits of our labor.”-“Focus on raising minimums, not maximums.”-Why “learning to suffer” is not the best term-The proper way to view skill development for CrossFitFollow Sam atIG @coachsamsmithWebsite https://www.thebigdawgs.com/coaches/sam-smithIf you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave a rating and review on your preferred podcast platform. Thanks!

This week on The MiFit Podcast I interview Stu Brauer founder of WTF Gym Talk. Stu has been in the fitness industry for over a decade and has worked his way intro owning Urban Movement, doing gym consulting, and creating both educational and entertaining content for micro gym owners. In many ways, Stu is pioneering the micro-gym fitness industry and is constantly staying ahead of the curve during unprecedented times that we are in. Stu has a no B.S mentality in his approach to thriving in the fitness industry. If you are a gym owner, coach, personal trainer, salesman, or fitness enthusiasts who loves to learn and be entertained, then this episode is for you.Topics-Biggest differences and similarities in micro-gyms around the world-Mistakes gym owners are making-How to be unapologetic -Social media & marketing-Retention-How to build a bullet proof staffFollow Stu atInstagram @wtfymtalkWebsite: https://www.wtfgymtalk.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf7ShvnV0WC4OmmWtCa5s_w

This week on The MiFit Podcast I am accompanied by Julian Treasure. Julian is a sound and communication expert whose mission is to help people and organizations listen better and create healthier and more effective sound, include speaking. He is author of the books How to be Heard and Sound Business. Julian has also been featured on Ted Talks 5 times and has accumulated more than 100 million views including his most popular talk How to Speak so that People Want to Listen which is a top 10 all-time watched Ted Talk.With our world being very busy, noisy, and chaotic, I was thrilled to get a chance to talk to Julian about how we can slow down, listen better, and talk in ways that make people turn their head and give their full attentionTopics-The Ted experience-Hearing vs. Listening-How body language plays a role in communication-The 7 deadly sins of communication-How to command a room-Eliminate filler wordsFollow Julian atTed Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIho2S0ZahIWebsite: https://www.juliantreasure.com/about#Our-StoryIG: @juliantreasureBooks: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=julian+treasure+books&crid=1R4WOSDJ3WP2H&sprefix=julian+treasure%2Caps%2C179&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-a-p_1_15