The Mindset Advantage

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

After recording almost 100 shows I often get asked, “What’s your favorite episode you’ve recorded so far?” Similar to a parent, it’s too difficult to pick your favorite. However, one of my favorite people that i’ve had the privilege to interview twice is Justin Sua. Justin is a sports mental performance coach for the Tampa Bay Rays. Prior to working with the Rays Justin spent time with the Cleveland Browns and Boston Red Sox. Being a guy that loves everything that has to do with mindset, I was quickly attracted to Justin and his teachings. Since interviewing Justin on The MiFit Podcast i’ve followed his content every morning and my life wouldn’t be the same without it. So today we are throwing it back to episode 41 and hearing from the legend, Justin Sua. 

This week on The MiFit Podcast I interview sport scientist Max Schmarzo. Max is the owner is Strong by Science and co-owner of Upper Echelon Nutrition. Max has also written two books titled “Applied Principles of Power Development” and “Isometrics for Performance.” If you love learning about the science, research, and improving your athletic performance, then this show is for you!Topics-Taking a science based approach to training-Minimal vs. maximal effective dose-How to increase your vertical-Trap bar-Isometric trainingFollow Max Website: https://strongbyscience.net/author/schmarzo/IG: @strong_by_scienceYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCecr6va6AvFqeMX3JueY9lg

This week on The MiFit Podcast I interview Dr. Gabrielle Lyon. Dr. Lyon is a functional medicine doctor who has an amazing resume. She is board certified in family medicine, has a doctorate in Osteopathy, owns her own clinical practice, has written for Muscle & Fitness, Men’s Health, and Women’s Health, and has made a name for herself by taking an integrative muscle centric approach to health and wellness. Dr. Lyon is an extremely intelligent human being and a gift to the health and wellness space. In today’s episode we chatted about-Working in Geriatrics -Tips for a high quality life-All things protein-Strength training as you age-The low-down on skinny fat-Metabolism myths-What might be going wrong if you can’t lose weightFollow Dr. Gabrielle Lyon and download her free guides and sign up for her newsletterWebsite: https://drgabriellelyon.comIG: @drgabriellelyonYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWPQJeWz4pvccA3lIoZ7j1Q

This week on The MiFit Podcast I welcome back Mike McElroy. Mike is an OG in the CrossFit space and after a great conversation a year ago, I wanted to have him back on the show. Mike specializes in individualized fitness and performance coaching and is also the owner of Iron Sharp Fitness. If you love learning about training, tips on being a better coach, and finding new ways to mix up your workouts, then this episode is for you.Topics-How to build confidence in your athletes -Finding things your athletes enjoy doing-Training for fat loss vs. weight loss-Misconception of mobility trainingFollow Mike on the following social media outletsIG @coachmikemcelroy and @iron_sharp_coachingWebsite https://www.ironsharpfitness.com