The Mindset Advantage

 This week on the show I have founder of of Revival Strength, Marcus Filly. Marcus is a four-time CrossFit Games athlete who now has an alternative opinion about the sport and who should be aiming to compete at a high level. Marcus is very articulate and does an amazing job enlightening people about his training methods and also how to consider longevity in your day-to-day training. What I really enjoy about Marcus is how he culminates nourishment, lifestyle, stress, fitness, sleep, and relationships all into the umbrella of living a long and happy life. I have no doubt in my mind that you guys are going to LOVE this episode. Over the course of an hour Marcus and I chat about:-How Functional Body Building got started-How people should train if they aren’t looking to compete in a sport-Coaching athletes who are burnt out from the gym-3 essentials to getting leanDon’t forget! This special episode also includes a chance to win a FREE bag of Ascent Protein and a shaker cup. Head over to iTunes and give the show a 5 start rating as well as a review before episode 51 drops and I will choose a lucky winner!To learn more about Marcus check out the links belowInstagram: @marcusfilly and @functional.bodybuildingWebsite: www.revival-strength.comYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjNE2-Yeiwo4mTJ3HdfrSHA

 This week on The MiFit Podcast I had the opportunity to sit down with 5 time CrossFit Games athlete, Travis Mayer. I’ve been fortunate enough to hang out with Travis a few times down at his affiliate, CrossFit Passion in Alpharetta, Georgia and i’ve always been incredibly impressed with the way he’s able to balance everything going on in his life. For those that don’t know, Travis is a full-time athlete, husband, father of three boys, and an affiliate owner. I’ve always enjoyed Travis’ humble nature and his welcoming personality to everybody who walks in the doors at CF Passion. It was a blast catching up with Travis and chatting about:-His life balance-Style of Coaching-His relationship with his coach, Max el-hag-Training Environment -Overcoming weaknesses-Advice to people that are “busy”Whether you are a business owner, father, or a CrossFit fan, there are a ton of golden nuggets in this episode that are can be applicable for you life. After you’ve enjoyed this episode be sure to head over to iTunes and leave a 5 start rating as well as a review. As always, listen on iTunes, Spotify, or hit the link in the bio. 

This week on The MiFit Podcast I had the honor in chatting with Australian’s finest, Lachlan Rowston and Raph Freedman. These two legends are insanely knowledgeable for their age and have a deep passion for all things fitness. Most people know Raph and Lachlan from The Mind Muscle Project, Australia’s fittest podcast which as been featured in Men’s Health and also has over 4 million downloads! Lachlan and Raph also own three gyms in the Sydney area and are now looking into business coaching for gym owners and trainers. This is a special episode to me because the Mind Muscle Project (otherwise known as MMP) was one of the very first podcasts I had ever listened to. I remember being hooked on their content and personalities close to five years ago and it’s been fun to watch them grow throughout their career in the fitness industry. With almost 300 episodes recorded, these guys have sat down with high achievers in all areas of the fitness space. I felt like I could have talked to these boys for hours but here are some of the things we got into:-What did you tribute your success to?-Identifying the real versus fake on social media-Lessons learned with 300 recorded shows-Guest with the most impact on your life-Where will fitness be 5-10 years from now?-Main differences in fitness from continent to continentThis was one of my favorite shows and i’m so thankful Raph and Lachlan took the time to chat with me. If you are a fan of the fitness industry or you’ve listened to the Mind Muscle Project, you are sure to love this episode. Be sure to share the show on Instagram if it had an impact on you as well as give a rating on iTunes!Resources Website: www.themindmuscleproject.comIG: @themindmuscleproject

This week on the show I sit down with strength and conditioning coach, Zach Even-Esh. Zach has been in the strength coaching world for 20 years and he specializes in training young athletes at his gyms in New Jersey. Zach is also the founder of The Underground Strength Gym and the creator of the Underground Strength Coach Certification and author of The Encyclopedia of Underground Strength and Conditioning. Zach has a motivated blue-collar personality that fires you up for training. Zach has a way to get his kids to work hard, build discipline, and get results through his conjugate method of training. One of my favorite things about Zach is his extreme passion for helping kids become not only great athletes but also great students and adults in our society. Zach has a tremendous amount of experience in the fitness industry and it was an honor to pick his brain on the show. Some of the things we got into were:-Getting in the trenches as a coach-Creating a vibe and setting the tone in the gym-Adding variance into training-Advice to parents with young athletesZach’s linksInstagram: @undergroundstrengthgymWebsite: https://zacheven-esh.comBook: https://www.amazon.com/Zach-Even-Esh/e/B00LA6RTA2If you enjoyed this podcast be sure to head over to iTunes and leave a review and a 5 star rating!

This week on The MiFit Podcast I had the pleasure of chatting with Julian Alcaraz. Julian has worn many different hats during his life but most CrossFit fans may remember him most for the viral video of him declining his invite to the CrossFit Games because his wife’s due date was the week of the Games. I have never gotten the opportunity to meet Julian before this podcast but I knew from the moment I saw that video that I admired his mindset, his priorities, and his relationship with people he loves most. This conversation got very deep at honest during some points. One thing I have always appreciated about Julian is his authenticity on all podcasts and forms of social media. Julian has a tremendous story and one that I believe is going to continue to thrive for Street Parking and anything else that he decides to do. In this episode Julian and I talk about-His life growing up and how he found CrossFit-Transitioning out of CrossFit-Testing workouts for Dave Castro-Finding balance as a father and business owner-Creating a “why”Julian is a wonderful human being that spreads great vibes and awesome information for all different types of people. You can find and follow Julian at the links below:IG: @009julianIG: @streetparkingWebsite: www.streetparking.comAfter you’ve enjoyed this episode be sure to share it with a friend and give us a rating and feedback on iTunes. Enjoy!

This week on the MiFit Podcast I had the honor of chatting with Jason Leydon. Jason has a decorated resume in the sport of fitness. Not only has be competing at the Games, but he’s sent dozens of Teens, Individuals, Teams, and Masters athletes to the CrossFit games. Jason is also in a special category of coaches that can say he has owned an affiliate for 11 years! I’ve always enjoyed Jason’s content of business and coaching as well as his authenticity to everyone he meets. Jason gives the vibe that he truly cares about you and wants what’s best for you whether that be a career in CrossFit, or if you just go to the gym three days a week in hopes to look better naked. Whether you are an athlete, new coach, or a seasoned veteran in the fitness industry, you will surely get a ton out of this podcast. Jason and I chatted about-How he got into owning a gym-Lessons learned over 11 years owning an affiliate-How to differentiate and accommodate competitive members and GPP members-Is intensity for everyone?-Creating trust with athletes-Fundamentals to remember as a programmer-Resources to grow as a coachJason’s ResourcesIG @jasonleydonPodcast “Conquer Athlete Podcast”Website www.conquerathlete.comMake sure to give us a 5 start rating and review on iTunes after listening to the show!

This week on the MiFit Podcast I had the opportunity to chat with Neuroscientist, Allison Brager. Allison is a brilliant individual who has a passion for science and studying behavior and sleep. I had so many questions for her and she went above and beyond on all of her answers. Sleep is a topic that has lots of conflicting information out there and it was very comforting to hear Allison put some of those myths to bed (no pun intended). I think we can all agree that sleep plays a very important role in recovery and overall health and wellness. But do you know that it has long term affects on mental health, life expectancy, and diseases? Learn how you can optimize your sleep in this knowledge packed episode with sleep specialist, Allison Brager.Topics of Discussion-Common myths of sleep-Best bedroom tips for high quality sleep-Quality vs. Quantity-Night time routines-SupplementationCheck out Allison’s bookhttps://www.amazon.com/Meathead-Unraveling-Athletic-Allison-Brager/dp/149086444XFollow her on Instagram@docjockzzz

This week on the MiFit Podcast I had the pleasure to chat with Cal Dietz. Cal has been the strength and conditioning coach at The University of Minnesota for 20 years. During his career Cal has worked with over 500 All-Americans, been a part of 34 Big Ten Championship teams, and 11 national championships. Dietz has given numerous lectures around the country as well as publish several scientific articles and dozens of articles on training. Most recently, Dietz co-authored the top selling book "Triphasic Training: A systematic approach to elite speed and explosive strength performance.” Dietz is full of knowledge and does a tremendous job helping kids find their potential in the weight room. In today’s episode we touched on:-How Cal has found success and has been able to thrive at one university for 20 years-What his relationship is like with the coaches on staff-How to program Triphasic Training for all athletes-Why you shouldn’t be wearing flip flops-The importance of breath workGet ready for a series of knowledge bombs on this episode with Cal Dietz. You won’t want to miss it! After you’ve enjoyed the episode make sure to leave a rating on iTunes and share the show on Instagram. Cal’s LinksWebsite: XLathlete.comInstagram: @cal.dietzBook: http://triphasictraining.com

This week on the show I had the opportunity to talk with physical therapist Lauren Polivka. Dr. Lauren Polivka is a licensed physical therapist who graduated from Northwestern University with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2007. After graduating, Lauren began pursuing a career in sports therapy believing that, "it just makes sense [for me] to heal bodies in motion and be 100% dedicated to keeping people moving, healthy and pushing themselves forward."From a young age, Lauren had career aspirations of becoming a physical therapist.  She began researching graduate Physical Therapy programs at age 16, even before receiving her undergraduate acceptance.  On a personal level, as a teenager diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, Lauren grew to understand the importance of physical therapy from a patient's perspective. Lauren has found a true passion in manual soft tissue treatments, as she loves to actively work with her hands and experience the unbelievable power of touch. Over the past few years, she has focused more on alternative manual therapy – with a strong influence from Eastern medicine. Lauren also performs cupping treatments, trigger point dry needling, Gua Sha (instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization), and is certified in Rock Tape fascial movement taping. Her approach is to combine treatments that trigger your body to begin healing itself. She considers herself a "reset button" for injury or pain. One of Lauren's most fundamental goals for everyone she works with is to help teach the body how to respond to pain or injury in its own way.  She then focuses on guiding and teaching her clients specifically exercises and movements that help maintain alignment, balance, and the body's natural state.  Her approach proves effective both on a daily basis and in the long term.In this episode Lauren talks about what an effective warm up and cool down look like, how to correct your bad posture habits, and the importance of breath work while doing mobility. Lauren has a tremendous amount of knowledge that is applicable for CrossFit athletes of all ages. You don’t want to miss this one!Follow Lauren on Instagram @lapolivka11and check out her website at www.repairperformrecover.comAfter you’ve listened to the episode be sure to head over to iTunes and give me a review and a 5 star rating! Enjoy!

Do you ever wonder about the mindset of some the most elite athletes in the world? Justin Su’a is a mental skills performance coach who has worked with professional teams such as the Boston Red Sox, Cleveland Browns, and most recently the Tampa Bay Rays. Justin began his journey studying sport and performance psychology at the University of Utah and has been dominating the field ever since. Justin has a unique and uplifting approach to his job that ultimately helps athletes with their mental game, overcoming a slump, or even finding their “why.” Justin has extensive research working with 10 year old kids all the way to hall of fame professional athletes and it was an absolute pleasure to chat with him and I know you will love it.  In this episode Justin talks about-What do you do first when working with a new organization?-What is mental toughness?-What are some of the common traits you see in “mentally tough” athletes?-How to control what you can control-“The more Focused you are, the more simple things become."Justin’s BookParenting Pep Talk: https://www.amazon.com/Parent-Pep-Talks-Mental-Succeed/dp/1462112846/ref=asc_df_1462112846/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312674999652&hvpos=1o4&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1297824601911582912&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9019498&hvtargid=aud-829758849484:pla-570941860450&psc=1Justin’s Instagram: @justinsuaJustin’s Podcast: Increase Your Impact with Justin Su’aAfter you’ve enjoyed this episode head over to iTunes and give me some feedback and a 5 start rating. Thank you all for your support of the show. Enjoy!