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Angriest Trainer 278: Luke Sniewski and Bevan McKinnon Jul 08, 2014

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Vinnie and Anna talk to trainer and soft tissue therapist Luke Sniewski about CrossFit, injuries, weight lifting, functional soft tissue transformation, and college football. Buy Starting Strength, 3rd edition. Buy Playing for Pizza: A Novel. Plasternation. Anna's viral PSA: Luke Sniewski is a Lifestyle Coach, speaker and author of Million Ways to Live. He is currently traveling around the world to show how people in different cultures live by the Healthy Lifestyle Principles. His aim is to empower people to take responsibility for their own health and be their own wellness guru. Follow him on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Then Vinnie and Anna talk to the hilarious Bevan McKinnon about winning competitions on a high-fat, low carbohydrate diet, triathlon, and metabolic efficiency. Bevan's bio: Bevan McKinnon is an Elite level Triathlete, Professional Triathlon Coach and Host on the podcast, Fitter Radio. He’s competed at World Champs for Olympic, Long Course and Ironman distances. He has numerous top 10 placings in international Iron distance triathlons including 2 podium finishes and most recently won the 2014 Challenge Wanaka Half Ironman and was the overall age group race winner at the 2014 Ironman New Zealand. Bevan is also an advocate of the LCHF diet. He first converted to this way of eating when researching metabolic efficiency and fat adaptation for endurance athletes. Having previously eaten a traditional high carbohydrate athletic diet and always struggled to reach optimal body composition with occasionally suffering from colon inflammation he changed to the LCHF lifestyle. In 2014 at 43 years of age he not only won the Challenge Wanaka Half Ironman by over 6 minutes but also won the overall age group race at Ironman New Zealand by over 15 mins and placed 9th Overall. Bevan beat a host of pro athletes at this race coming home in a time of 9hrs and 55 seconds He is also the founder and co-host of Fitter Radio. The Fitter Radio podcast covers the sports of triathlon, swimming, cycling and running including training, whole food nutrition information and basically all things endurance!

Angriest Trainer 277: 1 on 1 with Dean Lorey Jul 03, 2014

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Dean Lorey is a veteran of the film and television industry. On the big screen, he wrote Major Payne, Friday the 13th Part 9: Jason Goes To Hell and many others. For television, he wrote and produced Arrested Development, My Wife and Kids and The Crazy Ones. Dean also co-wrote the book FITNESS CONFIDENTIAL with Vinnie. In this interview they talk about running, cycling, the Audie Award nomination for FITNESS CONFIDENTIAL and Dean's latest project, ROMANCE FOR MEN. FITNESS Brooks bike saddles Running cadence How to avoid a heel strike and joint stress FITNESS CONFIDENTIAL Dean and Vinnie went to NY for the Audie Awards FITNESS CONFIDENTIAL was up for audiobook of the year in the Personal Development category Hard for Vinnie record the audio book because he was beaten by nuns because of a speech impediment Vinnie ended up reading part of the book and ad libbing the rest Many publishers wanted the rights to the follow up, but they are going to publish it themselves to maintain control Won't go on Dr. Oz to promote ROMANCE FOR MEN (check out the site here) The star of the series is Jack "Icefloe" Jackson Every woman wants him It's super filthy and R-rated When the earth is going to be destroyed, Obama calls him to save it Book is filled with illustrations Hollywood loves it and it's in development as an animated series for FX Serena Scott Thomas narrates the audio book JUST SOME OF THE RAVES FOR ROMANCE FOR MEN "Disgusting, profane, rabid and totally unnecessary. Which is also why I laughed my ass off." -- DENIS LEARY "Sick, depraved and one of the funniest things I have ever read!" -- SARAH MICHELLE GELLAR "A sweeping epic that speaks for a generation! Life's too short to haven't not not read this book! It made me punch a complete stranger!" -- WILL ARNETT "Wildly funny. Twisted, sick and every short, fat, bald guy's wet dream." -- ROBIN WILLIAMS "This is hysterical! It's 50 shades of Funny!" -- HOWIE MANDEL "Smashing! I am in love with Jack Icefloe Jackson..." -- ADAM REED (Archer) "Romance for Men shocked me! Icefloe schools everyone. I am laughing out loud at Taco Bell." -- DAVID SPADE "Hysterical! And potentially the end of civilization." -- BRAD GARRETT "Fart-out-loud funny!" -- DAMON WAYANS AUDIBLE.COM OFFER FOR ANGRIEST TRAINER PODCAST LISTENERSClick on the Audible.com link here and enter the promo code: "Vinnie" to get a free book.

Angriest Trainer 276: NSNG 101 Restaurants and Travel and Michael O'Neal from Solopreneur Hour Jul 01, 2014

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Vinnie and Anna discuss how to eat NSNG in all different types of restaurants and while on travel, covering the danger zones (not the Kenny Loggins' song, sorry), all types of cuisine, what to eat at the airport, how to pack travel food, and more. Then when you think this episode couldn't possibly get any better, we talk to our very special guest Michael O'Neal, who asks about snacking and refueling after a workout. You should listen to Michael O'Neal's podcast The Solopreneur Hour. And here's Anna on The Solopreneur Hour. Listen to Dean Lorey and Vinnie on Bobby Kelly's Riotcast "You Know What Dude?"

Angriest Trainer 275: One on One with Zach Bitter Jun 26, 2014

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In this podcast Vinnie talks to Zach Bitter, a teacher who owns the world record in a12 hour running event and the American record for 100 mile and 200 kilometer races. They talk about their admiration for Yiannis Kouros, how there are no specific body types when it comes to ultra sport athletes and Michael Arenstein, a fruitarian who claims to have eaten 50 pounds of fruit every day. Check out Zach Bitter's blog here. We also discuss… Zach’s Training Schedule: - Runs 20 hours/week during the school year - Wakes up between 4-5 am and runs 10-18 miles - Trains during lunch when he can - After school he runs more - In the afternoons he does strength training, stretching, foam roller or take an Epsom salt bathDr.Jeff Volek - Ultra Marathon runners are divided into 2 groups * High Fat Group Set - less than 10% carb intake * High Carb Group Set - less than 10% fat intake - Found that fat adapted athletes can easily run for 5 hours Pocket Fuel - Tim Olson, an ultra marathon runner, uses Pocket Fuel because it cuts down on sugar intake - Pocket Fuel hasn't worked for Vinnie - Zach believes that if you’re fat adapted you don't need to consume fat during race unless you need calories - You are "eating today for tomorrow" - Everyone's nutrition needs are different

Angriest Trainer 274: Dr. Cate Shanahan and Luke Shanahan in the Studio Jun 24, 2014

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Vinnie and Anna have the pleasure of talking at length with the Couple of The Year: Dr. Cate and Luke Shanahan. You will fall in love with these people as much as we have as we discuss coffee, vitamins, Dr. Oz, the perils of canola oil, and corrupt dietitians. How to Make Money in Healthcare: Pay for Performance, Cholesterol, How Canola Oil is baaaaaad, wild vs. farmed fish, and this article in Mother Jones and this study by Michele Simon about the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Buy Food Rules: A Doctor's Guide to Healthy Eating. Buy Deep Nutrition: Why Your Genes Need Traditional Food. Buy Think Like a Chef.

Angriest Trainer 273: One-on-One with Mark Allen Jun 19, 2014

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ONE-ON-ONE WITH MARK ALLEN "The Grip", Mark Allen, overtaking "The Man", Dave Scott Mark and I discussed his battle with Dave Scott at length. Matthew Fitzgerald does a great job of laying it out in his book, Iron War. Iron War: Dave Scott, Mark Allen, and the Greatest Race Ever Run

Angriest Trainer 272: Listener Questions Jun 17, 2014

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Vinnie and Anna field listener questions about weight lifting, quinoa, and Guam, and then they talk to cousin Cate Guggino about troubleshooting her NSNG diet while endurance training. Find out why whey protein won't fill you up, how to get truly fat adapted, and why high-fat dairy could be your friend. Stewart Merther's Vagina makes an appearance. Buy Starting Strength, 3rd edition. Buy Against All Grain: Delectable Paleo Recipes to Eat Well & Feel Great. Buy Fat Chance: Beating the Odds Against Sugar, Processed Food, Obesity, and Disease. Buy Why We Get Fat: And What to Do About It.

Angriest Trainer 271: One-on-One with Melissa Mose Jun 12, 2014

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ON-ON-ONE WITH BOARD CERTIFIED THERAPIST MELISSA MOSE I welcome Melissa Mose to the show in a One-on-One interview. Melissa has over 20 years experience as a therapist working with people from all walks of life, from children to adults. We cover several different topics on mental health issues, as I believe our mental health is as important as our physical health. I'm pretty sure that we learn that I am crazy. Melissa is always recommending great reads to my privately. Her advice on books never disappoints. Check these two out for starters The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength

Angriest Trainer 272: Dr. Sara Gottfried Jun 10, 2014

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Vinnie and Anna talk to the inimitable, lovely, kick-ass Dr. Sara Gottfried about hormones. All things DHEA, perimenopause, estrogen, telemeres, PMS, androgens and Kirkland vodka are covered, plus find how Michael Cortisoleone may be keeping you from losing weight. Go here to take the Hormone Cure Quiz. Buy The Hormone Cure: Reclaim Balance, Sleep and Sex Drive; Lose Weight; Feel Focused, Vital, and Energized Naturally with the Gottfried Protocol. Check out Dr. Gottfried's site here. Dr. Gottfried's Bio: Dr. Sara Gottfried M.D. is a Harvard-educated physician, speaker, yoga teacher, wife, mom of two daughters, and author of the New York Times bestselling book,The Hormone Cure: Reclaim Balance, Sleep, Sex Drive, and Vitality with The Gottfried Protocol (Simon & Schuster, 2014). She’s also a board certified gynecologist and the creator of an awesome new online program called Mission Ignition: The Energy Cure. For the past 20 years, Dr. Gottfried has been dedicated to helping women feel back home in their bodies. After graduating from the physician-scientist training program at Harvard Medical School and MIT, Dr. Gottfried completed her residency at the University of California at San Francisco, where she still teaches medical students. Although she’s on sabbatical and not seeing patients currently, you can work with her online in her novel group health coaching courses on the issues that plague you most – low energy, weight gain, sugar cravings, detox, and moodiness – find those at http://www.saragottfriedmd.com

Angriest Trainer 269: One-on-One with Dr. Cate Shanahan Jun 05, 2014

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ONE-on-ONE WITH DR. CATE SHANAHAN WHERE THE L.A. LAKERS GO FOR NUTRITION ADVICE Dr. Cate Shanahan is a board certified Family Physician. She trained in biochemistry and genetics at Cornell University before attending Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. She practiced in Hawaii for 10 years where she studied ethnobotany and her healthiest patient's culinary habits. She is currently in private practice in Napa, California and consults for the LA Lakers. Check out her two books. They are guaranteed to make you rain threes like Kobe Bryant! Deep Nutrition: Why Your Genes Need Traditional Food Food Rules: A Doctor's Guide to Healthy Eating

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