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E457: Building a Brick-and-Mortar Gym with Vishal Amin & Daniel Chappell Jan 24, 2024

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Daniel and Vishal discuss the inception and growth of UNTIL, a brick-and-mortar gym facility that focuses on providing a platform for top-quality fitness professionals. They share the challenges they faced in starting the business and the importance of balancing authenticity and business operations in the fitness industry. They also discuss the impact of the digital age on fitness and the evolution of freelance coaching. Additionally, they talk about their vision for the future of UNTIL and how they plan to scale the business while maintaining quality and focus. UNTIL, a multidisciplinary wellness facility has experienced significant growth and success. In this conversation, the founders discuss the virtues that have contributed to their success, the personal growth and changes they have undergone, and the importance of culture in their business. They also explore the dynamics of their business partnership and the lessons they have learned along the way. Additionally, they share advice for personal trainers and discuss their future plans for expansion into North America.

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E456: Hierarchy of Hypertrophy with Kassem Hanson Jan 22, 2024

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Kassem Hanson joins Jordan Shallow on the podcast to discuss various topics related to exercise, training, and hypertrophy. They delve into the concept of training to failure and its effectiveness for muscle hypertrophy.

They also explore the role of skill and coordination in exercise performance and how it relates to muscle growth. The conversation touches on the importance of reproducibility of effort and the impact of fatigue on training outcomes.

They discuss the use of different training techniques such as cluster sets, supersets, and drop sets, and their efficacy for muscle hypertrophy. The conversation also covers the role of rep speed in training and the potential benefits of loading outside of the active range.

Finally, they touch on the topic of static stretching and its potential impact on muscle adaptation and joint sense.

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E455: Recognizing Redundant Patterns in Training Jan 21, 2024

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In this episode, Mac and Thayer discuss the frustrations and challenges of exercise selection and programming in the fitness industry. They highlight the importance of zooming out and recognizing redundant patterns in training, as well as the need for variety and thoughtful consideration in exercise selection. They emphasize the importance of quality over quantity in training sessions and the responsibility of coaches to provide rationale and explanation for their programming choices. The episode concludes with a call to raise the standard in the fitness industry and encourage coaches to ask 'why' and seek a deeper understanding of their programming decisions.

E454: The evolution of academia in the fitness industry with Dr. Mike Israetal Jan 17, 2024

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In this conversation, Mike Israetel, Co-Founder of Renaissance Periodization, discusses his career trajectory, the founding of RP, and the evolution of academia and the fitness industry.

He shares his experiences as a professor and content creator, highlighting the differences between formal education and private industry. Mike also discusses the future of education and the significance of degrees in the fitness industry.

Mike Israetel also provides guidance on evaluating fitness content and developing a bullshit detector. Mike shares his approach to managing criticism and responding to attacks, emphasizing the importance of choosing when and how to respond. He also addresses the topic of influencers who shoot down others and offers insights on navigating such situations.

Mike also shares his motivation for discussing broader topics and the impact of progress on society. He delves into the potential of artificial intelligence and its transformational power. Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of continuous learning and embracing change.

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E453: How to Achieve Your Goals with Unwavering Confidence with Milos Sarcev Jan 15, 2024

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Milos Sarcev, a former professional bodybuilder and current coach, discusses his Serbian background and the cultural traits that have influenced his career. He talks about the passion he has for bodybuilding and how it has driven his success as a coach.

Milos also shares his thoughts on the changes in the bodybuilding industry, the prevalence of social media, and the challenges he faced transitioning from competing to coaching. Despite his accomplishments, Milos remains humble and focused on his love for the sport.

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E452: Brands in 2024 Jan 14, 2024

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In this episode Mac and Thayer's conversation covers various topics related to brand awareness and building a strong brand. They discuss the importance of focusing on coaching and providing quality service to clients, as well as highlighting the importance of staying consistent and dedicated to work commitments, even while traveling. They also explore how companies like Whoop expand their brand through product diversification. The conversation emphasizes the need for genuine and authentic content creation that reflects the coach's expertise and values. This episode emphasizes the need to adapt and be organized to ensure that clients are not disrupted. Mac and Thayer discuss how small efforts, such as giving notice to clients ahead of time, can make a big difference in maintaining brand reputation.

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E451: Bodybuilder to Business Owner with Fouad Abiad Jan 10, 2024

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Jordan and Fouad discuss Fouad's transition from being a professional bodybuilder to a business owner.

They talk about the challenges of running a supplement company and the importance of patience, ego, and emotion in business.

Fouad also shares his thoughts on the future of his podcast and content creation in the industry.

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E450: The Shiny Object Syndrome, Navigating Your Health With Stan Efferding Jan 08, 2024

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Stan Efferding discusses his experience in the fitness industry and the impact of social media on his career. He talks about the importance of providing valuable information and being a responsible influencer.

He also shares stories from his time in the Arnold Classic and his interactions with other athletes. Stan emphasizes the importance of compliance and individual preferences when it comes to nutrition and training.

He addresses the misconceptions and controversies in the fitness industry, particularly in the longevity space. Stan highlights the need for evidence-based practices and the importance of focusing on performance outcomes.

He discusses the health issues in the bodybuilding community and the need for better management of blood pressure and overall health. Stan also explores potential interventions for the obesity epidemic and the challenges of government involvement in public policy.

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E449: Future of The Educated Meathead Jan 07, 2024

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Join Mac and Thayer as they speculate on the future of the meathead in gym culture in today's episode. The conversation covers understanding the impact of performance and recovery aids, surgical approaches vs recovery speed and the risks of faster recovery. The conversation delves into the future of the educated meathead's role, the need for education and understanding the challenge of changing the narrative on the importance of drug interactions, and the role of recovery tools in sport.

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E448: The Future of Peptides with Jean Francois Jan 03, 2024

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Jean Francois Tremblay, an expert in peptides, discusses his background and experience with peptides. He explains how he got into the world of peptides and the early peptides he worked with. Tremblay highlights the unique characteristics of peptides, such as their intelligence in working where and if needed in the body. He also discusses the synergistic effects of peptides and the potential for peptides to cure diseases. Tremblay addresses the method of delivery and dosages of peptides and the future of peptides in sports and medicine.

This conversation explores the use of peptides in various applications, including concussion mitigation, prophylactic use, and therapy. The detectability of compounds in testing protocols is discussed, highlighting the rapid elimination of natural occurring peptides from the body. Peptides are shown to have promising results in mitigating the effects of concussions, with specific peptides like BPC-157 and C-Lang being effective. The importance of rebalancing minerals and detoxification is emphasized, as well as the need to consider all factors in therapy. Peptides are also explored in the context of longevity and anti-aging, with the potential for age reversal. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the future of peptides and the potential obstacles that can be overcome with emerging biotech.

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