Strength & Scotch: Get Fitter While Enjoying Life

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SS 084 - What Belongs In Your Warm-Up? Jul 18, 2016

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This week Grant and Heavey talk warmups. Grant shares his struggle to warmup before his lifting and basketball and asks Heavey for recommendations. Heavey shares the 3 essential pieces to a warm-up, both for performance and safety. Beyond the basics, Heavey discusses how your warmup should vary based on the activity you're doing. Finally Heavey describes ways to tailor your warm-up to your specific needs and weaknesses. After getting all warm and fuzzy, Grant drops knowledge bombs on Nikka Coffey Malt Whisky. [2:01] It was called a creek [4:13] Rip my trunks [6:25] I got my workout buddy back [7:28] A rhyme and a reason [9:39] Is it like foreplay? [10:49] Douchey [13:03] You like that leg swing [14:13] Monostructural movements [17:10] Step 2 [18:50] Scarred for life [20:15] Sit on Santa's lap [24:24] My butt is fire [26:31] Bands around my ankles [28:20] Or so I hear [30:04] Nikka Coffey Malt Whisky [ 31:24] Coffey was a dude

SS 083 - What Makes A Good Coach Jul 11, 2016

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This week Grant and Heavey are joined by producer Alice to talk coaching. Alice recently completed her CrossFit L1 coaching certificate and has started coaching at her local box. The trio discusses the L1 course, challenges with coaching and how to become a better coach and athlete. After coaching chit-chat, they enjoy a glass of Longrow Whisky and discuss peatiness. [2:31] Put a smile on your face [4:10] Full-on coaching [6:02] Usually when someone throws up [9:51] Give 'em the cues [13:01] Brandon's transformation [14:27] A sentimental thing [17:50] Communication [19:18] Getting Ready [21:15] You make my life difficult at every turn [24:55] That's why she married me [26:37] A great coach [27:10] Longrow

SS 082 - 5 Scary Things About Protein... And Why They're B.S. Jul 04, 2016

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This week Grant and Heavey take on a Women's Health article: 5 Scary Things That Happen When You Eat Too Much Protein. The boys break down each of these 5 points using nutritional science to cut thru the bs and highlight the real truth behind protein. Heavey also reviews bioavailability and amino acid profiles of various protein sources. After debunking protein myths, the boys discuss peaty young whiskeys and their pallet changes over time. [0:52] I just wanna dance [3:33] 5 scary things [4:56] My mood feels divey [5:53] This gets a little sciency [7:21] Protein? or eat fiber [9:41] The worst [11:13] But it's sciency [13:06] That's what she said [15:11] Beef vs Soy vs Oats [16:38] Animal support [17:33] Making hats! [20:37] Quintessential Peaty

SS 081 - What Should Teenage Athletes Really Eat? Jun 27, 2016

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This week Grant and Heavey take on a listener question from Mitch, a high school teacher and track coach: What should high school kids be eating? Heavey and Grant both discuss their own nutrition during their childhood... and the many years it took them to find real food. Breaking it down from their own journey, they discuss the most important foods teens should be exposed to as well as the nutritional needs of a high school athlete. While chatting about grub, the boys enjoy Bowmore the Darkest 15 Year. [2:21] Different than adults? [3:15] That's how my parents role [5:54] Rolling with the homies [9:09] Those vegetables are trash [10:01] Round and getting rounder [11:41] Luckily I turned the corner [13:40] High school athletes [15:29] Tornadoes and BBQ [17:15] Pizza is a vegetable [18:43] The glory days [21:00] Winning and boning [22:07] How to learn about what you're drinking [23:00] Bowmore the Darkest

SS 080 - Sugar... Is it really that evil? Jun 20, 2016

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This week Grant and Heavey talk sugar. Whether it's good or bad, Heavey dissects sugar down to it's molecular composition and how each type of sugar affects the body. The boys discuss the research behind sugar and the facts and lack of facts demonizing it. Finally, while sitting beachside, Grant shares his secrets to finding good deals on scotch at the liquor store, regardless of where you live. [1:10] Half a banana [2:31] Foods aren't good or bad [5:00 High Fructose corn syrup [6:29] Uptooken [7:02] Adding bulk to your poop [8:01] Boobs or Booze? [10:23] Addictiveness in rats [12:28] No satiety it that [14:55] Seven bottles of scotch [18:27] Is there a liquor store benchmark? [21:54] Master of Malt

SS 079 - To Meal Prep or Not? Jun 13, 2016

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This week Grant and Heavey talk about the most important factor for nutrition success. As a matter of personal priorities, the boys beg to differ greatly on the best way to achieve consistency. Heavey shares his secret to success- weekly meal prep to save time and ensure quality food choices. Grant detests meal prep and has his own methods of a consistent diet of quality food. After hashing it out, the gentlemen further discuss Grant's recent trip to Scotland and his biggest takeaways from multiple distillery visits. [2:33] Doodies [6:05] On Sundays, we prepare [10:30] I'm envious [12:13] Starts the saliva going [14:51] Quick and easy food [15:55] The kitchen is the heart of the home [17:14] Motivation ebbs and flows. [18:32] On the weekdays we ignore eachother [19:41] You in the bathtub [20:59] The biggest awakening [23:52] Want some water with that?

SS 078 - How Well Do You Move? ...With Albert and MAVA Athletics Jun 07, 2016

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This week Grant and Heavey are joined by special guest Alberto Galvan, athletic trainer, CrossFit coach and movement analysis guru. Albert talk to the boys about injuries, rehabilitation, and the importance of proper movement for lifelong fitness. The boys dive into MAVA Athletics: a mobile athlete video analysis company where Albert and a physical therapist review client-submitted movement videos, assess movement dysfunctions and prescribe rehabilitation exercises for motor control, strength, endurance and movement issues. While discussing how to move pain free for a lifetime, the gentlemen enjoy Glenlivet 12 year. [2:10] Ye Olde Gym [4:49] Sleeping more makes your ___ bigger [5:39] Because of my wife [6:35] I trip all the time [9:19] I'm staring at their feet, dude [11:52] It's all about me [15:54] MAVA to the rescue [18:51] Movement screening [20:46] It's like Sherlock [23:22] Hoo-mans [25:33] Own what you know [31:44] Pretty boy [34:11] If you want expert feedback...

SS 077 - How The CrossFit Games Changed Everything, With Eric LeClair May 31, 2016

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This week Grant and Heavey are joined by Eric LeClair, owner and founder of one of the first CrossFit gyms in Southern California. The boys discuss how the sport of fitness has changed over the last 16 years since Eric first encountered CrossFit, and his last decade as an affiliate owner. From the OG days of beer and buddies hanging out at Aromas, to the present day Reebok CrossFit Games, Eric shares his stories and adventures coaching and running a box. [1:38] 2003 Birth of an Affiliate [3:20] Master of Fitness [4:21] Grant and Heavey hit P90X [4:45] Straight up Jane Fonda [6:30] CrossFit Community Then and Now [8:25] Nicole Doesn't Miss the Boat [9:23] Team 9 Moms [12:05] Who were the Crazy People CrossFitting in 2006? [13:40] How The CrossFit Games Changed Everything [15:15] Selling Beers and Testing Fitness [21:23] Grant Goest Back to the Fundamentals [23:00] Don't Tell Me How to Run my Business [24:45] Surprise Phone Call from my Realtor [25:15] Open Up in My Backdoor [27:10] The Negative from the Growth of CrossFit [28:20] Hodor!!!! [29:25] Aesthetics vs. Health [31:20] Don't Kick Out Rad Coaches [32:55] Working With Kids and Masters [34:00] Going Dry, Cause it Feels So Good

SS 076 - What Level Is Your Fitness? The Level Method With Nathan Holiday May 24, 2016

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This week Grant and Heavey are joined by Nathan and Alex from Level Method Gym. Nathan talks about his invention to assess athlete fitness via a system of colored levels. Similar to martial arts, Nathan's level method helps athletes stay engaged in their individual growth via a belting system layered on top of fitness. While discussing white, orange, blue, and purple, Heavey nerds out on its effect on gym owners and coaches ensuring athletes are progressing in their training. [1:34] DUTCH test [3:15] One of the smartest guys I've ever met [6:41] Level Method Program of Athletic Progression (MAP) [10:01] Focusing on yourself [13:13] Everyone has a belt [16:48] Modifying training [19:45] Controlling the coaching atmosphere [22:50] An obsession [25:12] Framework for the program [29:01] A baby goat in the backyard [30:55] Nerd gym owners unite

SS 075 - Have I Peaked? How to Continue Improving with Age May 16, 2016

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This week Grant and Heavey discuss a listener question regarding training peaks and aging. Listener Ed has been following the CrossFit Football program, but has recently felt achy and slow. Wondering if this is due to his age, Ed requests advice on how he should adjust his training to continue seeing PR's. In response, Brandon dives into the nitty gritty of health vs performance, athletic peaking and training programs guided by individual goals. While sipping on Tx Blend Whiskey, Grant shares Brandon's greatest moment in Texas... involving a soft-serve machine and a restaurant-filled round of applause. [2:33] We're like, really great [5:07] Blah blah overtraining [7:00] Under-recovering [9:59] Why is that a terrible idea? [11:39] Sh*tstorm of health problems [13:36] Tx Blended Whiskey [16:43] Alcohol, then honey [19:44] Soft Serving

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