Strength & Scotch: Get Fitter While Enjoying Life

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SS044 - Movement with Michelle Oct 12, 2015

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In today's episode Heavey and Grant are joined by movement specialist Michelle Richards, co-author of the Fitness Revival and co-founder of the Result Cult. They discuss functional movement screening, mobility for athletes, and the effects of sitting (and standing) on your health. Michelle gives her thoughts on running, CrossFit and other forms of exercise as well as her expertise on training methodologies and methods of improving your movement for performance and long term health. [1:00] Drunk hobo? [2:28] Meet Michelle of Result Cult [4:47] FMS- Functional Movement Screen [6:35] What is movement? [7:50] Are you getting healthy at the gym or worse? [8:18] What happens when we sit all day [10:00] What should sitters do? [11:50] Weird hip tilt [12:55] High heels = anterior tilt [15:20] Move Your DNA [16:08] A chronic position is the problem! [17:10] Runners [18:30] Do a bunch of stuff [19:10] Flick yourself in the chest [21:06] 4-point posture check [22:00] Air hump [25:45] Two sips...I've been cheating. [28:23] Yoga thoughts [30:35] Chill the sh*t out. Resources: Website: Result Cult Book: Fitness Revival by Mike Ritter and Michelle Richards Book: Move Your DNA by Katie Bowman

SS043 - Keeping Up With Keto Oct 05, 2015

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In today's episode Heavey and Grant dive into the ins and outs of the ketogenic diet. What is it, who should try it, and how to implement the diet into your nutrition. After chewing the fat they sample a Jameson 12 Year Special Reserve Irish Whisky. [0:50] Bobbitt81 thinks we have potential! [1:40] I'm a little fatty-fat [2:22] Keto is all the rage [2:50] A sh*t ton of fat [3:30] Fatty-tosis [4:50] How do I do it? [7:58] I'm a better alcohol metabolizer [8:30] My dad is an ancestor [9:41] Is it healthy? [10:53] Does that mean diarrhea? [11:27] I'm not f*cking sexy yet [13:44] It sounds like Atkins [15:39] Refeeds [16:02] Diabetic ketoacidosis confusion [17:47] Grant's summation of the ketogenic diet [19:32] Jameson Irish Whisky 12 Year Special Reserve

SS042 - Look At All Them Crickets Sep 29, 2015

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In today's episode Grant and Brandon discuss alternative protein sources...and sample EXO cricket flour protein bars. They discuss the macro and micronutrient content of crickets, sustainability, top chef, and whether these puppies will become a staple in their diet. Insect sampling is washed down by a pour of Cutty Sark Prohibition Edition Whisky. cutty-sark-prohibition-edition [1:22] Squaby jeep review [2:27] I brought crickets! [3:40] Grant doesn't trust cricket people [3:50] 40 crickets per bar [4:55] More iron! [9:22] Not a lot of protein [9:47] It looks like the inside of a fig newton [10:30] Flattened poop [11:05] It's camping food [13:20] Whisky Advocate [13:56] Cutty Sark Prohibition Edition Whisky References: Exo Cricket Protein Bars

SS 041 - Grant is Fat Update 2 Sep 21, 2015

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In today's episode we discuss Grant's journey back to fit and jacked. We discuss his current training regimen, review his nutrition log, and discuss his stress levels. Getting into the nitty gritty, we delve into his recently diagnosed thyroid issues and the treatment recommended by his physician. Heavey geeks out on endocrine lab parameters and discusses the role of carbs to improve his issues. All of this fanciness is enjoyed while sipping on a New York Sour Cocktail. [0:48] Grant is heartbroken & distraught [1:20] Heavey is leaving Grant [3:40] Cbass24 love [4:55] Fatty Fatty [7:00] Reviewing Grant's food log [7:20] The stress of Mr. President [10:35] How are your hormones? [11:45] Man tits [12:35] Thyroid issues [15:10] There's something wrong with you [18:05] Sh*t's complicated [19:30] It's just a supplement [20:48] Addressing the underlying problem [22:10] Eating low carb can f-shit up [22:55] Eating low carb affects thyroid function [24:48] What if it is genetic? [26:05] Grant's homework: Eat more carbs [26:50] F*ck that [28:43] What about alcohol? [29:45] New York Sour

SS 040 - Weight Training for Middle Schoolers with Listener Megan Sep 14, 2015

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Episode 40 Show Notes Today's episode involves a conversation with strength and conditioning coach Megan who successfully implemented a middle school strength and conditioning program for local kids in her community. We get into the nitty gritty of her struggles, challenges and successes, as well as her recommendations on teenager motivation and programming. Grant, Heavey and Megan enjoy Maker's Mark Bourbon Whisky for this episode. [1:25] We want reviews [4:50] Megan was impressed! [8:00] How to get kids excited about fitness [8:50] Middleschoolers- eek! [9:50] Grant loves 21-year-olds [11:05] I don't want to lift because I don't want to look like a boy [14:00] Comparing abs = street cred [14:20] Planning training for kids [18:30] Finding role models [21:16] Term papers on Strength & Scotch [22:00] Grant is a stalker, and Megan is hot [22:15] Mountain & Mud [24:18] I keep doing my thing, and I'm not bulky [25:50] Maker's Mark

SS 039 - Does Fish Oil Work? Sep 07, 2015

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Heavey and Grant field a listener question and go deep on fish oil in this episode. Fish oil is one of the most popular supplements available, but does it work? Is it something you should use? Find out that and how to make a Manhattan on the latest episode of Strength and Scotch. [1:50] Listener question, what are Heavey approved supplements? [2:38] Supplements are Supplemental! [3:18] Supplement relative to your shortcomings [4:15] Fish oil [6:20] Sensationalism [7:45] What are Omega 3s? [10:15] The boiling crab [11:15] Why we think fish oil is healthy? [13:40] Grant ruined my day [14:15] Nutritional science [16:30] Talk to your doctor [18:10] Whoopsie, margirin [19:20] Jargon [21:15] Consuming fish [22:30] Healthy vs. Not Sick [25:15] Manhattan [26:25] Power to the People

SS 038 - GMO or No? Sep 01, 2015

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Today's episode delves into the world of GMO foods. In this episode we discuss current research and arguements for and against GMO. Grant gets passionate as he and Heavey severely run off-topic from bumble bees to Galileo, Eskimos, Heavey for President, and religion. We also shake things up by enjoying a Scotch cocktail: The Rob Roy. [1:15] What did you eat? [2:45] It's complicated. [ 3:28] We're talking Gem-etic [5:25] Down the bumble bee rabbit hole [7:07] Resistance to pesticides [8:43] Changing nature on a dime [11:50] The research isn't there [13:14] Galileo, F-you dude! [15:30] Heavey for President [17:25] A system that promotes bad health [18:50] Inherent = unwashable [19:48] There is no research... [21:05] It is like a religion [23:40] NuSI [26:43] Rob Roy Cocktail Time

SS 037 - Meet CrossFit Games Master's Athlete Mona Aug 24, 2015

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Today we're joined by 2015 CrossFit Games Master's Athlete Mona Latimer (who also happens to be Heavey's mother-in-law and one of his athletes). In this episode we discuss her training from Coach Heavey leading up to the competition as well as her experience as a Games competitor. We chat about her mental strategies in preparation for the week of the Games, her food, Games goodies, and training plans for the upcoming year. We also delve into The Macallan Director's Edition Scotch Whiskey. [3:25] Meet the Mother-In-Law [4:00] From Zero to Hero [7:00] The Turning Point [8:16] The Mental Game [11:10] How to Train Your Mind [12:00] The Hay is in the Barn [15:05] Goodies [18:10] Power Thru It [19:15] Grant is at the Games Every Day [21:05] Heavey's All Time Uber...Marriage Material [21:27] The Macallan Directors Edition Scotch Whiskey

SS 036 - Training the Nervous System with Mike Ritter Aug 17, 2015

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Today we're joined by trainer, author and all around good dude, Mike Ritter. In this episode we discuss a listener question on training and the nervous system. We chat about how to use your rest to improve performance in the gym and how to use HRV to keep tabs on your nervous system. We also get into Mike's fantastic book, The Fitness Revival… something you should all check out. This episode was powered by Jefferson's Reserve Bourbon. [2:45] Nervous System [5:00] Mike Ritter [5:50] Inconclusive [7:00] Mike's Background [10:10] Listener Cassandra's Question [10:50] Training is Modulation of the Nervous System [12:30] The Balancer to the Sympathetic [14:50] Clues that you're Sympathetic Dominant [15:30] Meditation [16:00] Diaphragmatic Breathing [19:10] Mike Says "It Depends" [20:20] Heart Rate Variability [23:15] Trend Line in Training [29:00] Jefferson's Reserve Bourbon

SS035 - Little League to Pro Baseball with Chris Cunningham Aug 11, 2015

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Strength and Scotch goes to the Sierras. This episode was recorded on a camping trip in the Jenny Lake Wilderness area. Grant and Heavey chat with long time friend Chris Cunningham about his experiences playing baseball. From coach's pitch to the major league draft, we cover it all - and we do it while kicking back some Willet Bourbon. [1:50] We're Camping [2:30] Email Grant… Please! [3:20] Reconnect NOT Disconnect [4:10] Chris Plays Ball [7:28] When Did Training Enter the Mix? [9:20] D1 Baseball [11:15] Training in College [12:50] Chris Gets Drafted [15:13] I Caught the Shit Out of the Ball [17:20] Performance Enhancing Drugs [19:48] Saggy Tits [20:35] Ladies! [24:00] WiIlet Bourbon

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