Strength & Scotch: Get Fitter While Enjoying Life

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SS 014 - Coach Erwin Regidor on Connecting with Clients Mar 15, 2015

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The second part of our discussion with Coach Erwin Regidor. Last time we talked about his experience coaching in Shanghai, this time we discuss what it means to be a good coach, focusing especially on Erwin's uncanny ability to connect with clients. This episode was powered by a Lephroaig 10 year Scotch. [1:30] Erwin and Heavey's History [2:45] Erwin Weighs In [3:40] How to Start on the Right Foot with Clients [4:40] Certs don't Mean Shit [5:40] Grant is Confident in the Reach of our Show [6:45] Practice What you Preach [8:50] Make the Client Feel Like They're the Only One [9:50] Heavey's Pitch for Erwin [11:43] The Client's PRs are His PRs [12:40] He Cares [13:40] Booze in CrossFit [14:40] Heavey is a Robot Again [15:15] Transitioning from Friend to Coach [17:08] What is a Coach? [19:40] How to Get Started in Coaching? [22:30] Sorry Scientology [23:00] Heavey Headbands [23:45] Grant is a Diva [25:40] Lephroaig 10 year

SS 013 - Strength in 5/3/1 with Brendan Hufford Mar 09, 2015

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Fellow podcaster and admirer of the squat joins us to discuss Jim Wendler's 5/3/1 strength program and the results of implementing it within his high school sports programs. [1:45] Heavey is akward [3:00] Entrepreneurs and Coffee [4:40] Brendan: Strength & Conditioning Coach [5:45] Strength & Conditioning - The Unfair Advantage in School Sports [8:15] Jim Wendler's 5/3/1 for Football [10:45] Collegiate Strength Training [12:15] Wendler's No Bullshit Attitude [14:00] We Want Statistics [15:00] Erratic Lifting in Kids and Snapchat [16:00] Overuse Injuries in Kids [20:50] Where to Find Help [24:00] Have Fun in the Gym [25:50] Give me a Kick in the Mouth [30:30] Grant Pats Himself on the Back

SS 012 - Is CrossFit Worth It? Mar 03, 2015

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In this episode we dive into whether or not CrossFit is worth it and we do so with two of our close friends, Jason and Phil. We tackle the pros and cons of the workout regimen as well as talk injuries and six packs. Enjoy! [1:48] Ganging up on Heavey [2:45] What do you mean by CrossFit? What do you mean by worth it? [5:10] What are CrossFit Classes Like? [6:20] Phil & Jason Speak up [7:15] Jason's Background [10:15] Phil's Turn [12:40] Different Strokes for Different Folks [14:10] Injuries [16:00] Didn't Mean to Keep Picking on Moms [17:00] Is it Always Good for Beginners? [20:30] Why Phil, Jason and Grant all Quit [24:10] There is no Universal Solution [24:50] Why Phil & Jason Started in the First Place [27:00] More Banging! [28:30] Best Shape of Our Lives [30:00] Eating Better Too

SS 011 - How to Paleo on the Cheap Feb 23, 2015

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Today we answer our first listener submitted question. Josh asks, "How do I eat Paleo on the cheap." We dive into this question while enjoying the ubiquitous Johnnie Walker Black. Have a question you'd like for us to feature on the show? Head over to strengthandscotch.com to submit it. Cheers! [0:45] How to Submit a Question [2:00] Listener Josh Asks his Question [3:00] What is Paleo [5:40] Dollar Menu [7:30] Prioritize your Funds! [8:15] Organics and In Season Purchases [9:50] Dirty Dozen & Clean Fifteen [10:30] Grant is a Farmer [11:00] Heavey Purchases Cows from the Ranch [12:30] Do you need Grassfed? [13:30] Add the Fat! [13:45] Is Paleo Expensive Article [14:40] Calories per Dollar [16:20] $12/day on the Ground Beef Diet [17:45] Grant Exposes the Heavey is a Robot [18:50] Johnnie Walker Black [22:00] Johnnie Walker Tasting Events Resources mentioned: Dirty Dozen & Clean Fifteen http://www.ewg.org/foodnews/ Robb Wolfs Cheap Paleo Post http://robbwolf.com/2011/09/21/paleo-is-expensive/

SS 010 - Fitness in Shanghai with Friend and Coach Erwin Regidor Feb 17, 2015

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Coach Erwin Regidor joins us to discuss his experiences as a CrossFit coach in China at one of the first affiliates in Shanghai. We talk about everything from the language barrier to tiny feet while enjoying 10 year Ledaig. [1:00] Who is Coach Erwin [1:50] What is Different in Shanghai? [3:00] How Many Affiliates in your Town? [4:20] Erwin likes to get Oiled up [5:50] Language Barrier [8:20] High Five - The Universal Language [9:55] The Challenge in Getting Locals Involved [11:00] We have a Mascot for the Show Now [12:20] What's up Alfredo [13:50] How Does the Language Barrier Improve Coaching [15:40] CrossFit is CrossFit Anywhere [16:20] Is Fitness a Big Industry in Shanghai? [19:30] Women's Perception of CrossFit in China [23:00] Tiny Feet [24:35] The Three Pillars of Strength and Scotch [26:10] Squatting Toilet [27:45] Erwin has a Strong Tinder Game [28:35] We Sample Ledaig 10 Year

SS 009 - Was Alzheimer's Reversed? Feb 05, 2015

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An interesting study (link below) out of UCLA shows reverses the symptoms of Alzheimer's in nearly all patients through diet and lifestyle interventions alone... is this for real? Well, the study was very small, but the results were promising. Learn more about this promising research along with our impression of the Trader Joe's 10 year single malt scotch. [0:45] Grant gets personal [1:30] The Study [3:00] Why isn't this bigger news? [3:55] Type 3 Diabetes [5:00] What were the interventions? [5:30] Fish oil son! [7:30] The Symptoms of Western Medicine. [9:20] Why don't we treat people as a whole? [10:50] Eat. Sleep. Move. Vitamin D. Fish Oil. [11:20] Trader Joe's Supribes us! [12:10] Alice didn't fix it :) Resources mentioned: CNN article Grant found http://www.cnn.com/2014/12/08/health/alzheimers-reversal/index.html?hpt=hp_bn13 Full study referenced in CNN article http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4221920/

SS 008 - Supplementing with Creatine: What, Why and How Feb 01, 2015

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How to supplement with creatine. Is it dangerous? Why you may want to use it. Is it just for strength or can it aid with endurance? How to use it? And what type do you need to purchase. This and yummy Macallan 18. [0:55] What is Creatine [3:00] Can it Help with Endurance Athletes? [3:20] Is there a Downside to Supplementing with Creatine [4:20] Check out the Research here on my website [link] [4:50] What Creatine Does for the Athlete [6:40] Water Retention [7:30] Which Athletes Shouldn't Supplement [9:00] What if I have Kidney Issues? [9:55] What Type of Creatine http://www.heaveyduty.com/ss-creatine [11:20] How to Supplement with Creatine (cycling, loading, etc.) [12:45] Can You Get Enough Creatine through Real Food [14:20] Macallan 18 year [15:50] USDA Prime Beef

SS 007 - The Great Gear Debate with Paul Lee Jan 26, 2015

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We are joined by CrossFit coach and friend Paul Lee for our first ever guest show. Listen in as Paul and Heavey discuss the pros and cons of gear in fitness. Also, we had a lot of Glenlivet while recording this one. [0:30] Paul Lee Intro [2:00] Gear [3:00] 95lb Deadlifts with a Weight Belt [4:00] Heard Mentality [5:00] The Ocho [6:30] The Weight Belt [12:00] Paul Fills Out His Designer Jeans [13:20] What about the Headband? [14:40] Bearing bar [15:55] It All Comes Down to Coaching [18:00] Glenlivet 12

SS 006 - How to Use Caffeine to Enhance your Training Jan 20, 2015

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In this episode of Strength and Scotch, we cover how to effectively use caffeine to enhance your strength and endurance training. Including how much, how often and even a discussion on the impacts to overall health. All of this while we enjoy the Highland Park 12 Year. [0:30] How Awesome We Are at Basketball [2:20] Grant's Caffeine Addiction [3:30] Who Knows Latin? [4:40] Caffeine Potency [5:00] How Often to Consume Caffeine [7:20] Grant's Existential Crisis [9:10] Caffeine Makes Working Out More Enjoyable [11:00] How Much Caffeine and them Mili-gams [12:45] We ain't Doctors [14:10] Caffeine and Cortisol [15:30] Highland Park 12 Year Scotch [17:23] 22 is the Sweet Spot [17:50] Email us info@strengthandscotch.com Studies Mentioned: 1) Increased Power Output http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21157384 2) Improved Endurance Performance http://jap.physiology.org/content/93/4/1227.full

SS 005 - Get Strong with Tempo Training Jan 08, 2015

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Learn all about tempo training and why you should incorporate it into your lifting regimen. Also learn how the Japanese know how to make them some whiskey when we review the Hibiki 12. P.S. sorry guys and gals, we had a bit too much before this one… this is what happens when we record too many episodes in one sitting. [0:50] What is Tempo Training? [1:10] Eccentric / isometric / Concentric [1:55] Back Squat Example, Tempo - 4011 [3:30] Using Tempo to Work Positions [4:40] Why People Talk Shit on Tempo Training [5:30] Tempo Training for Advanced Lifters [6:30] Should we Always use Tempo Training? [7:20] What does X mean in Tempo Training? [8:20] Shout out to Poliquin Principles [8:40] Tempo for Absolute Strength vs. Muscle Growth [9:58] What About Movements that Start with the Concentric (e.g, pull ups) [12:30] 12 year hibiki

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