The Michael Caz Podcast

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Brent Fikowski's Secret Advantage May 20, 2019

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This week on The Brute Strength Podcast, we welcome back Brent Fikowski for the second time.

Brent is one of the most consistent and successful CrossFit athletes to date, finishing 4th, 2nd and 4th in his previous Games appearances.

In this week's episode, we'll be diving into the more technical side of training. Brent will share some of the tactics he uses when preparing for competition, how he approaches training, and some killer habits that give him an edge over competitors. Whether you're trying to compete at the highest level or become the best version of yourself, this episode has something for you.

If you haven't checked out his first episode, be sure to give it a listen, we talk about his origin story and how he became the athlete he is today.

Topics:

06:30 - Qualifying for The Games in Asia

17:25 - Granite Games

35:20 - Mindset

43:30 - Simplicity and essentialism

52:20 - Killer habits

1:05:40 - Urgent/ important matrix

Links:

Website

Instagram

Books:

The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up - Marie Kondo

Essentialism - Greg McKeown

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The Transformation of Cole Sager May 13, 2019

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In the past, six-time CrossFit Games athlete Cole Sager wasn't someone widely known for his performance during the CrossFit Open, but this year he's making waves, finishing 6th worldwide at the 2019 CrossFit Open.

Cole joins the Brute Strength Podcast this week to discuss what changed in his approach to this year's Games.

Spoiler alert: It all comes down to mindset.

He brings us back to his mentality during this year's Open, discusses the topics of eating disorders and body image issues and shares his insight to maintaining a successful marriage.

Topics:

03:50 – 2019 Open

15:20 – Mindset transformation

19:40 – Ego

26:55 – Defining preparation

41:00 – Eating disorder

54:50 – Married life

Links:

Instagram

colesager.com

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Eating For Muscle and Strength ft. Eric Helms May 06, 2019

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When there's a ghost, you're going to call the Ghostbusters—makes sense.

But when you need to build muscle in a 100% drug-free way, but still turn your body into a bodybuilding and powerlifting machine, you're going to want Eric Helms on speed dial.

The author of The Muscle and Strength Pyramid books and co-founder of the 3D Muscle Journey is back on the Brute Podcast this week to share his knowledge in nutrition, exercise science and all things muscles. He expounds on nutrition to discuss philosophies such as the 80/20 rule, the effects of caffeine, his thoughts on the plant-based diet and supplements for weight loss. He also dives deeper into mental health and stresses the importance of how you can prevent a burnout.

Topics:

06:50 – Mental health and self-awareness

20:45 – Compartmentalizing

33:50 – Choosing abstinence

46:05 – Why we eat

55:50 – Plant-based diet

1:07:10 – Supplements for weight/fat loss

Links:

Instagram

3Dmusclejourney.com

Iron Culture Podcast

Suicide Prevention Campaign

Books:

Deep Work – Cal Newport

Digital Minimalism – Cal Newport

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Jiu-Jitsu Secrets and Principles ft. Ryron Gracie Apr 29, 2019

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Ryron Gracie is kind of a big deal.

One could even say this week's Brute Podcast guest has Brazilian jiu-jitsu in his blood, as this legend in the sport also shares ancestry with its original creator, Hélio Gracie (yup, he's grandfathered in—literally).

Listening to Ryron talk, you can tell he is a calm, collected and self-aware individual—all of which he attributes to his experiences training in the sport of jiu-jitsu. For him, it's more than a sport. It's a lifestyle. Listen to this week's episode for a more in-depth look at his beginnings, from a childhood spent growing up practicing jiu-jitsu in his garage to how he's developed a set of principles that can be applied to multiple disciplines, life included.

Topics:

11:40 – Childhood

23:10 – Grandfather Hélio/How to deal with stress

33:15 – Disneyland Melon, composure and how to control thoughts/actions

46:45 – Mistakes in jiu-jitsu, myths, learning about yourself

54:30 – Letting go, experiencing

1:01:00 – Key principles of efficiency in jiu-jitsu

1:06:40 – Common mistakes in jiu-jitsu

Links:

Instagram

Twitter

Gracie University

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The Awakening of Functional Body Building ft. Marcus Filly Apr 15, 2019

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Welcome to the awakening of functional bodybuilding.

Marcus Filly, the founder of Revival Strength, joins the Brute Podcast for a second time to take us to ground zero of functional bodybuilding. Marcus began his health and wellness journey while attending med school but soon realized, through all the long readings and lectures, that his intended path in the field was meant for something more.

So he made the decision to say goodbye to med school and find a more fulfilling way to apply his love for health and fitness. Since then, he has competed at the CrossFit Games six times and founded Revival Strength—the leader in functional bodybuilding.

In this episode, Marcus enlightens us on what it means to train for longevity, how to find a sustainable training program year-round and what it truly means to look good and move well. So you can close your books, because this episode is all about the application.

Topics:

15:00 – Ashram and meditation

20:45 – Stepping away from med school

32:00 – Introduction to CrossFit

36:30 – The awakening of functional bodybuilding

51:00 – Looking good and moving well

Links:

Revival Strength

Instagram

Reviews:

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Going Keto With Adee Cazayoux Apr 08, 2019

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The dream team is back, and this time, the Cazayouxs went keto. Adee Cazayoux, CEO of Working Against Gravity, joins her husband and Brute Podcast host, Michael Cazayoux, on this week's episode to give us a breakdown of their experience on the Ketogenic Diet.

Together they're sharing a firsthand look at their keto journey in an effort to help those who are back and forth about starting the low-carb diet to make a decision if the transition is right for them.

If you can't get enough of this duo, be sure to check out these throwback guest appearances with Adee Cazayoux: 6 Steps to Personal Development, Sex, Connection and Desire and How to Stay Lean and Add Muscle.

Topics:

01:00 – Nutrition recap

08:00 – The keto experiment

19:30 – Transitioning to low carb

32:12 – Finding the right diet for you

Links:

The WAG Podcast

info@workingagainstgravity.com

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Skills vs. Strength In Gymnastics ft. Nick Sorrel Apr 01, 2019

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Just like the progression of any relationship, your ability to advance in gymnastics relies on fundamentals—as in, to show off your expert form, you first need to build a solid foundation.

In true doctor fashion, Head of Brute Gymnastics Dr. Nick Sorrel joins this week's Brute podcast to dissect the more advanced movements of the sport to help set you up for success. He also jumps into the differences between strength and skill to discuss how each plays a role in improving your performance.

If you're craving more of Sorrel's wisdom, you can queue up his other appearances on the Brute Strength podcast: What Is Brute: Fundamentals of Gymnastics, PRing Your Muscle Up, Gymnastics Programming 101.

Topics:

11:10 – The Four Burners Theory

24:00 – 12 Rules of Life

30:10 – Key gymnastics principles

48:40 – Mistakes in training

53:20 – Dissecting the muscle-up

Links:

The Perfect Day Formula – Craig Ballantyne (Free copy)

Books:

Deep Work – Cal Newport

Digital Minimalism – Cal Newport

Atomic Habits – James Clear

The Perfect Day Formula – Craig Ballantyne

12 Rules of Life – Jordan Peterson

Tools of Titans – Tim Ferris

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The Fundamentals of High-Performance Nutrition ft. Brian St. Pierre Mar 25, 2019

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Ever wonder how a nutrition coach approaches their own diet choices? This week's Brute Strength podcast is your chance to find out, as Precision Nutrition coach Brian St. Pierre joins Michael Cazayoux to discuss his current diet regimen.

Brian is used to working with high-performance athletes, but he's joining the podcast to share his thoughts on how us "normal" folks can keep nutrition simple, stay consistent, create habits for success and get the most out of doing the least amount of work (cheers to that!).

Topics:

04:30 – The start of Brian's fitness journey

13:30 – Mindset, Fitness, Nutrition

25:10 – Social media and fitness

29:20 – Current diet

41:15 – Staying consistent & satisfied

58:30 – Habit Design

1:08:20 – Minimal Effective Dose

Links:

The Cost of Getting Lean

Precision Nutrition

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Getting Outside The Box ft. Pat & Taz Barber Mar 18, 2019

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Jay-Z and Beyoncé might have to give up the throne for this week's Brute Podcast guests. The dream team, Pat and Taz Barber, join Michael Cazayoux this week to bring you a raw look into their experiences as athletes in the CrossFit community and how life has changed since stepping away from competitive sports to focus on raising a family.

They'll also take the discussion "Outside The Box" to present their newest partnership with Brute Strength that offers an affordable solution for individuals who are dead set on taking their fitness to the next level with less time and less equipment.

Outside The Box is the BYOD (Bring Your Own Dumbbells) solution to embracing your fitness through online programming that you can take to the streets, backyard, home gym, garage or sideline of your child's soccer game (if that's your thing). Digging the vibe? Listen to the full podcast for more information on how you can get involved.

Topics:

04:40 – Creating with your hands

19:30 – Getting out of competition & raising a family

38:00 – "Outside The Box" Program

42:45 – Parenting

Links:

Outside The Box

The Tribe Life

Books:

Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams – Matthew Walker

Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World – Cal Newport

Reviews:

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The Carnivore Diet & Extreme Mental Clarity ft. Anthony Gustin Mar 11, 2019

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Mic drop. Dr. Anthony Gustin is back on the Brute Strength Podcast for another round of knowledge bombs on mindful eating, carb tolerance and the importance of solitude. If you missed round one with the creator of Perfect Keto, visit Episode 156 of the Brute Strength Podcast here.

If you're ready to dive straight into this episode, get ready for Dr. Gustin to go full-on "MythBusters" on all things surrounding the carnivore diet and why it works, plus stay tuned as he shares tips for understanding how many carbs you can tolerate before your body leaves ketosis.

Topics:

03:50 - The carnivore diet

14:40 - Mindful eating

22:00 - Mental clarity

27:42 - Carb tolerance

33:20 - Killer habits

42:30 - Importance of solitude

53:40 - Make learning a priority

Links:

Waking Up App

Books:

Deep Work – Cal Newport

So Good They Can't Ignore You – Cal Newport

Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused LIfe in a Noisy World – Cal Newport

Essentialism – James Latham

Reviews:

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