The Michael Caz Podcast

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Space Travel, Brains, and Muscle with Cody Burkhart Aug 20, 2018

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NASA engineer Cody Burkhart joins the Brute Podcast this week. A competitor at the 2012 CrossFit Games Regionals, Cody has continued influencing the fitness world by developing exercise systems for astronauts preparing to travel to space.

In this episode, Cody addresses recovery, mindset, breath work and the path to mastery, so be sure to listen for the best takeaway tips and book recommendations.

Topics:

3:25 - Working at NASA

14:20 - Oxygen and breath work

32:00 - Martial Arts

46:20 - Mentorship & Mastery

Links:

Instagram

Books:

The Oxygen Advantage - McKeown

The Alchemist - Coelho

The Disappearing Spoon - Kean

Deep Work - Newport

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Triphasic Training with Elite Coach Cal Dietz Aug 06, 2018

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Cal Dietz, Director of Strength and Conditioning for the University of Minnesota, is a world-renowned strength coach who's made immeasurable contributions to the fitness industry for athletes and coaches alike. He joined the Brute Podcast to discuss his training manual, Triphasic Training: A Systematic Approach to Elite Speed and Explosive Strength Performance.

Get ready for a series of knowledge bombs to improve your training game, because, in this episode, Dietz inspires us with information about acceleration and deceleration training and the importance of quality breathing.

Topics:

21:46 - What is Triphasic training?

36:15 - Triphasic training for weightlifters

40:25 - Why CrossFitters need to get outside of linear movement

44:40 - Rotational force production and overhead athletes

51:10 - What is deceleration training & why is it important

55:36 - The importance of breath

1:06:35 - Guiding principles for resistance training kids

Links:

Top 5 Brute Podcast Episodes

Reflexive Performance Reset (RPR)

xlathlete.com

Books:

The Oxygen Advantage - Patrick McKeown

Triphasic Training - Dietz & Peterson

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Coaching Coaches: The Unofficial Guide To Mastery ft. James Fitzgerald Jul 30, 2018

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This week on the Brute Strength Podcast, I'm interviewing of the CrossFit OG's, James Fitzgerald. James was the 2007 CrossFit Games champion as an individual, since then he's made a big splash in the fitness world as the founder of OPEX Fitness. Aside for an incredible athlete, James has entered the realm of Master Coach. In this episode we get to learn about some of James' inspirations and mentors as a coach, as well as mastery, the art of program design, bodybuilding, and of course, CrossFit. If you want to hear from a guy making waves in the fitness world, then James is your man. Enjoy the show.

Topics:

02:23 - Teach, learn, move, create

11:15 - Mastery

17:35 - Charles Poloquin

20:18 - Hierarchy of needs for coaches

24:09 - CrossFit & Bodybuilding

29:45 - Common mistakes in programing

40:02 - Thoughts on Matt Fraser and his career so far

44:25 - The importance of rituals

47:40 - Practice what you preach!

52:00 - Characteristics of a good coach

Honorable mentions:

Mel Siff

Charles Poloquin

Ian King

Louie Simmons

Links:

OPEXfit.com

Instagram

Books:

How To Eat, Move, and Be Healthy - Chek

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The Secret To Speed Development ft. Ryan Flaherty Jul 23, 2018

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Ryan Flaherty works on Nike's training team with some of the biggest names in sports, including Serena Williams, Russell Wilson and Kobe Bryant. It's no shock that he is one of the most sought after combine coaches in the world.

In this episode, Flaherty discusses his role working with the HeadSpace app to teach NFL athletes about focus and achieving a better mindset on and off the field. He also gets into why he uses concentric training when developing speed, how to improve programming for your athletes and how to prevent injuries that are common with age.

Topics:

04:30 - Working with Nike & HeadSpace

17:34 - Speed development & force production

41:45 - Track workouts

46:15 - How to prevent injuries as you get older

49:05 - CrossFit talk

Links:

@ryanjflaherty

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The Training Think Tank with Max El-Hag Jul 16, 2018

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Max El-Hag, the mad scientist of the CrossFit world and owner of the Training Think Tank, is most known for the work he's done helping athletes Noah Ohlsen and Travis Mayer prepare for the CrossFit Games. Max dives into exercise science and kinesiology, proper movement and what it really means to train like a pro. He shares his methods for setting goals, managing expectations and training through adversity. As he puts it, "Everybody loses before they become a champion, so just accept it and keep going."

Topics:

12:18 - Competition & athletics

10:40 - Back injury

18:00 - What makes a good coach

22:10 - Training like a pro

25:30 - Remote coaching vs. in-person

31:00 - Goal setting for your sport

37:10 - Training Games athletes

50:05 - Training adversity

58:15 - What is a think tank?

Links:

Instagram

YouTube

Website

Books:

The Alchemist - Coelho

Aleph - Coelho

The Way of the Superior Man - Deida

Reviews:

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Mental Training for Athletes ft. Dawn Fletcher Jul 09, 2018

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This week on the Brute Strength Podcast, I'm interviewing Mentality WOD owner, Dawn Fletcher. Dawn obtained her Masters in Sports Psychology and since then has been helping her athletes conquer their minds while improving both performance and life. In this episode we'll be getting into her experience combating anxiety and panic attacks, as well as the fundamentals of mindset training, and finally how to improve awareness and setting appropriate expectations for yourself. Enjoy the show!

Topics:

02:37 - Mentality WOD

06:35 - Mental performance

08:07 - Dealing with anxiety

19:34 - Targeted outcomes in training

30:40 - Solitude & Silence

37:10 - Essentialism

Links:

Instagram

mentalitywod.com

Books:

The 4-Hour Work Week - Ferriss

Love Does - Goff

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The Ketogenic Diet with Dr. Anthony Gustin Jul 02, 2018

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This week on the Brute Strength Podcast, I'm interviewing Dr. Anthony Gustin. In 2014 and 2015 Anthony was voted Best Chiropractor in the Bay Area. Since then, he has shifted careers as an entrepreneur, getting into the world of nutrition and functional medicine. In this episode we'll be diving into the Ketogenic diet. We'll be talking about mistakes people make in their nutrition, eating organic meats, and finally figuring out what exactly is the Ketogenic diet, including ketosis for fat loss, longevity, and reducing your risk of cancer. This episode is packed with ton's of take aways that can help you optimize your nutrition and increase your performance. Be sure to check out the links below for more on the topics discussed in this epsiode. Enjoy the show!

Topics:

05:50 - Early experimenting with diets

15:50 - Making a switch in careers

20:15 - Tips for retaining new information

25:00 - Quantifying your achievements

31:00 - Nutrition & misconceptions

42:30 - What is the Ketogenic diet?

52:30 - Keto & longevity

1:01:00 - Who is Keto good for?

Links:

Instagram

perfectketo.com

Books:

Meditations - Aurelius

Tripping Over The Truth - Christofferson

Deep Work - Newport

Principles - Dalio

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Iceman: Wim Hof on the Science of the Breath Jun 25, 2018

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This week on the Brute Strength Podcast, I'm speaking with the Ice Man himself, Wim Hof. Wim's method has become a growing sensation in the scientific community, demonstrating the incredible power of both mind and body in regards to improving health and physical performance. In this episode I get the opportunity to ask Wim about how his method works, the secret behind cold water training, and how you can tap into your own chemistry in order to fight illness, improve your health, and unlock your true potential as an athlete and human being. Enjoy the show.

Topics:

04:40 - Exploring mind & body through cold water

23:20 - Describing Wim's breathing technique

29:50 - Meditation through breathing

35:20 - Long term effects of the Wim How method

37:40 - Wim's first experience with cold water

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Olympians Chad Vaughn & Cheryl Haworth on the Future of USA Weightlifting Jun 18, 2018

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This week on the Brute Strength Podcast, I'm speaking with two multiple time Olympians in the sport of Weightlifting, Chad Vaughn and Cheryl Haworth. In this episode we'll be diving into their early careers as weightlifters, what it was like qualifying for the Olympics, and finally looking at some of the really unique visualization techniques that Chad uses with his athletes. I'm also excited to announce that these guys are going to be the hosts for the new USA Weightlifting Podcast, so be sure to check them out! Enjoy the show.

Topics:

05:18 - Cheryl: Art School & Lifting

17:28 - Qualifying for the Olympics

21:20 - Clean & Jerking live on Regis and Kathie Lee

25:15 - Looking at the future of USAW

40:58 - Doping in the Weightlifting

1:02:29 - Bombing out at the '03 Championships

1:05:50 - Visualizing your lifts

1:21:30 - Advice for lifters

1:27:30 - USAW Podcast

Links:

Top 5 Podcasts

@haworthweightlifting

@olychad

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What is Brute: Movement Quality & Load Capacity ft. Dr. Sean Pastuch Jun 15, 2018

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On this episode of the What is Brute Series, I'm speaking with Brute's secret weapon, Dr. Sean Pastuch. In this episode we'll be getting into one of the most over looked aspects of training, movement quality. One of the biggest set backs for a lot of athletes in any sport are injuries. It goes without saying, knowing how to assess your weaknesses and apply appropriate programming, will send you light years ahead of your competition. In today's show we'll be diving into injury prevention vs. injury reduction, program auditing, and improving structural balance and movement quality. Enjoy the show.

Topics:

04:20 - Self-awareness as an athlete

08:10 - Injury prevention vs. injury reduction

09:20 - Coaching philosophy

15:15 - Programming auditting

16:33 - Never stop learning

17:30 - Vulnerability

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