The Michael Caz Podcast

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Athlete internal dialogue, energy conservation, and becoming a coach with Chad Vaughn - Ep.104 Jul 24, 2017

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Chad Vaughn, one of the most successful American weightlifters, is on the show this week. (@olychad) Altogether, Chad has one of the most successful careers in the sport of weightlifting. Having been a two time Olympian, breaking and holding national records, and medaling in the Pan American Games. Not only is he a superior athlete but he has also transitioned into a coaching position and working to build confidence and focus in athletes. In this episode we'll be getting into Chad's Olympic journey, his gym demeanor, as well as all aspects of coaching ranging from gym culture, making the transition from elite athlete to coach, and teaching focus. Enjoy the show.

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Topics of discussion:

[1:50] Gym demeanor

[3:46] Athlete internal dialogue

[8:05] Competitive awareness is a learned trait

[12:25] Becoming an Olympian

[23:26] Transitioning to coaching and finding CrossFit

[28:49] How being an elite performer has/hasn't helped be a coach

[33:17] Coaching crossfitters

[38:15] Common mistakes in strength building

[41:01] Coaching the importance of fundamentals

[45:30] Excess volume and its appeal in the CrossFit community

[51:48] Coaching focus to athletes

Links:

Vaughn Weightlifting

World Series of Fitness

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Self awareness, body image, and accountability with Camille Leblanc-Bazinet - Ep.103 Jul 17, 2017

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Camille Leblanc Bazinet (@camillelbaz) is interviewed on the show this week. After beginning her CrossFit journey in 2010, Camille has made it to the CrossFit games multiple years and won the title of "Fittest Woman on Earth" in 2014. Aside from her outstanding performances in the CrossFit space, she has gone on to compete on the Canadian National Olympic Weightlifting team and serves as a trainer on the CrossFit Level 1 Seminar Staff. In this episode we talk the negative effects of being portrayed by the media, body image, mindset shifts, as well as what she has learned through her experience as an athlete and role model. Enjoy the show!

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Topics of discussion:

[1:58] Voicemail answer on tempo training

[7:11] Camille's personal growth over the years

[15:17] 2017 Regionals and its take aways

[17:30] Committing to a better mindset

[23:23] Controlling panic in the pool and challenging herself

[34:54] What Camille is working on for this years CrossFit Games

[36:42] Staying healthy; physically and mentally

[45:17] Body image, social media, and confidence

[48:38] Nutrition and working with Adee and Working against gravity

[55:19] Giving depth to who you are and others

[58:17] The way of the peaceful warrior and how it has helped her mindset

Links:

Lessons in Manliness from the Legend of Hacksaw

Triphasic Training by Cal Dietz

The way of the peaceful warrior

Dave Lipson Instagram

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Train, Adapt, Evolve ft. Patrick Estes and Aaron Davis - Ep. 102 Jul 10, 2017

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Patrick Estes and Aaron Davis, specialists from Train, Adapt, Evolve, (@trainadaptevolve) are on the show this week. These guys are two of the best strength and conditioning coaches I've ever met. We take a couple different approaches to strength and conditioning on this week's show and dive into topics like basic principles and fundamentals to strength and conditioning, developing as a coach, the technology they are using, and how to view an athlete as a system. If you guys are coaches or are looking to get into the coaching world, there are a lot of nuggets of information in this one. Enjoy the show!

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Topics of discussion:

[2:45] Viewing athletes as whole systems to drive performance outputs

[6:41] How structure affects function

[10:02] CrossFit's lack of movement sphere

[16:30] What you should be implementing in your training show notes)

[20:13] Adaptation through frequency and force

[23:28] OmegaWave Monitoring

[29:09] Variance in the athlete's OmegaWaves

[31:21] Raising your neural drive

[34:56] Moxy monitors and power outputs

[38:24] Continued education, cultivated curiosity and learning from others

[44:20] Tips for the young strength and conditioning coach

[47:36] Sticking to the fundamentals and not following fads

Links:

90/90 Hip Lift

PRI – Postural restoration Institute

All four belly lifts

Applied Functional Science – Gary Gray

Anatomy Trains by Thomas Myers

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Building your habits, business, and lifestyle with Noah Kagan - Ep.101 Jul 06, 2017

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Noah Kagan is interviewed on the show this week (@noahkagan). Known for his marketing skills, Noah is a recognized entrepreneur with an enthusiasm for fitness. He was the 30th employee of Facebook and has started companies such as mint.com, sumo.com, and app sumo. We dive into topics such as how to be less busy in order to get things done, the importance of coaches, what he learned from his time at Facebook, how to develop habits and increase your follow through. All of these topics Noah contributes to his overall success in business and leading a healthy and fulfilling life. Enjoy the show!

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Topics of discussion:

[1:37] Michael answer's a listeners question about injury rehabilitation

[5:20] Being less busy to get better things done

[12:05] The Facebook experience

[20:21] The difference between your 20s and 30s

[25:01] Internalizing material with book reports

[27:25] Being a fit entrepreneur

[33:54] The muscle of habit and increasing your follow through

[39:31] The role of coaches and accountability groups in success

[44:56] Why you should embrace not knowing and difficulty

[48:54] Using flexible dieting to meet your ideal body composition

[51:42] Building your nervous muscle

[56:50] Why you need to review anything you want to improve

[1:00:00] Fulfillment over success or happiness

[1:07:56] Rapid Fire Questions

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How to build aerobic capacity and improve your rate of recovery with Chris Hinshaw - Ep.100 Jul 03, 2017

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Chris Hinshaw (@hinshaw363), endurance coach for Brute, CrossFit Speciality Course Expert, and the coach to about a dozen CrossFit Games Athletes is back for the second time on our podcast. We further our discussions on topics ranging from aerobic capacity, what it actually is, how to improve it, coaching champions, and what great coaches are doing. Chris is hands down one of the most passionate and best coaches in the fitness community. He offers many pearls of wisdom on this show, whether you are just a CrossFit enthusiast or a competitor, there are many takeaways for how to improve your overall fitness. Enjoy the show!

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Topics of discussion:

[1:41] What working with thousands of athletes has taught Chris

[5:38] Building a foundation of knowledge and confidence

[9:10] Ownership as a coach

[13:05] Creating a space for the non-specialist

[18:08] Redefining what is difficult to increase adaptation

[20:14] Why aerobic capacity is not just about running

[26:00] Programming and what it says about coaches

[27:10] What you didn't realize about the 2016 shuttle sprint

[33:28] Maximizing adaptation the most efficient way possible

[37:05] Why volume is not the solution

[39:24] Thoughts on the 2017 Regionals and the Games

[46:33] Developing in the off-season

[49:27] Improving your rate of recovery

[52:32] Rapid Fire Questions

Links:

Aerobic Capacity

Chris Hinshaw at Brute

CrossFit Specialty Course: Aerobic Capacity

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Living a healthy and quality filled life with Doughnuts and Deadlifts, Krissy Mae Cagney - Ep.99 Jun 26, 2017

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I'm back for round 2 with Krissy Mae Cagney (@krissymaecagney). We dive into her recent decision to become vegan, what she attributes her decision to, and the challenges and benefits she's run into. As the owner of Doughnuts and Deadlifts, Black Iron Gym, Ello Supply Co and the author of Flexible Dieting 1.0 and 2.0, Krissy has seen an outstanding amount of success and offers a lot of insight on the ins and outs of her business and what is driving their success. Enjoy the show!

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Topics of discussion:

[1:19] Going Vegan

[3:58] Health benefits of a vegan lifestyle

[8:01] Nutritional, physical and emotional challenges

[12:46] Being tempted and how to deal with unsupportive people

[14:04] Flexible dieting and nutritional beliefs

[18:45] Eating for health and longevity

[20:55] How to get the most out of your macros

[23:25] The importance of first impressions and quality

[27:50] Eliminating your weaknesses v. playing to your strengths

[30:49] Krissy's biggest mistake in the past year

[32:30] Why traveling is important

[34:03] Ello Supply Co.

[36:49] What's in Hungry?

[38:22] Transparency with others

Links:

Ello Supply Co.

Krissy Mae Cagney

Black Iron Gym

Black Iron Gym YouTube

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How to Build Strength and a Thriving Business ft. Mark Bell - Ep. 98 Jun 19, 2017

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This week's Interview with Mark Bell (@marksmellybell) former professional powerlifter, owner of Super Training Gym, and Inventor of the Sling Shot. As a successful competitor, inventor, and business owner Mark offers a lot of knowledge when it comes to staying motivated and personal development. This episode is all about making sure you're staying patient, honest and contributing to those around you, no matter your field of interest. We talk about the importance of exercise, the process of getting strong, the different types of strength, and what he has seen top performers do that contribute to their overall success. Enjoy the show!

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Topics of discussion:

[2:33] Mark Bell's background in success and lessons learned

[8:35] Defining success

[13:46] Why money doesn't change who you should be

[17:10] The development of Slingshot

[21:48] How to know if you have a good idea

[26:45] Business patience and personal development

[34:22] Staying motivated and setting realistic goals

[40:33] Asking yourself –– How does this help? How does this hurt?

[42:29] What makes the best in the world

[48:50] Being great, what it means and how it effects others

[53:27] Not enjoying the process

[54:48] Common mistakes in building strength

[1:01:26] Embracing a professional lifestyle

[1:03:27] The role of frequency in training

Links:

Super Training

Jim Rohn

Mark Bell YouTube Channel

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Pec Tears and Injury Prevention ft. Nick Fowler and Sean Pastuch - Ep.97 Jun 15, 2017

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NIck Fowler, (@thenickfowler) our Director of Strength & Conditioning, and Dr. Sean Pastuch (@activelifeRX) our Head Mobility Coach, are on the show to discuss the CrossFit Regional pec tears. We dissect the possibilities for the 30 or so pec injuries this year and what can be done now in order to reduce injuries within your training. Enjoy the show!

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Topics of discussion:

[2:01] All possible reasons for the pec tears

[6:50] Psychological effect of competition

[9:50] Inherent risk in the sport

[11:12] Full range of motion and spending time at your end ranges

[17:04] History of this particular test

[20:05] Finding a common thread among the athletes

[28:47] Injury prevention in your training

[34:16] George Sanchez: The poster child for building a foundation

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Nootropics, Nuerohacking and Nutrition ft. Daniel Schmachtenberger - Ep.96 Jun 12, 2017

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I'll be interviewing Daniel Schmachtenberger, cofounder, director of research and development, and systems designer for The Nuerohacker Collective. Daniel has a background in systems science, social engineering, and human behavior. His most current research involves integrative medicine and neuro tech tools to optimize the mind/brain interface. We dive into nootropics, their use, and lifestyle perquisites. We also talk about the importance of sleep cycles, nutrition effects, neuro chemistry and structure, and neurotransmitters such as dopamine. Enjoy the show.

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Topics of discussion:

[3:02] What is caffeine?

[6:50] The dangers to your health

[8:42] Signs you are taking too much

[11:30] Cycling your caffeine

[15:21] Caffeine dependence

[17:49] Neurohacking

[19:56] Stimulant use for neuro hacking

[25:21] Increasing adaptivity in the body

[27:54] Prerequisites to neuro hacking

[31:46] Sleep Deprivation and Sleep debt

[40:11] Dietary & Wellness importance

[50:09] Doctors and Professionals

[52:11] Nutritional Resources

[59:10] Finding tools to help with the foundations

Links:

Caffeine Informer

Neurohacker Collective

Books:

Head Strong – Dave Asprey

Dr. Mercola

Reviews:

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How high performers train their mind using Stoicism ft. Ryan Holiday - Ep. 95 Jun 05, 2017

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Ryan Holiday, author, marketer, and entrepreneur is interviewed on the show this week. After working as, the Director of Marketing for American Apparel, Ryan went on to publish several books including "The Obstacle Is The Way", which was reportedly read by the New England Patriots during their 2014 Super Bowl Victory over the Seattle Seahawks. In this episode, we will be going into depth about some of the stoic practices highlighted in his books and how they can help you harness present moment awareness, improve your focus, and ultimately improve your athletic performance by teaching you how to reframe obstacles and turn them into opportunities. Ryan is incredibly smart and gifted in the way he presents age-old stoic philosophy. His teachings combined are a way of acting, thinking, and living that helps you overcome life's adversities. If you haven't done so already, do yourself a favor and pick up a copy of his book. Enjoy the show.

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Topics of discussion:

[2:00] What is stoic philosophy?

[4:09] The Obstacle Is The Way

[12:00] Perception, Action, and Will

[16:30] Harnessing present moment awareness

[20:40] Ego Is The Enemy

[24:30] The canvas strategy; apprenticeship

[27:22] How Ryan handles his own ego & praise

[30:30] Stoicism & Sports

[39:37] Intense focus

[44:25] The study of history

Links:

Books To Base Your Life On (Reading list) Official Website Twitter Instagram

Books:

The Obstacle Is The Way Ego Is The Enemy The Daily Stoic

Reviews:

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