The Michael Caz Podcast

Latest Episodes:

How to eat for performance, transformation, or lifestyle w/ Adee Cazayoux - Ep.65 Nov 14, 2016

Show notes

This week I will be diving into all things macros, dieting, and nutrition with Adee Cazayoux (@adeecazayoux) of Working Against Gravity. Working Against Gravity is a fast growing online nutritional programming company designed to give you the exact guidance you need to meet your fitness and nutritional goals with the help of your very one 1-on-1 coach. In this episode, we go over what it takes to make a huge transformation, dieting goals, what makes WAG so successful, and a few recommended resources for those interested in learning more about dieting philosophy.

Topics of discussion:

[3:45] What's the best thing about WAG?

[5:50] What it takes to make a huge transformation

[10:24] Programs for Games Athletes VS Average Joe/ Jane

[15:30] The nutritional pyramid

"The Muscle and Strength Pyramids" by Eric Helms

[18:20] Diet goals: Flexibility vs. Accuracy

[25:36] Nutritional differences in men & women

[29:00] WAG's success

[33:27] WAG coaching staff

"Drive" by Daniel Pink

[40:30] Creating culture through nutrition philosophy

[44:00] Future of WAG

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Injury Prevention with NFL Physical Therapist - Graeme Lauriston - Ep. 64 Nov 07, 2016

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Graeme Lauriston, one of the top Physical Therapists in the country, (@graemelauriston) is on the show this week. Graeme is the Director of PT at EXOS, formerly Athletes Performance Institute. He is no stranger when it comes to working with top caliber athletes. EXOS is the leader in Strength & Conditioning, working with NFL Combine athletes and MLB Spring trainers alike. In this episode, we will be getting into a variety of popular topics in the PT & Rehab world including injury prevention, tips to improve your mobility, dealing with popping hips/ knees, hamstring recovery, getting out of the sagittal plane and being more functional in life and training. Thanks to everyone who submitted questions this week, enjoy the show!

Topics of discussion:

[2:19] EXOS, Formerly "Athletes Performance Institute"

[7:54] Athlete assessments & performance testing

[11:50] The EXOS systems approach

[23:22] Tips for working with top professional athletes

[27:03] The FMS system & group application

[35:05] Getting out of the sagittal plane

[41:18] Hamstring injuries: recovery, rehab, prevention

[49:02] Pillar activation & recommended literature

"Every day is game day" by Mark Verstegen

[55:26] Mobility tips

[59:46] Foaming rolling; What is it good for?

[1:04:20] Why is your Hip/ Knee popping?

[1:07:55] Athlete/ Coach mindset

Focus Band – Motion based brain training

[1:16:34] Learning from mistakes

[1:22:08] Physical therapy credentials & certifications

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How to live a life of intent with Mike Bledsoe - Ep. 63 Oct 31, 2016

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This week, I interview my good friend Mike Bledsoe (@mike_bledsoe). Mike is the CEO of Barbell Shrugged and Barbell Business, two very popular podcasts in the CrossFit/ Fitness community. We'll be diving into a few topics this week such as Mike's view on nutrition, training, and leadership, as well as tips to improve your focus & attention. We'll also be getting into some advice for gym owners on how Barbell Business can help improve your box!

Topics of discussion:

[4:00] Mike on Self-actualization & Life philosophy

[11:50] Nutrition, Training & Movement

[27:01] Fear & Failure

[33:30] Leadership & Awareness

[41:15] Improved attention & focus

[51:45] Talking business & social media

[59:30] Barbell Business

[1:01:15] Barbell Logic

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How to optimize your performance with blood tracking ft. Mike Tarnapoll - Ep.62 Oct 29, 2016

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Interview with Mike Tarnapoll (@mike_tarnapoll) of InsideTracker. When was the last time you had an intervention? InsideTracker is the leader in sophisticated, science-based blood analytics, tailored just for you in order to help you optimize your life in all aspects of wellness. These guys can hook you up with personalized nutrition, lifestyle, and supplement recommendations that will help you boost your energy and increase your athletic performance. In this episode, we will be getting into common deficiencies amongst CrossFitters, the aging process, and the science behind blood work in relation to health, longevity, performance, and recovery. Train smarter and discover how healthy you are on the inside, with InsideTracker. Enjoy the show.

Topics of discussion

[2:21] InsideTracker & the science behind blood work

[6:29] Blood tracking & why it's useful

[14:30] Common deficiencies in CrossFitters

[21:35] Different tests for different athletes

[24:29] Blood differences between elite athletes & average Joes

[30:20] The aging process

[33:18] Longevity VS. Nutrition & Supplementation

[41:09] The future of blood tracking

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10x your recovery with the science of perfect sleep w/ Dr. Allison Brager - Ep.61 Oct 17, 2016

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Dr. Allison Brager (@docjockzzz) is interviewed on the show this week. She's a 2013 CrossFit Games; Teams Athlete, Neuroscientist and Sleep & Recovery researcher. We're here to talk about the benefits of sleep and recovery for elite athletes, "Wim Hof" breathing, what your DNA/ genotype says about you, and why you should be sleeping naked. We've got a ton of information in this one that will help you not only recover better but ultimately train better. Be sure to check out Allison's book below!

Topics of discussion:

[1:38] Allison's background

[7:11] Two stages of sleep and their effects on recovery

[10:45] Optimal sleep; quantity vs. quality

[12:33] Sleep deprivation, Genotypes and more on what your DNA can tell you

23andMe – DNA Testing/ genotype
DNAFit – DNA Testing for Fitness & Diet

[17:47] How to get the best night of sleep & forming good sleep habits

[20:05] The science behind the "Sleep Cycle" App

[23:27] Meditation & "Wim Hof" breathing

[25:35] Thoughts on polyphasic sleep

[27:45] Thoughts/ research on naps

[30:12] Effects of alcohol & marijuana on sleep

[38:24] The future of sleep technology

Book(s):

Meathead: Unraveling the Athletic Brain by Allison Brager

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Death Bed to 100 Mile Race in 6 months with Bryce Astill - Ep. 60 Oct 10, 2016

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My good friend Bryce Astill (@bryceastill) is on the show this week. Bryce spent 10 days in ICU in critical condition while in Peru and gave both friends and family the scare of a lifetime. Not only was he able to bounce back with a full recovery, but in less than 6 months he ran a 100-mile ultra-marathon in less than 24 hours. His story is one of perseverance, gratitude, and adapting to whatever life throws at you. In this episode Bryce recounts his near death experience in Peru and leaves us with a few questions we should be asking ourselves; Are you being the best version of yourself? Are you tapping into your full potential? How will you overcome setbacks in life?

Topics of discussion:

[2:27] Near death in Peru

[14:40] A new life perspective

[17:05] Authenticity & sober living

[22:06] Recovering & working with Active Life RX

[30:40] Ultra Marathon: "The Bear 100"

[51:06] Tapping into your potential

[55:00] Getting comfortable with being uncomfortable

[58:58] A message for the listeners If you LOVE this podcast please click HERE to leave me a review. It energizes me to keep doing these as well as pushes us higher in the rankings.

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What you should know about building strength ft. Jake Hutton - Ep.59 Oct 03, 2016

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This week we'll be going into the mind of Strength Coach, Jake Hutton (@jacobhutton1). I first met Jake at Southern Utah University and since then he's been a good friend and a great mentor in the world of Strength & Conditioning. This guy definitely knows his shit when it comes to gaining strength and building mass. In this episode, Jake shares a wealth of knowledge regarding strength methodologies, speed work, the importance of change-of-direction, preventing injuries with dynamic warm-ups, and how to be 250lb of muscle and super flexible. There's a ton of information in this one including some recommended resources for you to follow up on. Enjoy the show.

Topics of discussion:

[3:10] Jake's background

[4:55] The "Tier System" of training

Coach's Strength Training Playbook by Joe Kenn
The Foundation of the Tier System of Training (VIDEO)

[10:21] Training sport athletes

[14:16] Speed work

[19:55] Speed drills

[23:44] Post-activation potentiation

[28:00] Triphasic training & eccentric/ isometric philosophy

[31:50] Putting on mass as a CrossFit athlete

[37:56] Change of direction work

[39:33] Injury prevention & Dynamic warm-ups

[44:55] 250lb & super flexible

The Tim Ferris Show ft. Coach Sommer (Part 1)
The Tim Ferris Show ft. Coach Sommer (Part 2)

[47:45] Resources for Strength & Conditioning, Nutrition, Health/ Wellness… etc.

Bullet Proof Executive Podcast
Strength Sensei Blog – Charles Poliquin
Joint-by-Joint Approach to Training by Mike Boyle

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Creating value in your life and business ft. Aaron Hinde of FitAid - Ep58 Sep 26, 2016

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Aaron Hinde (@aaronhinde), Co-creator of FitAid is interviewed on the show this week. This episode is all about taking risks, following your passion, and starting a successful business. As you'll hear, Aaron started off as a successful Chiropractor who eventually took a leap of faith and started FitAid and turned it into what it is today. This episode contains tons of tips and advice for gym owners and business owners trying to reach the next level. We will be getting into effective leadership, creating value for others, the power of thinking big, and a few things that Aaron has done to guide himself through tough times and creating lifelong customers.

Links:

LIFEAID Beverage Company

@fitaid

Topics of discussion:

[1:15] Burning Man

[4:57] Life before FitAid

[10:00] Mobility, Staying healthy, Training smart

[14:15] Taking the jump; leaving Chiropractic practice and starting FitAid

[20:04] Power of thinking big

[21:28] Filtering opportunities; how to choose the right opportunity for you

[24:30] Fear of failure and guiding yourself through tough times

[27:28] Effective leadership

[33:59] How to create lifelong customers

[39:45] Creating value, using metrics to grow your gym/ business, Direct Marketing resources

I Love Marketing – Podcast
Barbell Business – Podcast

[49:58] Last message for listeners

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"How I Became The First Female Strength Coach in MLB" ft. Rachel Balkovec - Ep. 57 Sep 19, 2016

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Rachel Balkovec (@rachel.balkovec), the first female Strength Coach in the MLB is on the show this week. Rachel is the opposite of an overnight success, and a great example of what happens when you believe in yourself, know your purpose and never give up on your dreams. As you will hear in this episode, getting a team to hire her for a role normally occupied by men was no easy feat, but nonetheless, Rachel is in a league of her own and she continues to break down barriers with the Astros Latin American conditioning program. In this episode, we get into coaching mentality and leading by example, working with new athletes, and why you should constantly be going outside of your comfort zone.

Social Media:

Twitter

Topics of discussion:

[2:19] Working at LSU

[5:08] Leadership & Coaching mentality

[10:05] How Rachel became the 1st female Strength Coach in the MLB

[17:24] Being a female in a masculine industry & stepping outside of your comfort zone

[32:10] Coaching goals, working with new athletes, and mental skills development

[39:29] Leading by example/ lifting heavy as a Strength Coach

[47:55] Differences & common characteristics in "good, better, and best" athletes

[49:45] The dichotomy of quitting

[52:38] Thoughts on CrossFit

[1:00:35] Training females vs. males

[1:03:22] Books/ recommended resources

Relentless by Tim Grover
Mindset by Carol Dweck
The Score Takes Care of Itself by Bill Walsh

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Brute Programming 101 - Ep. 56 Sep 12, 2016

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In this episode, I interview some of our Coaches from the Brute team; Nick Fowler (@thenickfowler), Adrian Conway (@adrianconway_), and the Vanilla Gorilla: Jacob Hutton (@jacobhutton1). We begin by dialing things back to when Brute Strength just started and how it has evolved into what it is today. Still deciding if Brute Strength is for you? Then tune in as our coaches break down some of the fundamentals that have helped many of our athletes reach the next level, and how you can apply it to your own programming. Whether you are trying to make it to The Games/ Regionals, or just trying to look better naked, Brute Strength has a program for you. We will be tackling some of the most common questions we get from the CrossFit and Weightlifting community regarding nutrition, strength work, fat loss, and programming. Enjoy the show!

Links:

T-Nation

Charles Poliquin

Topics of discussion:

[1:30] Brute Strength programming & our Coaches

[4:45] Nick Fowler & the Brute program

[8:09] Adrian Conway on Brute programming

[15:35] Games prep: Brute Compete

[18:27] How to structure your training when you only have a limited amount of time to dedicate

[24:10] Mistakes people make in their programming

[33:00] Jacob Hutton on Brute Body & Strength progressions

[40:05] Credible resources for Strength work (Check the LINKS section above)