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31 - COVID-19 Has Officially Changed Gyms Forever May 14, 2020

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Do you have a commercial gym membership?

I’d bet you do. In the time I have spent traveling for workshops, meeting trainers, interacting with fitness enthusiasts it seems that most people still train at a big box gym. The majority of people are still going to a 24-Hour Fitness, Golds Gym, Crunch, etc.
COVID-19 has caused the industry to pivot. You can expect some crazy changes in the coming months, including:

Reduced hours
Designated cleaning times
Reservation systems
Sneeze shields
Temperature guns
- AND MORE!

In today's episode, Danny breaks down exactly how to handle these impending changes, including:

What to do if you are a trainer at these clubs.
What to do if you are a member.
What equipment to grab.
How to strategically breakdown your workout.
Should you warm up now.

And more!
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30 - Joe Grinstain: Borrowing from Baseball, Shoulder + Thoracic Spine + More May 13, 2020

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In this episode, we sit down with Joe Grinstain of Hyperthrive Athletics.
When I first heard Joe speak a year ago, I was absolutely blown away and knew I had to have him on the podcast.
Joe is the Director of Strength and Performance at Hyperthrive Athletics in Sacramento, CA, where he was born and raised. Hyperthrive is owned and operated by Joe and his brothers, Nolan and Aaron. Joe is dedicated to his craft, and passionate about providing the highest quality coaching to his athletes and hometown community.
To keep up with Joe, and the awesome HTA team:
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Listen to the Strength Roots Podcast: HERE

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29 - Dr. John Rusin: Warm Ups, Movement Patterns, Bands + More! May 11, 2020

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In this episode we sit down with Dr. John Rusin.
Dr. Rusin is a sports performance specialist and injury prevention expert that has coached some of the world’s most elite athletes including multiple Olympic gold medalists, NFL & MLB All-Star performers, and professional athletes from 11 different sports. Dr. Rusin has also managed some of the most successful barbell sports athletes in the world including world record-holding powerlifters, CrossFit Games athletes, and IFBB professional bodybuilders and physique athletes. His innovative pain-free performance programs have been successfully used by over 25,000 athletes, which has gained him the reputation as the go-to industry expert for rebuilding after pain, injuries, or plateaus. Dr. Rusin is also the founder of the Pain-Free Performance Specialist Certification (PPSC) that has certified over 1500 personal trainers, strength coaches, and rehab pros from across the globe in his methods over the past two years.

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28 - The 10 Biggest Mistakes I've Made As A Lifter (Don't Do These!) May 07, 2020

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In today's episode, Danny shares insights from his many years of training clients and working out himself. He shares the 10 biggest mistakes he has made as a lifter and touches on topics such as:

Nutrition
Mindset
Workout Structure/Quality
Youtube
Sleep
- AND MORE!

You will not want to miss these insights as they could save you a ton of time and energy.
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27 - Dr. Stu McGill: Spine and Back Pain Masterclass May 05, 2020

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In today's episode, we sit down with the world’s leading expert on the mechanics, function, and longevity of the spine, Dr. Stuart Mcgill. Dr. Stuart M. McGill is a professor emeritus, University of Waterloo, where he was a professor for 30 years. His laboratory and experimental research clinic investigated issues related to the causal mechanisms of back pain, how to rehabilitate back-pained people, and enhance both injury resilience and performance. His advice is often sought by governments, corporations, legal experts, medical groups, and elite athletes and teams from around the world.

I highly recommend you look into Dr. McGill’s written work which I have linked below! My particular favorite is “Back Mechanic” which is a tremendous book anyone with back pain or for coaches wanting to level up! Back Mechanic guides you through a self-assessment of your pain triggers, then shows you how to avoid these roadblocks to recovery. Whether you’re struggling with a disc bulge, stenosis, spondylolisthesis, muscle strain, or even leg pain associated with a herniated disc, you will be able to wind down your discomfort and match your unique symptoms with the approach that is right for you.

Check out Dr. McGill’s books, courses, work, and more HERE!
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26 - Danny Lennon: Nutrient Timing and Chrononutrition for Gains + Longevity May 04, 2020

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In today’s episode we sit down to talk nutrient timing and chrononutrition with Danny Lennon. Danny is the founder of Sigma Nutrition and head of content creation for the company. Known for hosting the top-ranked podcast Sigma Nutrition Radio, Danny is also a respected educator in the field. He has spoken at conferences and events all over Europe (including London, Dublin, Amsterdam and Vienna), as well as the United States and Australia. Danny has a master’s degree (MSc.) in Nutritional Sciences from University College Cork, during which time Danny took classes in biochemistry, clinical nutrition, micronutrient interactions and physiology.

Chrononutrition is an exciting and emerging field of nutrition that is uniquely tied to circadian biology. It represents an exciting connection between biology and nutrition that is tied to long-term health in ways we have yet to consider.

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25 - Muscle Gain Checklist, How Many Calories, Protein, Sleep + More! Apr 30, 2020

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In this episode, Danny covers the nuts and bolts of setting up a muscle gain program (exactly what he does with his clients).
This episode covers:

How big of a calorie surplus to use.
How much protein to eat.
Training variables.
Supplements.
Sleep.
Lifestyle considerations.

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24 - 4 Moves For Great Glutes, and WHY + Are Hip Thrusts Overhyped? Apr 29, 2020

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In this episode, Danny shares the FOUR best moves for developing glutes he has used with clients for years. Each movement's best features and biggest drawbacks will be explored in an effort to create the best understanding of why it is these movements are so effective.

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23 - The BEST method to LOSE FAT (What I Do With Clients + The Science) Apr 27, 2020

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In this episode, we talk about ALL things fat loss. I give my exact formula for reliably losing bodyfat and include exactly WHY each step works. This is a great episode for understanding the fundamentals and science of how to lose fat.
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22 - Eric Helms PhD: Nutrition, Veganism, Obesity, and Communication. Apr 24, 2020

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In this episode, Danny sits down with Eric Helms Ph.D. to talk about all things nutrition. The growth of nutritional "tribalism", the importance of communication and communication styles, the carnivore diet, obesity, and more! This is not your run of the mill, eat this not that podcast, it's a discussion about understanding nutrition and nutrition communication strategies better so that more people can be positively impacted by implementing lasting behavior change around diet (and exercise).

Learn more about the Nutrition Coaching Global Mastermind HERE!
Check Out M.A.S.S. Here (I really recommend this for coaches who want to level up).

Check out Iron Culture Podcast HERE!
To read Eric's recent study "Nutritional Recommendations for Physique Athletes" Click HERE
Follow Eric On Instagram HERE!
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TIMESTAMPS:

Where did the dieting industry as we know it arise: 7:38
Do you think nutritional tribalism clouds waters and misleads information? 14:00
Where should people go to build a good foundation for understanding basic nutritional principles? 23:32
What are some ways that a coach/fitness enthusiast could communicate more effectively with everyone in general about making a nutritional change? 30:44
What are some ways people can respectfully include animal products/animal byproducts into their diet? / Are there practices worth implementing for someone that wants to consume meat and be environmentally conscious? 39:02
What’s a good way to approach eating during COVID-19 that’s respectful of what people are going through? / What can coaches do to communicate to clients about how to handle this in a way that doesn’t shut people down? 59:42
What is Nutritional Global Mastermind? 1:15:09

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