Vigor Life Podcast

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EP026: Muscle Building, Performance and Personality Types w/ Christian Thibadeau & John Rusin Apr 11, 2017

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What if there was a better way for you to get muscle building, strength and performance results while staying injury-free? What if there was a science that would allow you to stick with a workout consistently? Christian Thibadeau and John Rusin, two of the world's top strength, hypertrophy and performance coaches join me to talk about the big mistakes most people make when it comes to improving their physique, strength and performance – while staying pain-free. Also, they share insight about training people with different personality types, and how those personal characteristics affect training, nutrition, recovery and compliance. This is some extremely insightful information that you most likely haven't heard yet! To cap it off, we dive deep into what it takes to be a great coach and some of the biggest traits that are currently lacking in the fitness industry. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: - How to assess personality types to determine what will help a client stick to their programs, get better results as well as feel better throughout the day - The 2 things that every client must do to get results and how many people get this wrong because of ________ - The secret to getting people to stick to their training and nutrition program, and how you may be (unknowingly) getting it all wrong - How to create the most effective warm up for different personality types to get them ready for their workout based on John Rusin's '6-Step Warm Up Blueprint' *Getting this wrong can make a client's performance go down and make the session suck - A new ways to assess your clients to determine what is going to work better for them in warm ups, training, nutrition and supplementation - The secret to helping "hard gainers" put on muscle, and why most programs are making it harder for them - Why you shouldn't change exercises much for certain personality types and the step-by-step process to progress them, have them coming back and get them addicted to their training - The astonishing reason that clients may be falling off your programs even when you put in all the time and effort to make them perfect on paper - How I create programs based on personality types and my "meal" analogy *This may be the simplest way of viewing and creating programs - How to create a program with a client to get them better results - How eating carbs before and during a workout can really improve some individuals training sessions, while making others really sleepy – find out where you fit in - Why going low carb can spell disaster for someone who is introverted, anxious and an over-thinker (I also go into why going low carb and having "cheat days" won't work long-term for these people) - The missing links in the fitness industry to becoming a master coach and why you should be dumber - A list of the supplements to take for each personality type to improve their performance and make them feel better all day long - And SO much more Dr. John Rusin: https://drjohnrusin.com/ Christian Thibadeau: https://thibarmy.com/ Advanced Strength, Muscle and Performance Coaching Seminar: https://goo.gl/I0UFwq

EP025: Total Human Optimization, Pursuing Your Vision and Building a Great Team w/ John Wolfe Apr 04, 2017

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I met John Wolfe years ago while studying kettlebell training. What initially struck me about him was his approach to and philosophy about training – I loved how he implemented unconventional training methods into any program as a way to upgrade it. John, who is now the CFO (Chief Fitness Officer) of Onnit, joins me to talk about everything from how to build culture, a community that connects instead of divides, and powerhouse teams that encourage individuals to step into greatness. We of course also get into unconventional training. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: Why John left his own business to join Onnit and how you can be happy and successful by putting yourself into the right career The secret to long term growth and success - "It's not about how much money you make but ________." How to learn some of the best lessons from the things you did wrong – or even better, learning from other people doing things wrong The principle that can be implemented to attract the best talent and a powerful tool that you can use to make great connections (both total game changers!) The 3 C's that laid the foundation of success at Onnit The "magic formula" that makes the best teams and companies tick and why you MUST do this if you want to create a strong team in your company Why a "choose your own adventure" style of training may be the best way for people to stick to fitness long-term How I broke the record in the Viking Mace Challenge while being hungover at the Onnit grand opening How to create experiences that keep people coming back – the cornerstone of ANY business Why you're the most successful when you choose your path and do what you love the most — and how you can help people in your organization do that LINKS AND RESOURCES: Onnit Academy The Pack Fitness Business Coaching Vigor Life Podcast iTunes (Subscribe Here) Thanks so much for joining me this week. Have some feedback that you’d like to share? Leave me a review on iTunes.

EP025: Total Human Optimization, Pursuing Your Vision and Building a Great Team w/ John Wolfe Apr 04, 2017

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I met John Wolfe years ago while studying kettlebell training. What initially struck me about him was his approach to and philosophy about training – I loved how he implemented unconventional training methods into any program as a way to upgrade it. John, who is now the CFO (Chief Fitness Officer) of Onnit, joins me to talk about everything from how to build culture, a community that connects instead of divides, and powerhouse teams that encourage individuals to step into greatness. We of course also get into unconventional training. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: => Why John left his own business to join Onnit and how you can be happy and successful by putting yourself into the right career => The secret to long term growth and success - "It's not about how much money you make but ________." => How to learn some of the best lessons from the things you did wrong – or even better, learning from other people doing things wrong => The principle that can be implemented to attract the best talent and a powerful tool that you can use to make great connections (both total game changers!) => The 3 C's that laid the foundation of success at Onnit => The "magic formula" that makes the best teams and companies tick and why you MUST do this if you want to create a strong team in your company => Why a "choose your own adventure" style of training may be the best way for people to stick to fitness long-term => How I broke the record in the Viking Mace Challenge while being hungover at the Onnit grand opening => How to create experiences that keep people coming back – the cornerstone of ANY business => Why you're the most successful when you choose your path and do what you love the most — and how you can help people in your organization do that LINKS AND RESOURCES: Onnit Academy: https://www.onnit.com/ The Pack Fitness Business Coaching: http://thepackfitnessbusiness.com/ Vigor Life Podcast iTunes: https://goo.gl/dAJ6RM

EP024: How To Win At The Sport of Life Mar 31, 2017

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After my basketball career I struggled to find the motivation and structure to get the things I wanted to accomplished done both personally and professionally. It took a lot of trial and error — falling on my face (a few times) — and the help of mentors who helped guide me towards my goals for me to get to the place I wanted to be. The revelation that really shifted things for me was that I am still an athlete, but now my sport is life and everything in it is my playground. In this episode I share my perspective and the strategy that helped me break everything that I wanted to achieve down into monthly, weekly and daily targets/practices. A strategy that will help you dominate your days. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: How I struggled after ending my basketball career with feelings of loss and a lack of purpose and what I did to turn it around How putting all my energy into my business actually damaged things that matter to me and the steps to avoid the same mistakes The philosophy and structure that allowed me to improve all areas of my life at the same time My secret ritual that gives me energy every night while also firing me up for the next day The small change you can make to supercharge your results in the next 90 days (in whatever area of life you choose) The game that will get you everything you want in life Why Super Mario Brothers and bosses will make you realize obstacles are the secret sauce to success RESOURCES AND LINKS: Vigor Ground Fitness and Performance Wake Up Warrior Vigor Life Podcast Thanks so much for joining me this week. Have some feedback that you’d like to share? Leave me a review on iTunes.

EP024: How To Win At The Sport of Life Mar 31, 2017

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After my basketball career I struggled to find the motivation and structure to get the things I wanted to accomplished done both personally and professionally. It took a lot of trial and error — falling on my face (a few times) — and the help of mentors who helped guide me towards my goals for me to get to the place I wanted to be. The revelation that really shifted things for me was that I am still an athlete, but now my sport is life and everything in it is my playground. In this episode I share my perspective and the strategy that helped me break everything that I wanted to achieve down into monthly, weekly and daily targets/practices. A strategy that will help you dominate your days. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: => How I struggled after ending my basketball career with feelings of loss and a lack of purpose and what I did to turn it around => How putting all my energy into my business actually damaged things that matter to me and the steps to avoid the same mistakes => The philosophy and structure that allowed me to improve all areas of my life at the same time => My secret ritual that gives me energy every night while also firing me up for the next day => The small change you can make to supercharge your results in the next 90 days (in whatever area of life you choose) => The game that will get you everything you want in life => Why Super Mario Brothers and bosses will make you realize obstacles are the secret sauce to success RESOURCES AND LINKS: Vigor Ground Fitness and Performance: www.VigorGroundFitness.com Wake Up Warrior: www.WakeUpWarrior.com Vigor Life Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/vigor-life-podcast/id1180256583?mt=2

EP023: How To Get Out of Pain and Stay Away From Pain w/ Physical Therapist Dan Swinscoe Mar 22, 2017

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When I or one of my clients is injured I always want to make sure that I have a network of the most knowledgeable and caring people available to help me/them get back on track with training and living life to the fullest. One of those people is Dan Swinscoe. If you have ever been hurt or injured you understand that the only thing you want to do is get out of pain and get back to doing the things that you love pain-free (and keeping it that way). To get the best results, short and long-term — when it comes to training for body composition and performance — staying injury free is key. In this episode Dan and I discuss how to get out of pain and how to stay pain-free so that you can be your best at whatever you choose to do. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: How pain changes the way we move, live and think and how it affects every part of our life — and what to do about it RIGHT NOW What I learned from a devastating back injury that I suffered 6 years ago, and how you can learn how to avoid making the mistakes that made (I also outline the principles and strategies that helped me get back to 100%) How the biggest injuries are caused by the little things that we do in everyday life (even if you are a high level athlete or trainee) How your back is like a credit card and what happens when you keep bending it the wrong way – I also answer the question: are sit ups really bad for you? The best way to strengthen your core, flatten your stomach and see your abs (the show and the go of training) The checklist for how to get out of and stay out of back pain (make this a ritual and your low back will thank you for life) The shocking truth about whether you should squat and deadlift (this answer the age old question) The 3 simple principles to fix nagging shoulder pain to keep you from having to get surgery down the road The "what NOT to do" list when coming back from injury and the biggest misconception when it comes to rehabilitation (this is one even doctors get wrong many times) The big reason I love Zumba and why you should too (and why it may be the exact thing you need) Strategies and tips to help you stay away from pain and injuries for good (put this on your fridge!) RESOURCES AND LINKS: Vigor Ground Fitness and Performance Dr. Stuart McGill: Ultimate Back Fitness and Performance Peak Sports and Spine Thanks so much for joining me this week. Have some feedback that you’d like to share? Leave me a review on iTunes.

EP023: How To Get Out of Pain and Stay Away From Pain w/ Physical Therapist Dan Swinscoe Mar 22, 2017

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When I or one of my clients is injured I always want to make sure that I have a network of the most knowledgeable and caring people available to help me/them get back on track with training and living life to the fullest. One of those people is Dan Swinscoe. If you have ever been hurt or injured you understand that the only thing you want to do is get out of pain and get back to doing the things that you love pain-free (and keeping it that way). To get the best results, short and long-term — when it comes to training for body composition and performance — staying injury free is key. In this episode Dan and I discuss how to get out of pain and how to stay pain-free so that you can be your best at whatever you choose to do. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: => How pain changes the way we move, live and think and how it affects every part of our life — and what to do about it RIGHT NOW => What I learned from a devastating back injury that I suffered 6 years ago, and how you can learn how to avoid making the mistakes that made (I also outline the principles and strategies that helped me get back to 100%) => How the biggest injuries are caused by the little things that we do in everyday life (even if you are a high level athlete or trainee) => How your back is like a credit card and what happens when you keep bending it the wrong way – I also answer the question: are sit ups really bad for you? => The best way to strengthen your core, flatten your stomach and see your abs (the show and the go of training) => The checklist for how to get out of and stay out of back pain (make this a ritual and your low back will thank you for life) => The shocking truth about whether you should squat and deadlift (this answer the age old question) => The 3 simple principles to fix nagging shoulder pain to keep you from having to get surgery down the road => The "what NOT to do" list when coming back from injury and the biggest misconception when it comes to rehabilitation (this is one even doctors get wrong many times) => The big reason I love Zumba and why you should too (and why it may be the exact thing you need) => Strategies and tips to help you stay away from pain and injuries for good (put this on your fridge!) RESOURCES AND LINKS: Vigor Ground Fitness and Performance: www.vigorgroundfitness.com Dr. Stuart McGill: Ultimate Back Fitness and Performance: www.backfitpro.com Peak Sports and Spine: http://www.peaksportsandspinept.com/

EP022: How You’re (Unknowingly) Choosing Failure and How To Change It Mar 15, 2017

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This week I wanted to share a perspective that a friend and I were talking about that tends to keep people from achieving their goals. I also get into a simple exercise of awareness that will help you break through if you’re currently struggling to achieve something. It's no secret that our perspective, subconscious beliefs, fears and mindset guide the decisions and actions that we take. Shifting my perspective has been monumental in my own life – taking me from not believing in myself, to a life of crime and failure, to where I am today. The tools, strategies and stories that I share in this episode are the same ones that I used to transform my life. They’re also the strategies that now help our clients at Vigor Ground Fitness and Performance undergo deep transformations. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: How everyday you choose your "can't” and why that's holding you back from everything you want in your life The magic question that determines if your beliefs and actions are taking you away from your goals or towards them Why the turkey story may be exactly how you're treating certain areas of your life that you want to change, but can't The power of looking into your own stories and how to start breaking them down and create new ones that actually get you results The 4 stages that move you from doing things that are hurting you, without you even knowing it, to the actions that will give you success A new way of thinking that will keep you on track and help you achieve your goals RESOURCES AND LINKS: Luka Hocevar YouTube Channel (Subscribe Here) Vigor Life Podcast (Subscribe Here) Vigor Ground Fitness and Performance Thanks so much for joining me this week. Have some feedback that you’d like to share? Leave me a review on iTunes.

EP022: How You're (Unknowingly)Choosing Failure and How To Change It Mar 15, 2017

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This week I wanted to share a perspective that a friend and I were talking about that tends to keep people from achieving their goals. I also get into a simple exercise of awareness that will help you break through if you’re currently struggling to achieve something. It's no secret that our perspective, subconscious beliefs, fears and mindset guide the decisions and actions that we take. Shifting my perspective has been monumental in my own life – taking me from not believing in myself, to a life of crime and failure, to where I am today. The tools, strategies and stories that I share in this episode are the same ones that I used to transform my life. They’re also the strategies that now help our clients at Vigor Ground Fitness and Performance undergo deep transformations. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: => How everyday you choose your "can't” and why that's holding you back from everything you want in your life => The magic question that determines if your beliefs and actions are taking you away from your goals or towards them => Why the turkey story may be exactly how you're treating certain areas of your life that you want to change, but can't => The power of looking into your own stories and how to start breaking them down and create new ones that actually get you results => The 4 stages that move you from doing things that are hurting you, without you even knowing it, to the actions that will give you success => A new way of thinking that will keep you on track and help you achieve your goals RESOURCES AND LINKS: Vigor Ground Fitness and Performance: http://www.VigorGroundFitness.com Luka Hocevar YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ29YcBh-g6onRujX3wD_XA Vigor Life Podcast (Subscribe): https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/vigor-life-podcast/id1180256583?mt=2

EP021: Nutrition, Lifestyle and Habit Strategies That Work (And Go Against What Most Media Tells You) Mar 09, 2017

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I sat down with coach Cody from Vigor Ground Fitness and Performance to talk about the perspectives, mindsets, skill sets and strategies that we implement with our clients to help them change behaviors and get them closer to their goals — while making fitness and nutrition a sustainable stress-free part of their lives. We dig into some very specific examples as well as shine a light on some of the things that most fitness media pushes as the solution, when it fact it may lead to a roller coaster of weight loss and weight gain. If you look deeper at this conversation there are many strategies that you can use in principle to help change your behavior — whether related to nutrition or any other lifestyle factor. As I’ve said before, nutrition coaching is more about inter personal skills and psychology than it is about the x’s and o’s. If you’re looking to change your habits to help you achieve your goals then don’t miss this episode. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: What NOT to do – even though it’s what main fitness media pushes when it comes to your nutrition Why Cody and myself fall into level 1 when it comes to nutrition, even though we stay year round, and the reason most people take on too difficult of a behavior change and fail The limiting factors that are stopping you from changing your nutrition and lifestyle for good One of the key factors to improving the quality of the nutrients you are getting into your diet, and the drill we use with clients to add variety and success into their nutrition plan Some ways to build fundamental skills that are fun, build community and end up transforming your habits long-term The SIMPLE and yet fastest way to change your environment and change your night time eating and snacking How to cut out caffeine, alcohol and sugar beverages with success and improve your hydration The “all or nothing” mindset that rarely gets us ______ and gets us _________ most of the time The MOST important habit anyone can develop and the strategies you can implement to help you develop it The HALT acronym and how these questions can stop you from thinking you’re hungry when you’re not One of the reasons why it's so easy to overindulge in the foods that don’t help you lose weight or build lean muscle 3 skill sets you need to learn of you want to avoid repeating a cycle of frustration with your nutrition The step-by-step approach to eliminating all the things that are holding you back, one-by-one (this simple strategy works but most people don’t do it because it’s so easy) The one habit that can change your energy levels, make you feel better, think clearer and treat people nicer And much more RESOURCES AND LINKS: Vigor Ground Fitness and Performance Boom Boom Performance Precision Nutrition Jason Ferruggia Thanks so much for joining me this week. Have some feedback that you’d like to share? Leave me a review on iTunes.

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