Barbell Shrugged - Talking Training W/ Crossfit Games Athletes, Strength Coaches & More

I’ve said it time and time again – these podcasts are my favorites. I love it when we get to answer questions from listeners.   We got to all sorts of questions on this one, and you’ll come out with a take-away regardless of whether you’re a powerlifter, weightlifter, CrossFitter, serious athlete, average Joe, young rookie, or old veteran like me.   And a lot of what we talk about has to do with combining multiple aspects of fitness. It’s 2018, folks! So many people now want to do CrossFit, powerlifting, weightlifting, cardio, bodybuilding – they want to do it all. So check out the podcast to learn a little about combining different types of training… so that you can do what you want.   Travis Mash on Instagram   Please Support Our Sponsors   Savage Barbell Apparel - Save 25% on your first order using the code “Shrugged” at savagebarbell.com/shrugged   Organifi - Save 20% using code: “Shrugged” at organifi.com/shrugged   Join the One Ton Challenge    Registration is LIVE   12 Month Strength training program t

In this special episode, we have AJ Roberts, Chief Revenue Officer at Genesis Digital, the company behind Kartra, Ever Webinar and Webinar Jam. We had a deep dive into everything that it takes on how to become a strong coach, having a support system, delegating, being responsible for your business, being an entrepreneur, and Kartra - the all-in-one platform that's going to change your coaching business forever. Enjoy!

Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired?    What if you could reduce your medical visits and HEAL yourself simply by changing your outlook?   This exact thought is what led our guest, Kelly Gores, to produce and direct HEAL the documentary.   This episode discusses how Kelly got started on her journey, questions how well the current healthcare system is truly working and reveals some startling research on how positive thinking and placebo provided better outcomes than medicine alone for cancer patients.   If you or someone you know are fighting an uphill battle against the medical system, you don’t want to miss what Kelly has to say.   Minute Breakdown:   8:40 - Following what lights you up 19:13 - Healthcare or Sickcare? The active v. passive solution 28:52 - Can a health care coach lower your need for a doctor’s visit? 39:00 - Turning your life around by finding the gift in every problem 47:20 - When to “love from a distance” with those who aren’t ready   Please Support our Sponsors   Organifi - Save

Regan Huckaby is a 4x CrossFit Games Athlete. In 2019 she finished 3rd in the world on Team Invictus. She has competed twice at the CrossFit Games as an individual and two times on a team. Her CrossFit career is even more impressive as she is one of the only competitors to also have a family of 4 in her corner. Being a mom, wife, and professional athlete is not easy. The long hours of training, world travel, and intense schedule make her 2019 trip to the podium even more impressive. We sat down with Regan at the One Ton Challenge at Mr. Olympia in Las Vegas, NV to talk training, world, travel and family on her way to a fifth CrossFit Games.   In this episode of Barbell Shrugged, Anders Varner and Doug Larson discuss:   Why perfect movement matters   The CrossFit season and traveling the world   Finding a coach that makes you the best athlete you can be   Why your training partners matter   Juggling training, family, and being a professional CrossFit athlete   And more…   Anders Varner on Instagram   Doug Lars

Eleiko is a world-leading supplier of professional weightlifting, powerlifting and strength training equipment. There’s a strong chance you’ve seen an Eleiko bar in a gym at some point and said, “wow, this is really nice!” And then you actively searched for that bar, every time you returned. They are considered the Ferrari of weightlifting equipment. And after spending a week at the facility in Sweden I could not agree more as to why!   The history and energy that floats around the Eleiko facility in Halmstad Sweden is truly unlike anything I have ever experienced before. The process of making a single piece of equipment is so extensive and impressive that it truly looks and feels like a piece of art. I use to love their equipment, but now I am truly obsessed!   CEO Erik Blomberg describes the company’s mission — "We work to make people stronger so they can perform better, in sports and in life." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Show notes: http://www.shruggedco

Have you ever heard someone use the expression “it’s all in your head” and find yourself wanting to punch them in the face?   Yea, us too.    In this episode, Dr. Sean talks to Active Life 1 on 1 coach, Dr. Todd Dersham about a particular client he had who was in her own way in regards to her mindset around pain.    They discuss how mindset can increase pain or decrease pain and how it plays a role in the recovery cycle.    Hint, it’s not in your head, but your head could be in the way of your body.  Minute Breakdown:   0-10 - Dr. Sean ate Weed Cookies? 11-20 - How to spot emotional distress on an intake. 21-30 - Should Active Life partner with World Star? 31-40 - What is pain? 41-49 - Why keep working with an Active Life coach after symptoms are gone? ___________________________________ Please Support our Sponsors   Organifi - Save 20% at http://organifi.com/shrugged Ned - Save 15% using the code “SHRUGGED” at http://helloned.com US Air Force Special Ops Work with an Active Life Coach: http://activelif

Kelsey Kiel is a collegiate soccer player turned soccer coach. When she graduated in 2009, Kelsey moved into coaching soccer at the youth and collegiate levels. Kelsey stumbled into a CrossFit class in 2014 and the rest is history. After about a year of casual CrossFit life, Kelsey switched over to the competitive side of CrossFit, dialed in her nutrition and worked to tackle her weaknesses. Kelsey is a CF-L1 trainer and enjoys coaching athletes of all skill levels.     In this episode of Barbell Shrugged, Anders Varner and Doug Larson discuss:   Why Strength is king   Transitioning from the party life to full time CrossFit athlete   Coaching CrossFitters   Programming for the new CrossFit Season   Black Iron Nutrition   And more…   Connect with Kelsey Kiel   Anders Varner on Instagram   Doug Larson on Instagram   20 REP BACK SQUAT PROGRAM   Please Support Our Sponsors   Savage Barbell Apparel - Save 25% on your first order using the code “SHRUGGED”   Organifi - Save 20% using code: “Shrugged” at organifi.com

Kelsey Kiel is a collegiate soccer player turned soccer coach. When she graduated in 2009, Kelsey moved into coaching soccer at the youth and collegiate levels. Kelsey stumbled into a CrossFit class in 2014 and the rest is history. After about a year of casual CrossFit life, Kelsey switched over to the competitive side of CrossFit, dialed in her nutrition and worked to tackle her weaknesses. Kelsey is a CF-L1 trainer and enjoys coaching athletes of all skill levels.     In this episode of Barbell Shrugged, Anders Varner and Doug Larson discuss:   Why Strength is king   Transitioning from the party life to full time CrossFit athlete   Coaching CrossFitters   Programming for the new CrossFit Season   Black Iron Nutrition   And more…   Connect with Kelsey Kiel   Anders Varner on Instagram   Doug Larson on Instagram   __________________________________ 20 REP BACK SQUAT PROGRAM   __________________________________ Please Support Our Sponsors   Savage Barbell Apparel - Save 25% on your first order using the code “

I recently spent a week in Sweden with Travis while visiting the CEO of Eleiko. The only thing I knew about him at first was that he was the head coach for team USA weightlifting. Then, I found out he had a few world records for powerlifting, a phenomenal Olympic lifting career, and he’s kind of nerd when it comes to training methodology and science.    First thought... I just found a new best friend. Second thought... This dude needs to be on a bigger platform because everyone in the strength and conditioning world should know him. He’s changing the game, putting a twist on traditional methods, and adding a ton to the strength and conditioning community.    Considered the “Louie Simmons” of Olympic Lifting... You. DO NOT. Want. To Miss. This One.   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Show notes: http://www.shruggedcollective.com/rc-mash ------------------------------------------------------------------------------   ► Subscribe to Shrugged Collective's Channel Here

He’s back, friends! M.D.V (Matt DellaValle) is a seasoned guest and co-host of the Business of Fitness Podcast. MDV is the Chief Fitness Officer at NCFIT, managing all fitness, coaching, and programming operations worldwide for the company. Over the past decade, MDV's journey has taken him a few different directions—coaching at some of the best gyms in the biz (CFNE, Reebok CrossFit ONE, CrossFit ONE Nation & NCFIT), leading seminars as part of CrossFit HQ Staff, and managing fitness partnerships for Reebok INTL. Before all this fitness stuff, MDV earned his law degree from William & Mary Law. He is passionate about coaching, fitness, and American traditional tattoos.   At NCFIT and the NCFIT Collective, we get countless questions about equipment. Today, Jason and MDV list out which pieces of equipment to prioritize when opening a gym. The two get into the nitty gritty details when discussing equipment and explain both how to utilize space effectively and the best practices we’ve found being in the fi

Christian Thibaudeau is a Canadian Olympian and strength training coach from Montreal, Canada. He gained fame in the late 1990’s as a contributor to the online bodybuilding magazine, Iron Mag.   Christian has long been one of the most respected coaches and online writers in the business. He’s trained athletes in 26 sports, written hundreds of articles and has competed at the Olympic games.   After a serious injury which ended his competitive lifting career, Christian began to move into personal training and online fitness writing. He also began to train for purely aesthetic reasons for the first time.   Trading the Olympic platform for the competitive bodybuilding stage, Christian has become a well-respected personal trainer who’s advised a number of athlete’s on their progression.   Christian Thibaudeau on Instagram   Travis Mash on Instagram   Please Support Our Sponsors   Savage Barbell Apparel - Save 25% on your first order using the code “Shrugged” at savagebarbell.com/shrugged   Organifi - Save 20% usin

Show Overview:  The United States makes up 5% of the world’s population and consumes 80% of the world’s pharmaceutical drugs. That’s a huge problem for the military, and for the country. Many drugs that are taken in the US are taken by children and adolescents. A percentage of those drugs are disqualifying for military service. Some of the drugs cause side effects that cause weight gain and lethargy which are also, ultimately, disqualifying for military selection. If we don’t get ourselves healthy as a Country from the youth on up, we face some serious problems. If the adults don’t lead from the front, the children will fall from behind.  Obesity, drug use, mental health disorders, and so many more issues plague our youth, and yet, in many ways, our military special forces represent an equal, opposite. The reverence that our Special Operators in the military are held in can make these extraordinary men and women seem virtually unattainably virtuous.  In this interview with Dr. Sean, Lieutenant Colonel Heath K

Morghan's love for sport goes well beyond weightlifting. She is a big advocate of staying active to help create positive self image and confidence. In 2018, she was a Role Model at the Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires. Being able to use her passion for weightlifting and sport has allowed her to use her platform to inspire the younger generation. She believes that if we can create a safe and fun environment in sports, its ability to teach life skills will benefit them in the future. When Morghan isn’t in the gym, her love for the outdoors, yoga, meditation and cooking allows her to find a good balance in life.     In this episode of Barbell Shrugged, CJ Cummings drops in to chat weightlifting, setting dozens of records, and why the USA is making a run on the global stage in the sport of weightlifting.   Minute Breakdown:   1-10 Why Anders disrespected Morghan King at the One Ton Challenge 11-20 Nutrition Coaching with Dr. Andy Galpin 21-30 Do you want your kids to be an Olympic Lifter 31-40 Training regimen for

This weeks episode is all about how using words can make or break almost any thought or relationship. In business, this is massive, but in life -- this is paramount. It isn't everyday that we actually take the time to actually learn how to use words to persuade people mentally in a conversation. I mean, it's crazy how much more affective we can be once we harness this skill.    Today's guest, Mark England, is not only a pro at this stuff, but he's so known for his talents that he was asked to give a TedX talk (which is considered one of the greatest honors in the field.) I'm pretty positive that by the end of this show, you're going to start thinking a little more before you talk. Might want to take some notes for this one :) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Show notes: http://www.shruggedcollective.com/rc-england ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ► Subscribe to Shrugged Collective's Channel Here http://bit.ly/Barbell

In today’s show, Jason sits down with 1stPhorm president, Sal Frisella, to take a crash course in customer service. Prior to today’s episode, Sal and the 1stPhormteam held a 5k event in St. Louis to honor a fallen police officer. That event in and of itself is a testament to the great work happening at 1stPhorm. Sal believes in leading by example and creating unparalleled culture. While discussing the evolution of 1stPhorm, listeners can track key decisions that lead the company’s to its success today. With over 10,000 representatives, a 110% money-back guarantee, and providing an environment for success, 1stPhorm is outlining what it truly means to be in the people business.   Bio: Sal Frisella has led an impressive career both on the field as an athlete as well as in the office as a businessman. Over the last 14 years, Sal has made it his mission to beome a cornerstone of every organization he has been a part of. From playing baseball at SIU and the St. Louis Cardinals, to becoming the top sales produc

Known simply as "House" to players, Joe Kenn's goal as the Panthers' strength and conditioning coach is to protect and produce: protect the athletes' body armor and produce athletic based results. He is entering his ninth season with Carolina. He employs a holistic and integrated philosophy in his comprehensive training plan that utilizes strength training, explosive development, high intensity interval training and performance-based nutrition. It is a structured approach that enhances players' physical attributes.   An accomplished strength and conditioning coach, Kenn's program was instrumental in Carolina's recent run of success with four playoffs appearances since 2013, tied for the second-most playoff berths in the NFC over that six-year period. In that span, the Panthers recorded 58 wins, tied for the most in any six-year period in franchise history, and fifth-most in the NFL. He was instrumental in Carolina’s 15-1 season in 2015 and trip to Super Bowl 50. For his efforts, Kenn was named the 2015 NFL St

Show Overview:  The United States makes up 5% of the world’s population and consumes 80% of the world’s pharmaceutical drugs. That’s a huge problem for the military, and for the country. Many drugs that are taken in the US are taken by children and adolescents. A percentage of those drugs are disqualifying for military service. Some of the drugs cause side effects that cause weight gain and lethargy which are also, ultimately, disqualifying for military selection. If we don’t get ourselves healthy as a Country from the youth on up, we face some serious problems. If the adults don’t lead from the front, the children will fall from behind.  Obesity, drug use, mental health disorders, and so many more issues plague our youth, and yet, in many ways, our military special forces represent an equal, opposite. The reverence that our Special Operators in the military are held in can make these extraordinary men and women seem virtually unattainably virtuous.  In this interview with Dr. Sean, Lt. Colonel Heath Kern bre

Adrian Conway has always been self-driven to succeed. His early passion for training and dedication to team sports brought him all the way to college football, where he was a running back at Weber State University. In 2008, Conway’s focus on athletic training became a full-time job, and he took on a variety of athletes from 9-year-old tennis stars to those at the collegiate level. In 2013, Conway was hired as a member of the CrossFit HQ L1 training staff and began traveling to different training sites to spread his knowledge and help develop coaches nationwide.   In this episode of Barbell Shrugged, Anders and Doug take a deeper look into FNX Fitness, Crocket Proteins, standing on the CrossFit Games podiums and the One Ton Challenge.     Minute Breakdown:   1-10 Crushing the One Ton Challenge 11-20 Standing on podiums at the CrossFit Games 21-30 Why old preteen powder is so gross 31-40 Wes Kitts the strongest man in the country 41-50 FNX Retreat and company culture  51-60 The CF Level 1 staff tryout    Connec

I was lucky enough to sit down with Lt Col Heath Kerns and get a true inside feel of what it’s like to be an Air Force Special Operations Airman. As a child, I dreamed of this kind of life so to say I was excited is an understatement. We dove into some of the hardest aspects of training, his most memorable experience, mindset, advantages of being an Air Force operator versus the other branches, the resources that are spent on each individual airman and much much more! If you’ve ever wanted to be special operations or just hear more about what it’s like, this is the episode for you. I KNOW you’re going to love it. Connect with the Air Force      ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Show notes: http://www.shruggedcollective.com/rc-kerns ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ► Subscribe to Shrugged Collective's Channel Here http://bit.ly/BarbellShruggedSubscribe

Today we’re sitting down with two integral parts of the NCFIT Collective team; M.D.V (Matt DellaValle) is a seasoned guest and co-host of the Business of Fitness Podcast. MDV is the Chief Fitness Officer at NCFIT, managing all fitness, coaching, and programming operations worldwide for the company. Over the past decade, MDV's journey has taken him a few different directions—coaching at some of the best gyms in the biz (CFNE, Reebok CrossFit ONE, CrossFit ONE Nation & NCFIT), leading seminars as part of CrossFit HQ Staff, and managing fitness partnerships for Reebok INTL. Before all this fitness stuff, MDV earned his law degree from William & Mary Law. He is passionate about coaching, fitness, and American traditional tattoos.   Gabe Yanez manages Digital Sales and Marketing at NCFIT. If you are a part of the NCFIT Collective community, you may recognize him as your go to resource for all of your questions and needs. Gabe has coached functional training for 7 years, holds his Level 3 CCFT Certification