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This week we have Ron McKeefery. He is internationally recognized as a leader in sports development and twice been names collegiate Strength and Conditioning coach of the year.  We talk about the difference between passion and emotion. He has a very open mind and a few decades of coaching under his belt. We also talk about the human element and getting our athletes to commit to a program.

This week we are recapping the Spartan Super we did in Asheville, North Carolina. Jerred and Joe met up with a bunch of our athletes to tackle this 9 mile, 25+ obstacle up a mountain.  We talk about our take aways from this race. Our top 3 tips and tricks for future obstacle course races. We tell you what our favorite and least favorite obstacles were for the race and just recap the whole race experience.  If you do spartan races or thought about doing an obstacle course race check this one out. AND if you were wanting to join us for our next one, because there WILL be another one, stay tuned we'd love to have you. Those who came got free shirts and stuff from us. 

This week we have Dr Bret Scher, a certified cardiologist who have a very different outlook than others in his field. He is trying to help prevent a lot of problems and unhealthy situation verses just treating them when somebody is in a bad situation. He is thinkings several steps ahead before there is a problem We cover a lot of topics and i ask him everything I could even think of. If you want more information after this he has his own podcast and a lot of great information. 

This week we talk with Derek Hansen. He has been working with athletes in speed, strength and power sports since 1988. We really dive into speed, why its important, how to train it, how not to train it, and why its important for the majority of athletes. 

This week we have Scott Nelson, co-founder of Joovv, a red light therapy company. He has worked leadership positions for some of the largest medical device companies in the world.  We talk a lot more about the science behind light therapy, including, wait for it... Photobiomodulation. Yup thats a real thing. 

Hey everybody this week returns Dr. Danny Matta on talking about mobility, breathing and entrepreneurship. We discuss a wide range of topics as usual, being on each other podcasts. He is a doctor of physical therapy and is on the MobilityWOD staff.  We talk about nasal breathing, movement, avoiding silly injuries, and even dabble into entrepreneurship. A lot of great information AND just a great conversation.  Also if you are interested in our training check out Garagegymathlete.com. We have one on one coaching available or just the programming depending on how serious you want to get. Our athletes have had some amazing results with our training, which can also view their stories on the website.   

  Joe is back on the podcast who was previously on talking about olympic lifting. Going from competitive Crossfit to weightlifting. He now coaches kids as well as teaches. He also is starting to author children's books toward fitness and movement. (Lucy Meets a Power Lifter) We talk about kids discovering fitness and movement and how kids aren't moving enough. Also how to integrate fitness back to play.  So if you are a parent or are around kids then definitely check out this episode. 

This week, we have Dr. Theresa Larson on the podcast! Dr. Theresa Larson (aka “Dr. T”) has become one of the fitness world’s most sought-after experts on movement health. Dr. Larson earned her doctorate in physical therapy from the University of Saint Augustine in San Diego, CA. A former Marine Corps Engineer Officer and Combat Veteran, Theresa also played professional softball in Italy as well as semi-professional softball in the United States, was an All- American Division I softball player at Villanova University, as well as a former Body-for-Life Champion. Theresa founded Movement Rx with her husband in 2013 in order to break free from the limitations that traditional physical therapy puts on practitioners and patients. The result was a company where skilled practitioners can authentically treat patients with the time, care, and movement education they deserve. In this episode, we discuss: Dr. T's transition from Marine to Doctor of Physical Therapy How she lived and overcame a severe eating disorder Why

This week we finally have AJ Baker on the podcast from Whoop. Whoop is a fitness wearable unlike any other out there. Its focus is recovery, strain, etc. There is a lot of research to their device and a lot of professional athletes wear them. I have worn a Whoop for over a year and a lot of our athletes not wear a Whoop. We also have a team now so if you are doing our Garage Gym Athlete programming and have a Whoop we can get you added so you can see the rest of the team and people doing the programming you re doing.  *Disclaimer, we have no affiliation with whoop, no financial ties, no kick backs, we just believe in the product. If you have done our programming you know we really care about recovery. 

This week on the podcast we have another Coach Cast. Jerred, Joe and Ashley get together and talk about the new cycles. We go over the upcoming fit week(s), the top tips for maxing out and setting bench marks. We also go over the upcoming new cycles and tracks, as well as dive in to some nutrition sensitivities, fueling up and alcohol. 

This week we have best selling author Dr. John Ratey. He specializes with exercise in the brain and has been on Ted Talk. He has published over 60 peer-reviewed articles, and 11 books published in 17 languages, including the groundbreaking ADD-ADHD “Driven to Distraction” series with Ned Hallowell, MD. With the publication of  "Spark-The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain," Dr. Ratey has established himself as one of the world's foremost authorities on the brain-fitness connection.  We talk a lot about children, them being smarter, fitter and everything in-between. That is what a lot of research is on as well. Even if you are an entrepreneur we go over exercise to increase your mental productivity. 

Josh Trent is the Founder of Wellness Force and host of the top ranked iTunes Podcast, Wellness Force Radio. He is the creator of the Wellness Frequency Method, a lifestyle training program blending practicality and spirituality for freedom-based living. Josh has spent the past 15 years as a trainer, researcher, and facilitator discovering the physical and emotional intelligence for humans to thrive in our modern world. From over 300 high-level interviews with some of the most respected minds in the wellness, health, and self-help industries, Josh has been featured in major wellness publications such as Soul Feed, WellnessFX, ACE, and is a featured speaker for the FitTech Summit CES in Las Vegas.​ We talk about coping with stress, becoming more spiritual and connecting with yourself.

This week is all about MURPH. We are publishing early because we know a lot of people will be doing the workout on Monday.  We get into the weeds with MURPH. Some of the myths, how to prepare and executing the workout. If you are doing MURPH this weekend or anytime definitely check this one out. Who better to give MURPH advice than from the guy who did it every saturday for a year?? LT. Michael P. Murphy (SEAL) was the officer-in-charge of a four-man SEAL element in support of Operation Red Wings, tasked with finding a key anti-coalition militia commander near Asadabad, Afghanistan. A fierce gun battle ensued on the steep face of the mountain between the SEALs and a much larger enemy force. Moving away from the protective mountain rocks, he knowingly exposed himself to increased enemy gunfire to radio his position to SOF Quick Reaction Forces. Though injured, LT. Murphy fought on, allowing one member of his team (Marcus Luttrell) to escape, before he was killed. For his selfless actions, LT. Michael Murphy wa

This week we have Tim Crockett. Here is an exert from this site and what he is doing. "My name is Tim Crockett and I’m going to row a 23ft boat, 'The Kraken', across the Atlantic ocean. I'm doing this for very good reason: as a holder of both American and British passports, and being a Special-Forces veteran, I am painfully aware that many US and UK soldiers are struggling with depression, anxiety, alienation and thoughts of suicide brought on by PTSD. The journey I face is my way to raise awareness, educate and to start connecting those who need help with those that are there to provide assistance. My pending journey is to take part in the 2018 Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge, a race of more than 3,000 nautical miles from the Canary Islands to Antigua across the Atlantic Ocean. Considered by some to be one of the toughest challenges on earth. To put it into perspective, more people have scaled Everest or have journeyed into space than have rowed across the Atlantic. Even fewer have rowed it solo. While I’

This week we have Dr Anthony Jay. He is currently at the Mayo clinic researching stem cells in epigenetic. He is also the best selling author of Estrogeneration.  So of course we talk about epigenetic, then some DNA consulting, and changing your genes through fitness. We also dabble in testosterone, his top 10 estrogen related things to avoid, and MORE.  

This week we have Dr Cake Shanahan who specializes in the promotion of health and reversal of disease using traditional food as a first line of treatment. She is also the author of Deep Nutrition (highly recommend picking up). We talk about the science of burning fat and why some diets work for some people but not others. Also how your mitochondria could be sick which is why you can't burn fat or cause certain diseases and how to fix them (spoiler, less carbs).  She gives us a sneak peak on her next book that is still in the publishing phase so this is a great opportunity.

This week we have movement specialist Carl Paoli. He is a former gymnast and has worked with lots of different fitness communities. He started Freestyle Connection, which is a site dedicated to inform, connect, encourage, and support a community of thinkers and doers through movement, nutrition, technology, lifestyle, business, and culture.  We talk about aligning our mind with our body to help achieve fitness goals as well as mental.

This week we have Anat Baniel. Anat Baniel, founder of Anat Baniel Method® NeuroMovement®, is the author of two highly acclaimed books, Move Into Life: NeuroMovement® for Lifelong Vitality and Kids Beyond Limits. Anat was trained as a clinical psychologist, dancer, and was a close professional associate of Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais for over a decade. Anat is renowned for her success working with small children and infants with developmental difficulties who she has helped to achieve goals never thought possible by their medical professionals. Through her work she has helped those with chronic pain and other limitations regain full functioning. She has helped her many students, young and old, regain vitality and the ability to pursue their dreams. We talk about how to access the brain and enhance performance at all levels. How physical and mental exercises can enhance productivity.  Very interesting stories and great information on how to increase your brain function. 

This week we have Jacques Devore. Jacques is a Primal health coach, and expert USA cycling coach. He has started several fitness centers and strength and conditioning centers.  We talk about the importance of training power verses strength in training for anything. No matter what sport you train for, training power will benefit you. And then sustaining that power over time.   

This we have breathing practitioner Patrick McKeown. Patrick is a bestselling author and expert on the top of optional breathing for improved health, wellbeing and fitness. We talk about breathing exercises and how you can test your own body for oxygen efficiency.  He gives advice on improving your breathing efficiency and performance.