This week Yash interviews Cillian O'Connor on the podcast!

00:00 Introduction and Age Myths

08:05 General Athleticism and Adaptability

14:08 Functional Training and Evidence-Based Practices

18:55 Principles in Training

32:09 The Rise of Knees Over Toes Guy and Charles Poliquin

Alison, the owner of Nutrition Kitchen Meal Prep, joins the podcast to discuss the importance of nutrition and meal prep for fitness and overall health. Alison shares her personal journey of discovering the power of macros and how it transformed her physique and performance. I was curious to figure out if meal prep is still underrated for weekend warriors + maybe some other demographics we were not thinking of?

00:00 Introduction and Food Sharing Tradition

01:24 Alison's Background and Nutrition Kitchen

02:21 Audience and Benefits of Meal Prep

04:14 Understanding Behavior Change in Nutrition

07:06 Effect of Meal Prep on Fitness and Physique

09:30 Finding the Right Macros and Adjusting Over Time

15:13 Balancing Business and Fitness Goals

20:06 Top Tips for Better Nutrition

22:01 Making Fitness a Non-Negotiable

25:14 Location and Unique Meal Offerings from Nutrition Kitchen

29:50 Closing Remarks

This week Yash and Kevin interview Jason Wood, an endurance athlete and military veteran, who shared his journey of using endurance challenges to overcome mental and physical health struggles. He discusses how he found purpose and resilience after the military through endurance events, and how they have helped him maintain his mental health. Jason emphasizes the importance of setting goals, finding a supportive community, and being open about mental health struggles. He also provides insights on training for endurance races like the Leadville 100 and maintaining a well-rounded fitness routine.

00:00 Introduction and Jason's Background

02:20 Finding Purpose and Identity in Endurance Events

06:41 The Mental and Physical Challenges of Endurance Races

10:31 Building Mental Resilience and Self-Talk

13:41 The Impact of Endurance Events on Mental Health

18:01 Training for Ultra Races and Summiting Mountains

24:36 Becoming a Well-Rounded and Hybrid Athlete

32:12 Maintaining Mental Health and Overcoming Obstacles

37:04 Beating Father Time

40:51 Jason's Biggest Life Takeaway