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

This week Yash interviews Greg Everett on Coaching, Rock Climbing, and being a Successful Creator.

00:00 Maximizing Success: Strengthening Weaknesses and Exploiting Strengths

08:53 The Importance of Mental Rituals in Training

12:17 Effective Communication: Coach-Athlete Relationship

24:39 Content Creation and Coaching: Challenges in the Social Media Era

28:31 Providing Valuable and Reliable Information in Content Creation

35:27 The Rise of Creator Businesses

40:00 Balancing Hypertrophy and Power in Rock Climbing

49:31 Coaching Athletes Who Aren't Naturally Gifted

53:08 Greg Everett's Relationship with Mike Bergener

More from greg: https://www.greg-everett.com/

In this conversation, Yash Gajula and Doug discuss the prevalence of UCL injuries and nerve inflammation in pitchers, specifically in Major League Baseball. They delve into the history and details of Tommy John surgery, the anatomy of the UCL, and the causes of these injuries. They also touch on the importance of accessory muscle strength and scapular stabilization in preventing these injuries. They discuss the impact of early specialization in sports and emphasize the benefits of diversifying athletic experiences for young athletes. The main takeaways include the need for proper training and monitoring of volume to intensity in pitching, the importance of developing strong accessory muscles, and the value of participating in multiple sports for long-term athletic development.

00:00 Introduction and Prevalence of UCL Injuries

02:24 The History and Details of Tommy John Surgery

03:52 Anatomy of the UCL and Causes of Injuries

06:15 Nerve Inflammation and its Relationship to UCL Injuries

09:34 Factors Contributing to the Prevalence of Injuries

13:52 Rehabilitation and Prevention Strategies

20:07 Diversifying Athletic Experiences for Long-Term Development

22:27 Key Takeaways

This week Yash and Kevin interview Dan Roberts. In this episode, Dan shares his journey from sports coaching to general fitness, emphasizing the importance of being well-rounded and training like an athlete. He highlights his top three exercises for overall fitness: deadlifts, sprinting, and punching. Dan discusses his client-focused approach, building strong relationships, and understanding individual needs. He delves into behavior change and life coaching, underscoring the readiness of clients to make changes. Dan dispels misconceptions about fitness coaches, shares his experience training musicians, and recounts memorable stories, including helping a client with severe scoliosis and training a royal family member. He also talks about balancing one-on-one training, online programs, retreats, and business mentoring, always maintaining integrity and treating all clients with respect.

00:00 Individualized Training

06:06 The Importance of Balance in Fitness

08:32 Leading and Inspiring Clients

15:44 Dispelling Misconceptions About Trainers

20:34 The Benefits of Working with Diverse Clients

21:30 The Importance of Varied Experiences and Continuous Learning

22:28 Incorporating Gymnastics, Martial Arts, and Weapons Training

25:21 Leading by Example and Maintaining Enthusiasm as a Coach

28:41 Memorable Client Stories: Helping a Client with Severe Scoliosis and Training a Member of a Royal Family

34:30 Building a Successful Fitness Business: Expertise, Authenticity, and Effective Branding

38:18 The Ethical Responsibility of Experienced Trainers to Mentor and Support Fellow Coaches

This week Kevin and I interviewed Sage Burgener. Sage started coaching at a young age due to her exposure to weightlifting through her father Mike Burgener. She emphasizes the importance of maintaining athleticism as we age and how Olympic weightlifting can contribute to overall fitness and longevity. She focuses on non-PR victories and attitude when coaching athletes, encouraging them to be proud of their effort and approach to the barbell. Sage believes that mental resilience is developed through acknowledging and working on our shortcomings and acting the way we want to feel before we actually feel that way. In this conversation, Sage discusses the importance of mindset and overcoming fear in Olympic weightlifting. She emphasizes the need to approach lifts with confidence and bravery, recognizing that the weight on the bar is only a temporary challenge. Sage also highlights the significance of footwork in weightlifting, explaining how proper foot positioning can improve stability and overall performance. She acknowledges the individuality of athletes and the importance of finding the right shoe and training balance for each person. Finally, Sage shares information about the Bergener strength courses and the Ultra Strength business she and her boyfriend have launched.

00:00 The Influence of Early Exposure to Weightlifting

08:16 The Role of Olympic Weightlifting in Overall Fitness and Longevity

12:01 Starting the Olympic Weightlifting Journey

23:18 Developing Mental Resilience in Competitive Sports

28:44 Overcoming Fear and Building Confidence in Olympic Weightlifting

30:34 The Importance of Footwork in Weightlifting

36:40 Finding the Right Shoe and Training Balance

46:07 How to become a successful hybrid athlete

This week I had a conversation with nutrition expert, coach, and ex Crossfit games competitor Kate Gordon. The conversation explores the misconceptions and pitfalls of weight loss, the importance of unlearning outdated diet advice, the role of cholesterol in the body, the impact of alcohol on health, and strategies for getting back on track with nutrition goals. The key takeaway is the need for a nuanced and individualized approach to nutrition, focusing on consistency and small achievable goals. The conversation also emphasizes the value of having a nutrition coach and the long-term benefits it can bring.

00:00 The Nuances of Weight Loss and the Pitfalls of Restrictive Diets

05:17 Unlearning Outdated Diet Advice and Building a Healthy Relationship with Food

07:50 Understanding the Role of Cholesterol in the Body

10:12 The Impact of Alcohol on Nutrition and Health

16:21 Getting Back on Track with Nutrition Goals: The Three-Day Hump