Justin Andrews

I've drilled those into a platform before. Have you done that? Yeah.

I've drilled those into a platform before. Have you done that? Yeah.

It was like a plank with chains and then another, like a bar. And what's funny is, too, strength athletes know this as well, to use them, too, prior to trying to go for your max lift and to get that kind of recruitment at the highest point, but not to the point of fatigue. You let off, and then you go perform, and it's like all of a sudden you've already summoned all these muscle fibers.

It was like a plank with chains and then another, like a bar. And what's funny is, too, strength athletes know this as well, to use them, too, prior to trying to go for your max lift and to get that kind of recruitment at the highest point, but not to the point of fatigue. You let off, and then you go perform, and it's like all of a sudden you've already summoned all these muscle fibers.

They're ready to go.

They're ready to go.

Yeah. Yeah, it's pretty strong. Yeah.

Yeah. Yeah, it's pretty strong. Yeah.

T-shirt time!

T-shirt time!

Are they enjoying it?

Are they enjoying it?

And, you know, you have the ability to really create that environment that's inviting like that. And, you know, like you were talking about just play, like wrestling, jumping, running, you know, anything outside, experiencing, hikes, like whatever it is that's active and fun and engaging and creates movement for There's ways to construct that, even if you're limited on space.

And, you know, you have the ability to really create that environment that's inviting like that. And, you know, like you were talking about just play, like wrestling, jumping, running, you know, anything outside, experiencing, hikes, like whatever it is that's active and fun and engaging and creates movement for There's ways to construct that, even if you're limited on space.

It'll constantly be in their ear. It's coming.

It'll constantly be in their ear. It's coming.

Buried in books and they're not out there doing it.

Buried in books and they're not out there doing it.

Do you have any idea? So much food, bro. It's like when Sal's cold, he's like 8.5.

Do you have any idea? So much food, bro. It's like when Sal's cold, he's like 8.5.

You know, it used to be real bad. And you haven't even mentioned your gut in a long time.

You know, it used to be real bad. And you haven't even mentioned your gut in a long time.

I was going to ask you, like Vicky actually mentioned this to me before. I told you guys I've always had a problem grinding my teeth. Yeah. And it's just like this weird thing that it's like it feels like it's out of my control. She's like, yeah, she had heard that there's a lot of associations with parasites. Yep. People that grind their teeth. Yep. And I was like – Really?

I was going to ask you, like Vicky actually mentioned this to me before. I told you guys I've always had a problem grinding my teeth. Yeah. And it's just like this weird thing that it's like it feels like it's out of my control. She's like, yeah, she had heard that there's a lot of associations with parasites. Yep. People that grind their teeth. Yep. And I was like – Really?

I got to get on top of that.

I got to get on top of that.

Horse grade?

Horse grade?

If you eat sushi often, you probably have- I heard it's like 80% of the population walk around with parasites. At one point, I don't know what the data is. Something like crazy stat.

If you eat sushi often, you probably have- I heard it's like 80% of the population walk around with parasites. At one point, I don't know what the data is. Something like crazy stat.

Well, you guys know what an evangelist I've been forever since we started the podcast, but... I'm trying to highlight this as well in the series I'm doing right now because the pursuit is like a PR is a strength goal. And so to even get my body to respond again at that high level to be able to start really working on the recruitment of it.

Well, you guys know what an evangelist I've been forever since we started the podcast, but... I'm trying to highlight this as well in the series I'm doing right now because the pursuit is like a PR is a strength goal. And so to even get my body to respond again at that high level to be able to start really working on the recruitment of it.

They make you grouchy. We know what your weekends consist of. I don't know what you mean. That's so gross. What did you pull up there, Doug?

They make you grouchy. We know what your weekends consist of. I don't know what you mean. That's so gross. What did you pull up there, Doug?

Justin has that one. Justin definitely has that one. It's an STI. I think I ate that one.

Justin has that one. Justin definitely has that one. It's an STI. I think I ate that one.

He just starts blowing.

He just starts blowing.

Oh, I do all the time, yeah.

Oh, I do all the time, yeah.

i mean i have some gross stories i'm not gonna bring up like yeah there's i i don't know for me like i there was one big blowout though i could definitely remember like everett had that when he was in his crib and it was just like it was over the walls it was like oh like and i was just i just walking into it and you're just hitting the face with the smell it was like oh Whoa!

i mean i have some gross stories i'm not gonna bring up like yeah there's i i don't know for me like i there was one big blowout though i could definitely remember like everett had that when he was in his crib and it was just like it was over the walls it was like oh like and i was just i just walking into it and you're just hitting the face with the smell it was like oh Whoa!

Like I really have to summon as many muscle fibers as possible. The only way for me to do that in a safe, effective way is through these types of isometrics.

Like I really have to summon as many muscle fibers as possible. The only way for me to do that in a safe, effective way is through these types of isometrics.

And I was by myself because at that time, there was a good period where my wife was working nights as a nurse. And so I was like daddy daycare every day.

And I was by myself because at that time, there was a good period where my wife was working nights as a nurse. And so I was like daddy daycare every day.

Yeah, it was all brand new.

Yeah, it was all brand new.

I take that back because so I used to work at camps a lot and I was like a camp counselor and I did like day camps and things like that through these churches and

I take that back because so I used to work at camps a lot and I was like a camp counselor and I did like day camps and things like that through these churches and

um you know like you i was working with younger kids until i was only like you know 10 12 years old or something like that and so i sometimes like um one of the one of the girls like can you come help me and i'm any you know another set of hands the whole and i'm like oh god like holding this like dirty diaper and so i did have like some exposure to it but not like i didn't have like a younger sibling or anything so yeah i was pretty much just like horribly trying to figure it out when

um you know like you i was working with younger kids until i was only like you know 10 12 years old or something like that and so i sometimes like um one of the one of the girls like can you come help me and i'm any you know another set of hands the whole and i'm like oh god like holding this like dirty diaper and so i did have like some exposure to it but not like i didn't have like a younger sibling or anything so yeah i was pretty much just like horribly trying to figure it out when

It's funny. Some of my favorite memories, though, because like my niece, when I went to the hospital to meet and she was just born and my brother handed her to me, I'm like, oh, you know, sweetie. And then she just like pukes all over me. And I'll forever remember that. You know, tell her that. Infant puke is nothing, though.

It's funny. Some of my favorite memories, though, because like my niece, when I went to the hospital to meet and she was just born and my brother handed her to me, I'm like, oh, you know, sweetie. And then she just like pukes all over me. And I'll forever remember that. You know, tell her that. Infant puke is nothing, though.

But it almost went in my mouth. It was bad.

But it almost went in my mouth. It was bad.

You're making him lunches. Oh, dude, dude.

You're making him lunches. Oh, dude, dude.

It's the notes to be here forever. You're like, what is Scamanda?

It's the notes to be here forever. You're like, what is Scamanda?

And I'm like so curious. Well, so this was a conversation my youngest actually brought to me from school. And they were kind of talking. And I guess, well, so I had just read this article that there's this Netflix series coming out called Totally describing this lady, Amanda, who had scammed everybody that she had cancer. And this is totally like a goob expose. Like you'd be all over this.

And I'm like so curious. Well, so this was a conversation my youngest actually brought to me from school. And they were kind of talking. And I guess, well, so I had just read this article that there's this Netflix series coming out called Totally describing this lady, Amanda, who had scammed everybody that she had cancer. And this is totally like a goob expose. Like you'd be all over this.

I can answer that too.

I can answer that too.

But she was here. She's literally here in San Jose. And was, like, doing this at a local church and was getting all these donations because she was claiming that she was going through treatments and all this kind of stuff.

But she was here. She's literally here in San Jose. And was, like, doing this at a local church and was getting all these donations because she was claiming that she was going through treatments and all this kind of stuff.

Dude, I was like, you want to talk about what's evil? That's evil. Oh, that's terrible, man. Super evil, dude. And so I'm like, there's this whole podcast, like, dedicated to it. And apparently Everett's one of his buddies, like, that was his – she, like, worked at a school and that was, like – He went to that school. Knew her intimately.

Dude, I was like, you want to talk about what's evil? That's evil. Oh, that's terrible, man. Super evil, dude. And so I'm like, there's this whole podcast, like, dedicated to it. And apparently Everett's one of his buddies, like, that was his – she, like, worked at a school and that was, like – He went to that school. Knew her intimately.

That's sociopathic, dude. It's so wrong.

That's sociopathic, dude. It's so wrong.

Is it sociopath or is it psychopath? So it's like the one that doesn't feel any morality. Sociopath. Sociopath. Yeah.

Is it sociopath or is it psychopath? So it's like the one that doesn't feel any morality. Sociopath. Sociopath. Yeah.

I might know her. I know. That's why I brought her up. Cause I was tripping out that she was local, like almost like, like a Los Gatos area. Yeah. She went to a church I've been to before. And like, she was like, they brought her up on stage and she was asking for donations. And I'm like, wow, the level and extent this lady went through, uh, with this scam is it's, it's unreal.

I might know her. I know. That's why I brought her up. Cause I was tripping out that she was local, like almost like, like a Los Gatos area. Yeah. She went to a church I've been to before. And like, she was like, they brought her up on stage and she was asking for donations. And I'm like, wow, the level and extent this lady went through, uh, with this scam is it's, it's unreal.

Yeah, you don't have any moral compass. I mean, I guess that's the fallback, right? You just continue to lie. Oh, that's sad.

Yeah, you don't have any moral compass. I mean, I guess that's the fallback, right? You just continue to lie. Oh, that's sad.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Yeah. You're probably right. I hope it's that. It's not, you know, the dark stuff.

Yeah. You're probably right. I hope it's that. It's not, you know, the dark stuff.

Yes, for sunscreen and sun.

Yes, for sunscreen and sun.

Especially when I get that horrible farmer tan on my neck, dude. It's like my face and my neck.

Especially when I get that horrible farmer tan on my neck, dude. It's like my face and my neck.

Yeah. I mean, if you're trying to talk about the general population and like what you see in the gyms, like if you just look at that as a big pie chart, even just performance in general is going to be this tiny sliver, you know? And I noticed this because of what I'm passionate about is like totally not popular. And so now you're taking that on top of that, you get isometrics, which is like,

Yeah. I mean, if you're trying to talk about the general population and like what you see in the gyms, like if you just look at that as a big pie chart, even just performance in general is going to be this tiny sliver, you know? And I noticed this because of what I'm passionate about is like totally not popular. And so now you're taking that on top of that, you get isometrics, which is like,

I'm not sure. I don't think so because you have been progressing. I saw something in there about your rest periods and you're worried you're resting a bit too long. So is that what's extending it to two hours? Because I don't have a problem with you resting a long time. I think that's great, especially if you're focused on building strength.

I'm not sure. I don't think so because you have been progressing. I saw something in there about your rest periods and you're worried you're resting a bit too long. So is that what's extending it to two hours? Because I don't have a problem with you resting a long time. I think that's great, especially if you're focused on building strength.

And the compound lifts, if you're just focused on that and doing long rest periods in between, you should be gaining quite a bit of strength with that. But is that what's trying to squeeze everything in with long rest periods?

And the compound lifts, if you're just focused on that and doing long rest periods in between, you should be gaining quite a bit of strength with that. But is that what's trying to squeeze everything in with long rest periods?

You don't get any glorified videos showing this to where it looks exciting. And people don't really understand the value of it to the degree because they're not trying, I guess, like the pursuits towards having like these PRs and strength goals. I don't think that a lot of people are actually pursuing it.

You don't get any glorified videos showing this to where it looks exciting. And people don't really understand the value of it to the degree because they're not trying, I guess, like the pursuits towards having like these PRs and strength goals. I don't think that a lot of people are actually pursuing it.

Change the stimulus.

Change the stimulus.

Those compound lifts really cover a lot, so you're including those. You're pretty good. Honestly, I think less is more for you, and you're doing the rest periods and everything. You're probably just a nice little change. Yeah, you're going to notice a big difference.

Those compound lifts really cover a lot, so you're including those. You're pretty good. Honestly, I think less is more for you, and you're doing the rest periods and everything. You're probably just a nice little change. Yeah, you're going to notice a big difference.

Yeah, 25 sets in one workout. You could switch that up.

Yeah, 25 sets in one workout. You could switch that up.

Yeah, yeah, yeah. You don't need to.

Yeah, yeah, yeah. You don't need to.

You crank the intensity up. It's way better to up your rest periods. That's right. You're going to have – a lot better.

You crank the intensity up. It's way better to up your rest periods. That's right. You're going to have – a lot better.

Bye-bye. You know, every time we travel, Adam feeds me ice cream, triggers my fat memory. Fat memory? Every time. When you remember being fat? Yeah.

Bye-bye. You know, every time we travel, Adam feeds me ice cream, triggers my fat memory. Fat memory? Every time. When you remember being fat? Yeah.

General practices.

General practices.

going to happen and to do it in the very beginning makes the most sense because it's so much less damaging and so you can recover quickly from it uh and you're i mean you're really just priming your body for more force production i mean i guess you're you're right because i and i remember arguing this when we when we were building map symmetry i i don't remember which one of you

going to happen and to do it in the very beginning makes the most sense because it's so much less damaging and so you can recover quickly from it uh and you're i mean you're really just priming your body for more force production i mean i guess you're you're right because i and i remember arguing this when we when we were building map symmetry i i don't remember which one of you

We need to build the muscle. We need to build the palate and build these better habits. This is still building in the beginning to take you even further long-term. It seems counterintuitive, but honestly, this is the best approach we've found with anybody, any size. You're going to do great with this, and it's all going to unfold if you approach it the right way.

We need to build the muscle. We need to build the palate and build these better habits. This is still building in the beginning to take you even further long-term. It seems counterintuitive, but honestly, this is the best approach we've found with anybody, any size. You're going to do great with this, and it's all going to unfold if you approach it the right way.

And then you just – Well, there's a lot of urgency and intensity around it when you get big. But, yeah, I mean, I've had to talk to a lot of – I have a lot of friends in that category from football, and it's like, you know, it's just – It just happens. And so it's the same process though. And it applies to you.

And then you just – Well, there's a lot of urgency and intensity around it when you get big. But, yeah, I mean, I've had to talk to a lot of – I have a lot of friends in that category from football, and it's like, you know, it's just – It just happens. And so it's the same process though. And it applies to you.

You can tax your CNS, but still you're in recovery.

You can tax your CNS, but still you're in recovery.

Well, and I love the yielding because for me, it's like – Whenever you see a weight and it looks intimidating, just to be able to hold it and acclimate to it, there's a lot of value in that.

Well, and I love the yielding because for me, it's like – Whenever you see a weight and it looks intimidating, just to be able to hold it and acclimate to it, there's a lot of value in that.

yeah it's awesome i mean the only other comparable thing in terms of safety and like having like a lot of return from it is like a sled or like something that's like all concentric then you can get rid of at any time it's not anything you need to stabilize it's not anything that you know is is going to give you those forces back where you have to slow down uh so and then you can do that with like throwing something or you know so there's there's some other ways to to do but there's not a lot of options where it's

yeah it's awesome i mean the only other comparable thing in terms of safety and like having like a lot of return from it is like a sled or like something that's like all concentric then you can get rid of at any time it's not anything you need to stabilize it's not anything that you know is is going to give you those forces back where you have to slow down uh so and then you can do that with like throwing something or you know so there's there's some other ways to to do but there's not a lot of options where it's

Like you can get that much return for the safety and the risk being low.

Like you can get that much return for the safety and the risk being low.

You know, there's a lot of tomfoolery out there that, you know, uses this as a way to manipulate people and their emotions. And it's tough because you have only this selective amount of time to capture somebody's attention. And so how do you capture their attention to get them to be hooked to then also listening to your actual message?

You know, there's a lot of tomfoolery out there that, you know, uses this as a way to manipulate people and their emotions. And it's tough because you have only this selective amount of time to capture somebody's attention. And so how do you capture their attention to get them to be hooked to then also listening to your actual message?

That's a tough.

That's a tough.

We've proven, like you said, like your point.

We've proven, like you said, like your point.

I think even video testimonials are better.

I think even video testimonials are better.

Well, I mean, I think- Well, and the description of how they got there, you know, that's all like highlighted. Like we went through these periods of reverse dieting. Like the whole story is attached.

Well, I mean, I think- Well, and the description of how they got there, you know, that's all like highlighted. Like we went through these periods of reverse dieting. Like the whole story is attached.

Yeah, it was the only form of marketing.

Yeah, it was the only form of marketing.

We're just creating these communities so that that way, again, to our earlier point, we're giving them access to accountability amongst their peers. And also to having coaches in there to talk them through these challenges and And also one thing they saw we hadn't talked about yet is the app that they've been using with the coaches.

We're just creating these communities so that that way, again, to our earlier point, we're giving them access to accountability amongst their peers. And also to having coaches in there to talk them through these challenges and And also one thing they saw we hadn't talked about yet is the app that they've been using with the coaches.

Capture that momentum. Yes. There's no sustainability in that message.

Capture that momentum. Yes. There's no sustainability in that message.

I had heard that like they knew the the problems with blue light way before they they okayed it in terms of like the whole policy of like changing for economic reasons, like some of the lighting, even for canned lights and making those like fluorescent and casting down more blue light and also on your phone. And then they passed, you know, that to happen.

I had heard that like they knew the the problems with blue light way before they they okayed it in terms of like the whole policy of like changing for economic reasons, like some of the lighting, even for canned lights and making those like fluorescent and casting down more blue light and also on your phone. And then they passed, you know, that to happen.

It like dramatically affected everybody's sleep.

It like dramatically affected everybody's sleep.

We never had the same covers. I'd always stack a bunch of blankets on top of Courtney, and then I was like, just a sheet. Really? And so, yeah, we were able to kind of control that a bit better with technology.

We never had the same covers. I'd always stack a bunch of blankets on top of Courtney, and then I was like, just a sheet. Really? And so, yeah, we were able to kind of control that a bit better with technology.

I'm on top of the covers.

I'm on top of the covers.

Because he did it on himself on one arm versus the other.

Because he did it on himself on one arm versus the other.

Your girl ain't asking you about your PR.

Your girl ain't asking you about your PR.

I love watching the videos, dude. It's just like, I'm always, oh, no, I wonder if he got this guy.

I love watching the videos, dude. It's just like, I'm always, oh, no, I wonder if he got this guy.

Which we're finding out all that's true because of what they're uncovering and they're really digging into these audits. It's pretty alarming. And I don't know why people aren't more alarmed of how much corruption and criminal activity is happening.

Which we're finding out all that's true because of what they're uncovering and they're really digging into these audits. It's pretty alarming. And I don't know why people aren't more alarmed of how much corruption and criminal activity is happening.

We just scream out for transparency. I mean, that was the biggest thing. It's like, you know, I want to know what's really happening, and you're lying to me. You're obviously lying to me. If you're lying to me, I'm not going to accept it. That's it. Like, just don't lie to me.

We just scream out for transparency. I mean, that was the biggest thing. It's like, you know, I want to know what's really happening, and you're lying to me. You're obviously lying to me. If you're lying to me, I'm not going to accept it. That's it. Like, just don't lie to me.

Dude, you like that Jeep commercial with Harrison Ford? That was fantastic, dude.

Dude, you like that Jeep commercial with Harrison Ford? That was fantastic, dude.

Well, so even within the church community, and I was talking to, I believe he was your pastor at one point. Chad. Chad. And just, you know, that whole time period was really difficult because, you know, and I hadn't been going to church because it was just, I was very, very disappointed in a lot of the values. And I understand, like, they're in a very precarious situation.

Well, so even within the church community, and I was talking to, I believe he was your pastor at one point. Chad. Chad. And just, you know, that whole time period was really difficult because, you know, and I hadn't been going to church because it was just, I was very, very disappointed in a lot of the values. And I understand, like, they're in a very precarious situation.

Like, they have to appease. They're going to lose-lose, right? They're going to get hammered by people that are all on board, and they're going to hammer on people that are, like, you know, not up for it. But there was one church in this area that took a stand. And so I was like, that's the church. And I'm like, I see that. I see the ones that were fearless, you know, amidst, you know, being –

Like, they have to appease. They're going to lose-lose, right? They're going to get hammered by people that are all on board, and they're going to hammer on people that are, like, you know, not up for it. But there was one church in this area that took a stand. And so I was like, that's the church. And I'm like, I see that. I see the ones that were fearless, you know, amidst, you know, being –

They have all their own unique effects too, yeah. That's why people seek those different streams.

They have all their own unique effects too, yeah. That's why people seek those different streams.

You just end up compromising and extending your timeline. And you just have to be honest with yourself with that and what's your main priority and stick with it.

You just end up compromising and extending your timeline. And you just have to be honest with yourself with that and what's your main priority and stick with it.

Yeah. Perfect mentality to have the intention like that. And to sharpening the mechanics and making sure like really form is of the utmost importance. And that's where you're going to progress a lot. Like the skill of working out that you're learning and acquiring, you're going to actually progress with that. It's not always just load that we're focused on.

Yeah. Perfect mentality to have the intention like that. And to sharpening the mechanics and making sure like really form is of the utmost importance. And that's where you're going to progress a lot. Like the skill of working out that you're learning and acquiring, you're going to actually progress with that. It's not always just load that we're focused on.

Yeah. And if you need to modify anything, like I don't know if there's any specific exercises that might, you know, you notice later on or the next day affected you a little bit more with that, like we can kind of work with you on adjusting things. So it'd be good to have you in the forum for sure.

Yeah. And if you need to modify anything, like I don't know if there's any specific exercises that might, you know, you notice later on or the next day affected you a little bit more with that, like we can kind of work with you on adjusting things. So it'd be good to have you in the forum for sure.

Oh, awesome. We love John. Oh, sweet.

Oh, awesome. We love John. Oh, sweet.

Take care.

Take care.

You know, grasp of what that is.

You know, grasp of what that is.

Well, I'd love the statistics on after they go through 30 days of how many people kept going for a year. And then you could find out like, oh, if that really was a Kickstarter, if that really did kind of help promote that. I doubt it's very high.

Well, I'd love the statistics on after they go through 30 days of how many people kept going for a year. And then you could find out like, oh, if that really was a Kickstarter, if that really did kind of help promote that. I doubt it's very high.

So if I'm like two or three reps, that's how I deal with it. Especially the third set.

So if I'm like two or three reps, that's how I deal with it. Especially the third set.

So you got to hook them all the way.

So you got to hook them all the way.

My problem has always been the rebound effect. And it's like, where do they go from there? And, uh, You know, somebody that has a negative experience when they're that hyper motivated to address these issues. And then, you know, after they get through that and they feel great and then now they fail again.

My problem has always been the rebound effect. And it's like, where do they go from there? And, uh, You know, somebody that has a negative experience when they're that hyper motivated to address these issues. And then, you know, after they get through that and they feel great and then now they fail again.

It's like that that kind of period, it creates this disdain for the process, the disdain for fitness in general. And then we're like we have to convince them that, no, there is a different way to do this that's sustainable. Yeah.

It's like that that kind of period, it creates this disdain for the process, the disdain for fitness in general. And then we're like we have to convince them that, no, there is a different way to do this that's sustainable. Yeah.

Yeah, of course. I did. Yeah, I had it on my website. It was massively effective. I don't want to be a hypocrite here, but... At the same time, that's why that was an intentional focus for us. It's like, can we prove that you can do this differently? And to Adam's point, it's a big ship to steer. It's a big thing to ask this industry to focus on.

Yeah, of course. I did. Yeah, I had it on my website. It was massively effective. I don't want to be a hypocrite here, but... At the same time, that's why that was an intentional focus for us. It's like, can we prove that you can do this differently? And to Adam's point, it's a big ship to steer. It's a big thing to ask this industry to focus on.

And I do think it's important because of all the shenanigans. And you've seen even with supplement companies how they've manipulated this. And you know the tricks.

And I do think it's important because of all the shenanigans. And you've seen even with supplement companies how they've manipulated this. And you know the tricks.

That's not what we're talking about.

That's not what we're talking about.

And you're just signaling you're strong, you're safe, secure in the joints. So that way too, now it actually like allows your body to produce more force.

And you're just signaling you're strong, you're safe, secure in the joints. So that way too, now it actually like allows your body to produce more force.

Everything happens in a split second. That's right. And so to be able to recruit and maximize that recruitment process at a really high level and have that explosive strength on command is such an advantage. And you can train that way by working on your velocity and working on that kind of speed in your training.

Everything happens in a split second. That's right. And so to be able to recruit and maximize that recruitment process at a really high level and have that explosive strength on command is such an advantage. And you can train that way by working on your velocity and working on that kind of speed in your training.

Yeah, yeah.

Yeah, yeah.

Right. I guess to your other point with that, it's valuable for him to create novelty with that, but is it necessarily a big shift in his training to be able to now just focus exclusively on that and go aggressive with speed training? Yeah.

Right. I guess to your other point with that, it's valuable for him to create novelty with that, but is it necessarily a big shift in his training to be able to now just focus exclusively on that and go aggressive with speed training? Yeah.

And I think too, this is something that falls in this category. but it's a little bit more, I guess, on the old school or like athletic side of the fence where you're adding a little more stress testing in terms of balance. So, for instance, like I'm adding a lightweight, but I'm adding a little bit more of a chaotic influence of forces. So there's a lot more.

And I think too, this is something that falls in this category. but it's a little bit more, I guess, on the old school or like athletic side of the fence where you're adding a little more stress testing in terms of balance. So, for instance, like I'm adding a lightweight, but I'm adding a little bit more of a chaotic influence of forces. So there's a lot more.

So say I'm doing a bottoms-up kettlebell press, for instance. Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah. And now I'm fighting two lateral forces, rotational forces and, you know, normal gravitational forces while I'm also doing it. And so I have to stay completely tense while I'm doing the same thing with adding a longer lever to something. And so for like a single arm press, but with the barbell. Right.

So say I'm doing a bottoms-up kettlebell press, for instance. Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah. And now I'm fighting two lateral forces, rotational forces and, you know, normal gravitational forces while I'm also doing it. And so I have to stay completely tense while I'm doing the same thing with adding a longer lever to something. And so for like a single arm press, but with the barbell. Right.

That's a lot more challenging, a lot harder, but it's, it's not necessarily like a ton more weight. It's just, you have to be more focused and concentrate on your attention.

That's a lot more challenging, a lot harder, but it's, it's not necessarily like a ton more weight. It's just, you have to be more focused and concentrate on your attention.

That's another way... You are intrinsically, yeah, enhancing your... Yeah.

That's another way... You are intrinsically, yeah, enhancing your... Yeah.

With eliminating a lot of the risk involved because you get to a certain point where it's like you're – You're looking at a substantial amount of weight that's, you know, you're only getting so much benefit and the risks are really high.

With eliminating a lot of the risk involved because you get to a certain point where it's like you're – You're looking at a substantial amount of weight that's, you know, you're only getting so much benefit and the risks are really high.

I heard some weird facts. That's weird. The smell of chlorine is really like, the main smell of it is really just urine.

I heard some weird facts. That's weird. The smell of chlorine is really like, the main smell of it is really just urine.

If you smell that and it's really pungent, there's probably a lot of piss in the pool.

If you smell that and it's really pungent, there's probably a lot of piss in the pool.

Well, I know how it is with those deprivation tanks, right? Oh, yeah. That's a weird feeling.

Well, I know how it is with those deprivation tanks, right? Oh, yeah. That's a weird feeling.

Well, what kills me is it's like a lot of times it's, I mean, okay, of course there's going to be severe cases and where, you know, we do need medications. So I'm not like dismissing that, but like just to get a kid to sit still in class, like that's the entire goal is just to have them do nothing and sit there like forever. Adjust your education. Like, adjust your entire plan.

Well, what kills me is it's like a lot of times it's, I mean, okay, of course there's going to be severe cases and where, you know, we do need medications. So I'm not like dismissing that, but like just to get a kid to sit still in class, like that's the entire goal is just to have them do nothing and sit there like forever. Adjust your education. Like, adjust your entire plan.

Like, make it interactive. Like, you know, push back on the teachers to do a better job.

Like, make it interactive. Like, you know, push back on the teachers to do a better job.

So if my kid is sitting in class. That's why I push back.

So if my kid is sitting in class. That's why I push back.

Where can I get that stimulus?

Where can I get that stimulus?

Wasn't, so I know we had the creator for Brain FM on the show a long time ago and he was talking about this big initiative to create like FDA get approval for them to be a viable option instead of taking ADHD medication.

Wasn't, so I know we had the creator for Brain FM on the show a long time ago and he was talking about this big initiative to create like FDA get approval for them to be a viable option instead of taking ADHD medication.

Or even like pain medication. I mean, I've seen it in... uh, with other parents and there's like just a skin knee and they're given immediately given them pain medication. Like what, what are you doing? Like we're setting them up for longterm codependence to this. Yeah.

Or even like pain medication. I mean, I've seen it in... uh, with other parents and there's like just a skin knee and they're given immediately given them pain medication. Like what, what are you doing? Like we're setting them up for longterm codependence to this. Yeah.

It's the first thought.

It's the first thought.

Pretty inexperienced.

Pretty inexperienced.

Well, and also it's more intentional because they're working with them constantly. Right. So they have that allotted time spent with them versus like, I think this probably happens a lot more with the parents are both working or both. Oh, yeah. You know what I mean?

Well, and also it's more intentional because they're working with them constantly. Right. So they have that allotted time spent with them versus like, I think this probably happens a lot more with the parents are both working or both. Oh, yeah. You know what I mean?

You die. It's just...

You die. It's just...

It's the sandbox versus a real, you know, the old school physics is what was highlighted in that, right? And you had to figure out like, you know, what the best combo was. And it was a really frustrating, but what it taught you was like overcoming challenges, which I don't think that's stressed at all in these new video games. No.

It's the sandbox versus a real, you know, the old school physics is what was highlighted in that, right? And you had to figure out like, you know, what the best combo was. And it was a really frustrating, but what it taught you was like overcoming challenges, which I don't think that's stressed at all in these new video games. No.

It's just literally how long can we keep them all there so we can capitalize on them.

It's just literally how long can we keep them all there so we can capitalize on them.

Yeah, but that's why I prefer old games too. I'm the same way. It's just like I feel like they'll walk away from it because it's frustrating. You suck at it, and then you get better, and then you get excited because it's like, oh, my God, I actually accomplished something. You never feel like you accomplished something in these new games.

Yeah, but that's why I prefer old games too. I'm the same way. It's just like I feel like they'll walk away from it because it's frustrating. You suck at it, and then you get better, and then you get excited because it's like, oh, my God, I actually accomplished something. You never feel like you accomplished something in these new games.

We have to bring up that stat, though. Was it like the average was like two inches around the waist?

We have to bring up that stat, though. Was it like the average was like two inches around the waist?

I can add to that.

I can add to that.

Yeah. So that one I, cause I've been trying to scale off of like taking edibles and like, you know, the whole thing before, cause it did help me sleep and it helped me calm down at the end of the night. Uh, so just been doing drops of, of the de-stress is, you know, instead of that. And then, you know, at first there's a little bit of a, uh, you know, a big difference.

Yeah. So that one I, cause I've been trying to scale off of like taking edibles and like, you know, the whole thing before, cause it did help me sleep and it helped me calm down at the end of the night. Uh, so just been doing drops of, of the de-stress is, you know, instead of that. And then, you know, at first there's a little bit of a, uh, you know, a big difference.

I've, I've didn't feel it, but then like over, you know, the, a week of doing this now it's like, oh, I get in that state and it's starting to kind of really kind of take me.

I've, I've didn't feel it, but then like over, you know, the, a week of doing this now it's like, oh, I get in that state and it's starting to kind of really kind of take me.

Just going to prioritize it. So it's a block where this is our focus right now of building muscle. And then we can build upon that, the endurance and, you know, get back to, you know, a little bit more of those other styles of training that you'd probably prefer, but to get you stronger and really maximize your muscle potential, you have to prioritize that first.

Just going to prioritize it. So it's a block where this is our focus right now of building muscle. And then we can build upon that, the endurance and, you know, get back to, you know, a little bit more of those other styles of training that you'd probably prefer, but to get you stronger and really maximize your muscle potential, you have to prioritize that first.

You're eliminating a lot of the momentum involved with that. And, um, Yeah, and it's also a more focused kind of discipline type of an approach, which, again, it bodes well for a beginner, but also, too, if you're trying to challenge the normal way that you're approaching weightlifting.

You're eliminating a lot of the momentum involved with that. And, um, Yeah, and it's also a more focused kind of discipline type of an approach, which, again, it bodes well for a beginner, but also, too, if you're trying to challenge the normal way that you're approaching weightlifting.

It's a big hurdle. Huge difference.

It's a big hurdle. Huge difference.

He was going for convenience, which is understandable.

He was going for convenience, which is understandable.

I wouldn't keep that up.

I wouldn't keep that up.

We keep adding content, so it helps to beef it up.

We keep adding content, so it helps to beef it up.

And even us seasoned vets in the gym could change up just the tempo of it and really receive a totally different experience.

And even us seasoned vets in the gym could change up just the tempo of it and really receive a totally different experience.

I mean, just you work with a trainer for three, four months to navigate forward, you know, to start with the right foot.

I mean, just you work with a trainer for three, four months to navigate forward, you know, to start with the right foot.

Oh, give us some numbers. Yeah, give us some data.

Oh, give us some numbers. Yeah, give us some data.

12 years old.

12 years old.

I like the games and you're doing that kind of in between. But, yeah, I would probably reduce the amount of volume of what your focus is with the exercises and really kind of sharpen a few, like, real foundational movements to teach them. So that way they can kind of build upon that as they go. But, yeah, I mean, like, suspension trainers, I don't know if you use them or not.

I like the games and you're doing that kind of in between. But, yeah, I would probably reduce the amount of volume of what your focus is with the exercises and really kind of sharpen a few, like, real foundational movements to teach them. So that way they can kind of build upon that as they go. But, yeah, I mean, like, suspension trainers, I don't know if you use them or not.

That's a real helpful tool, you know, with kids to kind of get that. Yeah, just to direct their body a little more. I know that's a big issue is really they're just – you know, have to get that body awareness established first and control.

That's a real helpful tool, you know, with kids to kind of get that. Yeah, just to direct their body a little more. I know that's a big issue is really they're just – you know, have to get that body awareness established first and control.

And so that's why it's slow reps and sometimes isometric holds and some of these things like to start with that is usually what I would steer towards initially and then start building their way towards loaded type of exercises. But really, you know, suspension training is great about increasing intensity while being able to kind of manage that approach.

And so that's why it's slow reps and sometimes isometric holds and some of these things like to start with that is usually what I would steer towards initially and then start building their way towards loaded type of exercises. But really, you know, suspension training is great about increasing intensity while being able to kind of manage that approach.

Yeah, and another thing I guess that I would kind of like pile on to that, which I think that's a great advice, would be to further educate the kids in terms of like having them buddy off, like group them off. If you have enough kids, you can have them kind of in pairs where one is watching their form and you're kind of teaching them what to look for with the next kid and they can kind of help you

Yeah, and another thing I guess that I would kind of like pile on to that, which I think that's a great advice, would be to further educate the kids in terms of like having them buddy off, like group them off. If you have enough kids, you can have them kind of in pairs where one is watching their form and you're kind of teaching them what to look for with the next kid and they can kind of help you

shape and guide them as well so you're not like kind of running you know from one to the next to the next and also it empowers them to learn it uh more effectively as well cool way to do that uh especially when you're teaching like hinge patterns squatting stuff like that is uh cheap pvc pipes

shape and guide them as well so you're not like kind of running you know from one to the next to the next and also it empowers them to learn it uh more effectively as well cool way to do that uh especially when you're teaching like hinge patterns squatting stuff like that is uh cheap pvc pipes

Tempo training and, yeah, have them all like really go by that, you know, the count. So you might even have like a beeping kind of timer for them to hit those positions. Right.

Tempo training and, yeah, have them all like really go by that, you know, the count. So you might even have like a beeping kind of timer for them to hit those positions. Right.

The next two reps, I slow them down. Isn't that, I mean, they've shown that that's like the biggest mover is mechanical tension. Yes. In terms of muscle building. So you could definitely meddle with that without a lot of weight.

The next two reps, I slow them down. Isn't that, I mean, they've shown that that's like the biggest mover is mechanical tension. Yes. In terms of muscle building. So you could definitely meddle with that without a lot of weight.

They're moving along. Yeah. Maybe sharpen their skill. Yeah.

They're moving along. Yeah. Maybe sharpen their skill. Yeah.

Yeah, or Performance 15 actually would be a good skeleton to go off of. That's a great one.

Yeah, or Performance 15 actually would be a good skeleton to go off of. That's a great one.

I think it's most appropriate. Yeah, you could really pluck from that and kind of arrange your schedule with it.

I think it's most appropriate. Yeah, you could really pluck from that and kind of arrange your schedule with it.

You got it. All right, Tracy.

You got it. All right, Tracy.

You can set yourself up, you know, and really work on the mechanics of the whole thing and intensify that process. There's all kinds you can do.

You can set yourself up, you know, and really work on the mechanics of the whole thing and intensify that process. There's all kinds you can do.

Aren't those like two of the most visible... When you see some average person that comes into the gym, whether or not they've... continuously lifted overhead or they've squatted to depth. Like you can immediately see it's, it's a stark limitation that they have. And then they try and compensate with it immediately. But it's, those are those two. It's just glaring to me.

Aren't those like two of the most visible... When you see some average person that comes into the gym, whether or not they've... continuously lifted overhead or they've squatted to depth. Like you can immediately see it's, it's a stark limitation that they have. And then they try and compensate with it immediately. But it's, those are those two. It's just glaring to me.

And it's as if I added weight to the hardest part of the movement. And that's where we're summoning the troops. We're staying there to try and get more effective and efficient at actually recruiting muscle fibers. And so just even back to your bench pressing visual, it's like getting that depth and then holding that at the bottom part of the lift and really squeezing and owning recruiting.

And it's as if I added weight to the hardest part of the movement. And that's where we're summoning the troops. We're staying there to try and get more effective and efficient at actually recruiting muscle fibers. And so just even back to your bench pressing visual, it's like getting that depth and then holding that at the bottom part of the lift and really squeezing and owning recruiting.

So that way you have the strength. Now you can build upon that so much more effectively.

So that way you have the strength. Now you can build upon that so much more effectively.

That's right.

That's right.

I mean, in two, if you're going to base it all on one big workout, like you're just really not in a really high energy state. That's true. And so it's like it's pretty unreasonable to go a long winded workout versus like just these small hits throughout the week is such a better, smarter approach.

I mean, in two, if you're going to base it all on one big workout, like you're just really not in a really high energy state. That's true. And so it's like it's pretty unreasonable to go a long winded workout versus like just these small hits throughout the week is such a better, smarter approach.

It gets away from them.

It gets away from them.

Yep.

Yep.

It's interesting. Yeah. Thinking back to like some of my clients, even that... We thought was like a real big success out of the gates. It's like I find out later that they're doing an excessive amount of cardio and not reporting it to me. And, you know, this while like cutting calories like crazy, they're getting they're losing weight.

It's interesting. Yeah. Thinking back to like some of my clients, even that... We thought was like a real big success out of the gates. It's like I find out later that they're doing an excessive amount of cardio and not reporting it to me. And, you know, this while like cutting calories like crazy, they're getting they're losing weight.

But we get to this place where it's just not sustainable real fast.

But we get to this place where it's just not sustainable real fast.

With the right setup. I mean, really, like, what we're trying to describe is, like, what you need to consider even going into it first. And we even talked about, you know, even potentially pursuing, like, a reverse diet before even going into it would be a good idea.

With the right setup. I mean, really, like, what we're trying to describe is, like, what you need to consider even going into it first. And we even talked about, you know, even potentially pursuing, like, a reverse diet before even going into it would be a good idea.

Fixed it.

Fixed it.

This is a new generational thing. Cause as we were brought up similar, it's like, you know, you have to finish your plate or otherwise you're going to eat in the morning and And like, I'm like, ew, no, awful. Like, and so you're just sitting there staring at it forever. And then I'd find ways to get rid of the food through, you know, that's, I knew that already. I knew my behaviors around it.

This is a new generational thing. Cause as we were brought up similar, it's like, you know, you have to finish your plate or otherwise you're going to eat in the morning and And like, I'm like, ew, no, awful. Like, and so you're just sitting there staring at it forever. And then I'd find ways to get rid of the food through, you know, that's, I knew that already. I knew my behaviors around it.

And, you know, initially I was trying to kind of balance that with my kids. Like, you know, we're all eating the same thing. This is just how it's done. And, you know, all of it was like accounted for, same thing, portions, all that kind of stuff in terms of optimizing health. And, you know, it was all kind of understood and everybody had this understanding.

And, you know, initially I was trying to kind of balance that with my kids. Like, you know, we're all eating the same thing. This is just how it's done. And, you know, all of it was like accounted for, same thing, portions, all that kind of stuff in terms of optimizing health. And, you know, it was all kind of understood and everybody had this understanding.

And then there was fighting and pushing back as I got exposed to more foods out there. But one kid's more particular than the other and it kind of switches. And so the one kid that's the most particular, I started to kind of have this – Which I didn't really like and I didn't like this as an option, but now I understand it's probably the best option is we will all eat this the same food.

And then there was fighting and pushing back as I got exposed to more foods out there. But one kid's more particular than the other and it kind of switches. And so the one kid that's the most particular, I started to kind of have this – Which I didn't really like and I didn't like this as an option, but now I understand it's probably the best option is we will all eat this the same food.

But then if you seriously protest this food, you're not going to eat it. You got to go make yourself your own dinner. And so this has already been happening. And my youngest has had to do this many times. And he only is allowed like the, and it's a healthy option. It's like eggs or it's like some kind of, you know, meal that we already have that he knows how to make.

But then if you seriously protest this food, you're not going to eat it. You got to go make yourself your own dinner. And so this has already been happening. And my youngest has had to do this many times. And he only is allowed like the, and it's a healthy option. It's like eggs or it's like some kind of, you know, meal that we already have that he knows how to make.

He knows how to turn the oven on. He knows how to do all these things, but he has to be involved in acting because it's disrespectful to, you know, his mom that had put together this, this amazing meal for us all. And he knows that, but like, he's, He's very particular about his tastes and flavors and whatnot, but understands the importance of why this is all structured this way.

He knows how to turn the oven on. He knows how to do all these things, but he has to be involved in acting because it's disrespectful to, you know, his mom that had put together this, this amazing meal for us all. And he knows that, but like, he's, He's very particular about his tastes and flavors and whatnot, but understands the importance of why this is all structured this way.

It makes so much more sense. And it really the highest priority is getting them to learn to understand their body and control their body because of the fact that, you know, they're they're in this crazy growth spurt. Like and who knows, you know, what stage are in development, but they're always going to be able to be in tune with their body if we can.

It makes so much more sense. And it really the highest priority is getting them to learn to understand their body and control their body because of the fact that, you know, they're they're in this crazy growth spurt. Like and who knows, you know, what stage are in development, but they're always going to be able to be in tune with their body if we can.

have them do these specific movements where they understand their limitations, they're understanding the challenges that they're applying to themselves through their own body weight movements where we start adding load and then it turns into a different type of experience for them.

have them do these specific movements where they understand their limitations, they're understanding the challenges that they're applying to themselves through their own body weight movements where we start adding load and then it turns into a different type of experience for them.

you know, ramp, but like to even besides fitness and, and trying to kind of promote that as well, like showing them that you can have fun doing hard work. And so for me, it's like, you know, we're going to load up the wheelbarrow and we're going to move some rocks and, you know, and we're going to go out and, um, you know, sauce and some logs are going to dig some holes.

you know, ramp, but like to even besides fitness and, and trying to kind of promote that as well, like showing them that you can have fun doing hard work. And so for me, it's like, you know, we're going to load up the wheelbarrow and we're going to move some rocks and, you know, and we're going to go out and, um, you know, sauce and some logs are going to dig some holes.

Like it's, and this is all rigorous hard work, but it's, but I'm having a great time. You know, and so it's just it's a mentality you're trying to sharpen this and you're trying to show and model that like you don't have to suffer. And this is so horrible.

Like it's, and this is all rigorous hard work, but it's, but I'm having a great time. You know, and so it's just it's a mentality you're trying to sharpen this and you're trying to show and model that like you don't have to suffer. And this is so horrible.

Drives me crazy.

Drives me crazy.

Yeah. And it's the constant battle for, you know, a variety of different things that, you know, get presented, but it's, it's just the consistency. And if you're just, you know, starting with that same kind of energy, well, this is what we do in this house and, and. I think you know the rules. And we just remind and reiterate and then just consistent, consistent, consistently deliver.

Yeah. And it's the constant battle for, you know, a variety of different things that, you know, get presented, but it's, it's just the consistency. And if you're just, you know, starting with that same kind of energy, well, this is what we do in this house and, and. I think you know the rules. And we just remind and reiterate and then just consistent, consistent, consistently deliver.

And then, you know, when it comes up and then the pushback happens, it quells quicker.

And then, you know, when it comes up and then the pushback happens, it quells quicker.

Yeah, you're right. So just think about that. Like, it's initially really tough. for that initial impact. Uh, but if you just keep consistently delivering the same message with the same energy and love and, and, uh, and they understand that, then, you know, the pushback definitely goes.

Yeah, you're right. So just think about that. Like, it's initially really tough. for that initial impact. Uh, but if you just keep consistently delivering the same message with the same energy and love and, and, uh, and they understand that, then, you know, the pushback definitely goes.

You got to adhere to it.

You got to adhere to it.

It's too powerful a thing to fight.

It's too powerful a thing to fight.

Yeah, if you're really trying to get buy-in and you're really trying to get them to be excited and embark on eating healthier foods, options and, you know, moving around and asking about working out, we can't have these negative self-talk moments where, because they're always listening. It's like what you do is really what they're watching, observing.

Yeah, if you're really trying to get buy-in and you're really trying to get them to be excited and embark on eating healthier foods, options and, you know, moving around and asking about working out, we can't have these negative self-talk moments where, because they're always listening. It's like what you do is really what they're watching, observing.

And so if I'm constantly there, you know, judging myself and, you Man, I'm fat. Man, I need to lose weight. Man, I really could lift some more weights to build muscle. And everything I'm talking about myself is negative. That's just going to rub them off the wrong way. And it should be a fun experience. It should be something that's inviting. It should be something that's positive.

And so if I'm constantly there, you know, judging myself and, you Man, I'm fat. Man, I need to lose weight. Man, I really could lift some more weights to build muscle. And everything I'm talking about myself is negative. That's just going to rub them off the wrong way. And it should be a fun experience. It should be something that's inviting. It should be something that's positive.

And we should be trying to really model and show them that this could be a fun embarking adventure.

And we should be trying to really model and show them that this could be a fun embarking adventure.

That's more important. it's a tough line because you know, the importance of it. And, and I came from a household where it was like, everything was forced. Like, just like you said with church and with this and, you know, certain behaviors, like either you're, you do this or you're kicked out of the house. And then that was like the gold standard for that. And so for me to kind of,

That's more important. it's a tough line because you know, the importance of it. And, and I came from a household where it was like, everything was forced. Like, just like you said with church and with this and, you know, certain behaviors, like either you're, you do this or you're kicked out of the house. And then that was like the gold standard for that. And so for me to kind of,

know now model what are important for me and to my kids like for for me it's i have to literally take it upon myself to show them the example of that and then uh it's it's uncompromising so you know also too to be very clear and communicate like the importance of movement the importance of fitness the importance of like making those right decisions with eating habits and education of it

know now model what are important for me and to my kids like for for me it's i have to literally take it upon myself to show them the example of that and then uh it's it's uncompromising so you know also too to be very clear and communicate like the importance of movement the importance of fitness the importance of like making those right decisions with eating habits and education of it

uh you know without that infusion of force but but show them this is why i do this all the time this is why you know this is helping my body and like the reason and the rationale with it have that open communication instead of it being so closed off black and white like you do this or you don't do this and you're gonna get fat yeah so i i think it's important that we share what that sounds like i mean i you got what you guys are both saying obviously is right um

uh you know without that infusion of force but but show them this is why i do this all the time this is why you know this is helping my body and like the reason and the rationale with it have that open communication instead of it being so closed off black and white like you do this or you don't do this and you're gonna get fat yeah so i i think it's important that we share what that sounds like i mean i you got what you guys are both saying obviously is right um

Yeah, does that limit your mobility a lot with fusion?

Yeah, does that limit your mobility a lot with fusion?

Never even feeling it.

Never even feeling it.

You have to rebuild those recruitment patterns. You have to rebuild the whole movement. process all over again in a healthy direction.

You have to rebuild those recruitment patterns. You have to rebuild the whole movement. process all over again in a healthy direction.

Yeah, well, it's interesting, too. A lot of these modalities now, like, even with LDOA and, like, the kind of traction you can create with your back. And, like, you know, I didn't know a lot of that even when I was a trainer. So, like, the resources are out there, too, in terms of, like –

Yeah, well, it's interesting, too. A lot of these modalities now, like, even with LDOA and, like, the kind of traction you can create with your back. And, like, you know, I didn't know a lot of that even when I was a trainer. So, like, the resources are out there, too, in terms of, like –

you know, furthering your knowledge and experience with how to help people kind of work through some of the pain.

you know, furthering your knowledge and experience with how to help people kind of work through some of the pain.

So I told you guys, right. I was in line and I, I was just kind of minding my own business. And behind me was literally my favorite football player of all time. Oh, Ronnie Locke. Ronnie Locke. Oh, that's great. Oh, he was on your flight? My flight. Oh, really? Yeah, and he sat, like, across from me, and I was, like, holding myself back. You didn't fangirl out?

So I told you guys, right. I was in line and I, I was just kind of minding my own business. And behind me was literally my favorite football player of all time. Oh, Ronnie Locke. Ronnie Locke. Oh, that's great. Oh, he was on your flight? My flight. Oh, really? Yeah, and he sat, like, across from me, and I was, like, holding myself back. You didn't fangirl out?

Like, I was fangirling, like, completely in my head. Yeah. And just kept to myself, waited. But then once we got off the plane, I was like, I just want you to know, favorite player of all time, love watching you play.

Like, I was fangirling, like, completely in my head. Yeah. And just kept to myself, waited. But then once we got off the plane, I was like, I just want you to know, favorite player of all time, love watching you play.

Yeah, you're trying to get past.

Yeah, you're trying to get past.

I think it's pretty cool. It's super awesome. It's a cool little hack. It's funny you brought up the meditation and stretching because I did do that when I had one crazy workout and I was just, oh my God, I just felt like trashed. And I was downstairs, and I was in kind of my man cave or whatever, and just like sitting on the couch. And I turned on.

I think it's pretty cool. It's super awesome. It's a cool little hack. It's funny you brought up the meditation and stretching because I did do that when I had one crazy workout and I was just, oh my God, I just felt like trashed. And I was downstairs, and I was in kind of my man cave or whatever, and just like sitting on the couch. And I turned on.

And you know that YouTube has this one channel where you get a nature visual, and it plays almost like binary beats behind it. And you just sit there, and you watch it. And it's almost like the most peaceful thing. And so I turned on the Brain.fm instead, and then it had double the effect. I was just sitting there.

And you know that YouTube has this one channel where you get a nature visual, and it plays almost like binary beats behind it. And you just sit there, and you watch it. And it's almost like the most peaceful thing. And so I turned on the Brain.fm instead, and then it had double the effect. I was just sitting there.

That's how I meditate. I need like guided focus and like, you know, I can't just sit there.

That's how I meditate. I need like guided focus and like, you know, I can't just sit there.

Anderson.

Anderson.

How big are the screens? Huge. Oh, yeah.

How big are the screens? Huge. Oh, yeah.

Yeah. I mean, it would seem that like, it's, it's mainly all the habits that you've created that over a longer period of time that, you know, with, with eating and with sleep and all that.

Yeah. I mean, it would seem that like, it's, it's mainly all the habits that you've created that over a longer period of time that, you know, with, with eating and with sleep and all that.

Yeah, I've seen some wild posts about GLP-1 lately, especially the one I heard guys talking about it being attributed to lizard venom.

Yeah, I've seen some wild posts about GLP-1 lately, especially the one I heard guys talking about it being attributed to lizard venom.

Lizard venom, and then I've heard that within a year, you're looking at thyroid cancer. It's just, it's wild.

Lizard venom, and then I've heard that within a year, you're looking at thyroid cancer. It's just, it's wild.

Sugar studies.

Sugar studies.

Yes.

Yes.

Uh-huh.

Uh-huh.

We're going to go through that for a while, for sure.

We're going to go through that for a while, for sure.

Oh, yeah. Yeah, especially you got nothing in there. It just keeps going. There's no kind of limitation to that. But yeah, but then there's the case where it's like it's just strained or it's stretched out. That's different. It was different, which I'm sure we'll get into that.

Oh, yeah. Yeah, especially you got nothing in there. It just keeps going. There's no kind of limitation to that. But yeah, but then there's the case where it's like it's just strained or it's stretched out. That's different. It was different, which I'm sure we'll get into that.

I know people have hit me up about it. Is this true? And I just want to make sure that we at least put it out there.

I know people have hit me up about it. Is this true? And I just want to make sure that we at least put it out there.

It inspired it. Yeah. So they created it in the lab, but they're not actually extracting it.

It inspired it. Yeah. So they created it in the lab, but they're not actually extracting it.

But I knew they were working on, too. Even with snake venom, it was blood pressure because they found that that was effective. I don't know that that's a problem anyway. It's just like we learn a lot from nature.

But I knew they were working on, too. Even with snake venom, it was blood pressure because they found that that was effective. I don't know that that's a problem anyway. It's just like we learn a lot from nature.

You're not going back.

You're not going back.

There's a lot of psychological games with that, as you saw in Adam's journey with that as well. I think this is a powerful tool at your disposal to have coaches in your corner and really talk you through all these things.

There's a lot of psychological games with that, as you saw in Adam's journey with that as well. I think this is a powerful tool at your disposal to have coaches in your corner and really talk you through all these things.

Yes. And they all have, you're like, where did they come up with these routines?

Yes. And they all have, you're like, where did they come up with these routines?

I mean, there's like so many just trip out on these like mundane jobs. Like you're, you're a pawn shop owner and you're like, you know, just selling people like everything, you know, it's like, or you're, you're trying to bid on like a, some storage unit. Yeah. It's like, it's so funny.

I mean, there's like so many just trip out on these like mundane jobs. Like you're, you're a pawn shop owner and you're like, you know, just selling people like everything, you know, it's like, or you're, you're trying to bid on like a, some storage unit. Yeah. It's like, it's so funny.

I doubt.

I doubt.

I hate this one guy because he's all branded out. I've actually watched this. He shows up in this van and they're like, oh, there's Rick. They're all talking shit about Rick. If he bids this, I'm going to bid this. Yeah. They're all like, you know, colluding against them.

I hate this one guy because he's all branded out. I've actually watched this. He shows up in this van and they're like, oh, there's Rick. They're all talking shit about Rick. If he bids this, I'm going to bid this. Yeah. They're all like, you know, colluding against them.

Yeah, and then they had the circuit training section only. Do they still do that?

Yeah, and then they had the circuit training section only. Do they still do that?

Yeah, now we had the turf. The turf came into the gym. Bumper plates.

Yeah, now we had the turf. The turf came into the gym. Bumper plates.

And then nobody's using it.

And then nobody's using it.

Oh, it's inflammation.

Oh, it's inflammation.

What I'm seeing now is the more luxury gym. That's really...

What I'm seeing now is the more luxury gym. That's really...

a lot of them are popping up now and even like uh at santa cruz athletic club is kind of like uh trying to do that but well they have the hormone doctor specialist is there they got the re the recovery part where they have the norma tech boots and they got like uh you know cold plunge and then they have like all these things kind of set up for like these biohacking kind of options and then over here it's like then you have the rest of the gym and then you have you know the training and

a lot of them are popping up now and even like uh at santa cruz athletic club is kind of like uh trying to do that but well they have the hormone doctor specialist is there they got the re the recovery part where they have the norma tech boots and they got like uh you know cold plunge and then they have like all these things kind of set up for like these biohacking kind of options and then over here it's like then you have the rest of the gym and then you have you know the training and

Oh, yeah. How was your – Yeah, I went down to L.A. I was invited on a podcast. Seven-hour interview or something like that? Yeah, because we did like a whole vlog and everything ahead of time. Like a workout? Yeah. Oh, yeah? Yeah, which is like – it's always a little awkward. It's just like – Well, I didn't really know what to expect because I haven't actually met Justin.

Oh, yeah. How was your – Yeah, I went down to L.A. I was invited on a podcast. Seven-hour interview or something like that? Yeah, because we did like a whole vlog and everything ahead of time. Like a workout? Yeah. Oh, yeah? Yeah, which is like – it's always a little awkward. It's just like – Well, I didn't really know what to expect because I haven't actually met Justin.

He was the guy that actually interviewed me. But I met him through my friend Jake. And so they knew that I was actually friends with Brendan Schiappotti. And so I got to actually hang out with Brendan Schiappotti at his gym at Rise Above Fitness. So they kind of worked it out so we could go there, which was fun because it was great to see him again. And his gym's rad.

He was the guy that actually interviewed me. But I met him through my friend Jake. And so they knew that I was actually friends with Brendan Schiappotti. And so I got to actually hang out with Brendan Schiappotti at his gym at Rise Above Fitness. So they kind of worked it out so we could go there, which was fun because it was great to see him again. And his gym's rad.

It's like totally my vibes, like really crazy metal playing in the background. And then cardio sucks, like in big letters.

It's like totally my vibes, like really crazy metal playing in the background. And then cardio sucks, like in big letters.

Probably.

Probably.

Brandon was telling me there was meetups. There was Mind Pump meetups that were happening a lot, even after we had just been there one time. But they were connecting and hanging out at Rise Above Fitness. And so it was cool because our community was going to that gym a lot. Uh, but yeah, so we did, so I didn't know what to do. I mean, the guy's like coming, he's like, Oh, lead the workout.

Brandon was telling me there was meetups. There was Mind Pump meetups that were happening a lot, even after we had just been there one time. But they were connecting and hanging out at Rise Above Fitness. And so it was cool because our community was going to that gym a lot. Uh, but yeah, so we did, so I didn't know what to do. I mean, the guy's like coming, he's like, Oh, lead the workout.

You know, I'm just like, Oh, great. You know, like, I don't like, I don't work out with people. I'm sorry. It's not my thing. Uh, so I ended up taking him through, uh, I didn't know if he was going to try to ego lift and like try and outlift me or something. And so I was like, well, I better like do a good warmup. So I started going through mobility and I was making him do, uh,

You know, I'm just like, Oh, great. You know, like, I don't like, I don't work out with people. I'm sorry. It's not my thing. Uh, so I ended up taking him through, uh, I didn't know if he was going to try to ego lift and like try and outlift me or something. And so I was like, well, I better like do a good warmup. So I started going through mobility and I was making him do, uh,

you know, just some stick mobility stuff and some 90, 90 and some, you know, just like three basic like mobility moves. And he's just like, ah, what is this dude? Like completely never had, had attempted to do any of these types of movements. I was like, It was cool. He appreciated it because he's like, wow, I feel like, you know, everything's tracking.

you know, just some stick mobility stuff and some 90, 90 and some, you know, just like three basic like mobility moves. And he's just like, ah, what is this dude? Like completely never had, had attempted to do any of these types of movements. I was like, It was cool. He appreciated it because he's like, wow, I feel like, you know, everything's tracking.

I feel everything is, you know, like he felt really good after that. But we really didn't work out. We were just kind of lifting weights, shooting the shit. So I was like, oh, thank God. It wasn't like, you know, he was, I'm going to bury you. Like, you know, we're going to get it on film.

I feel everything is, you know, like he felt really good after that. But we really didn't work out. We were just kind of lifting weights, shooting the shit. So I was like, oh, thank God. It wasn't like, you know, he was, I'm going to bury you. Like, you know, we're going to get it on film.

That's another reason why I was worried. That's another reason why I was worried because... I've seen two of his workouts out here, Adam.

That's another reason why I was worried. That's another reason why I was worried because... I've seen two of his workouts out here, Adam.

Hard, hard. Oh, dude. Like, you know, cruising.

Hard, hard. Oh, dude. Like, you know, cruising.

So, no, it wasn't intentional because, like, I was trying to get in film sessions so I could bank them before, like, because, you know, people are going to be gone next week. I don't know what the schedule looks like. And Dylan was like, hey, let's do a workout. I'm like, I just did it yesterday. I'm like, I'll be fine. I'll just, you know, I'll do a lighter one today.

So, no, it wasn't intentional because, like, I was trying to get in film sessions so I could bank them before, like, because, you know, people are going to be gone next week. I don't know what the schedule looks like. And Dylan was like, hey, let's do a workout. I'm like, I just did it yesterday. I'm like, I'll be fine. I'll just, you know, I'll do a lighter one today.

And then I realized, oh, yeah, they want to film and do a workout as I get there tomorrow. I was like, this is not going to be good. Uh, so I tried to do different movements, but, uh, yeah, you know, I'm, I'm, I'm threshold, you know, I'm, I'm, I'm telling the line. You already, your body's responding already. I can already tell.

And then I realized, oh, yeah, they want to film and do a workout as I get there tomorrow. I was like, this is not going to be good. Uh, so I tried to do different movements, but, uh, yeah, you know, I'm, I'm, I'm threshold, you know, I'm, I'm, I'm telling the line. You already, your body's responding already. I can already tell.

Like what's the mobility, progressive overload? And then I mean, honestly, this first month in general, I'm not I'm not pushing the boundaries of like strength or like maxing anything. I'm not like adding a lot of load, like it's really minimal. So it's really just getting reinforcing the entire structure and frame and getting like good stability.

Like what's the mobility, progressive overload? And then I mean, honestly, this first month in general, I'm not I'm not pushing the boundaries of like strength or like maxing anything. I'm not like adding a lot of load, like it's really minimal. So it's really just getting reinforcing the entire structure and frame and getting like good stability.

So it's not like as crazy as it looks, although it is, I will admit it's too frequent. I could space it out a lot more effectively and that would help my body. Cause it, I did have some days, like initially the first, after the first two workouts, I was, I was feeling it, you know, and I had to do a lot to, to kind of recover and, But now I'm actually hitting the stride and feeling good.

So it's not like as crazy as it looks, although it is, I will admit it's too frequent. I could space it out a lot more effectively and that would help my body. Cause it, I did have some days, like initially the first, after the first two workouts, I was, I was feeling it, you know, and I had to do a lot to, to kind of recover and, But now I'm actually hitting the stride and feeling good.

It's like my strength's coming back.

It's like my strength's coming back.

This will be fun, dude.

This will be fun, dude.

I'm upping my calories and I'm upping my protein intake and really making an extra effort in the morning, especially. So the morning I'm really... What are you having for breakfast? So I'm like, like just four or five scrambled eggs and bacon and sausage and everything else I could find in the house. And then as I'm going out the door, I'm like chugging down a whey protein shake.

I'm upping my calories and I'm upping my protein intake and really making an extra effort in the morning, especially. So the morning I'm really... What are you having for breakfast? So I'm like, like just four or five scrambled eggs and bacon and sausage and everything else I could find in the house. And then as I'm going out the door, I'm like chugging down a whey protein shake.

This is a good time.

This is a good time.

I'm like loading it.

I'm like loading it.

Yeah. I haven't been gassing you guys out yet or anything. So I'm not like... So you're good. Yeah. I'm like, again, like with the training, they're kind of both... You know, I'm toeing the line. We'll see how this goes. It's awesome.

Yeah. I haven't been gassing you guys out yet or anything. So I'm not like... So you're good. Yeah. I'm like, again, like with the training, they're kind of both... You know, I'm toeing the line. We'll see how this goes. It's awesome.

Oh, yeah. There's a lot you can do with, you know, mobilizing these joints and trying to regain function. But, yeah, that's – again, they'll get to the doctor and get recommendations, and this is where that confusion kind of sets in because the doctor holds, you know, the highest cards usually. Yes.

Oh, yeah. There's a lot you can do with, you know, mobilizing these joints and trying to regain function. But, yeah, that's – again, they'll get to the doctor and get recommendations, and this is where that confusion kind of sets in because the doctor holds, you know, the highest cards usually. Yes.

Are you on target?

Are you on target?

At the end of the day, it's not going to hurt you, right? It's an experiment. If you haven't really gone through the whole process of it, it's an experiment. And the most it's going to hurt is your ego because you want to keep going and pushing. And so maybe that's something to work on. I don't know. It's totally like that's why we challenge ourselves in so many different directions.

At the end of the day, it's not going to hurt you, right? It's an experiment. If you haven't really gone through the whole process of it, it's an experiment. And the most it's going to hurt is your ego because you want to keep going and pushing. And so maybe that's something to work on. I don't know. It's totally like that's why we challenge ourselves in so many different directions.

And that's what's beautiful about fitness and health and trying to improve yourself. and grow. So, I mean, at your age, like you're killing it and you know, whatever you haven't done is, I mean, that's kind of like where the grass is.

And that's what's beautiful about fitness and health and trying to improve yourself. and grow. So, I mean, at your age, like you're killing it and you know, whatever you haven't done is, I mean, that's kind of like where the grass is.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Try and balance it out so it maintains that good tracking.

Try and balance it out so it maintains that good tracking.

Yeah, we're not going to outwork it.

Yeah, we're not going to outwork it.

Carpal tunnel, tennis elbow. Tennis elbow. Earlier, yeah.

Carpal tunnel, tennis elbow. Tennis elbow. Earlier, yeah.

They've got to coach somebody through that. They don't have that perspective. Our next caller is Kayla from Texas.

They've got to coach somebody through that. They don't have that perspective. Our next caller is Kayla from Texas.

Pain signal is interesting because a lot of times it prevents people from even attempting the movement after. And so to take them through that range of motion and then really squeeze, and I'll do like isometrics where we just squeeze and hold this tension in place for a few seconds.

Pain signal is interesting because a lot of times it prevents people from even attempting the movement after. And so to take them through that range of motion and then really squeeze, and I'll do like isometrics where we just squeeze and hold this tension in place for a few seconds.

And then all of a sudden, if they do feel like relief, it's like, okay, yeah, we could definitely work with this muscularly.

And then all of a sudden, if they do feel like relief, it's like, okay, yeah, we could definitely work with this muscularly.

Unlocks it or just creates stability again. And it sends that signal to your body. It's stable. Oh, we don't need that pain signal.

Unlocks it or just creates stability again. And it sends that signal to your body. It's stable. Oh, we don't need that pain signal.

No, no. Is this us letting us know how you feel lately right now? No, no. Is this some kind of experimental surgery we don't know about?

No, no. Is this us letting us know how you feel lately right now? No, no. Is this some kind of experimental surgery we don't know about?

I've hung out with plenty of people, especially when I was in the Midwest. Mountain Dew was a big thing. Literally all they drank was Mountain Dew. I was like, this is not good.

I've hung out with plenty of people, especially when I was in the Midwest. Mountain Dew was a big thing. Literally all they drank was Mountain Dew. I was like, this is not good.

That's how big of a deal this one is. Yeah, that's a good counter message to the I'll sleep when I'm dead. That was me.

That's how big of a deal this one is. Yeah, that's a good counter message to the I'll sleep when I'm dead. That was me.

Cool. You're going to have no testosterone.

Cool. You're going to have no testosterone.

I've seen that stuff.

I've seen that stuff.

Well, you know what's crazy about that, too, is you don't realize it until you actually grow your own vegetables and fruit in your backyard. And then you taste the difference between that and like store-bought. And it's like, it's night and day.

Well, you know what's crazy about that, too, is you don't realize it until you actually grow your own vegetables and fruit in your backyard. And then you taste the difference between that and like store-bought. And it's like, it's night and day.

I would say probably vegetables. I've kind of abandoned them for a while after I went full carnivore and then kind of was just like – I don't know. I went through this weird phase of like, I don't really see the point. Uh, and then it was like deficient and to bring it back.

I would say probably vegetables. I've kind of abandoned them for a while after I went full carnivore and then kind of was just like – I don't know. I went through this weird phase of like, I don't really see the point. Uh, and then it was like deficient and to bring it back.

I don't, I mean, I never liked them. I just ate out of spite, you know? And so I'm just now I'm like, yeah, I've definitely been consistent with multivitamins and, um, you know, green juice and stuff like that to kind of supplement it. But I'm, I'm, I'm consciously making a more of an effort again, but it just is one of those things that never stuck.

I don't, I mean, I never liked them. I just ate out of spite, you know? And so I'm just now I'm like, yeah, I've definitely been consistent with multivitamins and, um, you know, green juice and stuff like that to kind of supplement it. But I'm, I'm, I'm consciously making a more of an effort again, but it just is one of those things that never stuck.

Because nobody will even test them. Yeah. Wow. I know. It's a nice pivot for gummy bears if they decide to just relabel it. That's right.

Because nobody will even test them. Yeah. Wow. I know. It's a nice pivot for gummy bears if they decide to just relabel it. That's right.

There's got to be a curiosity factor to that.

There's got to be a curiosity factor to that.

Also shows that we seek out negative things. Sure.

Also shows that we seek out negative things. Sure.

So it's like where the line is, right? Like how much can I tolerate is also kind of a weird thing that we see.

So it's like where the line is, right? Like how much can I tolerate is also kind of a weird thing that we see.

They smoke cigarettes. It's a repetitive process. But, too, it's a stimulant.

They smoke cigarettes. It's a repetitive process. But, too, it's a stimulant.

I don't have a phone to call anybody.

I don't have a phone to call anybody.

We always stray away from the basics.

We always stray away from the basics.

I just feel like that's part of the culture.

I just feel like that's part of the culture.

You don't realize the level of commitment and what they've accomplished. It comes out totally different.

You don't realize the level of commitment and what they've accomplished. It comes out totally different.

It could be throwing darts.

It could be throwing darts.

Yeah, yeah. That's why I'm not posting, like, guitar videos, you know? It's just like, dude, I have too many people, like, I know, like, personally, that would shred my face off.

Yeah, yeah. That's why I'm not posting, like, guitar videos, you know? It's just like, dude, I have too many people, like, I know, like, personally, that would shred my face off.

She's not happy with me.

She's not happy with me.

Oh, are you actually trying to bulk? I am. I'm trying.

Oh, are you actually trying to bulk? I am. I'm trying.

Oh, I just eat more, but... I mean, I'm not like... It's not like junk food or anything, but yeah, I'm just... Well... I mean, I'm adding like a shake with a ton of peanut butter in it. So the peanut butter is not doing me any favors.

Oh, I just eat more, but... I mean, I'm not like... It's not like junk food or anything, but yeah, I'm just... Well... I mean, I'm adding like a shake with a ton of peanut butter in it. So the peanut butter is not doing me any favors.

I think more of the dairy, because here's the thing, like to add more protein, like for me, you know, I've, I'm definitely drawn to dairy cheese and milk and all that kind of stuff. And I just think it's, I'm overdoing it with that. And it's just...

I think more of the dairy, because here's the thing, like to add more protein, like for me, you know, I've, I'm definitely drawn to dairy cheese and milk and all that kind of stuff. And I just think it's, I'm overdoing it with that. And it's just...

Yeah. No, I mean, I'm just trying to like... Be more reasonable about – I mean I got to see if I could just raise my protein elsewhere and then add more carbs. Like carbs for me, I just don't really eat a lot of carbs. So that's been one thing. I'm like I just need to do more carbs I think, more rice, more potato, more of that to fuel the workout.

Yeah. No, I mean, I'm just trying to like... Be more reasonable about – I mean I got to see if I could just raise my protein elsewhere and then add more carbs. Like carbs for me, I just don't really eat a lot of carbs. So that's been one thing. I'm like I just need to do more carbs I think, more rice, more potato, more of that to fuel the workout.

So I was, like, 225, and so now I'm 232. Oh, you're 232 right now. Wow. Heavyweight.

So I was, like, 225, and so now I'm 232. Oh, you're 232 right now. Wow. Heavyweight.

I think, yeah, I think that's the illusion, right? That's the one where you get your shoulders bigger and it definitely brings wideness.

I think, yeah, I think that's the illusion, right? That's the one where you get your shoulders bigger and it definitely brings wideness.

Yeah, I'm sure a lot of that too is just consciously not sitting. And, you know, as you're standing around and kind of moving, that was always the one that surprised me the most was when I was just like fidgeting around and like cleaning the house up or being outside and just the non-exercise type activity or not even consciously walking, just like moving a lot more. I got a lot more steps.

Yeah, I'm sure a lot of that too is just consciously not sitting. And, you know, as you're standing around and kind of moving, that was always the one that surprised me the most was when I was just like fidgeting around and like cleaning the house up or being outside and just the non-exercise type activity or not even consciously walking, just like moving a lot more. I got a lot more steps.

Yeah, I was going to say the neuromuscular recruitment process might be enhanced.

Yeah, I was going to say the neuromuscular recruitment process might be enhanced.

Just extend your warm up when you when you start like ramping up your velocity, for sure, especially if you're not used to that, like I would do an excess of like 10 to 15 minutes, you know, prior to that. But I think honestly, like sprinting and incorporating that is going to do a lot for getting faster in your mile times.

Just extend your warm up when you when you start like ramping up your velocity, for sure, especially if you're not used to that, like I would do an excess of like 10 to 15 minutes, you know, prior to that. But I think honestly, like sprinting and incorporating that is going to do a lot for getting faster in your mile times.

In your mind, it's probably like you're looking at a sprinter's body as a target goal.

In your mind, it's probably like you're looking at a sprinter's body as a target goal.

Yeah. So we have to kind of compromise.

Yeah. So we have to kind of compromise.

Wow. Hey.

Wow. Hey.

Protein shakes only go so far too, but that is another, but you can do it and you can do it in healthier ways.

Protein shakes only go so far too, but that is another, but you can do it and you can do it in healthier ways.

How much does he weigh, though?

How much does he weigh, though?

Well, you say that, but also, too, you never know these days.

Well, you say that, but also, too, you never know these days.

One of the contributors could do those Hills very well.

One of the contributors could do those Hills very well.

Yeah.

Yeah.

It goes a lot further than people realize.

It goes a lot further than people realize.

We continually learn.

We continually learn.

And that's really just been the messaging forever for us and like why we went into like microwaving and like everything about our lifestyle and everything was all just like pushing us towards convenience, convenience. And it's just it doesn't have a great effect on our health.

And that's really just been the messaging forever for us and like why we went into like microwaving and like everything about our lifestyle and everything was all just like pushing us towards convenience, convenience. And it's just it doesn't have a great effect on our health.

90.

90.

So now you're overstressing yourself.

So now you're overstressing yourself.

This is such an alien concept. I would, I would assume for a high, uh, percentage of the population to even approach, uh, It with this type of mentality. To me, what we brought up earlier was like baking a cake. I was thinking of like it's finesse. It's like if I'm trying to rebuild and reestablish a skill, I have to do it with the right amount, just the right amount of touch.

This is such an alien concept. I would, I would assume for a high, uh, percentage of the population to even approach, uh, It with this type of mentality. To me, what we brought up earlier was like baking a cake. I was thinking of like it's finesse. It's like if I'm trying to rebuild and reestablish a skill, I have to do it with the right amount, just the right amount of touch.

Like if I'm trying to improve my shot. I'm not going to go out there and just shoot as hard as I can into the hoop. I have to just frequently do it. So frequency is a huge factor in the very beginning, but with finesse, it has to be the right amount of stress, and we have to be able to manage that properly and get into that. Then the next one, we do the increase, and we just barely increase it.

Like if I'm trying to improve my shot. I'm not going to go out there and just shoot as hard as I can into the hoop. I have to just frequently do it. So frequency is a huge factor in the very beginning, but with finesse, it has to be the right amount of stress, and we have to be able to manage that properly and get into that. Then the next one, we do the increase, and we just barely increase it.

It's a very finesse-driven pursuit, and I think people don't realize that.

It's a very finesse-driven pursuit, and I think people don't realize that.

Yeah, muscle memory.

Yeah, muscle memory.

And you can get rapid results like you're saying, but you can get results that actually stick and are sustainable. And it's something you're building better habits. And this is all something that you're going through this and you're doing everything dialed in completely, like in tune with your body instead of doing it in spite of your body.

And you can get rapid results like you're saying, but you can get results that actually stick and are sustainable. And it's something you're building better habits. And this is all something that you're going through this and you're doing everything dialed in completely, like in tune with your body instead of doing it in spite of your body.

Less is more.

Less is more.

Yeah, and for the person who's freaking out, say, no way, it's you. So three to 10 pounds is what I used to say.

Yeah, and for the person who's freaking out, say, no way, it's you. So three to 10 pounds is what I used to say.

You're a big guy and you would lose 10 easily. It would fluctuate that. But I mean, most of my female clients, it was a good solid three, four pounds that they would lose just by pulling all the water out. That's right.

You're a big guy and you would lose 10 easily. It would fluctuate that. But I mean, most of my female clients, it was a good solid three, four pounds that they would lose just by pulling all the water out. That's right.

So let's say... Will you even do it?

So let's say... Will you even do it?

A good example of this is the way we talk about taking your creatine. The research shows that the most optimal time to take your creatine within 30 minutes to an hour of your workout.

A good example of this is the way we talk about taking your creatine. The research shows that the most optimal time to take your creatine within 30 minutes to an hour of your workout.

But if you're somebody who is not going to be carrying all your supplements everywhere you go and it's very easy, you can take first thing in the morning with your vitamins and breakfast or at night before you go to bed. you're more likely to follow that than it doesn't matter.

But if you're somebody who is not going to be carrying all your supplements everywhere you go and it's very easy, you can take first thing in the morning with your vitamins and breakfast or at night before you go to bed. you're more likely to follow that than it doesn't matter.

So even though the studies will show this is the more optimal time, if you're more likely to be inconsistent because that's inconvenient at that time. It's not effective anymore. Exactly. Then the other times are superior because you'll be more consistent.

So even though the studies will show this is the more optimal time, if you're more likely to be inconsistent because that's inconvenient at that time. It's not effective anymore. Exactly. Then the other times are superior because you'll be more consistent.

Because there's other behaviors that are attached to that.

Because there's other behaviors that are attached to that.

Because all the behaviors attach to it. That's right. I think why the coaches one is so important is because a coach who's experienced with a bunch of clients, they're not just taking – The study is in consideration. They're also taking human behavior into consideration. And to me, this is where it's really good, right?

Because all the behaviors attach to it. That's right. I think why the coaches one is so important is because a coach who's experienced with a bunch of clients, they're not just taking – The study is in consideration. They're also taking human behavior into consideration. And to me, this is where it's really good, right?

When you have good research and studies to point you in the right direction paired with 10 years or more of experience, you can then take what we know from the studies. You can take what you know from human behavior. And together, you have probably the more ideal answer for the average client. But many times, that doesn't perfectly align with what the studies say.

When you have good research and studies to point you in the right direction paired with 10 years or more of experience, you can then take what we know from the studies. You can take what you know from human behavior. And together, you have probably the more ideal answer for the average client. But many times, that doesn't perfectly align with what the studies say.

Sometimes it can even be counter what the study says because human behavior is so strong and that's more likely for them to adhere to. That's what you're going to remember.

Sometimes it can even be counter what the study says because human behavior is so strong and that's more likely for them to adhere to. That's what you're going to remember.

I've heard Lane defend this. And he's like, the only way you're going to get money sometimes is from the people that are most interested in getting that study. So it's like, you know, expecting somebody to fund a study that has no benefit for them whatsoever is almost impossible. So that's sure. Studies wouldn't get done if they didn't have bias contributors to getting it done.

I've heard Lane defend this. And he's like, the only way you're going to get money sometimes is from the people that are most interested in getting that study. So it's like, you know, expecting somebody to fund a study that has no benefit for them whatsoever is almost impossible. So that's sure. Studies wouldn't get done if they didn't have bias contributors to getting it done.

Yeah, by a lot. By far. I was surprised at that.

Yeah, by a lot. By far. I was surprised at that.

I also feel like I get like a little bit of energy from it. I think the reason why I feel like I get energy is sometimes when I'm really low calorie, I'm also low sodium and not hydrated. And just sipping on that always makes me feel a little bit better. So you add that to it. That's probably why it's simple. It's easy. Tastes good.

I also feel like I get like a little bit of energy from it. I think the reason why I feel like I get energy is sometimes when I'm really low calorie, I'm also low sodium and not hydrated. And just sipping on that always makes me feel a little bit better. So you add that to it. That's probably why it's simple. It's easy. Tastes good.

I think it's so funny because you think about all these crazy – there's so many products on – To increase the pump. Yeah, to increase the pump. Nothing comes close. Nothing like some salt water.

I think it's so funny because you think about all these crazy – there's so many products on – To increase the pump. Yeah, to increase the pump. Nothing comes close. Nothing like some salt water.

Yeah, I had mine all the way down to the carb. I knew exactly how much water, sodium, and then carbohydrates to get to just the crazy pump.

Yeah, I had mine all the way down to the carb. I knew exactly how much water, sodium, and then carbohydrates to get to just the crazy pump.

It's not even close, is it? No.

It's not even close, is it? No.

And a thyroid issue.

And a thyroid issue.

the extent of which we i think that post is flying because i think it's it's i haven't heard anybody actually talk about that but it's kind of obvious dude you know i think most people understand now how antibiotics and antibacterial stuff isn't ideal for our microbiome and then yet that's what we're blasting these things over versus getting a little bit of sweat on there it's like that's probably not a great probably not a great trade-off yeah probably go there

the extent of which we i think that post is flying because i think it's it's i haven't heard anybody actually talk about that but it's kind of obvious dude you know i think most people understand now how antibiotics and antibacterial stuff isn't ideal for our microbiome and then yet that's what we're blasting these things over versus getting a little bit of sweat on there it's like that's probably not a great probably not a great trade-off yeah probably go there

no everybody gets in your skin and yeah they're so afraid of like getting on a bench or because someone now wipe your sweat that's fine you don't want i wonder i wonder how many uh because i think gyms need to get rid of it i want to make an announcement all they have to do sal is actually just put something more you know proper in the water bottle just water yeah spray and wipe with water that's it would be fine water or water and soap just a little bit

no everybody gets in your skin and yeah they're so afraid of like getting on a bench or because someone now wipe your sweat that's fine you don't want i wonder i wonder how many uh because i think gyms need to get rid of it i want to make an announcement all they have to do sal is actually just put something more you know proper in the water bottle just water yeah spray and wipe with water that's it would be fine water or water and soap just a little bit

Everyone's constantly spraying those things in there. You know you're breathing.

Everyone's constantly spraying those things in there. You know you're breathing.

I know.

I know.

I feel like it's too good to be true. Like seeing RFK get sworn in and then the things that he wants to do just seem like, is this possible? But then again, I've said this forever on this show that I tend to be the least alarmist out of all of us. And I really believe that the pendulum swings and we've swung so hard in that direction. that maybe we're actually swinging back the other direction.

I feel like it's too good to be true. Like seeing RFK get sworn in and then the things that he wants to do just seem like, is this possible? But then again, I've said this forever on this show that I tend to be the least alarmist out of all of us. And I really believe that the pendulum swings and we've swung so hard in that direction. that maybe we're actually swinging back the other direction.

Almost doing anything is going to be positive. It's actually worse.

Almost doing anything is going to be positive. It's actually worse.

What is that increase? That's like- It's a huge increase. Thousands of percent increase. It's insane.

What is that increase? That's like- It's a huge increase. Thousands of percent increase. It's insane.

When you say things like that, does it make you question the whole idea of capitalism with... with the pharmaceutical industry, like almost like you're pro free market for most everything.

When you say things like that, does it make you question the whole idea of capitalism with... with the pharmaceutical industry, like almost like you're pro free market for most everything.

Well, the problem is enough. Would that be enough? Yeah.

Well, the problem is enough. Would that be enough? Yeah.

Well, yeah, that's what I mean, because, you know, they're obviously they're motivated to get customers. They're motivated and which is capitalism is built on that. And for most other industries that serves us as a species that, you know, they're out competing each other to give something that is better for the customer. But when it comes to.

Well, yeah, that's what I mean, because, you know, they're obviously they're motivated to get customers. They're motivated and which is capitalism is built on that. And for most other industries that serves us as a species that, you know, they're out competing each other to give something that is better for the customer. But when it comes to.

pharmaceutical, it's in their best interest to keep you on medications or get you on another medication. And so if that's the desired outcome from a pharmaceutical company, and that's what's driving it, that capitalistic type of mentality, that can be really dangerous, right?

pharmaceutical, it's in their best interest to keep you on medications or get you on another medication. And so if that's the desired outcome from a pharmaceutical company, and that's what's driving it, that capitalistic type of mentality, that can be really dangerous, right?

So way one is- I mean, there's a couple of things. The guy who's- Homeboy's stressed. The guy who's having low amount of sex like that's probably depressed, right? It's probably-

So way one is- I mean, there's a couple of things. The guy who's- Homeboy's stressed. The guy who's having low amount of sex like that's probably depressed, right? It's probably-

sitting on the end for and it's it's probably his lifestyle is affected for sure it's a it's a cycle right so not only is he not having a lot of sex but then he's sitting at home eating cheetos he's not exercising which is not helping his case to have sex he's probably more likely to have erectile dysfunction he's more likely not to have that so it's like a feedback yeah so there's there's like a there's a correlation that can you know one person someone may look at that and be like oh if i want to reduce my risk of cardio disease i need to have a lot of sex yeah but it's probably reverse you

sitting on the end for and it's it's probably his lifestyle is affected for sure it's a it's a cycle right so not only is he not having a lot of sex but then he's sitting at home eating cheetos he's not exercising which is not helping his case to have sex he's probably more likely to have erectile dysfunction he's more likely not to have that so it's like a feedback yeah so there's there's like a there's a correlation that can you know one person someone may look at that and be like oh if i want to reduce my risk of cardio disease i need to have a lot of sex yeah but it's probably reverse you

I know. You know, speaking of studies, I saw God Saad talking about a study on behavioral stuff. That's what his background is, right? And do you guys know what the number one predictor of child abuse is? The number one predictor. Yeah, it is. Right. Yeah. I would have never guessed that.

I know. You know, speaking of studies, I saw God Saad talking about a study on behavioral stuff. That's what his background is, right? And do you guys know what the number one predictor of child abuse is? The number one predictor. Yeah, it is. Right. Yeah. I would have never guessed that.

I would, you would think alcoholism, you would think like, you know, prior the parent being a beginning abuse prior, like there's a whole host of things that would, but it's like, it's not even close. Like, so like, yeah, like you're having a step parent is more dangerous for the child than them being an alcoholic or all these other things. Not that that's a good thing, but it's that,

I would, you would think alcoholism, you would think like, you know, prior the parent being a beginning abuse prior, like there's a whole host of things that would, but it's like, it's not even close. Like, so like, yeah, like you're having a step parent is more dangerous for the child than them being an alcoholic or all these other things. Not that that's a good thing, but it's that,

that's how much of it's a greater predictor is just simply a step parent. I thought that was really fascinating. It's sad.

that's how much of it's a greater predictor is just simply a step parent. I thought that was really fascinating. It's sad.

There's a lot of things that can- There's also something to be said about why you- That's why those Disney movies- Why you don't with a child that you just absolutely, because it's yours and you feel this different connection and bond, I feel like. Yeah.

There's a lot of things that can- There's also something to be said about why you- That's why those Disney movies- Why you don't with a child that you just absolutely, because it's yours and you feel this different connection and bond, I feel like. Yeah.

I don't – like when it's your child that shares a part of you, I feel like there's a different level of – When a kid has a really good step-parent, that's such a nice thing.

I don't – like when it's your child that shares a part of you, I feel like there's a different level of – When a kid has a really good step-parent, that's such a nice thing.

they're you know they oh that's my dad that's my mom it's like well you know actually you know he's been raising me since i was four such a great you know like a great dad a great mom i mean that's if you ever hear katrina talk about she talks about her stepfather more than she does her own father yeah yeah so her her own father is she has a really she has a similar relationship with her own fathers i have my mother and she's way more connect or was you know he passed troy passed away but

they're you know they oh that's my dad that's my mom it's like well you know actually you know he's been raising me since i was four such a great you know like a great dad a great mom i mean that's if you ever hear katrina talk about she talks about her stepfather more than she does her own father yeah yeah so her her own father is she has a really she has a similar relationship with her own fathers i have my mother and she's way more connect or was you know he passed troy passed away but

She, she attributes a lot of her good from, from what she's learned from him. And so he was a good stepfather.

She, she attributes a lot of her good from, from what she's learned from him. And so he was a good stepfather.

And that also a lot of people, I saw a marriage expert talking about this and it supports the argument that I think I've made before about like why many people end up in divorce. Like one of the number one reasons is just, it's purely picking the wrong person to what I've talked about before. Like you're attracted to,

And that also a lot of people, I saw a marriage expert talking about this and it supports the argument that I think I've made before about like why many people end up in divorce. Like one of the number one reasons is just, it's purely picking the wrong person to what I've talked about before. Like you're attracted to,