Virtue Strength: How to Build Health And Fitness For Busy Guys

"Us regular guys want to to be strong, lean, muscular, and highly resistant to death" as today's guest Pat Flynn recently shared. If that sounds like the kind of fitness plan you're looking to follow than this episode is for you. Pat and I lay out all the juicy details in our chat about training and nutrition. As a bonus we shared my secret to quitting smoking which you can utilize to help you get shredded. Find out more about Pat Flynn and everything that he's got going: www.101kettebellworkouts.com @chroniclesofstrength on Instagram

In this solo episode we will discuss the four cooking techniques you should master if you want to make healthy cooking a staple in your lifestyle.   In this episodes we discuss: Common mistakes to executing these four techniques When one technique makes sense to use verse another How to prep veggies so they taste amazing more

Hey, Hey, Hey, I was honored to have Al Kavadlo join me on the show to discuss getting in great shape and improving mobility.   We discuss:  The importance of chipping away at your fitness verse a rapid fat-loss approach. 3 simple mobility assessments for busy guys to determine where they should focus their mobility efforts Why we become immobile Mobility vs flexibility and whether or not it even matters to make the distinction Why mobility matters if your goal is to get strong You can get Al's new book, Mobility Man here: https://strongandfit.com/products/mobility-man-by-al-kavadlo You and Follow Al on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/al_kavadlo/ Read Al's Blog Here: https://alkavadlo.com 

I am joined by Geoff Neupert to discuss fat-loss for busy guys.   SPOILER ALERT: It's pretty much the opposite of what traditional fitness advice details.  We discuss  Mistakes busy guys make when they want to lean out.  Simple eating changes that you can make that make a big difference on your waistline When to move to double kettlebell work Plus more! Find out more about Geoff and his kettlebell programs on his website: www.chasingstrength.com

This episode is mainly for the coaches out there.   In this episode I am joined by Don Saladino who has over 25 years of experience in the fitness industry and has trained nearly every Hollywood A-list celebrity you can think of .... maybe not every celebrity but a staggering amount most notably he has helped create the superhero physiques of Hugh Jackman in Wolverine and Ryan Reynolds in Deadpool, Sebastian Stan in the Winter Soldier and more.   We discuss what it takes for coaches to work with high profile clients like celebrities and what the unique obstacles that coaches face in helping actors show up looking their best for a role.   You can find out more about below Don's Website : www.donsaladino.com Instagram @donsaladino  

I am honored to have Eric Bach with me to discuss everything you need to put in place to ditch the dadbod with a physique that's strong, lean, and athletic.  We spoke about all the unique problems that guys face when it comes to getting back in shape when you have a career and family life to juggle along with your own health and fitness.   If you're a busy guy with young kids who's wondering how to get and stay lean, build muscle when you're crunched for time, and optimize your lifestyle for better health, this episode is for you.   You can find out more about Eric Bach on his website: www.bachperformance.com  on Instagram: @bachperformance  Eric's Articles on T-Nation

I am joined by friend and legendary strength coach, Dan John.  We got to catch up and speak about training for parents with new born kids and how its the same as the training of elite athletes.  We also touched on the value of repetition and the 3-5 x 365 method of training and why 12 week programs may not be the ticket to most of the goals that busy guys have.   You can find out more about Dan and everything amazing that he is doing at www.danjohnuniversity.com  Check out his Easy Strength Omnibook Black Friday Deal Here

I'm joined by StrongFirst Elite Instructor and Beast Tamer, John Parker, to discuss building high level strength in the kettlebell press.   In this episode:  The importance of mastering technique in all lifts in general and the press specifically John's key assistance exercises for taming the Beast press How to gauge your readiness to train on a daily basis The mental side of taming the beast Find out more about John:  @johnparker__ on Instagram John's Substack: https://strengthaxis.substack.com/ Read John's AMAZING breakdown of the KB press here: https://strengthaxis.substack.com/p/maximize-the-military-press

I am joined by Coach Travis Mash today to speak about the scientific principles of getting strong and how busy guys can use the latest scientific information to help maximize their results in the gym. Topics include:   The factors necessary for muscle building to take place Why muscle isn't just important for looking good but for longevity and health as well Velocity based training.  What it is and why it is useful for athletes AND busy guys alike.  How to set up your workout if your goal is to be strong, lean, and athletic  Much more! To find out more about Travis Mash go to: Travis' Website : www.mashelite.com Travis' Instagram: @coachtravismash Also mentioned in this podcast : Gymaware

I'm joined by Brett Jones, Director of Education at StrongFirst to discuss the Iron Cardio protocol for building both strength and endurance in one session.   In this episode you will learn: The origin story of Iron Cardio What Iron Cardio is and what it is NOT How to be intuitive with your training  The difference between aerobics and general endurance You can find out more about Brett Jones and Iron Cardio Iron Cardio Program Ebook  Brett's Instagram Brett's Website