E512: Break The System to Create Efficiency

James Thayer welcomes Nick Ridpath to the podcast for a deep dive into the crucial elements of trust and communication when working with athletes.   The discussion delves into strategies for quickly building rapport and earning the trust of athletes, underscoring the importance of providing top-notch service and making swift, informed decisions.   Whether you're a coach, trainer, or someone passionate about sports, this episode offers valuable insights into the art of fostering trust and clear communication in the athletic world. Tune in to learn how to enhance your approach and make a lasting impact on the athletes you work with.   We’ve got a new sponsor!   Marek Health is a health optimization company that offers advanced blood testing, health coaching, and expert medical oversight. Our services can help you enhance your lifestyle, nutrition, and supplementation to medical treatment and care. https://marekhealth.com/rxd Code RXD   Don’t miss the release of our newest educational community - The Pre-Script ® Collective! Join the community today at www.pre-script.com.   For other strength training, health, and injury prevention resources, check out our website, YouTube channel, and Instagram.   For more episodes, subscribe and tune in to our podcast. Also, make sure to sign up to our mailing list at www.pre-script.com to get the first updates on new programming releases.   You can also follow Dr. Jordan Shallow and Dr. Jordan Jiunta on Instagram!   Dr. Jordan Shallow: https://www.instagram.com/the_muscle_doc/ Dr. Jordan Jiunta: https://www.instagram.com/redwiteandjordan/

Shallow and Killian discuss the evolution of the fitness industry and the importance of curiosity and creativity. They emphasize the need to be constantly evolving and learn from the past in order to stay relevant. Be open to trying new things, be creative in your approach to fitness, and find something that makes you curious.   We’ve got a new sponsor!   Marek Health is a health optimization company that offers advanced blood testing, health coaching, and expert medical oversight. Our services can help you enhance your lifestyle, nutrition, and supplementation to medical treatment and care. https://marekhealth.com/rxd Code RXD   Don’t miss the release of our newest educational community - The Pre-Script ® Collective! Join the community today at www.pre-script.com.   For other strength training, health, and injury prevention resources, check out our website, YouTube channel, and Instagram.   For more episodes, subscribe and tune in to our podcast. Also, make sure to sign up to our mailing list at www.pre-script.com to get the first updates on new programming releases.   You can also follow Dr. Jordan Shallow and Dr. Jordan Jiunta on Instagram!   Dr. Jordan Shallow: https://www.instagram.com/the_muscle_doc/ Dr. Jordan Jiunta: https://www.instagram.com/redwiteandjordan/

This episode discusses the importance of foundational training and the value of effort and intensity in training. Mac and Thayer cover the challenges of training, the benefits of effort-driven workouts, and the potential pitfalls of premature optimization. We’ve got a new sponsor!   Marek Health is a health optimization company that offers advanced blood testing, health coaching, and expert medical oversight. Our services can help you enhance your lifestyle, nutrition, and supplementation to medical treatment and care. https://marekhealth.com/rxd Code RXD   Don’t miss the release of our newest educational community - The Pre-Script ® Collective! Join the community today at www.pre-script.com.   For other strength training, health, and injury prevention resources, check out our website, YouTube channel, and Instagram.   For more episodes, subscribe and tune in to our podcast. Also, make sure to sign up to our mailing list at www.pre-script.com to get the first updates on new programming releases.   You can also follow Dr. Jordan Shallow and Dr. Jordan Jiunta on Instagram!   Dr. Jordan Shallow: https://www.instagram.com/the_muscle_doc/ Dr. Jordan Jiunta: https://www.instagram.com/redwiteandjordan/

Shallow welcomes Michael Warner, a health and wellness coach who specializes in body composition, metabolic dysfunction, hormone optimization, and more.   The guys discuss a wide range of topics related to health, habits, and behaviour change. It delves into the effects of alcohol consumption, the impact of different diets on blood work, the power of habits in positive transformation, and the process of obtaining and interpreting lab work for health assessment.   www.instagram.com/mawsome_ www.setthestandardfitness.com   We’ve got a new sponsor!   Marek Health is a health optimization company that offers advanced blood testing, health coaching, and expert medical oversight. Our services can help you enhance your lifestyle, nutrition, and supplementation to medical treatment and care. https://marekhealth.com/rxd Code RXD   Don’t miss the release of our newest educational community - The Pre-Script ® Collective! Join the community today at www.pre-script.com.   For other strength training, health, and injury prevention resources, check out our website, YouTube channel, and Instagram.   For more episodes, subscribe and tune in to our podcast. Also, make sure to sign up to our mailing list at www.pre-script.com to get the first updates on new programming releases.   You can also follow Dr. Jordan Shallow and Dr. Jordan Jiunta on Instagram!   Dr. Jordan Shallow: https://www.instagram.com/the_muscle_doc/ Dr. Jordan Jiunta: https://www.instagram.com/redwiteandjordan/   Michael Warner's Journey (00:04:50) Alcohol Consumption on Blood Work (00:30:49) Effects of Different Diets on Blood Work (00:35:39) Positive Habits and Behavior Change (00:42:05) Obtaining and Interpreting Lab Work (00:50:21) Challenges of Behavior Change (00:54:02)

Shallow and Jiunta discuss the concepts of sacrifice, success, balance, and effort in the context of business ownership. We’ve got a new sponsor!   Marek Health is a health optimization company that offers advanced blood testing, health coaching, and expert medical oversight. Our services can help you enhance your lifestyle, nutrition, and supplementation to medical treatment and care. https://marekhealth.com/rxd Code RXD   Don’t miss the release of our newest educational community - The Pre-Script ® Collective! Join the community today at www.pre-script.com.   For other strength training, health, and injury prevention resources, check out our website, YouTube channel, and Instagram.   For more episodes, subscribe and tune in to our podcast. Also, make sure to sign up to our mailing list at www.pre-script.com to get the first updates on new programming releases.   You can also follow Dr. Jordan Shallow and Dr. Jordan Jiunta on Instagram!   Dr. Jordan Shallow: https://www.instagram.com/the_muscle_doc/ Dr. Jordan Jiunta: https://www.instagram.com/redwiteandjordan/   From Sacrifice to Preconditions (00:02:24) Transparency in Relationships (00:06:17) Employee vs. Business Owner (00:11:07) Sacrifice and Decision-Making (00:32:01) Effort and Problem-Solving (00:47:02) Trading Time and Money for Experiences (00:50:39) Taking Responsibility (01:06:50)

Today’s episode explores the importance of maintaining proper pelvic orientation, the impact of breathing and bracing on movement, and the significance of consistent use of gym equipment for performance and progress.   We’ve got a new sponsor!   Marek Health is a health optimization company that offers advanced blood testing, health coaching, and expert medical oversight. Our services can help you enhance your lifestyle, nutrition, and supplementation to medical treatment and care. https://marekhealth.com/rxd Code RXD   Don’t miss the release of our newest educational community - The Pre-Script ® Collective! Join the community today at www.pre-script.com.   For other strength training, health, and injury prevention resources, check out our website, YouTube channel, and Instagram.   For more episodes, subscribe and tune in to our podcast. Also, make sure to sign up to our mailing list at www.pre-script.com to get the first updates on new programming releases.   You can also follow Dr. Jordan Shallow and Dr. Jordan Jiunta on Instagram!   Dr. Jordan Shallow: https://www.instagram.com/the_muscle_doc/ Dr. Jordan Jiunta: https://www.instagram.com/redwiteandjordan/

Jordan Jiunta and Killian Hamilton discuss the concepts of power, strength, durability, and impulse training in the context of athletic performance. LAST CHANCE to register for Pre-Script® Level 1. Sign up now at https://www.pre-script.com/psl1     We’ve got a new sponsor!   Marek Health is a health optimization company that offers advanced blood testing, health coaching, and expert medical oversight. Our services can help you enhance your lifestyle, nutrition, and supplementation to medical treatment and care. https://marekhealth.com/rxd Code RXD   Don’t miss the release of our newest educational community - The Pre-Script ® Collective! Join the community today at www.pre-script.com.   For other strength training, health, and injury prevention resources, check out our website, YouTube channel, and Instagram.   For more episodes, subscribe and tune in to our podcast. Also, make sure to sign up to our mailing list at www.pre-script.com to get the first updates on new programming releases.   You can also follow Dr. Jordan Shallow and Dr. Jordan Jiunta on Instagram!   Dr. Jordan Shallow: https://www.instagram.com/the_muscle_doc/ Dr. Jordan Jiunta: https://www.instagram.com/redwiteandjordan/

Shallow and Jiunta discuss the evolving mindset around training. They explore the shift from a place of ego-driven training to a more informed and experienced approach, acknowledging the importance of understanding one's biological age and training age.   LAST CHANCE to register for Pre-Script® Level 1. Sign up now at https://www.pre-script.com/psl1   We’ve got a new sponsor!   Marek Health is a health optimization company that offers advanced blood testing, health coaching, and expert medical oversight. Our services can help you enhance your lifestyle, nutrition, and supplementation to medical treatment and care. https://marekhealth.com/rxd Code RXD   Don’t miss the release of our newest educational community - The Pre-Script ® Collective! Join the community today at www.pre-script.com.   For other strength training, health, and injury prevention resources, check out our website, YouTube channel, and Instagram.   For more episodes, subscribe and tune in to our podcast. Also, make sure to sign up to our mailing list at www.pre-script.com to get the first updates on new programming releases.   You can also follow Dr. Jordan Shallow and Dr. Jordan Jiunta on Instagram!   Dr. Jordan Shallow: https://www.instagram.com/the_muscle_doc/ Dr. Jordan Jiunta: https://www.instagram.com/redwiteandjordan/ Self-Awareness and Risk Management (00:05:24) Diminishing Returns (00:12:38) Confidence and Honesty in Goal Setting (00:41:27) Delusion of Social Media Fitness Culture (00:53:18)

Today’s episode focuses on the importance of creating efficient systems in business. Mac and Thayer discuss how to audit and refine coaching systems to save time, money and provide a better client experience. We’ve got a new sponsor!   Marek Health is a health optimization company that offers advanced blood testing, health coaching, and expert medical oversight. Our services can help you enhance your lifestyle, nutrition, and supplementation to medical treatment and care. https://marekhealth.com/rxd Code RXD     Don’t miss the release of our newest educational community - The Pre-Script ® Collective! Join the community today at www.pre-script.com.   For other strength training, health, and injury prevention resources, check out our website, YouTube channel, and Instagram.   For more episodes, subscribe and tune in to our podcast. Also, make sure to sign up to our mailing list at www.pre-script.com to get the first updates on new programming releases.   You can also follow Dr. Jordan Shallow and Dr. Jordan Jiunta on Instagram!   Dr. Jordan Shallow: https://www.instagram.com/the_muscle_doc/ Dr. Jordan Jiunta: https://www.instagram.com/redwiteandjordan/

If you're looking to plan the perfect push workout and improve shoulder function this ones for you. Jiunta and Shallow discuss joint and muscular mechanics, exercise programming, load management and more.   LAST CHANCE to register for this semester of Pre-Script® Level 1. Sign up now at https://www.pre-script.com/psl1   We’ve got a new sponsor!   Marek Health is a health optimization company that offers advanced blood testing, health coaching, and expert medical oversight. Our services can help you enhance your lifestyle, nutrition, and supplementation to medical treatment and care. https://marekhealth.com/rxd Code RXD     Don’t miss the release of our newest educational community - The Pre-Script ® Collective! Join the community today at www.pre-script.com.   For other strength training, health, and injury prevention resources, check out our website, YouTube channel, and Instagram.   For more episodes, subscribe and tune in to our podcast. Also, make sure to sign up to our mailing list at www.pre-script.com to get the first updates on new programming releases.   You can also follow Dr. Jordan Shallow and Dr. Jordan Jiunta on Instagram!   Dr. Jordan Shallow: https://www.instagram.com/the_muscle_doc/ Dr. Jordan Jiunta: https://www.instagram.com/redwiteandjordan/ Illusion of Authenticity in Podcasting (00:00:00) Core Stability in Weightlifting (00:20:45) Optimizing Push Workouts (00:23:13) Joint Mechanics and Arthrokinematics (00:27:00) Improving Shoulder Function for Hypertrophy Gains (00:47:15) Avoiding Excessive Wrist Deviation and Load Management (00:55:25) Biomechanics in Exercise Selection and Execution (01:00:29)