This week Producer Dee joins Jerred and Talon on the show for the first time ever as they discuss how sitting is killing you! Sitting is actually killing us, folks. Experts now liken sitting to smoking in terms of the detriment that each inflicts on the human body. To fight the epidemic, we put standing […]
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Anthony Mychal is the man behind AnthonyMychal.com. A quick overview of Anthony from his site: “I flip + fiddle with freestyle acrobatics. I flex + fidget with physique + barbell and bodyweight training. I philosophize about physical freedom + pilgrimage. I take half-naked pictures of myself. (Apparently.) I use alliteration like an ace. (Also apparent.)” […]
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This week Talon and Jerred break world records!! Maybe it’s as cool as it sounds, maybe not Guinness World Records is the universally recognized authority on record-breaking achievement, and we scoured their website to find two world records we could break easily in a single day. In this 24-minute episode Talon and Jerred discuss: The […]
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Thomas Cox is the owner and curator of MealFit. He has competed at the CrossFit Games as a team, was a football player at the University of Alabama, Birmingham and has a heavy endurance background. He has a passion for nutrition and performance and it shows in this podcast! Today, he gives great information on […]
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This week Talon and Jerred take on a Tim Ferriss experiment and try out his speed reading method. Speed reading is any of several techniques used to improve one’s ability to read quickly. Speed reading methods include chunking and eliminating subvocalization. The many available speed reading training programs include books, videos, software, and seminars. In […]
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This week Talon and Jerred test out two different types of wearables, the FitBit Flex and the Jawbone UP3, to see if this rapidly growing wearable technology can make you a better human. Wearable computers, also known as body-borne computers or wearables are miniature electronic devices that are worn by the bearer under, with or […]
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Jordan Syatt is the owner, head coach, and lead author at Syatt Fitness. He’s a 5x World Record Powerlifter, Precision Nutrition & Westside Barbell certified coach, and he’s featured in CNN, The Huffington Post, Men’s Fitness and more. Today, he gives great information on training. In this 31-minute episode Jordan and I discuss: Jordan’s take […]
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This week Talon and Jerred did a two-week experiment with Nootropics to see if it would make us think faster, dream better and be more productive! In an attempt to become better humans, Talon took triple the advised dosage to see if it would have any effect and Jerred had dreams about killing snakes. Nootropics, […]
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Nate Miyaki is the author of The Truth About Carbs (2014), Rise Above (2014), The Way of the Cancer Warrior (2013), and The Samurai Diet (2011), and a Contributing Writer with Men’s Fitness, Muscle & Fitness, Men’s Health, T-Nation, Bodybuilding.com, and LIVESTRONG. Today, he gives great information on training and nutrition. In this 29-minute episode […]
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Brian Mackenzie is the founder of CrossFit Endurance, NYT best-selling author of Power, Speed, Endurance and Unbreakable Runner. He has taken a unique approach to training endurance which goes against the grain of most endurance training. Today, he gives great information on training, nutrition and supplements. In this 23-minute episode Brian Mackenzie and I discuss: […]
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This week Talon and Jerred did a two-week experiment with sprinting to see how much better it could actually make you in a short amount of time. Obviously, running is good for you…but what can only two weeks do? We did two weeks of 4 x 400m sprints, 3 times a week for two weeks. […]
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Brett McKay is the founder of the very popular (and awesome) Art of Manliness website. He writes to better, encourage, and teach men from all around the world. Personally, his 30 Days to a Better Man series was life-changing. On top of being a husband, father and author he also knows a ton about testosterone. […]
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This week Talon and Jerred give you all the details on the upcoming Accelerate Strength and Conditioning program! This program will be launching in April and you have a chance to sign up for early access to see what it’s all about. Talon follows along the eBook and you can get your copy here: CLICK […]
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Joe De Sena is the co-founder of The Death Race, Spartan Race (1M+ competitors), and more. Among other things, he has completed the famously grueling Iditarod dogsledding race…on FOOT. And what about the Badwater Ultramarathon (135 miles at over 120 °F/49 °C), Vermont 100, and Lake Placid Ironman? He did all of those in ONE […]
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This week Talon and Jerred actually sit on the sidelines for an experiment and watch Jerred’s Dad, Tony, do a 15-day juice fast. Juicing has been claimed, and shown, to help you absorb all the nutrients from vegetables, it allows you to consume a healthier amount of vegetables in an efficient manner, and helps you […]
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Ryan Moody is a subject matter expert in explosive training and also holds multiple world records in jumping. He has had the opportunity to train a very diverse client-base and has even trained with Louie Simmons from Westside Barbell. Ryan teaches how explosive training can really help every facet of fitness. Today, he gives some […]
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This week Talon and Jerred did an exercise in gratitude. They used a journal called “The Five-Minute Journal” to see if it could help improve mood, pain tolerance and life in general. The Five-Minute Journal is a simple journaling technique designed to help you improve and focus on daily gratitude. Studies on gratitude have proven […]
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Mike Bledsoe is the founder of Faction Strength and Conditioning in Memphis, TN, and is also the founder of the popular podcast Barbell Shrugged. When he isn’t traveling around the globe interviewing athletes, coaches and experts for his show he is training and programming for weightlifting and spends his time becoming a better human. Today, […]
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This week Talon and Jerred have a dual episode! They tested out Bulletproof Coffee for 10 days to see exactly what the hype is all about and they announce some of the events they will be doing this year that you will be able to join them in doing. Bulletproof Coffee claims to have the […]
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Blair Morrison finished 5th place in the 2011 CrossFit Games, is the founder of CrossFit Anywhere and Anywhere-Fit, and the host of the Beyond the Barbell Podcast. He has a passion for training and fitness just as much in the gym as he does on top of a mountain. His unique training philosophies and approach […]
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This week Talon and Jerred simply drank 32 oz. of ice cold water, took cold-hot contrast showers for 5 min. of 20 seconds cold – 10 seconds of warm and took mile-long walks in the cold keeping hands, feet, and head warm to test out cold thermogenesis…and the results were pretty interesting! We tested it […]
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Today, it’s all about habits and habit formation with James Clear! James writes 2x a week at his website and shares science-based ideas on how to build habits that stick, and strategies for improving your mental and physical performance. He believes that mastering your habits is at the core of living healthier, happier, and better. […]
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Meditation can improve your general well being, reduce depression, anxiety and stress, increase productivity, improve self control, and even change the composition of your brain for the better… Sounds great! But what happens when the “other guys” put meditation to the test? You know, the guys who aren’t trying to achieve an enlightened state and […]
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Andy Fossett, “The Boss” from Gold Medal Bodies. He is a burger enthusiast and chief navigator. Andy’s background in education gives him a unique perspective on how people learn to move and how physical exercise impacts cognition and personal development. He’s a 5th degree black belt in Taido and has coached thousands of martial artists. […]
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PJ Newton is the Director of Training for CrossFit Endurance and the guy behind the workout programming on the CrossFit Endurance site. He is also a Head Coach with their seminar team and gets to travel around the world training coaches. In this 60-minute episode PJ Newton and I discuss: Running Marathons without Training The […]
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