This podcast is a breakdown of my '5 Rules to Successful Training' seminar I have given many times. As always, Jon added some great insight through his experiences as well. Enjoy!

Ever tried a program from a popular muscle magazine and saw zero results? Yeah..... that's because it wasn't made for you. It was made in 5 mins for the masses and is pretty useless for everyone. We dive deep into the world of fitness "journalism" in this one.

Mike is one of the most active athletes from our gym. He went from playing football to completing triathlons and now is focused more on longevity and running. We had a great conversation on dieting, training, and health. Enjoy.

Do you need supplements or are you just looking for a faster track?

Today we discuss the Lifting Spectrum. This is a way to gauge where you are and what you can do to become a better lifter. Some think that being a beginner is a bad thing; I personally love learning new skills and embrace the role so that I can grow as much as possible. Where are you on the spectrum and what do you need to become an expert?

Today we discuss the habits and lifestyles of the blue zone. These are the communities with the lowest rates of chronic diseases and reliance on medicine. They also have the most Centenarians  (those who live over 100 years) and overall longer life spans. While they are spread out all over the world, they have commonalities that we can all learn from. Enjoy.

Intensity is a very tricky concept and a pretty hot topic in the fitness community right now. There are some ways to measure training intensity, which we discuss here, but when it comes down to it you have to step back and be honest with yourself. Are you giving it everything you got or are you just getting it done? What are the pros and cons to high intensity? What is best for you? We go over these question and more in this episode. I hope you enjoy and share with a friend.

Are you living with purpose? This can be a very revealing and sometimes scary question. Your work and family obligations probably make you fell useful, but how about your down time? Do you relax with purpose? Do you take in life or just participate in it? This podcast was full of rabbit holes, but that's what we do best. Enjoy!

Changing your diet is going to suck as much as you want it to. Don't dwell on it, just do it. 

Today we had an excellent conversation with Marc Buhrmaster. Marc is a long distance runner, Obstacle Course Racer, and one of my strongest athletes. He has zero quit in him and has surprise us both on multiple occasions. Anytime I talk about mindset and pushing through a challenge, I bring him up. He is not only a huge inspirational figure, he is also one of the most honest and open people I have ever met.