Ballistic Performance Radio

On this episode of BPR, Derrick outlines why high-intensity group fitness is a disservice for fitness fanatics.

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Here's the thing...when you're the fittest and most experienced person in your class, you get the $h!t end of the deal, and here's why:

1. You're following a program designed to get people "off the couch and off the carbs." It's NOT designed for YOU or YOUR goals.
2. You're "too good" for coaching
3. You don't need to learn the Air Squat...AGAIN
4. When you're the fittest in class, you're not going to push the pace
5. You're too fit (or competitive) for your own good

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If you’re ready to evolve beyond high-intensity group fitness and start getting more out of your training, click HERE for a 7-day FREE trial of our BUILD, MOVE, or PERFORM programs.

On this episode of BPR, Derrick outlines why you need to spend WAY LESS time in the pain cave.

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High-intensity group fitness is exciting, entertaining, motivating, and fun.

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Working out alongside someone makes you push harder than you would alone (at least in most cases).

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Having a coach, or maybe the better word, would be cheerleader, motivating you to push harder, dig deeper, embrace the suck, and go to the “dark place” works for some people, but is it making you better?

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Is going deep into the “pain cave” actually a good idea?

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Do you need to go there to move the needle and ultimately achieve your goal?

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We would argue that you do NOT need to go to the pain cave.

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We firmly believe you need to spend significantly less time in that deep, dark place.

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How much time?

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Tune in to find out 🎧

On this episode of BPR, I sit down to outline why we believe that group fitness has an expiration date.

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By "expiration date," we mean that everyone evolves beyond or burns out of group fitness on a long enough timeline.

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If you’re consistent, diligent, and work your ass off in the gym. Eventually, you’ll need more than that group class offers.

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Group classes are designed for the group, for those folks who just need to move, folks who don’t necessarily have a specific goal, and for folks who are there more for social hour and entertainment than training.

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There’s nothing wrong with that, but it’s not meant to be a permanent solution either.

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Whether you’ve evolved or burned out, and you’re ready for a change, to pursue something greater, or to fall back in love with training, click the HERE for a 7-day FREE trial to our fitness tracks. These programs are delivered straight to your phone via the TH app, and each is designed to help you achieve specific goals.

On this episode of BPR, Ash and I sit down to reflect on why she started therapy and what it has taught us.

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That's right. It wasn't just beneficial for Ash. Her journey in therapy has been incredibly helpful in our marriage too.

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We've learned how to better communicate with one another, the value and importance of margins (i.e. personal space), and finding fulfillment in ourselves as opposed to the other person.

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If you're wondering who Ash's therapist is, she's one of the most wonderful, wise, and insightful humans on the planet, Andi Johnson.

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If you're interested in working with Andi, you can join her waitlist HERE.

On this episode of BPR, Ash and I sit down to share our birth plan.

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We cannot control EXACTLY how the birth of our baby boy goes, but we at least wanted to have a plan (and contingencies) before the big day.

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Here's the crazy thing, by the time this episode is released, Baby Ball will already be here! At that point, we'll be recording another episode to let you know whether or not it all went according to plan.

On this episode of BPR, Derrick outlines the top 5 lies you've been told about nutrition.

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1. Weight loss isn’t as simple as calories-in vs. calories out
2. Eating small, frequent meals boosts metabolism and promotes weight loss
3. White Potatoes and Rice are “unhealthy”
4. You should limit how much fruit you eat because of the “natural sugar”
5. Red Meat is bad for you

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It's important to note that these are ONLY our top 5; hundreds, if not thousands, are floating around Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook, many of which come from your favorite #fitspos who have no idea what the hell they're talking about.

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We feel these are the most relevant, recurring, and benefical to YOUR journey.

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If you learn something from today’s episode, please share it with your friend, family, co-worker, or training partner, and while you’re at it, leave us a rating and review.

On this episode of BPR, we’re covering the differences between machines and free weights.

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• Is one better than the other?
• What one should you be spending more time on?
• Etc.

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First, there are benefits to BOTH. Second, in a perfect world, you’re doing BOTH.

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That said, there are definitely pros and cons to each.

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If you learn something in this episode, please share it with your family, friend, co-worker, or training partner.

On this episode of BPR, Derrick outlines the most important things that no one is talking about in fitness.

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In 2022, you’re likely cultivating all of your fitness knowledge via your favorite fitspos on IG, TikTok, and Facebook.

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I’m going to go out on a limb here and say that you don’t follow those guys (and girls) because they’re knowledgeable, credible, experts, right?

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Of course not. You were probably scrolling through IG or TikTok and saw a half-naked fit chick or shredded dude talking about their workout and thought, “Yep, they’re hot! I want to look like them!” and hit the follow button.

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There’s NOTHING wrong with that. We ALL do it.

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Unfortunately, we’ve started associating physique with knowledge/credibility, which is a problem.

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Now, we’ve got thousands of people taking advice from folks who have no clue what they’re talking about.

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Tune in to discover the top 5 most important things you should start thinking about in your training.

On this episode of BPR, Ash and I sit down to outline how you can stay on track and get a great workout even while you're injured.

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Our top four strategies for navigating injuries are as follows:

1. Gain clarity by identifying the "season" you're in
2. Focus on the things you CAN do
3. Play the long game
4. Slow and steady comeback

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Check out the episode to find out exactly what these strategies mean and how you can incorporate them into your fitness journey.

On this episode of BPR, Ash and I sit down to answer the most frequently asked questions during our pregnancy.

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We cover the following topics throughout the conversation:

• How many additional calories you should consume while pregnant
• Foods to avoid during pregnancy
• Micronutrients that play major roles in pregnancy
• Hydration and electrolytes
• Prenatals and supplementation
• Benefits of exercise during pregnancy
• What movements are safe during pregnancy

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Disclaimer:

We do not specialize in pregnancy, and we are physicians. We're sharing what we've learned through our research and experience. Everything we share in this episode are general recommendations. Always consult with your healthcare provider prior to making any significant changes to your nutrition or fitness.