Hosts Connor and Josh talk to Dr. Mike Israetel who is the co-founder of Renaissance Periodization and Team Full ROM, Professor at Lehman College, PhD in Sport Physiology from East Tennessee State University, Jiu Jitsu Brown belt, and NPC Bodybuilder.

Time Stamps:

• Introduction.-(01:00)
• Dr. Mike's funniest moment making a training video!-(02:04)
• Mike's process to attain his PhD.-(05:04)
• Sub-Analysis of college athletes.-(12:36)
• Sprinters and sport science.-(21:11)
• Majin Vegeta and Michael Jordan.-(24:03)
• Ben Patrick and knees over toes.-(27:18)
• Sled work for knee pain?-(34:41)
• Needs Analysis 101.-(38:03)
• Stimulus-to-Fatigue explained.-(41:30)
• Reps In Reserve(RIR).-(47:41)
• IFBB Pro advice.-(52:08)
• Dr. Mike's Jiu Jitsu and Bodybuilding combo.-(1:00:09)
• Josh's question about balancing PhD and a bodybuilding show.-(1:14:49)
• What Dr. Mike has coming up on the horizon.-(1:21:01)
• Jiu Jitsu and Fight talk.-(1:25:58)

Reach Dr. MIke:

https://rpstrength.com/team-member/mike-israetel-phd

https://www.instagram.com/drmikeisraetel/?hl=en

Blue Collar Fitness Podcast:

https://bluecollarfitnesspodcast.com/

https://www.instagram.com/bluecollarfitness.podcast/

In this episode Connor and Josh talk with Adam Schafer about various ways to scale your Personal Training business such as adding value to your clients, online training, memberships, programs and MUCH MORE. There's also wise words of advice from Adam on how to be a leader and be successful. Adam is the perfect example of a successful personal trainer as he has trained over 1000+ people and had the ability to afford his own house in his early 20's. He is certified in IFPA, NSCF, and NESTA. Adam Schafer is also an IFBB Men's Physique PRO and is a host on the podcast MINDPUMP, which is the #1 fitness podcast in the world. His goal is to "Bridge the gap between wellness and performance". Adam loves real estate and property investment but most importantly his family; his wife Katrina and son Max.

Enjoy!

Time stamps:

• What was Adam's most Awkward Client and Mindpump Fan interaction?-(02:39)
• How can fitness professionals become rich by scaling their personal training business?-(08:19)
• How Adam and Mindpump promote their programs to make the most sales.-(19:56)
• Pursuing a pro card was a means to an end. -(37:00)
• What does becoming a LEADER mean to Adam? Given his background of a troubled household where he was forced to step up.-(48:55)
• Nobody should affect you emotionally, DEEP rooted insecurities.-(54:00)
• What's Adam has coming up on the horizon!!!-(57:45)
• Adam loves MINDPUMP Investments.-(61:15)
• Connor's proposal to Adam...(62:25)

Reach Adam at:

https://www.instagram.com/mindpumpadam/?hl=en

Listen to Adam's podcast MINDPUMP:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mind-pump-raw-fitness-truth/id954100822?mt=2

Bio:

https://www.mindpumpmedia.com/adam-bio

Buy MINDPUMP Programs:

https://www.mindpumpmedia.com/maps-fitness-products

Buy BLUE COLLAR FITNESS PODCAST Programs:

https://bluecollarfitnesspodcast.com/programs/

Connor and Josh discuss knees over toes training techniques, research, and how Dr. Brian Ziegler got to where he is now. Brian Ziegler is Physio-therapist, cyclist and ATG Practitioner. He currently lives in California practicing out of Keizer Permanente and works with "Knees Over Toes Guy" Ben Patrick on research for continuing to resolve knee pain and other common issues through exercise.

Time Stamps:

-Intro. (00:00-02:00)

-How Brian got started in Physical Therapy? (03:40)

-Backward Walking Cures KNEE PAIN. (42:45)

Find Dr. Brian Ziegler:

https://www.instagram.com/the_atg_clinician/

Today hosts Connor Burton and Josh Sargeant talk to Athletic Trainer Guido Van Ryssegem about how he got to where is now.

Guido Van Ryssegem is owner and co-founder of Safe Recovery, LLC. He has been in clinical practice for 30+ years and has been working in the strength and conditioning arena for 35 years. Guido is a practitioner, professional faculty and guest presenter at Oregon State University, and has published in the Asian Journal of Martial Arts, Clinical Kinesiology and the International Journal Of Sports Physical Therapy. Guido is also a guest presenter for the University of Oregon, Western Oregon University, Athletes Performance -EXOS, Perform Better and the National Personal Trainers Institute, and other institutions. He has practiced for the Kansas City Royals, Texas Rangers and the Baltimore Orioles. His expertise extends to his own Kinetic Integrations Exercise Specialist Certification (KIEP). He is a board certified Athletic Trainer (ATC), Registered Nurse (RN) and Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) while also certified by the National Board of Fitness Examiners (NBFE).

-Intro. (00:00)

-Who is Guido Van Ryssegem and how did his journey start? (02:55)

Find Guido:

https://www.kineticintegrations.com/

Guido's Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/vanryssegem/

In this episode Blue Collar Fitness hosts Connor Burton and Josh Sargeant sit down with Dr. Kyle Gillett Medical Director of Marek Health and college park functional medicine. He practices True Preventative medicine and Evidence-based practice for his patients while always prioritizing Health and longevity. He earned his medical degree at the University of Kansas school of medicine and additionally practiced at Cox family medicine. Today's topics range from why blood testing is important for anyone to how to apply synthetic hormones properly.

• Introducing Dr. Kyle Gillett! - (00:00-01:45)
• Dr. Kyle explains how he got into Family Medicine. -(01:45)
• What to look for in taking on a new patient. -(03:39)
• Preventing diseases by looking at risk factors. -(05:18)
• Frequent Comprehensive Labs for preventing diseases and death. -(07:10)
• How often to get blood work for Enhanced Bodybuilders. -(09:22)
• Blood labs for blasting and cruising; high tide & low tide. -(10:35)
• Runner's heart. -(12:00)
• Super TRT Assessments, IGF1 and it's enhancing properties. -(14:19)
• Metformin Mechanisms of action, and it's impact on IGF1. -(17:45)
• Cell turnover & Telomeres. -(19:32)
• SSRI's and Anti-Depressants. -(21:35)
• How Exercise Boosts Dopamine and Serotonin. -(23:50)
• HCG and Clomid for bodybuilders post cycle therapy. -(26:32)
• PCT for Fertility. -(27:48)
• NAC over the counter? -(30:39)
• How much dosage for NAC and Taurine? -(31:23)
• NEW INFORMATION HCG & HMG. (31:58)
• GNRH in relation to FSH & LH. -(36:00)
• Blood pressure, hematocrit, hemoglobin, lifting. -(38:40)
• Recommended blood testing for general population? -(40:17)
• Nutrient Partitioning and walking post meal. -(41:18-43:00)
• SLEEP. -(43:24)
• Thyroid Medications. -(45:27)
• Natural supplements for thyroid optimization. -(47:50)
• Safe Dose for DNP?-(51:39-54:45)
• What's on the horizon for Dr. Kyle? -(54:45)

Reach Dr. Kyle here:

https://linktr.ee/Kylegillettmd

Marek Health: https://marekhealth.com/links/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylegillettmd/

In this episode Josh and Connor will go through the basic steps you need to do a cut in 14 weeks. This transformation focuses on nutrition as well as guidelines for exercise. Find out all you need to know about macros, choosing the right foods, how to shed fat, and MUCH MORE!

In this episode Josh and Connor interview Stu Sutherland and Ashley Hauser who are a couple who recently competed in a bodybuilding competition together; Stu recently won the overall Emerald Cup as an open bodybuilder which means he now is qualified to compete at a national level show. We discuss what his next big move is and how this couple got through a bodybuilding prep without ripping each other's head off. Enjoy the show!

Ashley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleyy_hauser/

Stu's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beef_stu_97/