Victor and I discuss how he avoided surgery for a rather large disc bulge pressing on a nerve and going from being immobile on his floor to hip thrusting 800 lbs and helping others get strong AF.  We also talk about post margarita deadlift PR's and how his fitness philosophy has evolved.

Jeremiah and I knew each other about 30 seconds before this podcast but Brandon Bartz said he had a story and man did he ever!  Jeremiah started off with oly lifting and power lifting and was in the 100kg range for bodyweight.  He was in a dark place and just decided it was time to start running and 18 months later he is the proud owner of a 100 mile buckle.  Learn about how weather, terrain, hydration and pacing played a role in his first race and would change his next race.  

Bobby Hillman(fellow Badger!)  is a scientist at Abbott labs who pioneered the high efficiency test (results in 15 minutes) for COVID-19.  We dig into the importance of testing, preparing for future pandemics, and thoughts on use of masks.

In this special episode we talk with Jeremy Tucker from Elite CrossFit, Mike Martinez from CrossFit Optimistic and Jill Digiampaolo from JoneN4 CrossFit talking about strategies they are using to keep their community together with technology during the COVID-19 social distancing.  

In episode 29 the Dr. Nicks talk about "walking the walk" and practicing what we preach to patients, his athletic and educational background, CrossFit, nutrition, sleep, recovery, and his telemedicine practice at SteadyMD.

Bio from his SteadyMD page:

Hi, I’m Dr. Nick Nwabueze, a board-certified Family Medicine physician. I completed medical school at the Ohio State University College of Medicine and finished my internship and residency at Adventist Hinsdale Hospital in Illinois.

In my opinion, medical school underprepares doctors to help people make significant health improvements through their nutrition and other lifestyle changes. I am passionate about learning more about how diet and movement affects overall health. I recently started my nutrition coach certification through Precision Nutrition. I also have personal experience with several dietary guidelines including eating paleo, keto, intermittent fasting (16/8, 20/4, and 23/1 fasting/eating windows), and Whole30. I stress the importance of whole foods consumption and calorie deficit with my patients if they are trying to lose weight.

I have been a part of the CrossFit community since 2011 and hold a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer Certificate which I use to coach classes in my spare time. I love CrossFit because there’s an element of continuous learning. You can never truly master anything but you can persistently become better and better. Before Crossfit, I used to lift weights at my local YMCA. I also have a background in martial arts (black belt in TaeKwonDo and training in judo, jujitsu, and Krav Maga).

In my free time I love trying new restaurants, staying active and creating new health themed videos for my YouTube Channel! I recently completed a Tough Mudder, but I’m interested in doing the Spartan Race in the future!

I believe that the healthiest patients are those who work together with their doctors to form a long-term plan for their health. I love SteadyMD because I can spend more time with patients, developing real relationships with a potential to make lasting changes.

Instagram: @thefittestdoc

Dr. Nick's SteadyMD page: https://www.steadymd.com/doctor-nick-nwabueze/

The Bignalls and I bicker about the history of Mission CrossFit, changes in CrossFit as a whole, challenges in running a gym and working with your spouse, and the changes in competing in the CrossFit Games.

Bio: 

Ladies First! Meagan Bignall: I was born and raised in Houston, and have two amazing dogs. My main focus as a child was gymnastics, and I spent ages 5-14 competing. In college, I was re-introduced to working out and began going to the local Bally’s 3 times a week. In 2010 a fellow gymnastics coach asked me to accompany her at a CrossFit trial class. After rolling my eyes over the new fad, I told her I’d go. I’ve been hooked on CrossFit since April 2010 and haven’t looked back. I began coaching at P3 CrossFit in Houston in April 2014, but it was cut short when I made my big move to San Antonio. Luckily I was introduced to Mission in 2012, and knew exactly where my new CrossFit home would be. I’m looking forward to expanding my knowledge while helping others meet their health and fitness goals.

Drew Bignall: A Minnesota native, Drew grew up with a passion for all sports, having competed in almost every sport, but over time concentrated his efforts towards baseball. He was a competitive gymnast for 8 years and feels that was the best choice his parents could have made for him from an athletic background. Drew is a very ambitious and determined individual and truly believes that quitting is never an option. He played four years of varsity college baseball at Trinity University in San Antonio, TX before an injury stopped him from playing professionally after college. Since April of 2009, Drew has been an active competitor and avid participant in CrossFit Competitions. He has been CrossFitting since November 2008 and plans to continue for the rest of his life. Being a CrossFit coach means more than just coaching to him. He instills those methodologies by “Constantly Varied, Functional Movements, Performed at High-Intensities” to everyone who walks through his door and strives to see them succeed in their own ways. He is constantly driven to learn new fitness techniques and styles, as well as search for up-to-date health and wellness information that he can share with him members. Drew has also been developing a Strength and Conditioning Program based around Powerlifting, Olympic Lifting, CrossFit and overall athletic ability since November of 2010. It is utilized by many of the Mission CrossFit SA’s coaches and athletes who have goals of competing. Drew loves to coach and will teach his program to anyone who is willing to learn, wants to have a true competitive edge over their competition and has the drive to perform at their highest level possible.

Wes Kimball and I sit down and discuss the 75k Ruck he did in honor of the 75th Anniversary of D-Day.  We discuss training for ruck marches, mental highs and lows, history behind D-Day and more!

In part two with the LifeDoc we discuss his current practice and influence of his mentors.  We nerd out on all things fasting, movement, getting your mind right and kicking that battitude.  

Contact info: 

blog about bike trip: petey4kids.blogspot.com

IG @ LifeDoc

The Rise Again Podcast

Fb @ LifeDocAZ

In this episode we talk about the LifeDoc's experience with traumatic brain injury, his recovery strategies from that, the positive impacts of walking and intentional movement, his 4,400 mile cycle trip across the country, and briefly transition into part 2 material on his experience with fasting and nutrition.  This episode is jam packed with gems!  

Contact info: 

blog about bike trip: petey4kids.blogspot.com

IG @ LifeDoc

The Rise Again Podcast

Fb @ LifeDocAZ

Bio: 

I specialize in helping people take ownership of their life and their health. My typical client obtains physical and mental health abundance, motivation to take on new challenges, energy, a robust physique, and freedom from worry. I have a team dedicated to serving you from start to finish on your journey to optimal health.

 I give clients the education, tools, hand-holding and guidance, in-office and in the kitchen help to become free from chronic disease. Chronic disease consumes most every person over the age of 50. It is if not when it will affect you. If you’re worried about a heart attack, stroke, dementia, or type II diabetes, don’t wait! If you’ve got digestive problems, food intolerances or you feel unwell, call me today to begin working at renewing your lease on health, and life.

 My experience being trained as a specialist in nutritional medicine and integrative natural medicine, give me the extraordinary advantage of being your answer to the end of your disease journey. As a Naturopathic physician, I underwent four years of rigorous academics, clinical training and licensing exams to become a licensed Naturopathic medical doctor who specializes in optimum health promotion and disease reversal. I served as the chief resident of the lifestyle medicine and natural hygiene in Santa Rosa, CA, at True North Health center. I have a wide scope of practice which enables me to utilize personalized, scientifically supported treatment plans, including diet, sleep, exercise, fasting, supplements, herbs, counseling and medications. My primary focus is on allowing you to thrive.

We did a collaborative podcast with Dr. Beau Sauls on the Kinetikast on big toe extension and how it can create problems and compensations up the kinetic chain.