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EP036: The Spaniard Turns the Page and Goes From Rage in the Cage to the Stage
Charlie Brenneman, aka The Spaniard, is a family man
who has had a successful career as a teacher, an MMA fighter, a
professional speaker, a mentor and an author. He is living proof of
humans’ ability to adapt and transition to whatever they desire to
be in life. He shares the details of his journey from being a high
school wrestler all the way through to having his life-altering
stroke. He also talks on his understanding of how nutrition can
help the body perform at a higher level and which type of workouts
keep him in top shape.
Key Takeaways:
[4:07] How did Charlie get the nickname “The
Spaniard”?
[9:05] Binging on food after a weigh in is definitely
a thing of the past. It’s now about understanding how nutrition can
help the body to perform at a higher level.
[14:42] This is what happened when Charlie
transitioned from a wrestler to a UFC fighter.
[20:56] Screw your weaknesses and focus on what you
are best at.
[22:51] Charlie has had 2 major events which made him
believe he would never fight again.
[33:54] To fill the void of not being a fighter,
Charlie set out to help others.
[36:09] There’s not enough money in the world to make
me sacrifice my family time.
[39:18] What are some daily habits the Spaniard never
fails to do?
[41:58] A couple of key things Charlie includes in
his workout.
[44:45] Drew’s famous spinach shake breakfast.
[47:14] The Lightning Round - Google “Adlan UFC”.
[55:53] Contact information for Charlie.
Sponsors:
Dollar Workout Club
Mentioned in This Episode:
Fit2Fat2Fit
@fit2fat2fit - Drew
on Instagram
2FitatHome
@2fitathome - Lynn on
Instagram
Charlie
Brenneman
Driven - My Unlikely
Journey from Classroom to Cage
@spaniardmma on
Twitter
@mmaspaniard on
Instagram
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By Drew Manning
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Charlie Brenneman, aka The Spaniard, is a family man
who has had a successful career as a teacher, an MMA fighter, a
professional speaker, a mentor and an author. He is living proof of
humans’ ability to adapt and transition to whatever they desire to
be in life. He shares the details of his journey from being a high
school wrestler all the way through to having his life-altering
stroke. He also talks on his understanding of how nutrition can
help the body perform at a higher level and which type of workouts
keep him in top shape.
Key Takeaways:
[4:07] How did Charlie get the nickname “The
Spaniard”?
[9:05] Binging on food after a weigh in is definitely
a thing of the past. It’s now about understanding how nutrition can
help the body to perform at a higher level.
[14:42] This is what happened when Charlie
transitioned from a wrestler to a UFC fighter.
[20:56] Screw your weaknesses and focus on what you
are best at.
[22:51] Charlie has had 2 major events which made him
believe he would never fight again.
[33:54] To fill the void of not being a fighter,
Charlie set out to help others.
[36:09] There’s not enough money in the world to make
me sacrifice my family time.
[39:18] What are some daily habits the Spaniard never
fails to do?
[41:58] A couple of key things Charlie includes in
his workout.
[44:45] Drew’s famous spinach shake breakfast.
[47:14] The Lightning Round - Google “Adlan UFC”.
[55:53] Contact information for Charlie.
Sponsors:
Dollar Workout Club
Mentioned in This Episode:
Fit2Fat2Fit
@fit2fat2fit - Drew
on Instagram
2FitatHome
@2fitathome - Lynn on
Instagram
Charlie
Brenneman
Driven - My Unlikely
Journey from Classroom to Cage
@spaniardmma on
Twitter
@mmaspaniard on
Instagram
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