We meet California based 'Renaissance Man' Mark Reifkind.

Mark has competed at a high level in gymnastics, ultra-endurance sports, bodybuilding & powerlifting.

Most recently, for close to 20 years he has been one of the most successful & highly respected Kettlebell coaches on the planet.

Mark (or Rif) discusses the mindset & attitude it takes to adapt & endure for 50 years of high level training across a range of sports & disciplines that on the surface appear to have little in common.

This is a 'must listen to' episode with an enduring pioneer who can relate to the everyday person as well as the elite performer.

We meet Chicago based Jim Hatcher who at 79 years of age has over 65 years of strength training history.

Jim wrestled through High School & College & was first introduced to strength training at 14 years of age. He competed in Powerlifting in his 40s & in his 70s he became the oldest person to pass the Strongfirst SFG1 certification.

Jim has a wealth of knowledge & experience & he shares it with us in this unique podcast which includes Jim's tips on staying motivated towards health & strength at various stages of life including retirement.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/592626941447185

We answer questions we've had from listeners and explain some of the contradictions between the opinions of some guests we've had on the show

We give our thoughts on certain types of training and how you can decide what's best for you We also briefly discuss James' Badger Roadkill Diet

And here's the link to the Facebook Group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/592626941447185

 

Perry Nickelston is truly 'one of a kind'.

We discuss injury, pain, movement & Bon Jovi. Perry believes in treating the human rather than the 'condition' & refuses to be pigeon holed into a particular methodology or format of treatment.

His vast experience involves working with thousands of individuals & teaching certifications and workshops all over the world.

He is passionate, engaging & will certainly be back on future episodes.

Tim Anderson talks about the origins of the Original Strength System and how he developed it as a result of over training and injury.   He explains how, as children, we learn to develop our strength so we can stand up and move around and why it's important as adults to keep these movements fresh in our brains.   He also talks about his love for Superman   https://originalstrength.net

This week we welcome BJJ and strength Coach legend Steve Maxwell (some of you will have listened to his podcasts with Joe Rogan). 

In this podcast Steve pushes our beliefs to the edge asks some challenging questions, and in his words commits 'heresy'!

What if what you were doing in your training was not not getting you healthy?

What if it was setting you up for more issues down the line? 

This episode will open your eyes, challenge you ideas and make you take a deeper look at what you are doing to stay healthy. 

Steve's been there and done that.

We meet San Diego based Lauren Brooks & discuss her career & training from 'regular' gym work back in the day to discovering the Kettlebell & whole body integrated training & how that changed her approach & life.   In person training, DVD sales & the explosion of online training where geography is no barrier & creating a thriving virtual community.   As a mother to 4 children & 2 dogs Lauren discusses training before, during & after pregnancy & we get to see her amazing at home outdoor training space.

https://laurenbrooks.laurenbrookstraining.com

We talk to Fionnbhárr Toolan about what it takes to become a GS (Kettlebell Sport) world champion. How to train for a 2:40 marathon in just 9 weeks (and the pain afterwards) Why having a several coaches has helped him progress year after year to excel at his sport and help others do the same And the ONLY shorts strong enough to contain his peachy posterior

We meet Strongfirst Senior & Elite Instructor Claire Booth & find out all about her journey from the bodybuilding stage to heading up Strongfirst GB & being stronger (as she approaches 50) than she's ever been.

We discuss ice-dancing, horse riding, ketogenic diets & the best way to cook liver!

A lively & diverse discussion with someone who talks to talk & walks the walk & isn't afraid to say what she thinks.

We talk about how to build a community who will support you throughout your efforts to become fitter, stronger and healthier and why having that huge support will make it easier to achieve your goals.

There are tips for wherever you are in the world to tap into existing local communities & like minded people who will help you reach your goals (whatever they may be) or even just to start living a healthier, more active lifestyle & make friends.

Also, why it's never too late to start & how you can continue to make progress well into your 50s, 60s & 70s.