Iron Sights

In this episode, Ryan, CeCe, and I get into Andrew Huberman's perspective on "Back Pain." We address the critical issue of information sources, emphasizing the necessity of relying on credible and well-researched insights.

The origin of your information is crucial - it can significantly impact your daily life. This is episode is not meant to bash Huberman on a person or professional level. The goal is to discuss how important it is for people (especially health professionals) to think critically before trusting ANY authority providing health recommendations through the interwebs.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
07:48 Andrew Huberman Podcast About "Back Pain"
16:50 Knowledge-Based Discussion
21:18 Qualified to Advise?
28:32 The Importance of Credible Information

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In this episode, we got Joe from @tac_tribe2.0 on IG!

We discuss Joe's background in firearms training and professional development. Throughout our conversation, Joe breaks down key realizations and insights from his experiences in the industry, highlighting how to effectively communicate to a broad audience.

We assess the global impact of social media on training and personal development, exploring both the positive and negative influences it has within the space. Joe also elaborates on his approach to communication, particularly how he ensures that his teachings are conveyed both effectively in-person and digitally.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
07:54 Joe's Background
13:43 Joe's Instagram Page
19:31 How to Tell If What You've Learned Works
23:33 Training Evolution
29:34 How Do You Define 'Result' in Training?
37:33 Effective Communication
57:50 A Toxic Community
01:11:10 Social Media
01:32:49 Contact Information

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It's Monday - time to answer your questions! We got CeCe English and RDF Trainer Ryan Jones in the studio today. To get your questions answered reach out to us via the contact info below!

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Today's questions:

• I’m an avid exerciser who lifts 4 days per week and runs 3 days per week. I've been seeing a lot of ads for these Zero Drop shoes and that somehow they are the best shoes to wear. My physical therapist once told me I had flat feet and I've always felt pretty good in a more traditional type running shoe or trainer but about 4 weeks ago my knee began bothering and I'm wondering if the marketed benefits of Zero Drop shoes might help?
• Can you talk about different squat variation benefits and why you would or wouldn't choose a specific type of squat?
• How do i fix my tight hamstrings?
• What are some soft tissue recovery strategies or techniques that i can use to address some of my chronically tight or tender areas?
•  I have a desk job that challenges my posture all day five days a week, no matter what i do to fix it it seems to keeps getting worse. What specific exercises if any can i add to my workouts to overcome this?
• I feel like i do a pretty good job programming my own muscle building workouts. As coaches, whats something that a lot of people might be overlooking in their exercise selection?

Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:49 Zero Drop Shoes
14:52 Squat Variations
28:14 Tight Hamstrings
37:56 Recovery Techniques
50:02 Sitting All Day & Posture
57:03 What People Miss In Their Muscle Building Workouts


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In this episode, I sat down with John Valentine to discuss his military experience and his journey into the combative training industry.  He shares how he was first introduced to combative training and details his initial interactions in the industry. John speaks on the unique language used by instructors and explains the critical differences between observing combative techniques and applying them in real situations. He also provides an analysis of how to assess a fight and effectively utilize learned skills in high-stress scenarios.

Unfortunately we experienced some tech issues and this episode got cut off early. We’ll have John back on the show in two weeks to finish where things left off including some exciting info about the Combatives Summit.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
08:01 John's Background
14:03 John's Military Career
17:45 Combative Training
28:25 John's Transition From The Army To Air Force
31:55 The Combative Industry
35:45 The Instructors
39:35 Seeing Combatives vs Applying Them
49:37 Situational Awareness In A Fight

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In this episode, we have Ryan and CeCe back in the studio to discuss building muscle over 40 years and the most common mistakes people make. We dive into 8 common mistakes both guys and gals MUST avoid to gain muscle mass as they age.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:43 Texas Tactical Police Officer Association Conference
08:05 Building Muscle Over 40 Years Old
13:49 Body Building Over 40
20:34 High Intensity Training
26:23 Nutrition & Recovery
36:59 The "Do It Yourself" Program 
42:39 The More Is Better Principle
47:32 Doing A Proper Warm Up

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In this episode, I sat down with Nick Suslow to discuss his career policing San Francisco and how Saber Tactics was created.

As you will learn - Nicholas Suslow has been in law enforcement for over 16 years. His diverse experience includes being a full time SWAT Team member for the San Francisco Police Department for 11 years, and includes the following assignments; equipment, intel, recon, and finally as an assistant team leader conducting mission planning and briefings for critical incidents and high risk search warrants. He is a certified police academy instructor, chemical agent instructor, firearms instructor, and diversionary device instructor. Nicholas has also taught close quarters battle (CQB) tactics for hostage rescue, deliberate room clearing tactics, active shooter response for law enforcement and rescue task force training.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
08:22 Nick's Background
16:25 The Law Enforcement Path
20:00 Nick's Transition Into SWAT
26:28 Nick Experience Being New On The Team
32:50 SFPD
40:26 The Lockdowns
56:24 Handling The Covid-19 Situation
01:02:56 Mandatory Vaccination
01:14:18 Being Released
01:19:16 How Nick Dealt With Everything
01:25:52 Anger
01:33:58 The Transition
01:47:06 Working Law Enforcement In Santa Clara
01:55:00 Zero Tactics
02:09:38 How Can You Reach Out Nick?

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In this episode, we got Stephen and CeCe back in the studio to discuss how to speed up your metabolism so you can lose weight (and keep it off), look great and feel energized throughout the day. Stephen breaks down what your "metabolism" actually is and HOW speeding it up can influence healthy long term weight loss. We discuss some key terms like Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR), Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) and provide client examples of how to correctly speed up your metabolism.

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Got a fire one for you guys today with James Geering, host of Behind The Shield podcast. We'll start by exploring his journey from firefighter and stuntman to exercise physiologist. With over 920 podcast episodes and 6 million downloads, James brings a wealth of experience and insight. We discuss a range of topics, from his background to his passion for supporting first responders...an engaging discussion filled with heart and wisdom.

jamesgeering.com - Behind The Shield Podcast
IG: @behindtheshield911

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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
07:10 Jame's Background
15:01 If James Never Got Into Fire Services...
16:56 Fire Service Career In The US
23:56 The Culture In Fire Services
33:28 Ramifications Of The Fire Services
39:01 Fire Services Nowadays
46:41 Challenges And What Needs To Change In The Fire Service
52:13 Starting The Podcast And Helping Firefighters
56:44 The Evolution Of James's Podcast
01:13:21 Notable Episodes
01:17:13  “One More Light: Life, Death and Humanity Through the Eyes of a Firefighter”
01:23:20 James Advice For FireFighters
01:28:24 Behind The Shield Podcast Social Media

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It's Monday - time to answer your questions! We got CeCe English and RDF Trainer Ryan Jones in the studio today. To get your questions answered reach out to us via the contact info below!

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Today's questions:

• My hip flexor muscles feel very tight and I’ve been stretching them 4-5 days/wk for months. Initially it seemed to help them feel less tight. But, after that I can’t seem to make any progress. Any suggestions?
• I’m starting PHASE 4 of RDF MAX and wondering why I’m not doing any of the traditional BB power exercises, like Cleans or snatches? Can you explain?
• How long should I stay with my strength training program before I switch to something else like physique or power based training?
• I’ve been training consistently for nearly 7 years now. I take my training, nutrition, and recovery very seriously, and I’m currently the strongest and fittest I’ve ever been. I’ve reached a point where making the big jumps in muscle and strength have really slowed down and I’m frustrated. What tips do you have for how to jumpstart that process for me again, or should I just get used to this?
• I’m going into a 4wk mini-cut with my diet with the goal of dropping 10lbs. What tips do you have for making this as successful as possible?
• My shoulder mobility sucks! Period. I know it’s a problem and I know it limits me but I’m not going to dedicate a ton of time that I already struggle to find in order to do a bunch of rehab exercises to fix this. If there was one or two things I could do each workout that could make a difference without taking away time from what I’m already doing?

Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:18 Tight Hip Flexors
18:26 RDF Max: Traditional Power Exercises
26:37 Switching To Speed/Power
32:24 My Gains Are Slowing Down
46:31 Losing 10lbs In 4 Weeks
58:01 Shoulder Mobility

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In today's episode, I jumped on with Harjup Singh AKA the  @americanturbanator on Instagram. I appreciate Harjup for bringing a different perpective to this episode and discussing some of the principles of Sikhism: karma, treating people equally, strengthening faith, serving others, being generous to the less fortunate as well as other principles I believe most of us can get onboard with. Harjup Singh, shares insights into the lineage's origin and evolution, highlighting its steadfast commitment to safeguarding through acts of kindness and protection. He offers a firsthand narrative of the lineage's ethos and aspirations, providing us with a deeper understanding of the Singh religion and it's relation to community-centric leadership and training.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
08:08 Life, Training, Community & Background
13:47 What Started Sikhism?
19:20 How Was Sikhism Received In The Early Years?
21:06 How The Meaning of Protection Is Being Structured By Sikhism
28:20 "Kindness For Weakness"
31:53 The Singh Lineage
34:52 Harjup's Training
43:48 What Did Harjup Do To Achieve Success With His Training?
51:07 How Harjup's Training Was Influenced
01:05:30 What's Harjup Trying To Catch? What Are His Goals?
01:28:31 Scott's Advice On Staying In Shape On The Road
01:34:29 Different Training Environments 
01:41:59 The Importance Of Conversation
01:46:01 Where You Can Find Harjup

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