Live Life Aggressively Podcast w/Mike Mahler & Sincere Hogan

Dr. Peter Rouse (http://afpcenter.com) is a Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology, a M.Sc in Biochemistry, and a M.Sc in Genetics. Peter has become well known as a specialist in rehabilitation therapy and corrective exercise and has also developed a functional integrative model of nutritional therapy and functional medicine with focus on Health Extension (life extension with extended health). Using a combination of clinical laboratory and extensive in-house examinations, Peter is able to discover the root cause of the problem and then treat the cause with an integrate approach. During episode #46 of the Live Life Aggressively podcast, Peter joins Mike & Sincere to discuss:

• Peter defines what the "aging process" really is, and shares how you can reverse it
• Is it possible to live to be 125-175 years of age? If so, how?
• What are telomeres, and what role do they play in extending your life & are the linked to higher cancer risks
• Peter weighs in on Dr. Stanislaw Burzynki's controversial cancer research & protocols
• What natural methods can you implement now, in order to increase telomeres, in order to reverse the aging process
• Peter shares how he compensates for lack of sleep and why these methods are not for everyone, as well as how long such methodologies are sustainable
• Could moving to another country be the key to achieving a proper sleep cycle?
• When is it not the most optimal age to use testosterone creams
• What role does Branch Chain Amino Acids & creatine play in stress reduction & gut health
• Mike shares how to avoid gastrointestinal issue when supplementing with creatine
• What's the real deal with GMO? Well, let's ask an actual scientist/researcher
• How factory farming is going global
• Peter shares how the detoxification process plays a role in anti-aging
• How does caffeine and alcohol play a role in aging
• Peter shares why he praises Dave Asprey's "Bulletproof" coffee & Sincere & Mike share why they won't & what can they all agree on, regarding mycotoxin-free coffee
• What you may not know about your favorite Starbuck's coffee
• How supplementing with phosphatidylserine, Cortisol Manager, & Licorice Root can aid in elevated cortisol levels, and their additional benefits

Links & Resources: 1. Epithalon 2. TA 65: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TA-65 3. Creapure: http://amzn.to/LEAb65 4. Organic Ghee: http://amzn.to/1f49joB 5. Cortisol Manager: http://www.integrativepro.com/Products/Stress-Sleep-Management/Cortisol-Manager 6. Phosphatidylserine 7. Licorice Root

All this and much more. Subscribe, download, listen, and share this episode now by hopping over to iTunes or Stitcher at iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/live-life-aggressively-podcast/id646524617 (please leave us your reviews :-) Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=34706&refid=stpr Also, be sure to "like" and connect with us on our Facebook fan page at http://facebook.com/llapodcast.

Steve Cotter (http://ikff.net) is the creator and president of the International Kettlebell & Fitness Federation (IKFF), as well a a well known strength and conditioning coach, martial artist, speaker, and best known as helping to spread the culture of kettlebell training on a global scale. During episode #45 of the Live Life Aggressively podcast, Steve joins Mike & Sincere to discuss:

• How kettlebells made Steve want to be tough enough to be a man, even if he were a woman
• Steve's shares how he keeps his training session and nutrition on track, while continuously traveling and teaching in 60+ countries
• What are Steve's goals in terms of competing in kettlebell sport in 2014
• What motivated Steve to work with kettlebell world champions in previous years and have his training/coaching education changed since then
• What prompted Steve to move on from Dragon Door and strike out on his own, as well as, what were some of top lessons he learned from that experience
• What events brought Steve & Ken Blackburn together, upon Steve creating the IKFF (International Kettlebell & Fitness Federation), & how a discussion in Amsterdam further cemented their partnership
• Steve shares what he feels has help keep the IKFF in the forefront, in terms of global integrative kettlebell certifying organizations
• Why we agree Ken Blackburn is one of, if not, THE top kettlebell sport coach in the west
• How does the IKFF communicate that they are not just a kettlebell sport organization or just a kettlebell for fitness organiztion
• What reference to the Bosu Ball has Sincere breaking out his verbal broom to clean up a particular training reference
• Steve shares why kettlebells are NOT the end all/be all training tool, but how they rival most other training tools
• What is the optimal age for training with kettlebells...why...and how a coach should proceed to train this age group
• Steve shares the role performance enhancing drugs play their part in kettlebell sport, the future of competitions, and how the IKFF will address this issue
• Will Kettlebell Sport ever become an Olympic event and what is Steve's thoughts, regarding this questions and why?
• Steve shares what he feels is the current state of the kettlebell world
• How the IKFF handles quality control of their worldwide instructors
• What's next for Steve and the IKFF

All this and much more. Subscribe, download, listen, and share this episode now by hopping over to iTunes or Stitcher at iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/live-life-aggressively-podcast/id646524617 (please leave us your reviews :-) Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=34706&refid=stpr Also, be sure to "like" and connect with us on our Facebook fan page at http://facebook.com/llapodcast.

Episode #44: Mike & Sincere recap their favorite guests and episodes of the LLA podcast from 2013, and also take a look at Sincere's recent Las Vegas adventures. Plus, Mike & Sincere also discuss:

• What we learned from guest James Pond about power in numbers
• Where you should look in terms of resources to help you stand out in your industry
• What learned from best-selling author Daniel Coyle regarding comfort and narcotics
• Why a kid named "Mustang Wanted" will make your glutes clinch involuntarily
• The one thing you should do for an hour everyday...starting now!
• How to get your head out of your a-- and into a new book
• Why you should be watching the TV series, "Revolution"
• Where is the one place any comedian with writer's block can go to get guaranteed comedy material
• What happens when 2 fitness pros are sitting in a bar & there was Shaquille O'Neal, a south Asian Mack Daddy, a group of corporate creepers, and band of skirt shirts
• What happens when Mike sings Tupac & Metallica classics with a think Indian accent
• How did Sincere get "Sharon Stoned" in Vegas
• "How To Respond To An Escort" by Michael Mahler
• How podcasts platforms such as Stitcher will be the death of satellite radio
• What we learned about various aspects of freedom from author Nadine Pisani

All this and much more. Download, listen, and share this episode now on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/live-life-aggressively-podcast/id646524617 (please leave us your reviews :-) Stitcher (please leave us your review): http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=34706&refid=stpr or http://llapodcast.com. Also, be sure to "like" and connect with us on our Facebook fan page at http://facebook.com/llapodcast.

Links & Resources: 1. Mustang Wanted's YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/MustangWanted

2. Download a free audiobook from http://newwarriorbooks.com

Charles Poliquin (http://strengthsensai.com) is one of, if not "the" most sought-after strength & conditioning coaches worldwide. He has coached some of the top professional athletes, including well-known NHL players, Olympic athletes, and NFL players. Charles is also the creator of "The Poliquin Principles." During episode #43 of the Live Life Aggressively podcast, Charles joins Mike & Sincere to discuss:

• What happened to Charles's business & what the heck is he doing in Spain
• Charles talks hormone profiling, inflammation, and answers the question, "Do these pants make me look fat?" for men and tells them why
• Charles explains when supplements are most needed, and it's probably NOT when you would think
• Why Charles feels most athletes/trainees are not training enough
• Charles shares how Steven Segal can help feed the entire country of Somalia
• Why and when does Charles feel an athlete should train to the point of depression
• What is the most important component most athletes/trainees overlook in a training program and why most goals are often missed without this key tool
• What's the one question every trainer should ask a client wanting a quick- fix training program and expecting fast results
• How did Charles help a famous NHL athlete not only get in shape, but keep his job and get a salary increase within a month
• What we can learn about human nutrition from tigers
• Charles shares his success training tips for 3 specific types of athletes/trainees & how you can apply this to your training or your clients
• What books does Charles recommend. You will be surprised by his answer
• Charles shares the correlation between a kick in the nads & double blind studies
• What's the one thing that would be "non-negotiable" if Charles ran an Olympic training facility
• What mistakes did Charles learn about program design from his client athletes from the 1992 Olympics
• Why your grip strength is closely connected to your genetics & what are your options for improving your grip strength
• Why food is the new performance enhance drug
• Why Charles has adopted a black panther, lion cubs, and 3 small leopards
• 3 words you need to know: Virgin Sex Therapist

Links & Resources: 1. Super Strength Books - http://superstrengthbooks.com 2. "The One Thing" by Gary Keller 3. "59 Seconds" by Richard Wiseman 4. Serenity Springs Wildlife Refuge - http://serenityspringswildlife.org 5. Charles's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/strengthsensei

All this and much more. Subscribe, download, listen, and share this episode now by hopping over to iTunes or Stitcher at iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/live-life-aggressively-podcast/id646524617 (please leave us your reviews :-) Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=34706&refid=stpr Also, be sure to "like" and connect with us on our Facebook fan page at http://facebook.com/llapodcast.

Episode #42: Our popular listener Q&A segment of the twice-weekly Live Life Aggressively show is available right now. This week, Mike & Sincere discuss:

• Why P90X is like marijuana
• What should your theme be for 2014
• Why you should run in the other direction when you encounter most Beachbody "Coaches"
• What is the cost we pay via a lie by omission...in relationships and marketing
• What fitness event almost ended Mike's desire to never work out again
• What are Mike & Sincere's fitness trend predictions for 2014
• What type of coaching will be one of the most sought after in 2014 to help individuals finally reach and surpass their health & fitness goals
• How some bootcamp instructors behave like Grace, from the TV show, "Will & Grace"
• How personal trainers and strength coaches can avoid getting burned by 1-on-1 clients, avoid training burn out, and be better than most bootcamp instructors
• Mike & Sincere address the challenge of fitness pros pricing for their services
• The key to attracting the clients you WANT to work with
• What real gems you can learn from Dan Kennedy's marketing & how many internet and fitness marketers do it all wrong
• A great business lesson for entrepreneurs from the Hindu text, The Bhagavad Gita
• Lessons on luck, risk, and preparation via the movie "Heat" & the legendary group, Motorhead
• The one question you should use as a litmus test to measure if you are living a great life

All this and much more. Download, listen, and share this episode now on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/live-life-aggressively-podcast/id646524617 (please leave us your reviews :-) Stitcher (please leave us your review): http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=34706&refid=stpr or http://llapodcast.com. Also, be sure to "like" and connect with us on our Facebook fan page at http://facebook.com/llapodcast.

It's the New Year's edition of our listener Q&A segment of episode 41 of the twice-weekly broadcast of the Live Life Aggressively podcast is available right now. During this episode, Mike & Sincere discuss:

• When on-the-job training is beneficial
• Morgan Freeman & aging
• We discuss Halle Berry's best "body" of work
• How fitness pros can better prepare for the influx of potential New Year's Resolutionary clients
• The one promotional resource entrepreneurs should be utilizing to build their business and services
• The one referral technique most marketing "gurus" tell you to do, that you probably shouldn't do, and why it may works against you
• Is there really a need for 1-on-1 personal training anymore and why?
• The keys to becoming the ideal client for a coach or trainer & how you can help position you and your coach for success via your training program
• When "instant success" is necessary, in terms of a fitness program
• What are the positives and negatives of intermittent fasting & should you include it in your current nutrition program
• What has Mike feeling like Sean Connery
• Should you work out when you are sick? Why or why not?
• When coffee works in your favor and also when to cut back, in terms of hormone health
• The benefits of drinking tea or black coffee after a meal
• What is the key to having the best tea or coffee
• Mike's Cruelty-free edible underwear?

All this and much more. Download, listen, and share this episode now on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/live-life-aggressively-podcast/id646524617 (please leave us your reviews :-) Stitcher (please leave us your review): http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=34706&refid=stpr or http://llapodcast.com. Also, be sure to "like" and connect with us on our Facebook fan page at http://facebook.com/llapodcast.

Udo Erasmus (http://udoerasmus.com) is known for being the formulator of the popular Udo's Oil Blend, the father of flax oil, as well as the author of "Fats That Heal Fats That Kill". During episode #40 of the Live Life Aggressively podcast, Udo joins Mike & Sincere to discuss:

• Udo explains how he became known as the father of flax oil
• Udo shares the role Omega 6 oils have in the optimum mental and physical function, and which Omega 6's to include in your diet and which ones to avoid
• Why is Udo opposed to frying, as well as in many cases, cooking food
• Udo explains the misrepresentation of fish oil in the supplement industry and why he is more in favor of supplementing with Krill Oil instead
• The importance of oils for brain function, vision, and reproduction, and how one culture of the world is doing quite well in each category "without" fish oil
• Udo explains the difference between food oils, such as his Udo's Oil Blend, and supplements
• Why you may be supplementing with Drano, bleach, and window washing acids on a daily basis, without knowing
• The truth about "health" foods that contain canola oil
• Why Udo is not a fan of any cooking oils
• Udo's advice for those who are not in favor of a mostly or completely raw diet
• Udo shares why you should sleep until you wake up and why breakfast is not the most important meal of the day
• When women should consume red meat and why
• How Udo, at 71 years young, does not suffer front joint pain and is living a vibrant life
• Udo shares how you should "bang" with aggressive kindness
• Why many people tend to lose more years of their life when they lose their purpose
• What is the one topic that the producers of the Regis & Kathie Lee show told Udo that they would not allow to be discussed
• Why Udo feels you should not supplement with CLA
• Udo, Mike, & Sincere share their thoughts on passion, purpose, and practicing contentment
• What is the greatest gift we've be given other than being alive?
• How becoming poisoned help Udo find his purpose

All this and much more. Subscribe, download, listen, and share this episode now by hopping over to iTunes or Stitcher at iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/live-life-aggressively-podcast/id646524617 (please leave us your reviews :-) Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=34706&refid=stpr Also, be sure to "like" and connect with us on our Facebook fan page at http://facebook.com/llapodcast.

This week's listener Q&A segment of episode 38 of the twice-weekly broadcast of the Live Life Aggressively podcast is available right now. During this episode, Mike & Sincere discuss:

• What is the "Stage 5" phase of training & why you should incorporate it in your training routine
• How to utilize the Pomodoro Technique for maximum work efficiency (you can use this effectively in your training, as well as building your business)
• What is the "Coaches Curse" & how you can avoid it?
• What business and life advice did Mike recently learn from comic legend Andrew "Dice" Clay
• Why most people don't have "haters" & why you should be happy to actually have "haters."
• Why you should seek and become a mentor,& how to go about it in the right manner
• How not to "Pimp" your email list and contacts
• How to use "interviewing" to build your platform and your business
• The do's and don'ts of guest blogging
• Tips on putting together a winning team for your business or training
• What we can learn about customer service, creating products, and preparing our teams for success via your favorite coffee shop's baristas
• Mike & Sincere share their tips & opinions on staying the course with your diet during the holidays and at social events (it's not what you think)
• What happened when a lady confused Mike Mahler for Michael Jackson

All this and much more. Download, listen, and share this episode now on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/live-life-aggressively-podcast/id646524617 (please leave us your reviews :-) Stitcher (please leave us your review): http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=34706&refid=stpr or http://llapodcast.com. Also, be sure to "like" and connect with us on our Facebook fan page at http://facebook.com/llapodcast.

Links & Resources mentioned in the show: 1. Nominate & vote for us for the 2014 Stitcher Awards here: http://stitcher.promotw.com/ 2. The Pomodoro Technique: http://pomodorotechnique.com/get-started/ or http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pomodoro_Technique 3. Comedy Clip of he Week via Kanye West: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHo-2L8vmdY

4. http://internationalkettlebellgames.com

Top strength coach, Vince McConnell (http://www.mcconnelltraining.com/) is based in Alabama, but is known globally for his 30+ years as a leading resource in the world of strength & conditioning. Vince's clients range from high school athletes, pro athletes, and the eveyday hard-working Jane and Joe.

During episode #38 of the Live Life Aggressively podcast, James joins Mike & Sincere to discuss:

• How Vince takes on the struggle between finding time to train his full client load and training himself
• The importance of Vince's morning ritual and why you should incorporate it into yours, in terms of training longevity
• How Vince helps young athletes commit to the principles of recovery, despite their typical desire to only want to train with full intensity
• What you can learn from Vince's training techniques he utilizes with his young athletes, in order to keep your training program interesting
• Vince shares the evolution of the fitness industry, during the past 3 decades of his professional career, and what he learned then that's still relevant to coaching/training success now
• How strength & conditioning techniques for football can be applied to just about any training program for just about any client at any age
• The problem with following "celebrity" & pro athlete workouts
• The beauty of basic exercises, including sprints, and how to program them into your routine for maximal fat loss and conditioning
• What you need to know before you buy that late night infomercial workout DVD & how to avoid the "insanity" in today's workout routine
• How Vince helps his athletes and clients improve their mental toughness and their relationship with fatigue
• Chasing fatigue vs. regulating fatigue & how to utilize the best one for your training program
• The difference between "coaching clients" and entertaining clients, and realizing which category you may fall in as a trainer or coach
• Vince's view on training with kettlebells and Olympic lifts

All this and much more. Subscribe, download, listen, and share this episode now by hopping over to iTunes or Stitcher at iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/live-life-aggressively-podcast/id646524617 (please leave us your reviews :-) Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=34706&refid=stpr Also, be sure to "like" and connect with us on our Facebook fan page at http://facebook.com/llapodcast.

This week's listener Q&A segment of episode 37 of the twice-weekly broadcast of the Live Life Aggressively podcast is available right now. During this episode, Mike & Sincere discuss:

• Tips to help presenters improve their live speaking techniques and overcome the fear of public speaking
• What every women should consider before they attend a Tony Robbins event
• The benefits of vulnerability & visualization
• The positive and downside results of attending empowerment-themed seminars or business improvement conferences how you can better utilize what you learn from them
• The power of having support systems in place for your products and services
• We break down Jim Wendler's 5/3/1 strength building program & how to avoid some of the biggest mistakes many make when starting Jim's program
• Why simply "going through the motions" during your training is not necessarily a bad thing
• How one entrepreneur found a hole in his industry & filled it...literally
• Why are more men having more testosterone converting into estrogen & how to address it
• Techniques for gaining strength, while minimizing weight gain
• Our favorite warm up routines
• The biggest pre-workout warm up mistakes
• Mike & Sincere share various recovery options
• Sincere shares his Darth Vader massage experience
• Mike shares his sauna room nightmare

All this and much more. Download, listen, and share this episode now on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/live-life-aggressively-podcast/id646524617 (please leave us your reviews :-) Stitcher (please leave us your review): http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=34706&refid=stpr or http://llapodcast.com. Also, be sure to "like" and connect with us on our Facebook fan page at http://facebook.com/llapodcast.

Links & Resources mentioned in the show: 1. Nominate & vote for us for the 2014 Stitcher Awards here: http://stitcher.promotw.com/ 2. http://www.jimwendler.com/2013/09/increasing-volume-of-assistance-work/

3. Wendler Calculator App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brentwenson.wendler

4. Joe DeFranco's "Agile 8" warm up program: http://www.defrancostraining.com/ask_joe/archives/ask_joe_08-10-03.html 5. Sincere's joint mobility video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hLANM8ai7Q 6. Mike's joint mobility video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNtS4SHiQrI

7. Dianna Linden L.A.Santa Monica area massage specialist: http://www.diannalindensportsmassage.com/