In this episode of 6 Minute Monday, listen as we discuss how to become ultra productive using something called the Pomodoro Technique, how to properly brace while performing the bench press, and why our podcast is aimed at an audience of ONE

Vin Ferrante was the first ever Advanced Training Champ back in 2008. Now he is a 2-time Ironman. In this episode, listen as we dissect his transition from offensive lineman to Ironman, how he breaks out his training, how he stays healthy, and most importantly, the impact high school football had on his overall never give up attitude.

Dave Wilkie served 4 tours in Afghanistan as an Army Ranger. Listen as we discuss how high school football gave him the physical and mental foundation to help him reach an elite level at “boot camp”. Hear how his training changed from deadlifting 600lbs to walking 5k “Rucks”. Most importantly, listen as we discuss why he wanted to become an Army Ranger and what impact his father had on that decision.

Matt Castellano went from a nose tackle built like a fire hydrant to a professional body builder who resembles the Incredible Hulk. Listen as we discuss how his training, diet, and lifestyle transformed him to make him look like a Super Hero

Tony Holler is a state champion track / football coach who forever changed the way I run football practices and training sessions. His mantra of “Feed the Cats” focuses on optimizing your players speed, health, and happiness by having short sessions that keep them fresh and energized. Listen as we discuss the optimal football practice warm-up, how torturous weight room sessions and long practices can ruin players, and how fast players make championship teams.

Joe Sarno, an Advanced Training Legend, joins us to talk about his journey to start his own training outfit called Head Strong Fitness. I couldn’t think of a more fitting name for a program run by one of the most mentally tough people I have ever been around in my life.

For my 42nd birthday, I decided to share 42 pieces of advice you never wanted. The topics include business, lifting, football, love, friendship, car maintenance, and much more.

Why speed ladders will get you benched, how a lack of passion can lead to a lack of followers, and why innovation doesn’t always equal invention ... all this and much more on this episode of Six Minute Monday

Joe Igneri played Nose Tackle like the Tasmanian Devil. He had to or he wouldn’t have lasted at 5’6”. Listen to his journey as we discuss his career from blowing out his knee, to missing his junior year, to coming out of retirement and becoming the focal point of the “Golden Years” of Advanced Training.

Coach John Fortunato represents one of the best success stories of high school football. From 4th string Offensive Guard as a freshman, to starting middle linebacker as a senior, Coach Fortunato transformed himself into a man who put his team above all else. I wish every athlete and coach I dealt with in high school football had his same mindset and work ethic.