The best way to learn is on your own….??

On this episode of Natty News we dip outside our usual discussion on lifting content and talk about how we learn!

Expect to learn about the difference between implicit and explicit learning, and why having too much coaching and feedback in the learning process can actually slow down your results. We bring in all sorts of learning examples, from lifting to riding and bike and doing university physics classes.

We’ll be on break after this week until the last week of August, as Pat goes to Greece to take his place as the modern day Adonis.

For the past year Anwar has put in hours stretching, training, and sweating to unlock his full depth, ass to grass squat. Was it worth it?

On this Natty News we discuss the deep squat. We lead with a discussion on our most time efficient method to improve mobility, including the Roll-Stretch-Activate protocol.

We also debate whether you should be bouncing out of the squat, and whether gym-goers need to squat deep or squat at all!

Let us know your thoughts on the deep squat! If you find our content helpful, be sure to share it with someone who would benefit. Natty news out.

its time for Natty News

It's time for Natty News!

We are FINALLY back with some Natty News!

Tune in to hear what your hosts have been doing for the last month. Pat recaps his Nationals performance in Kelowna and the steps moving forward. Anwar talks about his move to Austin, and how it has affected his fitness and training.

In the second half, we get into an educational segment on management of tendinopathy! We’re bringing back the classic Natty News format of Pat delivering the knowledge bombs, while Anwar asks the great questions. Enjoy!

Is explosiveness a genetic gift, or is it something we can all train?

We’ll address this question in detail on this episode of Natty News. We’ll discuss the factors that affect explosiveness, including muscle fiber typing, force production, tendon stiffness, and skill proficiency/coordination. Expect to come out with practical tips for you to add to your own training!

In our opening segment, we also give our regards to the great Louie Simmons, founder of the Conjugate system. We get into abit of history on his training philosophy and how he has influenced the world of strength sports and sport conditioning.

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It’s been long anticipated, and Natty News is back in full force!

Dearest apologies to our listeners as we went on abit of a planned hiatus. Employment and athletic opportunities got in the way of the show for a minute there!

Today we’re back with a talk on peaking and periodization, AKA how we plan to have our best performance at a set date. We recap Pat’s recent Provincials and Canadian Invitational competitions and use it as abit of a case study why trying to peak on back to back weeks is a bad idea.

As always, we skip the exercise science jargon and focus on actionable tips and education that you can apply instantly. We’re excited to be back, hope you enjoy!

Welcome to another Natty News

Happy holidays to all our Natty News listeners!   

We cant believe we’ve done 45 episodes in our first year starting this passion project together. This week we thought we would recap some of our favourite episodes, as well as some of the amazing lessons we have learned from our guests. Anwar and Pat also recap their own year of gains, both in and out of the gym!  

Do you have a favourite episode of Natty News? What would you like to see from us in 2022? Let us know in the comments or send us a DM!

The mind-muscle connection...sounds absurd but it can give you some absurd gains!  

Join us this episode to hear the latest on the mind muscle connection, and why it's a big reason your weak muscles never grow! Anwar and Pat as usual tell plenty of stories about their own mistakes training, so that you don't have to have weak shoulders like they do.  

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