We believe strength training is one of the best investments you can make not only for your health, but for your quality of life. Better yet, it can be extremely simple and consume minimal time to get amazing results.

Here at Natty News, we’ve talked all about how to train, but why do we continue to train? Today Anwar and Pat get the chance to tell some stories about how being strong has opened new roads in the things we can do physically and in our daily lives.

We finish the episode by proposing the official Natty News Strength Challenge: A maximum 50m carry with two implements (Dumbbell, kettlebell, etc.) Let us know in the comments how much you think you could do! Better yet, film your best attempt and tag us to show off your strength.

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Both acting and personal training are tough jobs to make a living on, and Ryan Jefferson Booth has found success in both over the last 25 years in Vancouver B.C.

We really appreciated having Ryan on Natty News this week. We get to learn how a film conservatory graduate became a personal trainer continued to pursue his passion of acting. We enjoyed insights into how training, exercise science, and the fitness industry looked before your hosts were born. With a 500+ deadlift and squat as a Masters athlete, Ryan has the strength to back up his depth of knowledge.

In the latter third of the episode we delve into some insights about the Vancouver film industry. Ryan tells us about some of his favourite roles, and provides a beautiful elaboration of why acting is so important to him after so many years.

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In today’s episode, join us as we recap our most memorable experiences from the Olympic games that you may not have heard of! We start with our favourite performances from Team Canada, then dive into some incredible performances around the world.

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We cap off by fantasizing about which sport we could train for to make the Olympics in the next quad! Leave a comment below what sport you would have the best chance in.

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Wushu champion, gym owner, kettlebell master, sword lover, and upcoming actor! We were so pleased to have Owen Chau come onto our show.

Owen is the owner of AmpFit in Richmond, B.C. He was formerly a high level national wushu athlete, who later became a true master of strength training. If you are interested in kettlebell training, Owen not only has impeccable strength and technique in kettlebell exercise but has also taught the technique internationally. Throughout the episode, we really dive into Owen’s philosophy of exercise as a practice rather than as a workout, and utilizing the idea of Minimal Effective Dose (MEV) to make strength training accessible to all.

Beyond the fitness realm, we have a lot of fun discussing Owen’s adventures into the restaurant business, as well as his desires to pursue roles in film. You can follow Owen’s projects on instagram:

Personal: @owenchau

Gym: @ampfit

Restaurant: @unclessnackshop

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It’s a big week in sports. The Olympic games have started in Tokyo, and the CrossFit games are also underway shortly! In this episode, we bring to you a Natty News Olympics recap and a deep dive into the culture, benefits, and detriments of CrossFit.   One of our favorite bits from this show was examining the disconnect between the reality of CrossFit as an athletic and competitive sport, and the way it is marketed as a fitness tool appropriate to general populations. You won’t want to miss this!  Let us know what you think about CrossFit if you’ve tried it! A shoutout to friend of the show, Agnes, for suggesting this week’s topic!

Today on Natty News Anwar and Pat talk about bulking, they go over their own experiences as well what the science says about making those Natty gains.

Welcome back to Natty News, as we debut a new episode format this week!

We start with a Natty News Recap, where we discuss news from the world of sport and fitness! We discuss updates with Tokyo 2021, Wimbledon, and USA Basketball’s shocking exhibition loss.

The real gem of this episode is a recap to hear Pat’s thoughts and feelings competing in his first Nationals competition. How did he go from first time weightlifter to Nationals level in 2 years? Listen in to hear what happens behind the scenes of a national level online competition.

Lastly, we give you the history behind the Nordic Hamstring Curl!

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Can you make gains without any weights?   

RPE, RIR, HIT. What does training intensity mean, and how do we measure it?

In this episode, Anwar continues to document his journey through Juggernaut AI, and how he has felt prioritizing volume for the first time over intensity! Today we will discuss how learning how to understand, estimate, and execute training intensity can make the difference when it comes to training results, muscle gains, and preventing injury.

In this solo episode of Natty News, we define the difference between RPE and RIR. We also discuss why training programs should use RPE and RIR.

We also debate whether everyone should train to failure, and discuss if the Dorian Yates high intensity style is appropriate for natty lifters!

Now lastly, you’ve done the Romanian Deadlift, but do you know who pioneered it? Vlad Dracula? Vladimir Putin? Nicula Vladimir? Nicu Vlad? Find out in another Natty History segment.

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What are steroids, how do you get them, and is it worth taking them?  Today we bring on our long time good friend, and registered pharmacist Zain Kanani. We took this opportunity to dive deep into the world of anabolic steroids, HGH, testosterone, and other muscle building PEDs.   If you’ve ever wondered what the difference was between testosterone, HGH, and SARMs, you will get your answer in this episode. You’ll also learn about the rising popularity of TRT, and whether or not it is the ‘fountain of youth’ it is marketed to be.  If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and give us a like! Your support means a lot to us, and motivates us to keep posting up content on a regular basis.  #wellness #health #fitness #healthtalk #fitnessgoals #podcastersofinstagram #podcaster #nattynewspodcast #nattynews #spotifypodcast #spotify #applepodcasts #vancouverfitness #clinicalathlete #weightliftingtraining #cleanandjerks #canadaweightlifting #discoverunder1k #peds #steroids #sarms #