Rdella Training : The Strength & Performance Podcast

(#277) Jason Khalipa, World Champion Athlete, Entrepreneur and Author of the new book As Many Reps As Possible, joins the podcast this week to discuss the winning mindset that has made him so successful in his many endeavors.

Jason Khalipa is a CrossFit World Champion, first-time book author, and lifelong competitor. He's a devoted father of two and CEO and founder of NCFIT, a global company aimed at making fitness effective, fun, and accessible.

It should be stated that while I am not a Cross-Fitter (I'm a weightlifter and kettlebell practitioner), I fully enjoyed this chat learning about the mental framework that has made Jason so successful in business and athletics.

While Jason's success is remarkable, he's extremely humble and open in sharing the winning mindset that has made him unstoppable in business and life.

Here's what you'll hear about this week on the show:

• The 2 big things Jason and I have in common
• Hear about "the day that things changed" and how that impacted his life
• What was the turning point in his life that transformed his focus and drive
• Why he decided to write the book?
• The highly-effective visual model to focus on what you can control
• What was his first exposure exercise training - and how things evolved
• Why he likes most about the AMRAP training philosophy
• What is the AMRAP mentality? And how this impacts all phases of his life
• Best advice to "fix bad thinking and get in the right mindset"
• Jason explains the 5 parts to the AMRAP mentality:
  • Know Your Why
  • Focus on What You Can Control
  • Work Hard
  • Shift Gears
  • Re-evaluate
• What's the downside of AMRAP?
• When someone finishes reading the book - what is the the #1 thing he hopes reader take away?
• What has been the #1 thing that has made him successful - as an athlete and in business?
• If he had to do things all over again - what would he have done different?
• How his physical training today compares to 2008 when he was named "the fittest man on earth?"
• Learn about his highly successful global business NCFIT
• Learn about his corporate wellness initiatives
• What is his typical day - what the key things he must do each day to be successful
• What's been his greatest life lesson, so far?
• He shares his book writing process - How easy or hard was it to write the book?
• What book has impacted him the most and why?
• Simple, actionable closing advice for every listener...

[click_to_tweet tweet=""There is no life hack. I wanted to write about old-school hard work." -Jason Khalipa, World Champion Athlete " quote=""There is no life hack. I wanted to write about old-school hard work." -Jason Khalipa, World Champion Athlete " theme="style5"]

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[click_to_tweet tweet=""Fitness is such as easy way to get uncomfortable and overcome adversity." - World Champion Athlete, Jason Khalipa " quote=""Fitness is such as easy way to get uncomfortable and overcome adversity." - World Champion Athlete, Jason Khalipa " theme="style5"]

SHOW NOTES & LINKS:

• JasonKhalipa.com
• NC.FIT
• Jason's Philanthropy Page
• As Many Reps As Possible (Jason's Book)
• How To Win At The Sport Of Business by Mark Cuban

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[jbox color="blue" radius ="2"]Scott Iardella, MPT, CSCS, CISSN, SFG-TL, USAW, CACWC

Scott's background as a strength coach, athlete, and former clinician are the basis for his one-of-a-kind approach to teaching strength, human movement, and peak performance. Scott is dedicated to helping serious fitness enthusiasts, athletes, and lifters all over the world, regardless of age, background, or training experience, become the best version of themselves through improved strength and skill development for a lifetime of health, happiness, and high-performance.

Scott is the passionate host of The Rdella Training Podcast, a leading weekly fitness podcast in Apple Podcasts where he interviews the most brilliant minds in the industry. Finally, he is the author of The Edge of Strength, available in Amazon and currently working on his follow-up book. To learn more about Scott, please visit our About Page.

Get stronger, perform better, and evolve into the athlete you were meant to be.[/jbox]

(#276) Dr. Eric Trexler joins the show this week to discuss the science and practice of bodybuilding, as well as share key advice for improving body composition.

Dr. Eric Trexler is the Director of Education at Stronger by Science.

He is a natural pro bodybuilder, researcher (recently completing his PhD with more than 30 publications), and is a passionate coach.

Eric is a scientist and competitive bodybuilder who brings great perspective, experience, and passion to the show this week in discussing the latest in fat loss and muscle building.

Here's what you'll learn this week:

• Eric's story of how he got into bodybuilding
• His latest role with StrongerByScience
• What he's learned in the area of body composition research
• The downside of research in bodybuilding (and what works)
• What we can learn from bodybuilding research
• The hormonal changes that occur with contest preparation
• The dangers of low-protein diets
• Macronutrient ratios to consider for optimal body comp
• What's the fat intake that Eric recommends
• The problems with cardio and fat loss
• What to know about the "interference effect"
• Is Cardio really necessary for fat loss? Eric's experience
• How Eric likes to track food intake
• Eric's own mistakes in meal planning and preparation
• The big lessons Eric learned from Dr. Layne Norton
• Thoughts on powerlifting versus bodybuilding
• The importance of powerlifting programming
• What he likes most about the sport of bodybuilding
• How bodybuilding a life changing event for Eric
• Why he decided to do a bodybuilding competition
• Who he works with in his coaching programs
• Common mistakes in working towards fat loss
• The biggest misconception about the initial phase of weight loss
• What drives hypertrophy the most?
• As a bodybuilder, how important is technique?
• The 3 best supplements for bodybuilding?
• Closing advice...
• The inside scoop about his upcoming article series

[click_to_tweet tweet="There's a difference between quality volume and junk volume. Make sure that your reps count. - Dr. Eric Trexler " quote="There's a difference between quality volume and junk volume. Make sure that your reps count. - Dr. Eric Trexler " theme="style4"]

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SHOW NOTES AND LINKS:

• StrongerByScience.com
• About Dr. Eric Trexler
• My Fitness Pal - App
• Article on Nitric Oxide
• Sapiens - BOOK
• @TrexlerFitnesss on Instagram

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(#275) Renowned speed coach and expert, Lee Taft, joins the show this week to discuss what everyone needs to know about how to develop speed.

Lee Taft, known to many as "The Speed Guy" is highly regarded as one of the top athletic movement specialists in the world. The last 30 years, he has devoted the majority of his time training multi-directional speed to all ages and abilities.

This is an extremely valuable episode for all athletes, coaches, and parents to learn from one of the most respected names in the area of speed training. This is a special session, as I've been a huge fan of the tremendous work by Coach Taft for several years.

You'll discover many insights and training pearls in the episode this week.

Here's some of what you'll learn in the session:

• How Lee got started with coaching speed?
• Who he learned from? Lee's top mentor
• The #1 thing Lee did to learn and develop as a coach
• Do naturally fast athletes need to learn to run?
• Is speed training a missing component from youth sports?
• Before training for speed, athletes must have what attributes?
• How strength training works with speed training
• Misunderstandings of speed and reactive training
• Is there such a thing as a "False Step?"
• What are the technical aspects of speed that can be taught?
• Key mistakes to avoid when teaching speed
• The neural process of learning…
• The Reactive Tier System for speed - and how to use it
• Do speed coaches generally agree or disagree on speed philosophies?
• What do parents need to know about youth speed training?
• Does Lee ever formally train his kids? (His interesting answer)
• Why "no pain, no gain" is a bad decision
• How Lee incorporates speed into a strength & conditioning program
• A step-by-step example of a speed training session
• The 3 primary things we train for
• How long does it take to learn fundamentals of speed?
• What resources Lee recommends for Parents? For Coaches?
• Awesome actionable closing advice…

[click_to_tweet tweet=""There are people that are mentoring me and they don't even know it. Find your board of directors." - Lee Taft " quote=""There are people that are mentoring me and they don't even know it. Find your board of directors." - Lee Taft " theme="style5"]

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[click_to_tweet tweet=""Everybody has a different gift in the profession. I'm able to see things really well." - Lee Taft " quote=""Everybody has a different gift in the profession. I'm able to see things really well." - Lee Taft" theme="style5"]

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SHOW NOTES AND LINKS:

• LeeTaft.com
• Lee Taft's YouTube Channel
• Speed Insider's Academy
• Complete Sports Training (BOOK)

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(#274) Dr. Fergus Connolly is the world's leading sports scientist. He has authored 2 books, Game Changer and the new book, 59 Lessons. I'm extremely honored and humbled to have Dr. Connolly return to the show to discuss his latest work and share his life lessons.

His first book, Game Changer, was the first blueprint for coaches to present a holistic philosophy for winning in team sports. His new book shares the valuable lessons he's learned along the way to elite sport performance.

The amazing thing about 59 Lessons is how all of these incredible lessons apply to life, not just sport.

This is a fantastic interview you're guaranteed to get value from, with actionable closing advice. Enjoy the interview this week and be sure to check out the new book, 59 Lessons by Dr. Fergus Connolly.

Here's what you'll learn this week:

• How Fergus "captured" 59 life-changing lessons
• Fergus explains what is the role of sport in life?
• What is 59 Lessons and how the book is organized
• Why winning in life is not about just one thing
• What is the real message of the book?
• Who he says he wrote this book for…
• The 2 things to look for when reading a book
• Lesson #45 - Burn The Boats
• Lesson #9 - Only Compete Against Yourself
• Lesson #5 - You Can't Be Half Pregnant
• Lesson #35 - There Is No Such Thing As Discipline
• What are the top 3 qualities of a great coach?
• The difference between humility and confidence
• The big gap between great coaches
• What does it take to win??? The answer
• How do Game Changer and 59 Lessons connect?
• What has changed since writing Game Changer?
• What is the follow-up to Game Changer?
• The problem with "standard warm-ups"
• What are the 9 most used words in sport?
• Learn about the Online Foundation Masterclass
• The Final Lesson in 59 Lessons that turned life upside down
• The most important thing to take away from the NEW book
• What Dr. Connolly is most passionate about now
• Actionable closing advice after hearing this interview...

[click_to_tweet tweet="Are you getting better or are you getting worse? The biggest challenge is complacency. You have to compare yourself versus the best version of you. -Dr. Fergus Connolly " quote="Are you getting better or are you getting worse? The biggest challenge is complacency. You have to compare yourself versus the best version of you. -Dr. Fergus Connolly " theme="style5"]

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SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES:

• FergusConnelly.com
• 59 Lessons Book
• Game Changer Book
• Fergus Connolly on Twitter
• My Interview on The Modus Movement Podcast

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(#273) Pavel Macek, Master StrongFirst Instructor and founder and chief instructor of KB5 Gym, is this week's podcast guest where we had a fantastic chat about training principles and unconventional methods to become resilient, strong, and your best self.

Pavel was the first StrongFirst Certified Instructor in Czechia, Central Europe. He is also an FMS/CK-FMS specialist. In 2008, he opened the first kettlebell gym in the Czech Republic, KB5 Gym Prague.

He currently teaches Chinese combatives and MMA (Practical Hung Kyun), strength training (KB5 Gym Prague), and tactical self-defense for various private and government agencies, as well as Prague's Charles University.

Here's what you'll learn this week:

• Pavel discusses his background in strength and performance
• What's most important in training
• Pavel explains why training must have transfer to life
• Why we shouldn't focus too much on the tools
• How he discovered the StrongFirst system
• The results he got when he implemented the Naked Warrior principles
• Can martial arts athletes learn strength training principles faster?
• How he assesses and programs his athletes
• Pavel explains the NEW StrongFirst Resilient Course
• The goal of the new course - why attend?
• What's covered in Resilient and the rationale behind it
• Practical approaches to training to become anti-fragile
• The 7 magnificent steps - the key steps to advance training
• Where and when to use the "Resilient" approach
• When it's OK to "break the rules" in training
• Learn about the StrongFirst "Second Wind" course
• The importance of breathing - why everyone is talking about it
• Specific breathing applications to consider
• Surprising benefits of breathing techniques
• Pavel discusses his daily breathing practices
• Ideas to use breathing exercises - at any time of day
• How he finally overcame his failure of meditation
• An overview of Hardstyle dumbbell training
• Secrets of Old-Time Strongman training
• Differences in dumbbell versus kettlebell training
• What are the top 3 hardstyle dumbbell exercises?
• Pavel's simple formula to constantly develop yourself
• Actionable closing advice…

[click_to_tweet tweet="It's better to be healthy and strong than weak and sick. - Pavel Macek " quote="It's better to be healthy and strong than weak and sick. - Pavel Macek " theme="style5"]

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[click_to_tweet tweet="The big transformation begins with small steps. - Pavel Macek " quote="The big transformation begins with small steps. - Pavel Macek " theme="style5"]

SHOW NOTES:

• SimplexStrong.com
• Naked Warrior
• Simple and Sinister
• A Guide To The Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy
• StrongFirst RESILIENT Course
• StrongFirst SECOND WIND Course

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(#272) The guest this week is Sara Hendershot, a two-time World Champion rower and 2012 Olympian.

In this session, Sara shares her fascinating story of overcoming chronic injuries to become strong and resilient by focusing on strength and movement.

She covers the specific challenges she faced and what she did to address weakness and injury.

Sara is lifelong athlete and competitor, who began rowing in High School and continued her rowing career at Princeton University where she majored in Psychology.

Upon graduation, she earned her way on to the United States Women's National team and became an elite rower competing in the Olympic games in 2012.

Here's what you'll this week:

• The chronic injuries she was dealing with as a top athlete
• The 2 most common injuries rowers deal with
• How she began to address "bad" movement issues
• The 3 big weaknesses that she discovered about her own body
• The counterintuitive approach she used to train at a higher level
• Major problems with her past training programs
• How she trains today to optimize health and performance
• Her experience with Olympic Weightlifting
• How she approaches training with her athletes
• The "erg score" and how it's used
• Her top method to address posterior chain development
• The technical aspects of rowing - how technical is it?
• How she likes to train "core development"
• What tool she likes the most for shoulder health
• What was the "hook" for Sarah and the sport of rowing
• The downside of rowing…
• Most common misunderstandings about the sport of rowing
• What makes a rowing athlete great?
• Helpful advice to any rower to avoid injury
• How her approach to fitness today compares to 2012
• What was the highlight of her athletic career?
• The hidden surprise she discovered along her path as an athlete
• Her top book recommendations and why…
• Actionable closing advice and more...

[click_to_tweet tweet="It's about learning to enjoy the training. Soak up every moment. Understand how to focus on the process. - Sara Hendershot" quote="It's about learning to enjoy the training. Soak up every moment. Understand how to focus on the process. - Sara Hendershot" theme="style4"]

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KEY INSIGHTS FROM THIS EPISODE:

• How to address weak links by focusing on movement and strength
• Why it's important to embrace the process
• Why technique matters so much in any sport
• How to effectively train 3 common problem areas
• Lessons learned about strength and movement

SHOW NOTES:

• Rowfficient.com
• Crossover Symmetry
• Instagram @SarahHendershot

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(#271) Erwan Le Corre, the creator of MovNat and author of the NEW book The Practice of Natural Movement, is the amazing guest this week on the podcast.

Erwan Le Corre is the founder of "MovNat", a synthesis of his long-term passion for real-world physical competency, his love of movement in nature, his extensive knowledge of Physical Education history, and his personal philosophy of life. He believes it is everyone's universal and biological birthright to be strong, healthy, happy and free. He calls this state of being our "True Nature".

He also is the author of a new game-changing book titled The Practice of Natural Movement, Reclaim Power, Health and Freedom.

In this session, you'll hear all about how this method improves quality of life for any individual.

This episode is pure content and you're guaranteed to be inspired and enlightened by Erwan's knowledge and passion!

Here's what you'll this week:

• Erwan discusses the originations and evolution of Movement
• The difference between Natural Movement and MovNat
• Examples of natural movement and what this means to us
• Why he created the MovNat method
• Examples of natural movement is everyday life
• Why natural movement allows us to do more in life
• How could MovNat help an athlete?
• What Erwan thinks about kettlebell training
• Is MovNat appropriate for everyone?
• When to adjust or limit movements?
• How kettlebell practice is a part of the MovNat approach
• Where does MovNat begin - how to get started?
• What is so important to know about the NEW book
• Who the MovNat workshop is for and what to expect
• Where is the #1 best place to start with MovNat?
• An overview of The Practice of Natural Movement
• How a kettlebell practitioner can benefit from MovNat
• What are we actually doing with kettlebells?
• A unique perspective of movement with the kettlebell swing
• How kettlebells transfer to functional movements
• The big question we need to ask ourselves
• A specific workout example with kettlebells and MovNat
• What's the foundation of all movement?
• The importance of biomechanics in functional movements
• An explanation of biomechanics practical applications
• The MovNat certifications - who attends and who should consider?
• Should healthcare practitioners attend the certifications?
• What is the "real-world" feedback from the MovNat method?
• The downside of specialization and the upside of generalization
• Defining physical competency
• The 3 highest values of the MovNat method
• The big problem about the lack of physical competency
• Parents - why we need to role model!
• The problem of early specialization
• Why MovNat is a perfect fit for our kids and youth athletes
• The 2 takeaway actions from this interview…

[click_to_tweet tweet="How much ability to you want to acquire in your life? - Erwan Le Corre" quote="How much ability to you want to acquire in your life? - Erwan Le Corre" theme="style5"]

[click_to_tweet tweet="Not understanding biomechanics would be a huge problem. -Erwan Le Corre on the MovNat approach" quote="Not understanding biomechanics would be a huge problem. -Erwan Le Corre on the MovNat approach" theme="style5"]

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The Rdella Training Podcast is committed to helping athletes and fitness enthusiasts consistently evolve, grow, and become the strongest and best version of themselves. We teach intelligent training and lifestyle for serious fitness enthusiasts and dedicated lifters all over the world.

THE NEW BOOK - NOW IN AMAZON!

KEY INSIGHTS AND ACTIONS FROM THIS EPISODE:

• Understand the true essence of natural movement and MovNat
• Learn the best thing to do to get started with this method
• Understand where this fits in your approach to health and fitness
• Know the "why" behind the method
• Get ideas for immediate applications
• Know what you can do today to reclaim freedom tomorrow

[click_to_tweet tweet="This has saved people's lives - literally. -Erwan Le Corre" quote="This has saved people's lives - literally. -Erwan Le Corre" theme="style5"]

SHOW NOTES:

• MovNat.com
• Getting Started With MovNat
• NEW BOOK - The Practice of Natural Movement

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(#270) Josh Henkin returns to the podcast to share a comprehensive "masterclass" about the benefits and uses of ultimate sandbag training.

Josh Henkin is a CSCS with decades of experience. He is one of the most respected names in fitness and his innovative Dynamic Variable Resistance Training (DVRT™) has allowed him to present in more than 13 countries and publish in top outlets like Men's Health and the Wall Street Journal.

Josh has coached people of all backgrounds, including the U.S. Army Special Forces Recruiting Battalion and U.S. Marines.

In this great session, Josh goes deep into the essentials of sandbag training (DVRT) so that you understand everything about how to get started the right way and how to better incorporate this training system into your strength and performance programs.

Here's what you'll learn about this week:

• What makes "sandbag training" different?
• What Josh says is the real role of the strength coach
• Understand the problem with "homemade" sandbags
• How to apply progressive overload with the sandbag
• The 4 ways to progress with DVRT
• Step-by-step considerations to get started
• Why the handles are critically important in training
• How sandbags can expose and address "gaps" in training
• Why loads are extremely deceptive with sandbags
• The 7 primary movement patterns with DVRT
• Why the little tips make the biggest difference
• How squatting is different with a sandbag (squatting progressions)
• Why training is about movement patterns - not exercises
• The value of creating tension (this is huge)
• Why holding position and body position are so key to successful training
• Is it easier to learn DVRT if you're a certified kettlebell instructor?
• The 6 specific foundational movements with a sandbag
• What sandbag training teaches the body
• The real benefit of the "up-down" exercise
• Is sandbag training more strength or conditioning?
• An overview of the DVRT certification levels
• Misconceptions about strength training with a sandbag
• The actionable takeaway after hearing this interview...

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KEY ACTIONS FROM THIS EPISODE:

• Understand the principles behind the training system
• Understand the importance of functional movement patterns
• Use the links and resources to learn more about DVRT
• Consider how the system can address your own "gaps" in training
• If training with Ultimate Sandbags, focus on holding position & body position

SHOW NOTES:

• UltimateSandBagTraining.com
• Getting Started With Sandbag Training

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(#269) In the final episode of 2018, I'll share 7 key lessons as I look back and reflect on the past year.

These "life lessons" are the big things that came to my mind as sat down to review the past. I believe these lessons can be useful for any listener to get set for an amazing year ahead.

I also took some time to thank everyone that has been a part of the podcast in the last year - including YOU, the listener.

Thank you for listening and being a part of this show and our community.

We look forward to an even better year ahead!

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KEY ACTIONS FROM THIS EPISODE:

• Listen to the 7 lessons I share in the episode
• Consider which lessons can be most useful for you this year
• Take out a blank piece of paper and write down your own top 5-7 lessons from last year
• What "pops" your head when you think about major lessons
• How can you use this information in the year ahead?

SHOW NOTES:

• The 12 Week Year
• Extreme Ownership
• Fitness Sucks (article by Tucson Strength)
• Quench Your Own Thirst

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(#268) Listen to this week's session to learn how to easily and effectively plan your strength, health, or performance goals for the next 3 to 6 months with the 1-page strength plan.

I'll share the 7 key questions you need to be answer to set yourself up for focused training so that you stay on track to accomplish the big, bold goal you want to achieve.

Be specific on what you want. Are there secondary goals that could align? To get clarity, do this exercise.

This is laser-focused goal setting on 1-page. I highly encourage you to take a few minutes and do this valuable exercise.

Be sure to DOWNLOAD the 1-Page Strength Plan below.

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KEY ACTIONS FROM THIS EPISODE:

• Download the 1-page strength plan
• Fill out the sheet (it could take a few times to get it right)
• Keep this 1-pager in front of you to keep you focused - and on track - over the next 3-6 months
• Each quarter - update and revise to track progress and re-focus on what's important

This can be applied for any goal - and any individual can use this (recreational exerciser or advanced athlete).

The goal is to keep the goal the goal.

The hardest thing for most people is identifying the primary goal.

So...what's your big goal?

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