The AllAroundJoe Fitness Podcast

Listen to learn how to setup your diet for success: iTunes – Stitcher Radio In this episode you’ll learn how to setup your diet for success, plus…

• What foods you should eat.
• How macronutrient timing will completely change your life.
• What tech you should use to keep you in check.
• Timing based on when you workout.
• And much, much more.

Basics to setup your diet

• Find your ideal bodyweight
• Run your protein number off of this bodyweight
• Setup your 40/30/30 (carbs/protein/fat)
• Download MyFitnessPal for iPhone / Android
• Click on app/more/goals/calorie & macronutrient goals
• Set your macronutrients to 40/30/30
• Adjust your calories until it hits your protein goal

For example, mine is 200 pounds, so my ideal calories are 2665. It’s an easy trial and error game.

Now you know how much you should be eating each day. That is your target.

What should you be eating…

Start with your protein… you usually want to have your protein broken up evenly between the number of meals that you’ll eat that day.

So, if I eat 4 times, I’m going to have 50 grams of protein per meal/feeding.

If you’re a little off on this, don’t worry about it. It does not need to be exact. It’s just a guideline.

At first, with the fat, just see where you’re at when the day ends.

This is where meal prepping, or eating similar things for most days is very beneficial. You’ll have much more control over these adjustments.

Lastly, you’ll plan your carbs

This one is pretty easy.

You want to eat the majority of your carbs around your workout.

Yes, you NEED to be working out. I don’t care who you are. Your body is supposed to move, so move it.

You should be moving everyday, and strength training 3-6 times a week.

I don’t care what type of strength training you’re doing (CrossFit, Barre, Yoga, etc.).

Just know that you need to be doing strength training, and endurance training. If you want to see how I setup my training/moving click here: My complete six pack diet, training, and lifestyle plan

Here are a few scenarios…

Setup your diet for 6am workout * Eat some old fashioned oatmeal, almond butter, and protein powder at 5am. * Eat a banana, and a protein shake after your workout (7am). * Spread the rest of your daily carbs out over the rest of your day

Setup your diet 12pm workout * Eat green shake for breakfast around 6-8am. * Spinach, kale, full fat yogurt, protein powder (see my Green Machine Shake post). * Eat an apple, and some almond butter around 10-11am. * Eat banana, and protein shake after your workout (1pm). * Eat a bowl of old fashioned oatmeal, and eggs around 2-3pm. * Spread the remaining carbs over your dinner meal(s).

Setup your diet 6pm workout * Eat green shake for breakfast around 6-8am. * Spinach, kale, full fat yogurt, protein powder (see my Green Machine Shake post). * Large salad for lunch. * Oatmeal with protein powder around 4-5pm. * Eat banana, and protein shake after your workout (7pm). * Spread the remaining carbs over your dinner meal(s).

You should be seeing the trend here.

You’re eating low glycemic carbs the meal before your workout, and then a higher glycemic carb right after your workout, and finally more low glycemic carbs the rest of the day.

It’s possible that this seems overwhelming right now, but just start using the MyFitnessPal app, and trust me, it will get easier.

This is something that YOU NEED TO LEARN HOW TO DO. It’s so much more important than any subject that you were forced to learn in school. So much more important!

Water

Simple.

Drink .75 ounces per pound of bodyweight. Done.

Use the app called Waterlogged to track your daily water intake. And buy the upgraded version, so you can get the smart reminders.

Resources and links mentioned in this podcast

MyFitnessPal – iOS download | Android download Waterlogged – iOS download | Android download

Partners mentioned in this podcast

– InsideTracker.com – Use code ALLAROUNDJOE for a discount. – WHOOP.com – Use code ALLAROUNDJOE for a discount.

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Listen to learn How to avoid getting bulky: iTunes – Stitcher Radio In this episode you’ll learn how to avoid getting bulky, plus…

• What food you should never eat.
• How to check if you can get bulky.
• How to adjust if you start seeing the signs of bulk.
• The only way a woman can really get bulky.
• And much, much more.

Huge woman are everywhere!

Let’s start with testosterone, which is an anabolic hormone that supports muscle growth, and recovery in men and women.

Testosterone ranges – According to the National Institutes of Health, the normal range of testosterone is 30 to 95 nanograms per deciliter (ng/dL) for women and 300 to 1,200 ng/dL for men, but individual laboratories might have a slightly different rangethat they consider normal. Also keep in mind that the levels vary with age.

What this tells us, is that even if you have a woman with high testosterone, and a man with low testosterone, the woman will have 3 times less testosterone than a man.

Now, I’ve worked with thousands of people at this point in my health and fitness career, and I have NEVER, EVER worked with a woman that had the ability to put on enough muscle to call herself bulky.

And if any of those woman that I have worked with did call themselves bulky… they had body image issues that needed to be solved outside of the gym.

The next thing to tackle… I get women that will tell me… “I have this friend, and she’s bulky, so you’re wrong.”

Let’s get serious here – is this woman actually muscularly bulky, or is she fat. In all my days, this “bulky” woman that’s being referred to is actually fat.

Does she have some muscle… sure, and that muscle is underneath the fat, and making her look large.

But, that’s not the issue here. The woman that I talk to are worried about putting on so much muscle that they will look like a female bodybuilder.

Well, I’m here to tell you that for 99.9% of the population, this is not possible. And if you are in the 0.01%… losing muscle is so much easier than gaining it, you could lose this so called “bulk” in a matter of months.

Long, lean muscles… This is fiction. Don’t tell the magazines.

If you still want to avoid getting bulky (which isn’t possible for most women), then consider following the protocol below.

Just know that it will slow your results.

Workout rep ranges * Avoid 8-15 * Train heavy Diet * Eat at or below your desired weights calorie limit Cardio * Do it. * 3+ times a week. * Running, biking, swimming

Losing muscle size is easy!

Resources and links mentioned in this podcast Partners mentioned in this podcast

– InsideTracker.com – Use code ALLAROUNDJOE for a discount. – WHOOP.com – Use code ALLAROUNDJOE for a discount.

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Listen to learn How to plan an adventure: iTunes – Stitcher Radio In this episode you’ll learn about WHOOP, Unlock Human Performance, plus…

• What we are packing to move light and fast on the trail.
• How our support will help us.
• How we planned our daily milage.
• The food and water essentials.
• And much, much more.

Our last big adventure… Wonderland Trail in 3 days. Day 1: How to plan an adventure Stevens Pass to Cathedral Boulder Camp * 24.8 miles * To camp 17 is an additional 2.1 miles for a total of 26.9 miles.

Support crew * Round trip is 8 miles. * Hiking from Tucquala Meadows / Cathedral Rock Trailhead to Camp 17. * WTA hike info: http://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/cathedral-rock * Driving directions to trailhead: https://goo.gl/maps/SsEsT2bFs3F2 * Pass Needed: Northwest Forest Pass

Day 2: How to plan an adventure Camp 17 to Spectacle Lake * 27.5 miles.

Support crew * Round trip is 17.2 miles. * Hiking from Spectacle Lake Trailhead. * WTA hike info: http://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/spectacle-lake * Driving directions to trailhead: https://goo.gl/maps/FYzz7szpXoL2 * Pass Needed: Northwest Forest Pass

Day 3: How to plan an adventure Spectacle Lake to Snoqualmie Pass * 16.9 miles.

Support crew * Pickup at Snoqualmie Pass PCT parking lot.

Nutritional Requirements

Water * On a cool day… 15-20 ounces of water per hour. * On a hot day… 30 ounces of water per hour.

Electrolytes * Base this on feel. Have a bottle with Nuun that you can sip from when you crave it.

Food needed

Bars * RX Bars * Quest Bars * Clif Bars Snacks * Plantain chips * Trail mix * Chocolate covered espresso beans * Baby food packs * Hot chocolate Meals * Almond butter, honey, and banana sandwiches * Pickle sandwiches for day #1 * Night #1 – Gnocchi, marinara, and sausages * Breakfast(s) – Oatmeal, almond butter, protein powder * Bring extra of this for possible snacks. * Night #2 – High calorie soup, or protein shake

How to plan an adventure: Support

Support Crew Night #1 Carry-in * Tent * Sleeping bag * Day #2 Breakfast * Night #1 Dinner * Stove * Toiletry kit – toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, Dr. Bronners soap * Micro-dry towel * Extra shorts & shirt

Support Crew Night #2 Carry-in * Tent * Sleeping bag * Day #3 Breakfast * Night #2 Dinner * Stove * Toiletry kit – toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, Dr. Bronners soap * Micro-dry towel * Extra shorts & shirt

In Our Packs * Food/snacks * Steripen’s * Batteries for Steripen’s * Pants – in-case it gets cold, and can’t meet with support * Rain shell * Long sleeve shirt * Extra pair of new socks * Sleeping pads

REI List * Nut butter tubes * Hydration backpack * Socks

Resources and links mentioned in this podcast Partners mentioned in this podcast

– InsideTracker.com – Use code ALLAROUNDJOE for a discount. – WHOOP.com – Use code ALLAROUNDJOE for a discount.

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Listen to learn 5 easy ways to improve your energy, starting today!: iTunes – Stitcher Radio In this episode you’ll learn 5 easy ways to improve your energy, starting today!, including…

• How moving will get you energized fast.
• What breathing techniques you can use today.
• The shake that will get you jacked.
• How getting cold can jazz you up.
• And much, much more.

**As a disclaimer, always check with your doctor before trying any of these techniques to make sure that you are healthy enough for physical activity, and the exercises listed below.

Tip #1 – Move to improve your energy

You probably saw this one coming, but here you have it. If you get your body moving you will increase you energy levels, and mental wellbeing.

This can be a super easy thing, like going for a short walk first thing in the morning, during your lunch break, or when you get home from work.

Or you could take it up a notch, and do something more intense, like a max set up pushups at any of the above times.

Or 50 air squats as fast as you can.

Or there’s a great Tony Robbins priming exercise that I like to do. It’s on audio, and you can get their by going to allaroundjoe.com/trpriming

Tip #2 – Breath to improve your energy

I know, I know… you’re breathing all day long.

But the truth is, you’re probably not breathing the way you should be.

Let me ask you… when you breath in, how deep are your breaths?

If they are anything less than max capacity, you can do more, and get far better results.

Breathing deep will stimulate your parasympathetic nervous system, which will make you feel more relaxed, centered, and alive.

Try doing the Wim Hof breathing for 3 rounds to see what I mean.

– Take 30 deep breaths – On the 30th breath exhale all your air out, and hold your breath as long as you can – Repeat 2 more times

Tip #3 – Drink a green shake

Now, those Saint Patties Day green milkshakes that McDonalds has aren’t what I’m talking about.

I’m talking about getting a bunch of organic green leafy vegetables, loading them into a blender with some organic full fat yogurt, a scoop of your protein powder of choice, blending like crazy, and gulping that deliciousness down!

Well, it may or may not be deliciousness to you, but every time that I drink one of these I feel energized!

Some optional ingredients that I like to throw into my green shakes from time to time are: * Matcha green tea – a little jolt of caffeine * AMRAP nutrition super greens – just some more awesome * Udo’s oils – fats from flax oils will make the shake a little more filling

Tip #4 – Take a cold shower or cold dip

I guessing that this is going to be the least favorite of the tips, but I’m going to tell you that it’s probably the most effective.

So, if you can muster it, give this a try.

All you need is a shower that will get cold. Right now I’m in Phoenix AZ, and the shower water does not get cold enough to get the desired effect.

If you can’t find a shower that will get cold enough, try finding a river. In most cases rivers will be coming from some kind of snow melt, and will provide you will the coldness needed to drastically increase you energy levels.

If you are new to this, you probably only need to expose yourself to the water for 30’ish seconds.

If it feels really cold to you try taking deep breaths as you enter, and sit in the cold water. This should help with your bodies circulation, which is what will keep your organs warm, and safe.

When you get out you will feel ON FIRE with energy!

Tip #5 – Hangout with an energy giver

This one can be a little harder if you do it in person, but the cool thing here is that you can find energy givers on audio or video.

What I mean by this is, people are all on a wide spectrum of energy takers, meaning you feel drained when you are around them.

To energy givers, meaning you feel energized when you are around them.

If you know someone who’s a big energy giver in your life, try to spend more time with them.

If you don’t know someone in your life who is an energy giver, then find someone you can read about, listen to, or watch.

My favorite energy givers are… Tony Robbins – Podcast – Courses Tim Ferriss – Podcast – Books Gary Vee – Books

Resources and links mentioned in this podcast

– Wim Hof Method – Website – App/iOS / Android – InsideTracker.com – Use code ALLAROUNDJOE for a discount. – WHOOP.com – Use code ALLAROUNDJOE for a discount.

*above could be affiliate links. I get a small commission if you click through them and buy, but they in no way make the products cost anymore. If you decide to use them please let me know so I can thank you.

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Listen to find out How your smartphone can get you into better shape: iTunes – Stitcher Radio In this episode you’ll learn about WHOOP, Unlock Human Performance, plus…

• What apps really work for getting into better shape.
• How tracking is everything to improvement.
• What social media platform can actually get you more fit.
• And a few apps that you probably didn’t think would be helpful.
• And much, much more.

How your smartphone can get you into better shape

You must track it if you want to improve it! Motivation / Mirror Neurons Instagram * Follow people that you want to be like… * Josh Bridges * Nick Sorrel * Tony Robbins * Tim Ferriss * Ben Smith * Nick Urankar * Ben Bergeron * Wim Hof * Chris Spealler * Gary V.

Diet & Nutrition MyFitnessPal * You MUST track it if you want to improve it! * Checkout https://allaroundjoe.com/70 Waterlogged – water tracking

Weight lifting / General tracking Evernote Evernote Web Clipper

Performance Improvement IKKOS – Visualize like the pros! * You can actually start to move like I do by subscribing to my channel. WHM/Wim Hof Method – breathing training & cold training Apnea – free diving training app

Recovery WHOOP – always on wrist strap * This is a wearable devise that you can read about at https://allaroundjoe.com/whoop-strap-review/ Elite HRV – morning HRV

Top of mind Reminders app – iPhone Calendar app – iPhone Audible/Podcast app – listening to successful people will get you thinking like them.

Resources and links mentioned in this podcast

– WHOOP.com – Use code ALLAROUNDJOE for a discount.

*above could be affiliate links. I get a small commission if you click through them and buy, but they in no way make the products cost anymore. If you decide to use them please let me know so I can thank you.

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Listen to hear my interview w/ Performance Nut Butter Creator Travis Marziani: iTunes – Stitcher Radio In this episode you’ll learn about Performance Nut Butter, plus…

• How Travis came up with the idea for Performance Nut Butter.
• Why Travis picked the ingredients.
• What type of people Performance Nut Butter is right for.
• How Travis is planning to market Performance Nut Butter.
• And much, much more.

Travis Marziani is the founder, and creator of Performance Nut Butter, which is currently live on KickStarter.

Travis is not new to the entrepreneur scene.

He started his entrepreneural journey with an online dance clothing store, and has continued his success with his site HowToDoYour20s.com, and his YouTube Channel Effective Ecommerce.

In this interview we talk about everything from why Travis decided to create a nut butter product, to why he chose macadamia nuts, coconut, cashews, and sea salt, to which type of people/athletes will benefit from his product.

You can find Travis online at: PerformanceNutButter.com HowToDoYour20s.com Effective Ecommerce

Resources and links mentioned in this podcast

– Performance Nut Butter KickStarter

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Listen to WHOOP, Unlock Human Performance: iTunes – Stitcher Radio In this episode you’ll learn about WHOOP, Unlock Human Performance, plus…

• What WHOOP actually does.
• Who uses the WHOOP strap.
• Why if you’re a hard charger you should probably be wearing one.
• Some fun stories about the WHOOP.
• And much, much more.

In this podcast AJ Baker and I talk about how the idea for the WHOOP started, and how it took about 4 years for the idea to turn into a wearable device.

We talk about what AJ does within WHOOP, and the type of people that work at WHOOP that make it the fun company that it is today.

AJ talks about how some of the most popular athletes that have used WHOOP are LeBron James, and Michael Phelps, as well as top CrossFitter Sam Dancer.

We also discuss how wearing the WHOOP strap is changing the way athletes look at their recovery, and how often they need to be training to get maximal results.

It’s interesting, more often than not, it’s seem like athletes are learning that they don’t need to be training as much as they thought to get maximal results.

Or that if they have a high recovery day, they should add extra to that day, but step back on the days where their recovery isn’t as high.

In the interview we talk about the sensors that WHOOP uses to gather all of the data to give you a recovery score, sleep tracking, and strain number.

At the end of the day I hope that you listen to this podcast, and learn how the WHOOP strap can improve your performance, and make you an all around healthier person!

You can also checkout my WHOOP product review by clicking here.

Resources and links mentioned in this podcast

– WHOOP.com – Use code ALLAROUNDJOE for a discount.

*above could be affiliate links. I get a small commission if you click through them and buy, but they in no way make the products cost anymore. If you decide to use them please let me know so I can thank you.

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Listen to learn how prepare for an ultra marathon: iTunes – Stitcher Radio In this episode you’ll learn how to prepare for an ultra marathon, plus…

• HOW TO MAKE IT FUN.
• The nutrition and hydration required.
• How many days a week you should train.
• If you should or shouldn’t do weight training.
• And much, much more.

Technique training POSE Running

Nutrition/hydration

Training 3-4 days a week * You’ll get up to 4 days as your LSD training runs get longer, and you push them into 2 runs in a 24 hour period.

Interval day * Getting heart rate up over a period of high exertion bursts * Goal is to provide a stimulus that your body is not used to * Different energy systems, and different muscle types from LSD Fartlek day * Fun run! * City running * Trail running * Slow time progression up to 6-8 miles LSD day 2nd LSD day

Weight training * 3 times per week * Push / pull would work * Legs, back, and biceps * Chest, shoulders, triceps

Mental preparation * Meditation * Standing desk – super important! ** If you plan to run an ultra marathon you NEED to be able to stand on your feet all day long.

Recovery * Daily stretching * Contrast therapy * Cold therapy

Resources and links mentioned in this podcast

– POSE Running Method – Calm iOS / Android app – Headspace iOS / Android app – Waking Up iOS app (this is what I’m using now) – ROMWod

Partners mentioned in this podcast

– InsideTracker.com – Use code ALLAROUNDJOE for a discount. – WHOOP.com – Use code ALLAROUNDJOE for a discount.

*above could be affiliate links. I get a small commission if you click through them and buy, but they in no way make the products cost anymore. If you decide to use them please let me know so I can thank you.

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Listen to learn super easy strength program: iTunes – Stitcher Radio In this episode you’ll learn how to achieve more faster, plus…

• The lifts to do to get strong.
• How to get stronger every week.
• When to adjust your strength program.
• What will keep you getting the gains.
• And much, much more.

Strength program rules

Week 1 Find your 5 rep max for: Back squats Front Squats Deadlifts Stiff leg deadlift Bench DB bench Shoulder press DB shoulder press Pull-ups Bent over barbell rows

Week 2 Monday: Back squats + 2-5 pounds Wednesday: Deadlifts Friday: Bench press Saturday: Pull-ups *You can adjust the days however you want, but only one heavy lift per day.

Week 3 Increase load by 1-5 pounds for the same amount of reps. Use as many sets as you need.

If you don’t improve… * The next week will be a de-loading where you’ll drop down to 80% of your 5 RM for 1 set of 5 reps. The following week after de-load… * Select the next lift from the same movement pattern, and start over from there. * For example: if you’re doing back squats, you’d switch to front squats.

Resources and links mentioned in this podcast

– InsideTracker.com – Use code ALLAROUNDJOE for a discount. – WHOOP.com – Use code ALLAROUNDJOE for a discount.

*above could be affiliate links. I get a small commission if you click through them and buy, but they in no way make the products cost anymore. If you decide to use them please let me know so I can thank you.

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Listen to learn how to stretch yourself to achieve more faster: iTunes – Stitcher Radio In this episode you’ll learn how to achieve more faster, plus…

• What it will take to stretch your mind and body.
• How I learned how to achieve more faster.
• Where you can find ideas that will get you there faster.
• What books you must be reading as an achiever.
• And much, much more.

Stretch yourself big time! That’s what it’s all about if you want to achieve more faster. Always be looking for bigger and badder things to accomplish.

Here are a few ideas…

Run a 5k Run a 10k Run a half marathon Run a marathon Run an ultra marathon

Match your physical fitness level with the challenge that sounds a little outside of your comfort zone. Or if you really want to achieve more faster… do something a lot outside of your comfort zone.

Do you think that I knew I was going to finish my first marathon, or ultra marathon, or Ironman…? You better believe that I knew I was going to finish them! Haha! It’s all about mindset if you want to achieve more faster.

That time when we did Half Dome for time

Do a Spartan race – find a race in your area here * This is something that I’m going to start doing more of. These races are a great tool for achieve more faster in your physical, and mental life.

Plan a running / biking / swimming / hiking adventure * Run around Lake Washington * The Wonderland Trail in 3 days * Run around Manhattan * Run the Enchanted Valley

Read these books to get motivated by great achievement * The Snoball by Warren Buffett – Great read to get inside the head of a very successful man. * SpartanUp by Joe De Sena – Motivation if you like to be pushed. Joe is the creator of the Spartan race, and an ultra distance machine. He can teach you how to push through adversity. * Shoe Dog by Phil Knight – An amazing story that ALL entrepreneurs should read! Nike wasn’t started overnight. * Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage by Alfred Lansing – Want to ready about a crazy real life survival story… this is about as good as they get. * The Emerald Mile by Kevin Fedarko – After reading this you might book a trip to boat down the Grand Canyon, so you’ve been warned. * Awaken the Giant Within by Tony Robbins – Amazing person, amazing book. I’ve never ready something of Tony’s that I didn’t like. He can change you life, and definitely changed mine! * Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown – Want to get inspired by hard work of others… This story of an Olympic rowing team will get you fired up to achieve anything. * Steve Jobs by Walter Issacson – Maybe the greatest innovator of our time. Need I say more… * Elon Musk by Ashlee Vance – Elon Musk is freaking insane. This guy does not think like most people, and that’s a good thing this day and age. Read this, and take on some of Elon’s drive. * Ultra Marathon Man by Dean Karnazes – Warning: Every time that I’ve read this book I’ve done something extreme. It got me started with ultra marathons. It inspired me to run around Manhattan with just a credit card in my pocket. It pushed me over the edge to run around Lake Washington. It’s the most inspiring book that I’ve ever read!

Strategy * Schedule it * Tell people * Get someone or multiple someone’s to join you * Absolutely not necessary! Once you schedule it, it’s real. Schedule this event TODAY!

You can sign up for a Spartan Race, or a triathlon, or a running race, or a bike ride, or schedule a long hike, or just put a day of running on your calendar!

Don’t leave this post without scheduling your event that’s going to help you to achieve more.

Resources and links mentioned in this podcast

– InsideTracker.com – Use code ALLAROUNDJOE for a discount. – WHOOP.com – Use code ALLAROUNDJOE for a discount.

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