The Hammer Cast

By Aleks SalkinHealth & Fitness

The Hammer Cast episodes

May 13, 2020 Ep. 38: Age-proofing your body
Being in your 30s, 40s, 50s, or beyond is no excuse to let yourself fall apart. Get cracking on some "age proofing" and you'll find that you still run like a well-oiled machine!

And don't forget to hop on my epic daily email list for all my grade-A, top-shelf material!

https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/
8 min
May 12, 2020 Ep. 37: It's never "just one thing"
We are often led to believe that by adding "just this one WEIRD thing" to our health and fitness regimen, we can make massive, incalculable gains.

The truth is a little more complex than that - and I dive into it in this short but succinct podcast.

By the way, here is the epic link to my daily email list I mentioned during the show - the #1 place for all my grade-A, top-shelf material (NOT social media) and the ONLY place you can snag my courses, programs, challenges, and more: https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/
8 min
May 12, 2020 Ep. 37: It's never "just one thing"
We are often led to believe that by adding "just this one WEIRD thing" to our health and fitness regimen, we can make massive, incalculable gains.

The truth is a little more complex than that - and I dive into it in this short but succinct podcast.

By the way, here is the epic link to my daily email list I mentioned during the show - the #1 place for all my grade-A, top-shelf material (NOT social media) and the ONLY place you can snag my courses, programs, challenges, and more: https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/
8 min
May 10, 2020 Ep. 36: Sarah Smith on pelvic floor health for higher performance
Believe it or not, one of the most common weak links in our strength (and a catalyst for poor performance and even injury) is a weak pelvic floor.

It's not just a problem for post-pregnancy women, but even men and non-pregnant women as well.

Sarah Smith is an expert on the topic, and she dishes out knowledge bombs by the bowlful on this episode.

If you're not already, be sure to hop on board my daily email list for all my best, no BS material - sent out on a daily basis!

https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/
46 min
May 10, 2020 Ep. 36: Sarah Smith on pelvic floor health for higher performance
Believe it or not, one of the most common weak links in our strength (and a catalyst for poor performance and even injury) is a weak pelvic floor.

It's not just a problem for post-pregnancy women, but even men and non-pregnant women as well.

Sarah Smith is an expert on the topic, and she dishes out knowledge bombs by the bowlful on this episode.

If you're not already, be sure to hop on board my daily email list for all my best, no BS material - sent out on a daily basis!

https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/
46 min
May 10, 2020 Ep. 35: Bodyweight training is good for more than quarantine
Bodyweight training: a lot of people are discovering it just now in quarantine. But I'm here to tell you, the greatest benefits of calisthenics will come from sticking with it once quarantine has ended!

Don't forget: get ye on my daily email list where all my grade A, top-shelf material goes out!

https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/
10 min
May 10, 2020 Ep. 35: Bodyweight training is good for more than quarantine
Bodyweight training: a lot of people are discovering it just now in quarantine. But I'm here to tell you, the greatest benefits of calisthenics will come from sticking with it once quarantine has ended!

Don't forget: get ye on my daily email list where all my grade A, top-shelf material goes out!

https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/
10 min
May 09, 2020 Ep. 34: 3 ways to tell if you're getting stronger
Getting stronger isn't just about lifting heavier. There are a number of ways you can tell if you're getting stronger before you ever reach for a heavier kettlebell...

Don't forget to sign up for my epic daily email list - where all my best and brightest material goes out on the daily!

https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/
11 min
May 09, 2020 Ep. 34: 3 ways to tell if you're getting stronger
Getting stronger isn't just about lifting heavier. There are a number of ways you can tell if you're getting stronger before you ever reach for a heavier kettlebell...

Don't forget to sign up for my epic daily email list - where all my best and brightest material goes out on the daily!

https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/
11 min
May 08, 2020 Ep. 33: The military press - is it overrated?
The military press: one of the most popular lifts among kettelbellers, and the go-to show of strength for the old school strongmen.

But is it *really* all it's cracked up to be?

I dig into this topic and more in this white-knuckle thrill ride of a podcast episode.

While you're preparing to dig in, be sure to hop on my daily email list, where all my best and brightest material goes out on a daily basis - NOT on social media.

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17 min