The Mind Muscle Project

By Lachy Rowston & Raph Freedman

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What's The Mind Muscle Project about?

Weekly discussions and interviews on self-improvement, fitness and well being niche topics and exciting and influential minds. Join us on a journey of exercising the muscle inside your head.

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#712 - Strategies For Incre...

08.04.2020

This week on the show the boys discuss Lach's isolation strategies and how he has adapted to his apartment for staying fit and busy. The listener questions this week are on the optimal zone for sleep and why most hard ...

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08.04.2020 #712 - Strategies For Increasing Steps, Dangers Of Over-Sleeping & How To Absorb More Books, After Show 204 This week on the show the boys discuss Lach's isolation strategies and how he has adapted to his apartment for staying fit and busy. The listener questions this week are on the optimal zone for sleep and why most hard ...
08.02.2020 #711 - Kara Saunders: CrossFit Games Athlete, New Mum & Entrepreneur - Interview 306 This week the boys kick off the first episode of WOMEN's MONTH with CrossFit Games Elite competitor Kara Saunders. They dive into the success of her recent child brith and how she has managed her body and life as a ...
07.30.2020 #710 - 5 Strategies For Dealing With Stress & Overwhelm - In The Black This week on the show the boys discuss some useful tips for business owners and staff for managing stress. If you've ever struggled to make it through some low times this is a great episode for you. AFS Brokers Website ...
07.29.2020 #709 - 10 Muscle Building Myths Busted By Science This week the boys dive into the 10 biggest myths of building muscle and bust them using science. Download the PDF of this episode - https://themindmuscleproject.com/10-muscle-building-myths-busted-by-science Project Body - https://themindmuscleproject.com/body Project Strong - https://themindmuscleproject.com/strong Project Programs - https://themindmuscleproject.com/programs Episode sponsors ...
07.28.2020 Intermittent Fasting For CrossFit, Protein Intake For Injuries & Grounding For Recovery - After Show 203 This week the boys do their first digital after show as Lach explains how he ended up in a forced lockdown. They discuss important topics on improving body composition, hot sauce and how people treat you differently with a baby. ...
07.26.2020 Paul Chek on Psychedelics, Coach-Client Relationships & Nutrition Intuition - Interview 305 This week the boys get on one of the fitness industries most influential personalities Paul Chek. Paul has pioneered many of the main stream ideas and methods the modern fitness industry practices today. It's easy to say this will be ...
07.23.2020 7 Key Character Traits Gym Owners Need To Develop - In The Black This week on the show the boys take more of a dive into the leadership and personal side of business. They outline and identify what they have seen to be the 7 most important personal skills for running gyms. AFS ...
07.22.2020 #699 - James Fitzgerald on Longevity/Health vs Performance, the pros and cons of each method - TBT 46 This week the boys sit down for a round 3 with OPEX founder James Fitzgerald. The discussion centres around the future of the programming in the fitness industry and where James feels the programming needs to head towards. We talk ...
07.21.2020 Binge Restrict Eating Fixes, The Over-Training Mentality & Best Strength Exercises - After Show 202 This week the boys cover off how to navigate the disordered eating mentality, how to get out of the always go hard mentality and discuss if you can get strong with only 10 exercises. MANSCAPED - MMP = 20% off ...
07.19.2020 Amir Fazeli on Elite Insider Strength Knowledge - Interview 304 This week the boys welcome back past guest and expert strength coach Amir Fazeli to talk about his new found ideas on getting the body super strong. Amir Fazeli's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_sportperformancecoach/ Amir Fazeli's Website - http://adonisathletics.com.au/ Whoop Strap 3.0 ...
07.16.2020 How To Stand Out In The Fitness Industry - In The Black This week the boys discuss how to make your brand different. They break down why having a point of difference is critical for long term business success and how to best cultivate it. NPE Fitness - https://www.npefitness.com/kick-start/ NPE Business Coaching ...
07.15.2020 10 Essential Exercises For Maximal Strength This Thursday Strength special covers off the 10 most important exercises you'll need when getting super strong. Project Strong - https://themindmuscleproject.com/strong Project Programs - https://themindmuscleproject.com/programs Episode sponsors - https://themindmuscleproject.com/partners Lach's Daily Email - https://themindmuscleproject.com/thedaily
07.14.2020 When To Repeat Programs, Fixing Low Back Pain & Anti-Inflammatory Drug Use - After Show 201 This week on the show the boys kick things off with a story about Cold Plunges and the health benefits, issues with new science coming out and the new Reebok Nano X. Listener questions are on when to repeat programs, ...
07.12.2020 Dr Will Bulsiewicz on The New Science Between Gut Bacteria & Performance - Interview 303 This week on the show the boys welcome on practicing Gastroenterologist & Author Dr. Will B to talk everything gut science and how it relates to our performance. This easily one fo the most fascinating chats on the gut bacteria ...
07.09.2020 The Start Up Journey From Idea To Product With Neuro Gum Founders - In The Black This week the boys sit down with the founders of the amazing Neuro Gum Kent and Ryan to talk about their amazing journey of entrepreneurship. WODIFY - http://www.wodify.com/mmp AFS Brokers Website - https://www.afsbrokers.com.au/ NPE Fitness - https://www.npefitness.com/kick-start/ NPE Business Coaching ...
07.08.2020 #695 - Dr Gabrielle Fundaro on The No BS Science On Gut Health - TBT 45 This week we have on RP coach Dr Gabrielle Fundaro to talk about the evidence behind the current claims in gut health. We talk about the overall merit of a lot of the claims of pre and probiotics as well ...
07.07.2020 Artificial Sweeteners, Carb Timing & Common Programming Mistakes - After Show 200 This week on the show the boys caught up on some interesting points about the sustainability of different exercise and nutrition programs. As well they discussed one of the most controversial documentaries of the year 'Athlete A'. Listener questions involved ...
07.05.2020 Matt Fitzgerald on Simple Tips To Run Faster & Longer - Interview 302 This week on the show the boys welcome back Best-selling author Matt Fitzgerald to share the inside secrets of a pro-athlete runners training camp and what we can all do to be fitter and faster on the pavement. Matt Fitzgerald ...
07.02.2020 20 Changes CrossFit HQ's New Owner Should Make - In The Black This week the boys list 20 changes they would make if they owned CrossFit. With the new owner at the helm they hope for it's future some of these will be heard. AFS Brokers Website - https://www.afsbrokers.com.au/ NPE Fitness - ...
07.01.2020 John 'Mountain Dog' Meadows & Eugene Teo - Steroids & the Bodybuilding Mentality - TBT 673 This week we had inside the studio the muscle sandwich of the boys, Eugene Teo & John 'Mountain Dog' Meadows. This is an epic show which covers so many topics from muscle growth mistakes, steroids with kids and how not ...
06.30.2020 What is 'Genetic Potential', Fat Loss Psychology Tips & Knee Rehab Advice - After Show 199 This week on the show the boys discuss Lach's current fat loss journey and how it is going, Raph's baby updates and also start a heated debate on Genetics. True Coach - Truecoach.co/mmp = 14 day free trial and 20% ...
06.28.2020 Scott Stallings 3x PGA Tour Winner on Combining Pro Golf & CrossFit - Interview 301 This week on the show the boys sit down with PGA Tour winner and recent CrossFit athlete Scott Stallings to discuss his amazing health transformation and how he uses WODs to improve his golf. Scott Stallings Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/scottstallings/ Scott ...
06.25.2020 How To Price Gym Memberships - In The Black This week the boys discuss pricing of gym memberships and what it means to charge less or charge more. WODIFY - http://www.wodify.com/mmp NPE Fitness - https://www.npefitness.com/kick-start/ NPE Business Coaching - https://themindmuscleproject.com/npe Episode sponsors - https://themindmuscleproject.com/partners Lach's Infamous Daily Email - ...
06.24.2020 5 Life Lessons On Strength Training From 300 Interviews This week the boys share stories and wisdom from 300 guest interviews on what they have consistently seen show up as the top 5 strength training principles for anyone looking to add weight to the bar. Project Strong - https://themindmuscleproject.com/strong ...
06.23.2020 How Much Fibre Is Healthy, Becoming A Better PT & Tips For Strength - After Show 198 This week on the show the boys celebrate 300 episodes and reminisce back to some of the hilarious USA adventures. Listener Questions are on the perfect amount of fibre to consume, how to become a better personal trainer and how ...
06.21.2020 James Smith PT on Self-Esteem, Sex & Mindset - Interview 300 The boys welcome back James Smith now best selling author for their 300th episode to share more life lessons and stories on how we can all live without fear, say f*ck the man and be happier. James Smith's Instagram - ...
06.18.2020 What It Really Takes To Be An Independent Brand - In The Black This week the boys cover off the pros and cons of deaffiliating and removing your franchise name. This is what it really takes to go out on your own and build your won brand. WODIFY - http://www.wodify.com/mmp NPE Fitness - ...
06.17.2020 CrossFit vs Strongman vs Powerlifting This week the boys breakdown the 3 strength sports and how we can get the 80/20 for our own training from each. Register for Project Strong - https://themindmuscleproject.com/strong Subscribe for email Updates https://themindmuscleproject.com/newsletter
06.16.2020 Health Benefits Of Steroids, Best Fitness Wearables & CrossFit HQ's Future - After Show 197 This week the boys discuss if the new CrossFit CEO is qualified to do the job, how you can become more WOKE and the best ways to supplement with probiotics. Listener questions are around muscle building at older ages, the ...
06.14.2020 Sonny Webster on What You Sacrifice To Be An Olympian - Interview 299 This week the boys chat to British Olympian Weightlifter Sonny Webster. They cover a wide range of topics on drug testing, money problems in amateur sport and racism in sport. Sonny Webster's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sonnywebstergb/?hl=en Sonny Webster's Website - https://go.sonnywebsteracademy.com/shop-products?utm_medium=vault&utm_source=academy ...
06.11.2020 Why We've Left Group Fitness, Creature Fitness 2.0 - In The Black This week the boys discuss their recent upgrade to Creature Fitness 2.0 and everything which has changed with the new model. NPE Fitness - https://www.npefitness.com/kick-start/ NPE Business Coaching - https://themindmuscleproject.com/npe Episode sponsors - https://themindmuscleproject.com/partners Lach's Infamous Daily Email - https://themindmuscleproject.com/thedaily ...
06.10.2020 Muscle Strength Vs Muscle Growth On the second episode of this strength series the boys break down the differences and similarities between muscle size/growth and muscle strength and how to optimise for one or the other. Whoop Strap 3.0 - code: mindmuscle = 15% off ...
06.09.2020 Is CrossFit Finished & Our New Gym Model - After Show 196 This week the boys discuss many topics and answer listener questions but nothing more relevant than the recent event of Greg Glassman's tweets. BluBlox Website - https://www.blublox.com/ Code for 15% off = MMP True Coach - Truecoach.co/mmp = 14 day ...
06.07.2020 Dr. Jordan Shallow on Why Most Fitness & Health Professionals Suck - Interview 298 This week the boys are joined by Dr Jordan Shallow who is one of the world's leading educators on human movement, programming science and anatomy. Listen in to some deep topics on Jordan's story, why we need to raise the ...
06.04.2020 Should You Work In The Fitness Industry In 2020 - In The Black Just at the recording of this episode the boys got word of reopening. Inspired, they recorded a whole show about the pros, cons and considerations you need to be taking if you are continuing to work in the Fitness Industry ...
06.03.2020 The 10 Biggest Strength-Training Mistakes (and how to fix them) Welcome to a new style of show. This week the boys launch a new Thursday segment for the month of June focused all on Strength Training. It's time to stop being weak. Activated Nutrients - OFFERMMP = 20% off https://activatednutrients.com/ ...
06.02.2020 Fast Vs Slow Fat Loss, Strength Training For Health & Passive Stretching Benefits - After Show 195 This week on the show the boys discuss listener questions on how to lose fat effectively without losing muscle, what the best techniques for mobility are and also how far they believe the education of the general population has come ...
05.31.2020 297 - Simon Hill on The Hierarchy of Scientific Evidence & Planetary Health This week on the show the boys go round 2 with Simon Hill founder of Plant Proof. This conversation leaves out diet as it relates to individuals health and instead focuses on how it relates to the Planet's health. As ...
05.28.2020 Make Your Flaws Your Superpower - In The Black w/ Kerwin Rae This week the boys sit down with one of the best high performance business coaches in the world Kerwin Rae. They tackle some of the toughest subjects in personal development leaving anyone who listens to this more empowered for whatever ...
05.27.2020 TBT - Patrick Mckeown on How To Never Be Short Of Breath Again This week we have on TED speaker, world traveller and scientist Patrick Mckeown who for the last 2 decades has dedicated his life to fixing the breathing patterns of humans. Pat has been deep in this research practice long before ...
05.26.2020 Programming For Females, Rest Day Calories & Life Lessons From Jordan - After Show 194 This week on the show the boys open up with some current event topics in their lives like the easing of gym restrictions, how the economy effects fitness and how they're sleeping better. Listener questions are on Rest day vs ...
05.24.2020 296 - Dr. Kirk Parsley on Sleep Science & Your Hormones This week the boys dive into one of their favourite subjects with long time leader in the field Dr Kirk Parsley. They dive into all sleep related subjects like optimal nap time, shift workers and supplements for sleeping better. Kirk ...
05.21.2020 Re-Opening: Important Changes Part 2 - In The Black This week the boys give gym owners direct examples and ideas about reopening to do with branding, modelling and choosing a new type of clientele to go after. WODIFY - http://www.wodify.com/mmp NPE Business Coaching - https://themindmuscleproject.com/npe Project Programs - https://themindmuscleproject.com/programs ...
05.20.2020 TBT - Mike Israetel on Muscle And Strength Building Principles Backed By Science We welcome back the honest and hilarious Mike Israetel from Renaissance Periodisation to cover off everything related to training. Mike shares with us the strength training and muscle building principles he applies with all his clients and himself which yield ...
05.19.2020 The Best Way To Use Carbs, Gain Strength But Stay Fit & Vitamin D Unknown Benefits - After Show 193 This week on the show the boys kick things off by talking about their recent show with James Smith (unreleased), their exciting new Project Programs in the works and the incredible stats on Vitamin D deficiencies. Listener questions ask about ...
05.17.2020 295: Kevin Ross on How Trauma Creates Greatness. This week we welcome on multiple time kickboxing world champion and multiple time JRE podcast guest Kevin Ross. Kevin discusses in detail with the boys how his alcoholism at age 14 and sexual abuse forged the character and resilience he ...
05.14.2020 Re-Opening: Major Considerations Part 1 - In The Black This episode is part 1 of 2 shows on the macro and micro considerations all gym owners must consider when reopening. Considerations involve new consumer fear, government regulations and picking a new business model. WODIFY - http://www.wodify.com/mmp NPE Business Coaching ...
05.13.2020 TBT - Nick Sorell - Gymnastics strength training common mistakes and fixes This week on the show Raph is joined by Nick Sorell the head gymnastics coach at Brute strength to discuss the common errors people make when training gymnastics and how they can fix them to improve skills and upper body ...
05.12.2020 Cost-Effective Recovery Tools, Health Conspiracies & Gym Alternatives - After Show 192 This week the boys discuss the restart of the UFC, Thor's World Record Deadlift and the logical flaw in all health conspiracies. Listener questions include finding affordable alternatives to gyms, the best bang for buck recovery tools and how to ...
05.10.2020 294 - John Welbourn on Programming For Athletic Development This week the boys welcome back 10 year NFL Veteran John Welbourn to talk about how he is continuing to build high level athletes. Also John and the boys discuss where the future of professionals sports and gyms might be ...

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