10/2/2019 -

Billy Haug is, admittedly, smarter than Matt and Jake. He's bounced back from an accident that nearly cost him his leg, and has exemplified the Pendola culture since being a member of the original Pendola Project. Billy is a true champion, and he goes into his winner's mindset, and will blow your mind with his knowledge of nutrition.

0:00 - 3:30 - Intro
3:30 - Pursuing education rather than athletics
5:00 - Running track
7:30 - The car accident (don't text and drive!)
15:30 - Surround yourself with support
21:30 - Leadership
23:30 - The pyramid of success
28:30 - Life after sports
32:30 - The problem with nutrition and "diets"
40:30 - Nutrition doesn't have to be complicated
45:30 - Supplements; the pros and cons
57:30 - If you run a Spartan race in Iceland, watch for hypothermia

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9/30/2019 -

The timeless question: "How do I lose weight?" The answers are out there, but it's tough to comb through the endless information, and you'll probably get frustrated by all the contradictions. But fear not, we've got you covered.

1:30 - Establish your setpoint, then set your goals
2:30 - Pay attention to your food intake
4:30 - Know your ingredients
5:45 - "Cheat" meals and "off" foods
8:30 - There are no "bad" Macros
9:00 - Prioritize what you eat first
12:50 - Incremental changes
13:45 - Tips for dessert
15:30 - Important differences between oranges and orange juice
16:20 - Swap Gatorade out for lightly-salted water
20:20 - Give it a chance

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9/25/2019 -

How is your progress going? Are you improving toward your goals? If not, it may be due to a lack of foundation. Today Matt and Jake discuss the importance of ditching the bells and whistles in the gym, and returning to our roots of stability and mobility. Your process to success is specific to you, and in this episode you will gain insight into how you can incorporate the basics to make the final product truly stand out from the rest.

00:15 - 5:00 - Intro
6:00 - Even fit people get sick
8:00 - The Inspiring Story of Emil Zatopek
10:30 - What's a Fartlek?
14:00 - Bet on yourself/What is IMPOSSIBLE
23:00 - Scarcity vs. Abundance
24:00 - Foundation Comes Before the Bells and Whistles
24:45 - Stability, Mobility and Proprioception
26:00 - Before You Load Up That Bar...
27:00 - Triphasic Training/Slow Your Reps Down
29:00 - Isometrics - Yielding and Unyielding
32:30 - It's Simple, but not Easy
35:00 - When to Mix Things Up
37:00 - Farmers Walk, not Sit-ups, for Core Work
42:10 - One Step Back for Two Steps Forward
42:40 - The "Diet" Saboteur
54:00 - Being Healthy vs. Winning

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9/23/2019 -

This week we're going back to the basics. Setting a SMART starting point, thinking critically about your strategies, and risk vs reward. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or it's been... a while... it is crucial to go back to the basics

9/18/2019 -

It's an honor and pleasure to welcome Wynne Allen to the podcast. She is everything you could want in an athletic trainer, and today she shares her tips, habits and dreams with you!

7:10 - From client, to trainer, to pilot
9:00 - Taking on New Challenges
11:40 - Beginner's Mind/White Belt Mentality
14:00 - You Can't Teach Industriousness
15:00 - Overcoming Self-Doubt
19:10 - Learning to Listen
27:40 - Training Through Injuries
28:30 - Girls CAN Lift with the Boys
38:10 - Habits That Empower You
44:10 - What Do You Want Your Legacy to Be?
51:00 - The Guilty Pleasure of Disney Movies

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9/16/2019 -

I am the servant of great people, and alas, of all failures as well.
Those who are great, I have made great. Those who are failures, I have made failures.
Who am I?

9/11/2019 -
Chad Belding is not just a client of Matt's. He's a friend, mentor, father, entrepreneur and hunter. His podcast "This Life Ain't For Everybody" and TV Show "The Fowl Life" (links below) are enjoyed by millions, and his inspiring, can-do attitude is inspiring to us all.

3:30 - Developing a work ethic
5:00 - Being an entrepreneur
6:45 - The TV business
8:15 - Founding Chad's company Banded
10:30 - Energy and attitude
11:30 - Grace, gratitude, and guts
14:50 - A Collector of People
17:30 - The fear that comes with taking risks
20:00 - Maintaining your ethics
27:30 - Dealing with haters
32:30 - Put in the work, achieve your goals
42:30 - Making tough changes
47:30 - Being a parent and raising healthy kids
50:00 - The universal benefits of fitness

"This Life Ain't For Everybody" Podcast: thislifeaintforeverybody.com
"The Fowl Life" TV Show: thefowllife.com
Banded Gear: banded.com

9/9/19 -

What do you think of when you see the Yin Yang symbol? One way to interpret the flowing mix of white and black is the balance of chaos and control. When you're in control of your life, the counterbalance of chaos comes up by surprise, throwing you off center. So then what? That's where the Bang Bang happens...Do something!

9/4/19 -

This week Matt and Jake discuss how the culture defines what Pendola Training is, from supporting each other like the root system of Redwood trees to Grace, Gratitude and Guts.

10:00 - What is culture, and what is Pendola Training?
12:45 - How to handle making mistakes
14:00 - Personalized attention and being specific with your training
17:00 - Building character through training
21:00 - The intangible benefits
25:00 - Mental flexibility and adapting to change
31:00 - Competition, or threat?
33:00 - Supporting one another
39:00 - Grace, Gratitude and Guts
45:00 - Negative judgment
51:00 - Don't "diet and exercise," eat and train instead
57:00 - Supplements: The good and the bad
1:10:00 - Journaling

8/26/19 -

Matt and Jake are here to give you your weekly dose of motivation! This week, we tackle the all-too-popular question in the fitness industry: How do you get yourself back in the shape you once were when you have a busy schedule?