This is the exact opposite of restricting blood flow. In this episode, we want INCREASED blood flow. Why? Take a listen and find out. Let's also talk about enjoying workouts ... and then not enjoying them on purpose. We later close out on discussing using punishment as a behavioral change tool.

(00:09:20) Quick Tip - Enjoy it! Then don't. About how to first start fitness training

(00:18:37) Main Topic - Blood Flow Gainzzzzz! Improve your circulation! Increased blood flow with NO!

(00:48:03) Randomness - Punish With Purpose Punishment as a behavioral change tool

I know it sounds crazy; but there are times when you would want to restrict blood flow ... DURING WORKOUTS! We dive into Blood Flow Restriction training this episode. We also discuss the merits of offset loading training. And to close it all off, Coach Evan gives out a handful of tips that helps him stay productive.

(00:10:57) Quick Tip - Offset It Off! All about offset training

(00:22:05) Main Topic - Rehab to Ripped Let's talk Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training!

(00:40:34) Randomness - Productively Productive in Production Tips to stay productive

So, maybe it's not so much of a secret, but creatine is a highly beneficial supplement to use for your health and wellness goals. We're going to explain what it is and what it does, while busting up a couple myths along the way.  We're also going to give you a rundown of resistance training. It's the quick tip, but chock full of information. Finally, we broach a topic that tends to be really difficult to work on. Forgiveness.

(00:11:10) Quick Tip - Resistance Training FTW! Back to basics!

(00:28:25) Main Topic - Creatine: The Most Studied Supplement Why you should start it today

(00:48:02) Randomness - Forgive We need to start thinking critically again.

Perceive. Judge. Decide. Let's talk about a sound mind (part two of the S.C.A.L. method)! What is a sound mind? Why do you want it? How do you get it? For the quick tip, we'll discuss the importance of play ... for adults. And finally a little change in the format here; we are going with a single random topic of the pod. This episode, we'll talk about critical thinking. Most of us hate to do it, but it is absolutely necessary for a sound mind, and for society ... and for generations to come.

(00:11:41) Quick Tip - Get Out and Play! Playing for adults? Yes please!

(00:27:38) Main Topic - Perceive. Judge. Decide. A sound mind ...

(00:48:40) Randomness - The Critical Thinking Crisis. We need to start thinking critically again.

For My Sons. In this episode, Coach Evan leaves a message for his boys. He offers guidance on what it is to be a masculine man, while also offering guidance on being a biblical masculine man. He also discussed the hormone testosterone. What is it? Why do men need adequate levels of it? How do men get their "T" up if their levels are low? And for the randomness of the episode, Coach Evan does a book review, and talks about the dangers of "persuasive technology."

(00:02:34) Quick Tip - Get Your "T" Up!: All about testosterone.

(00:24:21) Main Topic - For My Sons: What is a masculine man?

(01:04:30) Randomness 1 - Muscular Christianity: A book review of a book I found interesting.

(01:16:40) Randomness 2 - Persuasive Tech Looks A Lot Like "Skynet": Tech is only getting more advanced ... and more against humanity.

The Plunge, Some Air, & Some Lights! In part two of The "Other" Health Stuff, Coach Evan discusses the benefits of 3 other health modalities (Cold Plunge, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Red Light Therapy). Also in this episode, he talks about weighted vest exercising, why he's trying to get average at golf, and professional cuddlers.

(00:02:00) Quick Tip - Get Your Weighted Vest: The benefits of exercising with a weighted vest

(00:13:00) Main Topic - The Plunge, Some Air, & Some Lights: Cold plunging, hyperbaric oxygen-ing, and red lighting all have some decent health benefits.

(00:54:14) Randomness 1 - I Stink at Golf: The benefits of challenging yourself

(01:10:54) Randomness 2 - Pro Cuddlers!?: What on Earth is a professional cuddler? And could even the existence of this profession signal a problem for men?

Make it hot! In this part one of a two part episode, Coach Evan discusses the benefits of sauna use. Also in this episode, he talks about exercising backwards, Starbucks' new CEO, and why this podcast won't be known for politics.

(00:02:34) Quick Tip - Put it in Reverse: The benefits of exercising backwards

(00:13:21) Main Topic - Make it Hot: What is the sauna? Why is it good?

(00:45:27) Randomness 1 - Starbucks Opened up the Vault: Starbucks has a new CEO

(01:00:14) Randomness 2 - I'm not Trying to get Political: Why this Podcast will stay away from Politics

Mentioned in this episode:

Dr. Rhonda Patrick

Myron Golden

In this episode Coach Evan gives practical advice on how to build endurance the S.C.A.L. Method way!

(00:01:35) Quick Tip - BCAAs: Junk or Nah?

(00:18:34) Main Topic - 4 Arenas of Endurance

(00:50:00) Randomness 1 - Remain Optimistic

(00:59:41) Randomness 2 - Legacy and Purpose, A Quick Look into Fatherhood

In this episode Coach Evan talks about growing your delts, and gives a breakdown on several of his favorite shoulder exercises.

(00:01:35) Quick Tip - Coach Evan's meditation practice

(00:9:48) Main Topic - Favorite shoulder exercises

(00:34:51) Randomness 1 - Reintroduction

(00:41:35) Randomness 2 - Empathy has been weaponized!

Welcome to the S.C.A.L. Method Podcast! For this episode, Coach Evan discusses the difference between effort and intensity. Next, he examines the idea of strategically getting uncomfortable in order to grow. For "a bunch of randomness," he'll discuss a weird occurrence at a traffic light, and his love for bodybuilding.

(00:01:35) Quick Tip - Effort vs. Intensity

(00:13:20) Main Topic - Strategic Discomfort

(00:30:03) Randomness 1 - Rules vs. Principles

(00:43:35) Randomness 2 - My Love of Bodybuilding