The Shift Method Podcast

By Damien Michel

The Shift Method (TSM) Podcast serves as a conversation platform for fitness & health professionals as well as the general public. Our goal is to provide open & honest conversations centered a... more

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How many episodes does The Shift Method Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 62 episodes available.

The Shift Method Podcast episodes:

September 14, 2023IS BMI REALLY BULL S#!T!? Complexities of Obesity, A Modern Perspective Pt.2
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Blog Post 2: https://www.theshiftmethod.org/blog/the-complexities-of-obesity-a-modern-perspective-pt-2-accurately-assessing-obesity

Blog Post 1: https://www.theshiftmethod.org/blog/the-complexities-of-obesity-a-modern-perspective-pt1

Time Stamps:
Intro - 00:00

Stats Basics - 02:00

Validity - 02:27

Reliability - 03:10

Practicality - 04:50

Specificity & Sensitivity - 05:47

Disclaimer - 07:00

BMI - 07:45

Origin of BMI - 08:15

Ancel Keys - 09:10

Classifications of BMI - 10:25

Complaints regarding BMI - 11:05

BMI high specificity - 12:55

BMI Low Sensitivity - 13:40

Coach’s Bias - 15:33

BMI in Isolation - 17:50

Abdominal Adiposity - 18:14

Waist Circumference - 18:50

How to Measure Waist Circumference - 20:16

Body Fat % - 20:45
...more
29min
September 04, 2023TSM Podcast Ep. 50 - The Blend of Fitness & Medicine with Dr. Punit Vyas
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About the Guest:
Dr. Punit Vyas is currently a practicing physician at Vanderbilt University Medical Center as a General Surgery – Resident Physician. After completing his undergraduate education in Chemical Engineering at Purdue University he continued his education at Indiana University for medical school where he received his Doctor of Medicine. Dr. Vyas’ journey in medicine has been intertwined with his passion for exercise. Dr. Vyas owns and operates a Personal Training service at the website: path2.fit. He aims to bridge the gap between exercise and medicine and his unique background allows him to apply medical knowledge, and clinical experience to his practice of personal training. Dr. Vyas has authored several publications in the medical literature and most recently has released a book, Fitness Made Simple. This book serves as a fitness guide, filled with information and entertainment for anyone who is about to start or is already on their fitness journey.
Where to Connect with Punit:
Instagram: @punitvyas_md

For Business Relations, Admin, and Physician contacts – [email protected]

For Personal Training Services – [email protected]

Website: https://path2.fit

Resources:
Punit's Book: Fitness Made Simple - https://www.amazon.com/Fitness-Made-Simple-Punit-Vyas-ebook/dp/B0C5F5W4FC/ref=sr_1_1?crid=E10RXCPKF1KZ&keywords=fitness+made+simple&qid=1693767861&sprefix=fitness+made+simple%2Caps%2C113&sr=8-1

Barbell Medicine: https://www.youtube.com/@UCMcGFPjX2aQy31KYdEvT2-Q
Time Stamps:
Intro - 0:00:00

How Punit got into Fitness - 0:04:04

Punit’s journey to being a Trainer - 0:06:42

Soft skill development - 0:08:23

Punit’s Fitness / Health Philosophy - 0:11:23

Advice to Aspiring Medical Professionals - 0:17:55

You’ll Always be Busy - 0:20:50

Training Clients in Residency - 0:24:36

Eliminating Barriers of Medical Clearance - 0:26:48

General Surgery - 0:32:30

The Feeling of Helping Others - 0:38:52

Practice What You Preach - 0:40:06

Pain vs. Fatigue - 0:43:21

How a Dr. Stays Active - 0:45:10

Adapting Your Program to Your Life - 0:49:25

Being More Productive - 0:51:37

Non-Negotiables - 0:56:00

Advice to Trainers & Doctors - 0:58:04

Being Humble - 1:01:44

Red Flag of Knowing Everything - 1:04:00

The Future of Exercise & Medicine - 1:06:38

Outro - 1:15:33
...more
1h 19min
August 23, 2023The Complexities of Obesity, A Modern Perspective Pt.1
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Blog Post: https://www.theshiftmethod.org/blog/the-complexities-of-obesity-a-modern-perspective-pt1

Time Stamps:
Intro - 00:00

What is obesity - 01:05

OMA definition - 01:55

Obesity Stats - 03:54

Causes of obesity - 06:34

Socioeconomic Metaphor - 07:40

Biological Factors - 08:20

Psychological Factors - 09:45

Obesity & Substance Abuse Disorder - 11:02

Social & Environmental Factors - 11:54

Physical Activity Factors - 14:21

Individual Responsibility - 15:20

Having Obesity Vs. is Obese - 16:22

Risk Factors of Obesity - 17:06

Smoking Metaphor - 17:46

Why Excess Adiposity Causes These Issues - 19:50

Outro - 20:47
...more
22min
August 14, 2023TSM Podcast Ep. 49 - Blood Flow Restriction for Strength & Hypertrophy with Elias Figueroa
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About the Guest:
Elias is a Strength & Conditioning Scientist and Fitness Coach from Los Angeles California. He has a Master's in Exercise Science - Strength & Conditioning from the University of South Florida and serves as a researcher in their exercise science lab. Elias served as the Lead Metabolic & Body Composition Specialist in the Human Performance Lab (Directed by Dr. Nic Martinez) as well as a research assistant in the Muscle Lab (Directed by Dr. Samuel Buckner), at USF. When he isn't training or teaching, Elias loves travelling to music festivals, cooking cuisines from around the world, and mixing cocktails.
Where to Connect with Elias:
Instagram: @coachelias_ms

Website: coacheliasfigueroa.com
Resources:
TSMP Ep. 35: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSVpS1JyacE

Training Vlog with Elias: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IXYZRsnAzw&t=10s

TSMP Ep. 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vajKWO9EtOQ

Purdue RecWell: https://www.youtube.com/@UCVQ-6rZBGiN_8qlJXlWZpag
Time Stamps:
Intro - 0:00:00

Purdue RecWell Gym Revamp - 0:06:22

Elias’ Lab Experience - 0:09:35

What is Blood Flow Restriction Training - 0:15:12

Mechanisms of Hypertrophy - 0:17:47

Proposed Mechanisms on how BFR Works - 0:21:10

Efficiency for Hypertrophy Training - 0:24:13

Theory on how Volume Leads to Hypertrophy - 0:26:25

The Relationship Between Muscle Damage and Muscle Growth - 0:29:50

Muscle Damage over time - 0:36:17

BFR for Strength - 0:39:25

BFR for Hypertrophy - 0:43:50

Mechanical vs. Volitional Failure - 0:46:27

Who can benefit from BFR - 0:50:17

Practical Application - 0:52:25

Training Parameters - 0:57:54

Outro - 1:02:06
...more
1h 6min
July 31, 2023 TSM Podcast Ep. 48 - The NextBetter Podcast with Coach Lucas Woody - Damien Michel - Intellectual Trainer Shifting the Physical Culture
Don't want to work out 4 days a week? No problem. Want to go for
the gold? Let's do it.
Don't like discomfort...about that....
Damien Michel has been in the physical fitness world for nearing
a decade, and in that time he's built an impressive resume. Personal training,
research, starting a culture, he embodies his motto of DTx2, or "Do The
Damn Thing!"
As we continue to search for the blueprint of improving all 8
aspects of our wellness, Damien gives us his research backed opinions on how we
can improve our bodies, and what that does to our minds.
Timestamps:
Damien Michel, fitness intellect and Founder of The Shift Method
- 00:00:52
What is Physical Wellness 00:05:21
"Mental health IS Physical health" - 00:06:39
It's not JUST depression - 00:10:16
Is convenience causing our issues? - 00:12:58
What type of person does Damien help? - 00:14:14
Does one person have multiple continuums? - 00:16:28
What does setting a goal do to your sickness? - 00:19:53
What are some "physical health qualities" of sickness?
- 00:22:50
What allows athletes to work out 4-5 hours a day? - 00:25:01
Have you ever pressed the F&*K IT button? - 00:26:40
Is convenience causing our sickness? - 00:38:08
How you know you're getting FIT - 00:50:35
How do we MEASURE your physical wellness? - 1:02:01
Most POWERFUL measure of physical improvement - 01:11:12
Learn more about what Damien is doing - 01:13:31
Links:

The Shift Method - 00:02:14
Peter Attia, MD: Outlive - 00:11:24
Dr. George Engel: Biopsychosocial Model - 00:12:18
Dr. Peggy Swarbrick: 8 Dimensions of Wellness - 00:17:01
Transtheoretical Model of Change - 00:20:15
Kelly Starrett: The Ready State - 00:21:04
Marshall Goldsmith: Triggers - 01:09:04
Brendon Burchard: High Performance Habits - 01:09:20
James Clear. Atomic Habits - 01:09:35
...more
1h 17min
July 17, 2023TSM Podcast Ep. 47 - Lengthened Partials for Hypertrophy Training with Milo Wolf
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About the Guest:
Milo Wolf is a PhD student at Solent University. He is an expert with regards to range of motion during resistance training. He has also competed in natural bodybuilding, powerlifting and works as an online coach.
Where to Connect with Milo:
Instagram: @wolfcoach_

Website: https://wolfcoaching.com/

Milo’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WolfCoaching

Get Notifications on Milo’s App: https://myoadapt.com/
Milo’s Research: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Milo-Wolf-2
Resources:
Hypertrophy Article: https://www.theshiftmethod.org/blog/the-current-science-of-building-muscle-mass

Denver ACSM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JJgzzx50Ao

TSMP Ep. 38 With Shawn Dinh - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpziUzPBmEs&t=729s

TSMP Ep. 30 With Seth Hinson - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0d8tRtmORE
TSMP Ep. 25 With Josh Pelland & Zac Robinson, Data Driven Strength - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAcCXpiJ68I&t=6s
Time Stamps:
Intro - 0:00:00

The Last Name Game- 0:02:35

Milo’s Background - 0:03:50

A Coach’s impact on young athletes -0:06:41

Higher Education at Southampton - 0:09:45

Coach D’s Educational Background - 0:12:48

Milo’s Training - 0:14:07

Milo’s Coaching Philosophy - 0:15:16

Starting a Fitness Journey - 0:17:30

Hypertrophy Training Mistakes as a Youth - 0:18:57

Behavior Change - 0:20:33

Milo’s Research on Lengthened Partials - 0:23:26

Were the Bros Right?! - 0:27:36

Benefits of Lengthened Partials - 0:28:32

Principle of Specificity - 0:29:48

2 Factors for Lengthened Partials - 0:31:25

Static Stretching and Hypertrophy - 0:34:23

Mechanistic Data - 0:42:07

Practical Applications and Coaching - 0:43:30

Lengthened Partials Vs. Full ROM - 0:45:11

Equating Volume - 0:49:32

Principle of Tension - 0:55:00

Volume Load Comparison - 0:56:03

How to use Lengthened Partials - 0:57:33

Isometrics for Hypertrophy - 1:02:00

Milo’s App, MyoAdapt - 1:03:40

Outro - 1:06:10
...more
1h 9min
July 03, 2023TSM Podcast Ep. 46 - Aries Physical Therapy with Austin Merrell
Coach D's Info
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Dr. Austin Merrell is the Head PT at Aries Physical Therapy Boca Raton and Imperial Point locations, specializing in sports and orthopedic conditions/injuries. He has been with Aries PT for 3 years now and prides himself on being able to provide evidence-based interventions to any population with sound clinical reasoning. His treatment approach centers around enhancing human performance through optimizing movement, whether it's to complete daily tasks or keep up with the demands of sport. Austin has experience working with various clientele, ranging from general population to elite college and professional athletes.
Where to Connect with Austin and Aries PT
Instagram: @Aries_pt and @merell.ar

Website: Ariesphysicaltherapy.com
Aries PT is putting together and hosting a charity golf tournament, tentatively planned for April 2024, so be on the lookout for updates on that! Details to come.
Resources:
Podcast with Robert, Hockey Strength & Conditioning: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POtqrKpu2WE

Podcast with Morgan, PT School: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVk-Rouxfdc&t=1s

Podcast with Keandre, PT School: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnlRymIjnms

https://www.jospt.org/doi/10.2519/jospt.2020.9218

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/349768129_Getting_out_of_neutral_the_risks_and_rewards_of_lumbar_spine_flexion_during_lifting_exercises

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34400092/

Time Stamps:
Intro -00:00

Austin’s Fitness Background - 03:20

Playing Hockey - 07:15

Austin’s Current Training - 10:05

Why Austin Became a PT - 12:43

Injury and Pain Science - 15:20

Educational Background - 16:35

Piece of advice for aspiring PT’s - 18:15

Small World Connection - 22:30

PT School During COVID - 23:45

Aries Physical Therapy - 28:25

Meaning Behind Aries - 30:15

Aries clientele - 32:00

What makes Aries unique - 35:45

My Beef with Passive Modalities - 37:54

Mental Fortitude and Nocebos - 40:25

Spinal Flexion Rant - 42:30

Outro - 45:32
...more
49min
June 19, 2023TSM Podcast Ep. 45 - Strength & Conditioning for Golfers with John Dufault
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John has helped people of all ages and ability levels move better, feel better, and look better by instilling the importance of proper movement techniques with each of his clients. Many of his clients come to him experiencing pain or discomfort, and through proper muscle activation and exercise technique he is able to alleviate any discomfort they’re experiencing. John is also a certified Golf Performance coach (TPI) and helps golfers improve their game through exercise! Whether you’re a golfer looking to play better, or are just looking to take your health and fitness to the next level, reach out to Coach Johnny D and book a session today!

John's Credentials:
NASM-CPT

TPI Level 1 Coach

Certified Biomechanics Coach

Certified Sports Performance Coach

B.S. Sports Management

Where to connect with John:
Instagram: @coachjohnnyd_

Time Stamps:
Intro - 00:00

Eastern Conference Finals Predictions - 02:50

John’s Background - 05:14

The business side of fitness - 11:16

John’s Fitness Journey - 19:23

Perspective on Negative Experiences - 27:41

John’s Fitness Philosophy - 33:56

The Information Dilema - 42:30

Coach D’s take on Strength & Conditioning for Golfers - 45:30

John’s Perspective - 47:20

Outro - 57:16
...more
1h
June 05, 2023TSM Podcast Ep. 44 - FytFeed with Dennis Ashford
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Dennis Ashford is a Professor of Chemistry and the Co-founder of FytFeed, which is a platform where organizations can build and host wellness challenges powered by community. Dennis and his co-founder went on significant fitness journeys many years ago, and decided to build a platform that helped motivate people to reach their fitness goals, whatever they are. FytFeed currently has over 3,500 registered users, and has hosted challenges for many organizations including universities, companies, festivals, and nonprofits

Where to connect with Dennis:
Instagram: @dennisashford1 and @fytfeed

Website: https://fytfeed.com/
Time Stamps:
Intro - 00:00

Dennis’ Background - 03:42

FytFeed App - 11:55

Coding - 19:36

FytFeed Features - 21:35

Outro - 31:00
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34min
May 22, 2023TSM Podcast Ep. 43 - Fitness Q&A 3
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Time Stamps:
Intro - 00:00

BCAA’s - 03:10

Ideal Weight - 07:41

Protein and Kidney Health - 15:00

Professional Career Roadblocks - 17:35

Outro - 22:15
...more
24min

FAQs about The Shift Method Podcast:

How many episodes does The Shift Method Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 62 episodes available.