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Sherika Holmes is a Top Ranked Natural Bikini Bodybuilder, body transformation specialist, boxer, and twerking artist. We talk about what it takes to compete in bikini bodybuilding, from prep to broccoli to posing to spray tans. We also talk about the mentality of boxing, lifting heavy vs. cardio, and how she's pivoted her Memphis training into a virtual program. We get into what foods she prefers at the movies, where she got the nickname SpeakerBooty, and what her mother taught her about standing up for what's right.

Tony Gentilcore is a co-founder of Cressey Sports Performance and trainer at his current gym, CORE. He talks with us about training at 80%, motivating clients and holding back when you're pushing too hard on your lifts. We also talk rehab as he's coming back from achilles heel repair surgery. Build a wider base in order to improve your 1RM. Don't test your strength, build it. Working hard doesn't always mean making the exercise harder.

Dr. Paul Bove aka Captn CRUNCH is a chiropractor and CBD expert & advocate, working with Elevate CBD to bring patients a new option when it comes to anxiety, nausea, soreness and joint pain. We talk him ALL about the benefits of CBD, delivery methods, side effects, and why it's so commonly dismissed as just a marijuana knockoff. We discuss short and long term effects of Cannabidiol, THC, the greater endocannabinoid system (ECS), liver health, sugar and alcohol drinks, hangovers, joint pain, wrestling, and most importantly CBD effects on dogs.

Dean Somerset is a personal trainer, strength and conditioning coach, kinesthesiologist, exercise physiologist, medical exercise specialist and meathead. We ask him about mobility, warm ups, activation, recovery, deload weeks, joint health, flexibility, foam rolling and more. The coolest part is that this podcast proves women are better at lifting than men.

Alexandra Zatarain is a co-founder of Eight Sleep, a health and wellness company that uses smart mattresses technology to help people sleep better. We talk about Sleep FITNESS, how much it helps fuel recovery and performance, the science behind sleep, how to fall asleep, how to wake up, and how her company is working to work on sleep, prioritize it, and make sleep fitness a real movement.

Chris Duffin has founded Kabuki Strength, Barefoot Athletics and Buildfast Formula. He's also a best-selling author (The Eagle and the Dragon), squatted over 1000lbs for reps and invented innovative equipment in the strength world including his transformer bar and the Shoulderok. He gives us insights on how he runs his business, specifically on his unique view of goal setting. Also, whiskey & deadlifts.

David Christopher Lee was an unhealthy photographer just 5 months ago. He made a the decision to lose weight, lose body fat, get healthy and started his fitness journey. He experimented with intermittent fasting, keto, low carb and even dry fasts. Yeah. Whoa. This is his body transformation journey.

This episode we have Jeremy Abramson of E3 Lifestyle - fitness coach and guru.  He’s a high performance coach. He’s figured out exactly how to thrive and gave us a complete overview of his method.  We talk about how stress causes Inflammation, cortisol, living in fear of covid, solutions to preserving mental health and peace of mind, the Importance of Overdosing on Free Drugs (oxygen, water, sunshine, movement, community, sleep), and the 6 things humans need to do to THRIVE (Thoughts, Habits, Relationships, Intention, Vitality, Enthusiasm), what he learned from Andrew Huberman, Wim Hof, and Joe Dispenza & Peru. We also get into his secret to all day energy - Shrooms! 

KymNonStop is a track bike racer, Soulcycle instructor, bike messenger, The Amazing Race competitor, show-stealer in the movie "Premium Rush" and an all-around kickbutt athlete. We talk to her about everything from mental navigation to a zombie apocalypse to bike drifting.

The Phoenix Effect Method is a unique combination of strength, conditioning, recovery, and nutrition programs that maximize gainZ in the shortest amount of time. CEO Beth Bishop and Chief Fitness Trainer Kristin Vallacher walk us through every plane of movement, how and which sports certifications actually work, and how to get a monthly whiskey subscription.  The Phoenix Effect also uses Sport-Specific Training cycles to keep your body growing in fun and logical ways.  Also Kristin Brags about eating 3,000 calories a day.