Max El Hag from the Training Think Tank is dedicated to figuring out optimal performance of the human body in the sport of CrossFit. This is a great show as we discuss with Max:
-The wants and needs of a CrossFit Athlete.
-Periodization
-The importance of deload
-The importance of science in CrossFit Programming
Jul 10
#981: Unbroken: Life Outside the Lines – Adriene Caldwell’s Story of Survival
“I knew something was wrong… and I ran.”That gut instinct saved Adriene Caldwell’s life. But what followed was years of trauma, guilt, silence—and eventually, healing.In this powerful episode of the InnerFight Podcast, Adriene Caldwell shares the story behind her memoir Unbroken: ... Show More
51m 14s
Jun 26
#979: Why Health Matters More Than Success – with Adam Smith
In episode 979 of the InnerFight Podcast, Why Health Matters More Than Success, coach and speaker Adam Smith opens up about the moment he realised why health matters more than success.After battling depression, burnout and binge drinking, he made one small decision — and it chang ... Show More
1 h
Jan 2024
2442: Why Are Carbohydrates Important for CrossFit? by Monica Cvoro of Ideal Nutrition on High-Intensity Training
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 2442:Monica Cvoro's article "Why Are Carbohydrates Important for CrossFit?" provides an in-depth analysis of the crucial rol ... Show More
11m 38s
Mar 2022
Dr. Andy Galpin: How to Build Strength, Muscle Size & Endurance
In this episode, I discuss fundamental principles of strength and hypertrophy training and building endurance, along with the mechanisms underlying them. Joining me is Dr. Andy Galpin, Professor of Kinesiology at California State University, Fullerton, and one of the foremost exp ... Show More
3h 27m
Jul 2021
#107 | Pacing and Improving Work Capacity With Chris Hinshaw
This is part 3 of a 3 part series with expert aerobic capacity Coach Chris Hinshaw. In this episode, we answer how to pace various types of workouts, how to build further work and aerobic capacity, and why elite fitness athletes tend to have a higher risk of rhabdomyolysis. En ... Show More
1h 22m
Sep 2023
#082 The Science of Vigorous Exercise — Should We Train Hard or Train Long? | Martin Gibala, Ph.D.
Dr. Martin Gibala is a muscle physiologist, professor, and kinesiology department chair at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. He is best known for pioneering research on the health benefits of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and his profound understanding o ... Show More
2h 51m
Mar 2023
2038: The Truth About Eating & Training for Different Body Types, How to Train to Maximize Bone Density, Resistance Training vs. HIIT for Metabolic Health & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions drawn from last Sunday’s Quah post on the @mindpumpmedia Instagram page. Mind Pump Fit Tip: One of the MOST nutrient-dense foods on the planet that is phenomenal for building muscle, recovery, an ... Show More
1h 18m
Jan 2023
GUEST SERIES | Dr. Andy Galpin: How to Assess & Improve All Aspects of Your Fitness
In this episode 1 of a 6-part special series, Andy Galpin, PhD, professor of kinesiology at California State University, Fullerton and world expert on exercise science, explains the 9 different types of exercise adaptations that can be used to transform the functional capacities ... Show More
2h 1m
Oct 2022
Fitness Toolkit: Protocol & Tools to Optimize Physical Health
I describe a fitness protocol that maximizes all the major sought-after aspects of physical fitness, including strength, endurance and flexibility. I discuss fundamentals of resistance training protocols, including repetitions, sets, inter-set and inter-workout rest periods and p ... Show More
1h 55m