Iron Sights

I got the opportunity to sit down with retired Lieutenant, John Nores. He was the co-host of the TV Show Wild Justice, appeared on the Joe Rogan Experience & has co-hosted a couple great documentaries on California wildlife & protection. Nores has an extensive background as a Game Warden here is the state of California where he has investigated and battled environmental crime and wildlife...

Today we're talking hormones! We're going to discuss the 4 most important hormones we think most people need t understand in order to live better, look better & perform better. If you're like most people and want to look better, feel better and perform better - you should check us out at rdftrainonline.com Timestamps: 00:00 They Sold Him What? 07:13 Testosterone 26:30 Estrogen 3...

In this episode, I sat down with John Humpton who owns Black Flag Armory in Medford Oregon. I reached out to John to discuss measure 114 and bring insight to the 2A community and how quickly gun laws could change in your state. We discuss the impact of measure 114 and how it will affect citizens if passed. John describes the measure as “intentionally deceptive” and after listening you’ll know exac...

Download The 6 Steps To Optimal Health: https://www.reddotfitness.net/guides In this episode I sit down with CeCe English & Jeff Chenault to discuss foods to avoid if you want to live past 70. I start this episode by diving into stats relevant to everyone interested in longevity and optimizing your quality of life. We talk about inflammation, food programs implemented in elementary schools, so...

In this episode, I sat down with @9mm.musashi to discuss his story and what led him into Law Enforcement. This conversation covers life as a patrol officer, his background working for LAPD, near death experiences & his opinion on controversial events involving Law Enforcement including Uvalde, George Floyd & more! We shift into management, leadership, healthy habits, optimization and the m...

In this episode, we discuss eating through the holidays without gaining too much fat. Red Dot Fitness Training Programs: https://www.rdftrainonline.com Use code STRONG20 for 20% off RDF Strong. Online membership (Full Access To All Programs & Virtual Coaching): https://www.reddotfitness.net/online-membership Virtual Coaching: https://www.reddotfitness.net/virtual-coaching Self-Guided Programs:...

Use Code "IRONSIGHTS" For 10% off www.jockofuel.com In this episode, I sat down with the Chief Product Officer & Co-Founder of JOCKO Fuel, Brian Littlefield. This episode was recorded at JOCKO Fuel headquarters in Farmington, Maine. Prior to interviewing Brian, I spent a full day visiting the manufacturing and distribution facilities for Origin USA and JOCKO Fuel. This company prides...

In this episode we discuss what healthy actually feels like. We cover client consultations, digestive issues, health complications and next steps for anyone looking to get healthy.  The key takeaway is to start paying attention to the signals coming from your body and change your behavior so you can improve. Red Dot Fitness Training Programs: https://www.rdftrainonline.com Use code STRONG20 for 20...

In this solo episode, I sit down to reflect on the past year and my experience taking over 20 courses within the firearms community. This is my take on evaluating the best coaches and courses. My goal is for instructors and students to find value in learning the best practices that I've seen demonstrated from great coaches. Red Dot Fitness Training Programs: https://www.rdftrainonline.com Use...

There's lots of ways to get involved in fitness programs: group classes, self-guided programs or you can hire a coach to personalize things for you. In this episode, we go through the top 10 questions every client that's looking for a coach should ask that coach before they get involved in a program with them. As a reminder, all of these episodes are brought to you by RDF training produc...

In this episode, I got to sit down with Chris Kuras at Condition One Group in Miami Florida. I flew out to experience Condition One's CQB training in their 9,000 sq./ft. facility and came in the day before to record a conversation with Chris Kuras to give you a look at what to expect from the course, their company as well as Chris's background in Law Enforcement and strength coaching.  W...

If you've been in the fitness game long enough, you're going to get some aches and pains along the way.  Today we're going to talk about medial and lateral elbow pain, specific to what's happening at and below the elbow. We will discuss workarounds: how to maintain active movement and exercise without making the injury worse. You will learn the reasons why you are having medial...

Welcome back to Iron Sights After Dark! In this episode,  I sat down with Jeff Chenault, Eli Helfman & Kayla Rebozzi to recap our experience this past weekend at California Range Weekend (CRW) in Los Angeles. We've been talking about CRW on Iron Sights for quite some time so it was great to get down there and meet everyone that showed up! A big thank you to everyone listening who attended...

If you only have 30 minutes per day is even worth working out? In this episode, I sat down with CeCe English & Jeff Chenault to discuss the benefits and application of optimizing your workouts if you only have 30 minutes per day. Are you going to win any bodybuilding competitions or become an Olympic weightlifter in 30 minutes per day - probably not - but you can gain benefit & muscle gain...

In this after dark episode, I got together with my buddy Kyle Manzano from Manzano Tactical. I actually met with him over at his shop and we talked a bit about what he does and what he's doing as an instructor. Kyle's an interesting guy and he's doing a lot of things in the industry - he is making a lot of waves. While we're discussing that, we're actually putting together...

Welcome back to Iron Sights! In this episode, I sat down with CeCe English & Jeff Chenault to talk about RDF Strong: A foundational strength training program available at rdftrainonline.com If you  want to follow a proven program designed by a collective group of trainers at Red Dot Fitness, RDF Strong is the best place to start: https://www.reddotfitness.net/p16297-rdf-strong For the first 50...

This episode is sponsored by BLKGUNCO: https://www.blkgunco.com/ In this episode, I sat down with Neuroathletic coach, Tony Rhine. Tony helps 30-50 year old individuals get out of pain and perform at their best. He is a lifelong learner, jiu-jitsu practitioner, former boxer and soccer athlete. In this episode, Rhine shares  how training the brain and vestibular system can improve human performance...

One of the most intimidating exercises for any new lifter is the pull up. For years, I've worked with clients and have helped them get better at pull ups. In this episode, I am joined by trainers CeCe English & Jeff Chenault who have also helped countless clients get better at doing pull ups. The three of us walk you through solutions we've found to quickly progress and improve your...

Welcome back to Iron Sights After Dark! In this episode, I sat down with Jeff Chenault and special guest Kyle Manzano with Manzano Tactical.  To open this episode, we got into Kyle's business and the origin story of the popular Manzano Tactical targets which have made their rounds around the world. Later in the episode the conversation shifts to gun laws that are coming to your state. It&apos...

This episode is about acknowledging, forming accountability and taking responsibility for the behaviors that are most detrimental to your health.  CeCe begins the episode discussing the root cause starting with the younger generation. She discusses body image issues as well as overcoming personal health issues in her own life in order to be a better mother. Arguably, there isn't a nation in t...

Tune in for an update on what's been going and what to expect with Iron Sights. Listen to Scott Howell's Interview on The Path Podcast with Mike Salemi: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/readying-your-life-business-for-the-unpredictable/id1643622665?i=1000581904483 Sponsors by Red Dot Fitness Online Training Programs: Red Dot Fitness Training Programs: https://www.rdftrainonline.com...

In this episode, CeCe, Jeff and I challenge the hot topic of cold exposure and/or cold therapy. Let's be honest, everyone is doing it - it's a hot topic but nobody really knows how often to do it, the exact temperature you should be implementing it with and all the other variables that go undiscussed. Filling a bathtub with ice and jumping in for a couple minutes isn't the only way...

Welcome back to Iron Sights After Dark! After ten years of school, two bachelors and a masters degree Destiny Morris somehow found time to stop by and record an episode with me on all things mental health. We got connected through my good friends Greg & Jesse over at The Overwatch Collective. Destiny's private practice focuses on healing trauma within the first responder community.  Our c...

This episode is all about cardio and muscle loss. After getting a ton of questions after posting Episode #57: Cardio Will Save Your Life,  I sat down with CeCe English & Jeff Chenault to discuss the ridiculousness of the countless claims that doing cardio results in an increase in muscle loss.  We define cardio, talk about what ACTUALLY happens when your body breaks down muscle and provide our...

In this episode, I sat down with Devon Taggart, he is an executive at Crisis24. Devon gives insight into the business of one of the fastest growing industries in the world, Executive Protection (EP). We trade stories of being young, creating the life you want & lessons we've learned along the way. Taggart shares insight into the journey of working your way up in the industry and challenge...