Iron Sights

In this episode, we're talking all things creatine. Outside of caffeine, creatine remains one of the most studied performance enhancements on the market but recent research coming out highlights more benefits - for your brain. I sat down with Jeff Chanault & Stephen Brenna (from the Red Dot Fitness crew) to share everything we know. Download the free guide mentioned in the intro here! 6 S...

Welcome back to another  After Dark episode! In this one, I sat down with Matt Pranka.  After retiring from a high level military unit, Pranka started XRAY ALPHA & challenged the status quo on social media with posts & questions on tactics, skills & all things training. In this episode, we talk about XRAY ALPHA, firearms instruction, his coaching philosophy & the shooting world at...

Welcome back to Iron Sights! Today, CeCe, Jeff and I talk about 5X5 Training  and the pros/cons that come along with it. You've probably heard of this type of training and all the muscle building and increased strength promises that come with it. In this episode, we're going to break it down for you so that you can implement it into your strength training routine the right way. 5x5 train...

Welcome to another After Dark episode! We're kicking off January with some incredible guests. As you heard last week, I recently attended SHOT Show and had the chance to connect, meet & learn from some incredible people within the industry. For today's episode, I sat down with Joe Dawson from Bruiser Industries. We discuss his journey from "awkward kid" to Sniping Instructo...

Today, CeCe and I are talking about Red Dot Fitness (RDF) Max. This self-guided program is designed for the active fitness enthusiast looking to achieve optimal strength, power and improve their physique. This do-it-yourself program goes beyond the traditional squat, bench and deadlift exercises commonly found in other programs, check out RDF Max at rdfmax.com Timestamps: 00:00 RDF Max Program Ove...

Welcome back to iron Sights After Dark! This is the first of 7 episodes we're dropping from a Vegas suite at SHOT SHOW 2023. I had the honor to sit down with Senior Litegator Cody Wisniewski  from The Firearms Policy Coalition. Cody dives deep into his background in this episode. Wisniewski earned his B.A. in Joint Honours Classics and Philosophy from the University of Ottawa and discussed br...

What is the secret to better brain function?  Is there a naturally-occurring compound that can enhance cognition, mental sharpness and create a heightened sense of wellbeing? Today I have CeCe, Jeff and one of our nutrition coaches, Stephen Brenna in the studio to talk all things NOOTROPICS. How can we boost our nootropic intake naturally, and what kind of nootropic-containing supplements  are ava...

Mark Turner is a former U.S. Marine, owns a BJJ school and is the founder of the Overwatch Foundation. His foundation recruits, trains and deploys highly trained former special operations military veterans to areas of disaster to provide critical disaster relief and high value humanitarian support to those in times of crisis. Some of their work occurs right here in the U.S. but in this conversatio...

Welcome back to the Iron Sights Podcast! In this episode, I sat down with the typical team at Red Dot Fitness in addition to one of our fitness coaches, Stephen Brenna. In this episode we discuss Adaptogenic herbs and their benefits. The focus of this episode is on: Ashwagandha, Rhodiola and Ginseng. Ashwagandha is a popular adaptogenic herb that has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries....

Welcome back to the Iron Sights Podcast! In this episode, I sat down with Jeff Nichols, former Navy SEAL and founder of Performance First.  Nichols has been a strength coach for over 20 years working with athletes of all ages in amateur and professional athletics. Jeff is certified through the NSCA as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Facilitator both with distinction. Jeff bega...

Welcome back to Iron Sights! In this episode, we discuss how to create the perfect home gym. Working out at home has become increasingly popular in recent years, and for good reason. There are numerous benefits to establishing a home gym and making exercise a regular part of your routine and schedule. First and foremost, working out at home can save you time and money. No need to drive to a gym or...

This episode is with special guest Joel Evan, a former Law Enforcement officer from the Bay Area. Evan recently moved into the world of health, fitness and wellness coaching. How did that happen you might ask? In this episode, you will hear from Joel on how he was fired from S.F.P.D. for not taking the jab which led him into his passion for continued education, biohacking and personal development....

Welcome back to the Iron Sights podcast! It's just a day after Christmas and we are ready to discuss Conditioning For Winter Sports. Chances are, you've tried winter sports at least once in your life... In fact, millions of people and their families hit the slopes every year. We start off with some key tips about preparing for the winter season and complete the episode with mobility and...

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...

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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...