Legends of Athletics

In this great episode I have a very insightful discussion on sports with my boy and a fellow podcaster Deion Shaw. We discuss everything from Lebron, over active parenting, to the NBA’s balance of power. If you love sports and bright discussion this pod is for you. Listen listen listen. Comment, rate, and subscribe. BE LEGENDARY.

Quick thoughtful podcast on facing the demons, demands, and questions inside ourselves. Also, taking into perspective how much we mold our lives to gain validation from those in our social circles etc. I hope this podcast gives perspective and raises questions on what we are working for, and are we working to complete ourselves as we get older.

Sports is ever evolving from our practices, to hydrating, to equipment etc. So why do we still have old practices like static stretching before practice, training, & competition? In this episode I lay out some reasons that I don’t statically stretch my athletes before training. Not only does static stretching before training, competition etc decrease your performance but it also sends the wrong si...

This episode covers the wide world of sports. We venture into discussing are extensive footwork drills helping or hurting the athlete, Kawhi’s free agency, and some tips to help football players before fall camp. Take a listen to this fun episode and leave some feed back. I appreciate you for listening, and as always BE LEGENDARY.

In this episode we discuss the weight losing weight while being broke. Giving advice on healthy food options and choices, how to make health part of your lifestyle, and creating balance. Losing weight isn’t an easy task, and it can be costly at times but it can be done while also being budget friendly. I hope this episode helps your tremendously. Remember, do the things that Legends do and BE LEGE...

Wednesday motivation, are you serious about what you do? Do you honestly want to reach your goals, or is it just an idea you entertain because it sounds good. These are a few questions we must ask ourselves in order to know where we stand. Reaching a goal is no easy task but we must do the things necessary to get better each and every day. We have to progress through the process. Stop wasting time...

This episode is filled with another prolific power punch of reality. We discuss everything from the trauma of penal system and it’s effects, to life at a PWI (predominately white institution). This is a real discussion with real topics. Mental health is as important if not more important than physical health and it must be taken seriously. We heal from the heart by expressing the thoughts of the m...

Over the years, plyometric and HIIT style workouts have taken over while isometric movements have become less popular. Isometrics have great benefits from getting past sticking points, to better muscle recruitment, and even some hypertrophy benefits. I would advise adding yielding isometrics to each one of your lifts, and if you’re looking to get stronger I would advise adding overcoming isometric...

Legends Wednesday, just a little hump day pep talk.

Passion? They say if you follow your passion, then you’ll never work a day in your life. Well, that’s true but to a certain extent. You see we all have a passion to do something in this life to drive towards a higher mark, something that will fulfill us. But, we have to have a drive to stay there and get to the level we want to get to. It’s not just about waking up, going to work, going home, and...

This episode points to the differences of High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and Low Intensity Steady State (LISS) training. Both of these training styles have cost and benefits, my goal is to dispel myths of each and inform you more to help you figure out where to start. It is important to be informed of training styles etc. before starting rigorous training. The goal is to get the most from...

Do you experience fatigue on one side of your body, maybe super hypertrophy on one side, or maybe just aesthetically unappealing on one side? Then call this number......jk. Seriously, we all have muscle imbalances slightly, but they shouldn’t be major. In this episode we try to addresses these issues, get some answers, and present some solutions. So, tune in and enjoy the show. Thanks for listenin...

Our days are filled with so many situations from positive to negative. One of the benefits of living a full productive life is having the ability to thinking positively in most situations. This allows us to thinking clearer, and see things in a clearer view. Think about how many wrong decisions we make when mad, verses right (better) decisions when we are in a good mood. Take control of your feeli...

My good friend Skyler has an incredible story and a impressive weight loss journey. He has managed to lose 100+lbs; we discuss some highs and lows of losing weight and even how to approach it. Losing weight, feeling less confident, and not knowing where to go is normal. We have all experienced less than expected results and we want to help you overcome the thoughts holding you back. Don’t be disco...

In this episode we discuss the difference between lifting for sports and powerlifting. There are similarities and many differences. It is very important to program right in order to get the most from your lifts/lifting program. There is a place for powerlifting in sports, but there are also sport specific exercises that need to be done to enhance athletic performance. Be sure to really take some p...

Sometimes we can manage to over think certain things and freeze ourselves in the process. Dreams do come true but we have to work to make them a reality. Don’t let your thoughts get in the way of what it is you ultimately want to do. Work constantly, consistently, and tirelessly to make it happen, and don’t stop until you make it. It will get tough but you can do it, u believe in you. BE LEGENDARY...

This is an episode flip, you get a chance to hear me in a different light. Just a conversation between me and Dr. Davis. The saying goes friends love at all times, but brothers are born through adversity. Dr. Davis has been my friend for a while, so you want to hear a friendly conversation here’s one for ya. Listen and enjoy. BE LEGENDARY.

This episode details a few tips on firming up the midsection for both women and men. Many times in fitness we focus on abs but there a muscle that lies below the superficial abdomen surface. That muscle is the transverse abdominal muscle, it’s responsible for keeping the midsection right but it must be trained in order to be strengthened. So put a few of these exercises to the test and create a ti...

Thanks to my guest Hannah of @healinghandmassage for coming on the podcast. We talk about holistic medicine (the whole body), in this episode we focus a lot on natural foods/lifestyle. Hannah has many many many great points in this episode, we even have a guest appearance from Frankie lol. Take your health seriously, and be very cognizant of what you put in your body. What you put in, is what you...

Life can be hectic, hard, and just down right disrespectful at times, but we have to learn to deal with the things we can’t control. Learning to deal with the things we can’t control puts us in position to be so much better in the long run. Even I am learning this right now as I speak to you guys I’m speaking to myself. Love life and live it to the fullest, let’s be legendary each and every day. B...

Cold showers/baths have many great benefits boosting immune health, fat burn, and mood to name a few. So why not dive right into to that cold bath and sit a while? Not feeling motivated to workout, severely sore, or maybe just losing gains? These are signs of overtraining and we discuss them in this episode as well. Hey we are all trying to make gains, and we can’t make gains from the sidelines. A...

You ever wondered why me, why does this always happen, when will things get better? No, well I have and it doesn’t feel good. In life we have crap moments, desolate times, and sunny days though all different we must learn to approach them all the same. With optimism and opportunity; each of these places gives us an opportunity to learn and grow. We must always appreciate maturation (though tough a...

This episode we discuss a few squat tips and how to execute a great squat. The squat is the most functional movement of all time, and it’s rarely executed as such. The reason we don’t execute the squat constantly as adults is because it’s a skill we lose over time due to lack of use, lose of mobility, work etc. My goal is to help as many people as possible be the best them that they can be and exe...

This episode we explore desensitization in a system approach, environmental approach , and social approach (as well). Desensitization effects each and everyone of us in so many ways that sometimes it takes thorough conversation to bring it to light. Also, we visit the topic of perceptions ,and how we overcome them (positive and negative). Can perception put us into a box, can it open us up, or cou...

With this episode we discuss a variety of topics (sports related), from ESPN’s coverage of a few Mississippi athletes, to becoming a student of the game, and more. This is a great episode for athletes, parents, and coaches alike to soak up this information. We just talk sports and give tips for longevity, and embracing the grind to become a better athlete. I hope you enjoy this episode with many o...