Like Minded People

The Question we have all asked or have been asked: What is a good workout? Coaches,atheltes, and people new to fitness all need to listen to this epsiode. Phil breaks down how to answer this question. You will also learn what to look for in chooisng which workouts are good and which workouts to avoid when evaluating your gym's approach to their program.

We are in an era of fitness where it seems everyone has some type of watch or app to track their workouts. Has this chnaged the way we evaluate workouts? Is this change better or worse? Every gym you walk into now you will see most people looking down and fiddling with their watches. What are they doing? Why are they doing it? Has the availability of new technology chnaged the way we view training...

Phil and Brandon dive into the evolving influence social media has had in health and fitness throughout the last decade. Social media is a tool that can be used to help you through your health and fitness journey;however, it can also be a tool that can hinder your progress. It can have positive or negative effects both physically and mentally. Check out their breakdown of red and green flags for e...

We live in a culture where it's more common to be obese than fit. This leads to genrational obesity in families. Why is this? Is this a battle we can win? How much does it affect children? Will the next gernation going to outlive their parents? What leads to this? How can we change the course of gernerational obesity?

Have you plataued while others are prpgressing. are those other people doing the same workouts? People doing the same training will different results. Why is that? There are many reasons this can be. It is possible you fall into one of three groups. In this epsiode you will learn what those groups are. You will also learn how to fix flaws that are leading top plateaus and steps backwards.

Brandon Ecker joins the show to help answer the nutirion questions you sent in. Precision Nutrion Certified Head of Crossfit NOLA Nutrion Crossfit L-3 Brandon is the perfect guest to respond to the most frequently asked nutrition questions: We get to many topics in this epiosde: Timing,Macros,Micros,Alcohol, and much more. Listen, Learn, and Enjoy

Are your strength numbers going up ,but your body looks the same? Why is that? In this epsiode you will learn common mitsakes that cause this. You also learn about: Neurolgical Adaptations and Muscular Adaptations High Weight Low Reps vs Low Weight High Reps Working Sets vs Warm Up Sets Mechanical Tension to build Muscle How to have the "lean" "athletic" "toned" look

Its easy to start impoving nutrition when life is easy. What happnes when life gets hard? The "New Year, New Me" is the easiest time to start. Is the easiest time to start the best time to start? What is the best time to begin improving nutirtion? Nutirion is simple ,but is not easy. In this epsiode Phil points out soecific factors that are difficult hurldes and breaks down a process to overcvome...

Was the show, "Biggest Loser" good for Health and Fitness? This show was ground breaking in introducing health and fitness into popculture Was that a good thing? Did the show set health and fitness back? What is it like to be a contestant? What happens to contestants after the show? You will hear about all of this and more in this epsiode. Phil sits down with "Biggest Loser" season 4 contestant, J...

Is "balance" an excuse, the path, or the goal? Balance is the state in which all things are equal. If balance is the goal, it may require imbalance to create change. We all want to find balance with our health and fitness. It depends on where you are and where you want to go. In this epsiode youn will know when and why you have to create imbalance in order to find balance.

Welcome back to the show, Dr. Jake Rickoll. Phil and Dr. Rickoll breakdown the diabetes medications, Ozempic and Mounjaro. The medications being used for ther weightloss effects. This episode breaks down: What these drugs do How they work Benefits Side Effects Who they are for Accessibilty such as Price and Insurance Coverage and much more Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review

Should paricipation trophies beapart of youth sports? yes or no? people tend to get heated about this topic. Hear Phil share his thoughs on this concept

The culture in youth sports has changed in the past 10-15 years. Is the emphasis less on team and more on the individual? Is this better or worse for athletes? Are kids being taught to think about collegiate and professional levels too early? Does this affect physical and mental development? Is the "team" concept dissolving? In Part two you will hear details on 1) In season and off season training...

The culture in youth sports has changed in the past 10-15 years. Is it better or worse? Is the emphasis less on team and more on the individual? Are kids being taught to think about collegiate and professional levels too early? Does this affect physical and mental development? Is the "team" concept dissolving? Listen and find out in the first of two parts discussing: "The Culture Change in Youth S...

Phill talks Metabolism. A recent study from Harvard Health shows results that go against most peoples thoughts towards metabolism. Studies show the age metabolism slows down is not what you think. What age does bin to drop? Can you prevent it from dropping?

In health and fitness, it's common to hear success stories; unfortunately, for every success story there are many stories of people failing to reach their goal. This episode discusses the most common reasons that lead failure and how to avoid making these mistakes.

Group Fitness of every methodology is designed to help people become healthier, and better versions of themselves. Not all gyms that offer group classes are created equal. Phil goes into the red flags and green flags to look for when joining a group fitness raining facility

Phil brings on Brandon Ecker as the two share their thoughts and review of the 2022 Crossfit games. 2022 was the first year without Dave Castro at the helm. Listen to Phil and Brandon discuss what they like, didn't like, and overall opinions of the programming, presentation, and experience of the 2022 Crossfit Games

Testosterone Part 2 W/ Dr. Jake Rickoll More Great information and Questions and Answers with listener submitted questions What is testosterone? What are symptoms of low testosterone? How do I Interpret Bloodwork? What are my options to increase testosterone? How do I begin hormone therapy? What are side affects of hormone therapy? What are habits I can do to increase testosterone? How does it aff...

What is testosterone? What are symptoms of low testosterone? How do I Interpret Bloodwork? What are my options to increase testosterone? How do I begin hormone therapy? What are side affects of hormone therapy? What are habits I can do to increase testosterone? How does it affect Males, Females, and Transgender? All of these questions answered and more in this episode. Don't gorget to leave a rati...

If you're about to try a Fitness or Nutrition "Challenge", odds are its not the first time. Can these challenges get results? Yes. Do they always stick? No Do you want long term results from short term challenges? Listen and find out how In this episode you will learn how to benefit from nutrition challenges by combining training principles to nutrition principles. How to ramp and taper your nutri...

NFL Kicker, Taylor Russolino shares his 10 year journey to the NFL. Starting with Zero scholarships out of high school then kicking in China before going Viral in the XFL; He personifies what it means to chase your dreams. Listen to this motivational journey of ups downs, injuries, rejections, and everything in between.

Phil and Brandon Ecker discuss why they believe Crossfit still remains the best option for group fitness. The two breakdown group training methodologies like Crossfit, Orange Theory, F45, Spin Class, Boot Camps, and others. in their breakdowns they go over where each can do better and what each is lacking. If you are involved in any type of group training give this one a listen and send us your th...

Does your sunscreen protect you from UVA and UVB rays? Do you know which UV rays cause aging to the skin? What ingredients do you look for when buying sunscreen? Dr. Delahoussaye and Dr. Grieshaber share how to get benefits of sunlight without the downside of sun exposure. Phil and the doctors discuss: prevention methods, product ingredients, product quality, and the science of what the sun is doi...

Harold Dale and Alex Flores from "The 504th" Run Crew talk about their experience with the 2022 "Speed Project". Listen how a group of Runners from New Orleans took on a 340 Mile race from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. Everything from race logistics, race nutrition ,and the bathroom situation.