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 I've had so many great conversations with friends and colleagues about what we see happening in the fitness industry, and thought to myself, "I wish we would have recorded that." ...So that's exactly what the Coaches Corner is about. Join me for the second part of a conversation I had with my mate Marshall, of Anvil Training and Development, as we discuss some of the biggest m...

I've had so many great conversations with friends and colleagues about what we see happening in the fitness industry, and thought to myself, "I wish we would have recorded that." ...So that's exactly what the Coaches Corner is about. Join me for the first part of a conversation I had with my mate Marshall, of Anvil Training and Development, as we discuss movement screens, and t...

"I hit rock bottom in my early twenties after succumbing to drug addiction, but managed to set myself straight after finding a sweaty salvation in the Muay Thai training camps of Thailand. Since those demon days I have gone on to climb the highest mountain on 6 continents, brave minus 60 degree temperatures in Antarctica, and have been held captive in the jungles of West Papua. I have witness...

This time six years ago I was hiking the Annapurna circuit in Nepal. Just a couple of days prior to flying to Nepal, a freak blizzard hit and hordes of hikers got caught at Thorung La pass at 5416m. Due to altitude sickness and other reasons, some of these people pushed on to descend the mountain, and basically walked into the storm. 43 people lost their lives. It was surreal to be in the same loc...

In this episode, I answer questions from my listeners and followers. 1. How do I get back into the groove when I've lost motivation and drive? 2. What night is steak night? 3. Who are some of the most influential people you've had in your life? 4. What are your thoughts on the first karate kid movie? Your host - Shaun Kober Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/ Facebook: http...

First of all, apologies for the audio quality in this episode. I have just embarked on a three week road trip around Thailand, and unfortunately, had to record this episode whilst I was driving out of Phuket, (where I live) whilst it was hammering down with rain. I do bring some quality content however, on some of the most effective techniques that I've used over the many years of travel, to...

In this episode, I speak with athlete, coach and adventurer,  Elise Richmond. Elise has worked in the fitness industry since 2009. Her career in personal training has taken her around the world, and provided the opportunity for her to pursue her own athletic endeavours.  She has dabbled in body building, is a 2 x CrossFit Regionals Athlete, has crossed Mongolia's Gobi desert on foot, Kayaked...

 In this episode, I answer my listeners and followers questions. 1. Is cardio and conditioning the same thing? 2. Do you approach training males and females differently? 3. Where did you learn to run so fast? Your host - Shaun Kober Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/performancefunctionaltraining Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOpTWXi1x...

In this episode, I answer my listeners and followers questions. 1. How important is rest and recovery? 2. How do you balance working different training modalities like mobility, flexibility, strength and functional training? 3. What are some alternate exercises to build the legs if you have issues back squatting? 4. What are your favourite bars/clubs in Darwin? 5. What's harder...a PAC social...

In today's episode, I give some more examples of the RAMP protocol I use, to optimise my warm-up, which sets myself and my clients up to get the most out of our training sessions. I mention a number of videos on my YouTube channel, to address common areas of tension, (like upper-crossed syndrome) as well as the specific warm-up flow I like to use to: Raise Heart rate Respiratory rate Core tem...

In today's episode, I reflect on my time in Afghanistan, and some of the lessons I took from writing and revising my Will three times by the age of 25. I also go into a little detail of the circumstances that unfolded during the first few weeks of my deployment where my sniper team leader was shot as we were ambushed by the Taliban, as well as reflect upon a conversation that I had with a psy...

I was interviewed by Jamie about 6 months ago, as the world was going into lock-down due to the current worldwide pandemic. That episode was re-broadcast in my previous episode. In today's episode, we switch roles, and I interview him on all things human optimization, and learning how to "Unleash Your Inner Excellence." We discuss a number of things, and have a great conversation ar...

This is a re-broadcast of an interview I did back when lockdown first kicked off, with the host of the Life Livers Academy podcast, Jamie O'Donnell. I'll be switching roles with Jamie, and interviewing him as a guest, in the follow up episode. Shaun is a former military sniper who served in the Australian Defence Force. He has served multiple deployments to both Iraq and Afghanistan and...

In this episode, I reflect on my time in the Military, brought on by some inflammatory comments on a post I promoted on my social media platforms about one of the episodes of this podcast, being the interview with fellow veteran and friend, Tristan Rose. I dive into the comments made, my response to it all, and provide a brief history of war that has evolved through the different periods of human...

In this Q & A session, I answer a listeners question on how extended periods of dieting can affect metabolism. This one is pretty heavy on the science, and goes into the 11 systems of the body that make up the energy requirements for Basal Metabolic Rate, or BMR. It is important to understand the organism as a whole, to understand how the metabolism works, and how it can be affected by your li...

In this 5 minute fitness tips episode, I go through one of my favourite warm-up protocols, RAMP, to set myself up for getting the most out of my scheduled training session. Raise Activate Mobilise Potentiate This formula can be applied to any training program, and should be tailored specifically to the modality of training, movement requirements, exercise selection and individual needs required fo...

In this episode, I speak with Kat about some of the struggles she has faced over the years with disordered eating, how that shaped her current coaching philosophy, and drove her to build her businesses, FitSnax, and Macros Muscles Mindset. She also dives into the tools and philosophies that have helped her improve her relationship with food, which is a driving force behind the way that she coaches...

“There are only two ways to influence human behavior: you can manipulate it or you can inspire it." - Simon Sinek In this short episode, I reflect on the pivotal moments in my life that have shaped my life's journey. These thoughts were brought on by the current book that I'm reading: Start with why, by Simon Sinek. https://simonsinek.com/ I discuss the reason's why I made big,...

In this episode, I go into detail on different periodisation models, and how to apply the different tools of progressive overload to elicit specific responses to training. Question: I'm still trying to figure out the best way to structure my training program. How do I balance building strength, with improving my cardio and endurance? Answer: It depends. But let's discuss the many factors...

In these short five minute episodes, I discuss some simple concepts to get you thinking about your own view of health and fitness. What is your intent? Your intent will/should drive your actions. Do your actions align with your goals? Goal setting episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1082945/3771470-episode-2-goal-setting.mp3?blob_id=15766904&download=true Shaun Kober is a Mindset & Perform...

This episode is not for the faint of heart. Tristan and I served in the Australian Army together for many years, and we have a long history...some of which includes some of his darkest days, where he was at the point of no return. In this episode, we round out the Swiss 8 Mini Series, as well as the protocols and principles that he has implemented along the way, to dig himself out of the deep dark...

In this short episode, I reflect on the tragic news I received over the weekend of a mate and former colleague and Army veteran taking his own life. Mental health implications are on the rise in not only the veteran space, but also the wider community. We are facing difficulties that recent generations have not had to contend with, and it is having an impact on mental health, with anxiety and depr...

Swiss 8 is a proactive mental health model designed to provide the tools required to deliver high-quality content around their 8 pillars of health and wellness, to allow you to be "Better At Life." These principles are delivered straight to your phone, via the Swiss 8 app, where you can build out your daily routine via the in-built calendar. - Sleep - Nutrition - Time management - Discip...

I met Will in the early months of 2019 whilst we were both attending the Muscle Nerds Foundation Course in Singapore. Over the last 18 months or so, we have caught up numerous times, and dived into the weeds on all things human optimisation, psychology and behaviour, as well as talked shop for hours about our passion of being coaches in the Strength and Conditioning industry. Will is a former prof...

Swiss 8 is a proactive mental health model designed to provide the tools required to deliver high-quality content around their 8 pillars of health and wellness, to allow you to be "Better At Life." These principles are delivered straight to your phone, via the Swiss 8 app, where you can build out your daily routine via the in-built calendar. - Sleep - Nutrition - Time management - Discip...