Natty News

In todays episode Anwar and Pat go over the Pros and Cons of Kettlebells! Kettlebells are often used as a replacement of dumbbell and barbell workouts allowing athletes to focus more on power generation and endurance. Pat and Anwar will break down when you should use Kettlebells and when it may be a better idea to pick up a barbell. Listen and learn in this Natty News Flash

In todays episode Anwar and Pat talk about competition! Pat and Anwar explore there own competition experiences in variety of sports as well as the importance it had in there lives. They go over the importance of competition and as well the fears around it. Listen in to get some personal anecdotes and motivation to go out an compete!

Today Anwar and Pat discuss Natty Heroes, people who have provided deep inspiration to themselves and to others. People who have transcended and have open there hearts and minds to the Natty way. Listen to find some new inspiration and motivate yourself to achieve true Natty enlightenment.

Today Anwar and Pat explore compound lifts and specifically the 5 motions you should focus on in every workout! Push, Pull, Hinge, Squat and Rotation. Learn about some examples of these movements, why you should do them, and how to progress to more complex movements. Anwar and Pat share there own experiences and some classic anecdotes, don't miss out on these Natty stories.

Today Anwar and Pat go over the Natty 10 Commandments of gym etiquette. Both beginners and season weight pushers sometimes don't show the best gym etiquette and with gyms opening up soon we hope to provide some reminders for everyone. Join in and listen the 10 Natty commandments otherwise you may risk losing your Natty card

Pat and Anwar dwell into arguable the most important factor to make those succulent natty gains, consistency! Staying consistent with your work out, diet and recovery is the true key to success, and while sounding simple is surprisingly difficult. Pat and Anwar share there own difficulties and strategies to help you stay consistent with your gains.

In todays Natty News Flash Pat and Anwar explore the world of foam rolling. Is it the solution to all your mobility problems or is it just another useless piece of plastic? Anwar and Pat cut the fat and let you know the natty truth/

Today Pat and Anwar talk about stretching and mobility and how you can improve. Pat during his masters degree has written two papers on this topic and will explore different types of stretching as well as the science of it. Listen to hear Pat and Anwar go through common mobility and stretching myths.

Welcome to Natty News Flash a new to the point series where Anwar and Pat focus on a single topic and go in depth on the science of it. Today we discuss everyone's favorite diet Keto! Learn about why it seems to work, why it would work, and how you can implement this knowledge in your life!

In todays episode Anwar and Pat talk with a close friend Hussien who is a new father of a beautiful daughter. They talk about the difficulties in making time to work out as well as the intricate balance of life a new parent faces. Hussien gives amazing tips on how to make time for family, work, and yourself. As well Hussien, Anwar, and Pat go down memory lane on some great lifts, Hussein's NATTY b...

Today Pat and Anwar go through a troubling feeling that unfortunately many can relate to negative body image. Both Pat and Anwar explore there own problems with body image. Pat feeling pressured to stay fit and be the "jock" guy, giving up on many pleasures to ensure he keeps his abs at all times. While Anwar on the opposite side grew up as the "fat kid" and fell for the traps of unhealthy diets a...

Today Pat and Anwar are joined with a guest, Dominic Yu! Dominic is a good friend of both Pat and Anwar, and actually studied Kinesiology at UBC with Pat. In today's episode we explore what a Kinesiologist does, why and when you might need one, as well as who should go down this path. Furthermore Dominic provides why the ICE method of injury recovery is out dated and what you should do when injure...

Today Pat and Anwar explore overtraining, why it happens, how you know when your overtraining, and how to treat it. Once again Anwar brings in the bro science while Pat helps determine what's true and what should be left behind. Anwar and Pat also launch a new segment the NATTY HALL OF FAME, an award to help promote individuals who really brought up and grew the Natty community. Who will be the FI...

Today Pat and Anwar talking about the fundamentals of progression and the importance of tracking progress. Pat mentions how he likes to set progression goals for his clients while Anwar talks about the gamifying of workouts by going for new personal records. Anwar also tells the story of Milo of Croton an Olympian thousands of years ago who discovered the power of progressive overload. Listen to l...

In this weeks episode Anwar and Pat discuss returning to the gym. Anwar goes over his difficulties in lowering weights he used to use and Pat brings some insight on what he has told his clients to focus on. Throughout Anwar and Pat give some great tips and tricks to help you return to making gains while following gym protocols. As well they go over a few gym etiquette to make sure everyone maximiz...

In this weeks episode Anwar and Pat discuss the art of weight cutting. Specifically Pat was getting ready for his Olympic weightlifting competition, only problem he only had a couple days and is over 10lb the weight limit. Pat and Anwar go over how this is possible and the dangers of extreme weight cuts.

Welcome to the first ever Natty News Episode! In todays episode Pat and Anwar go over there lifting journeys and why they started this show.