PAC Talk with Pieter Vodden

This week we sit down with everyone’s favorite coach Alejandro Wakka . We talk about what makes a great Coach (it may not be what you think it is), how he grew up, how he found his path in fitness, and how his training has changed over the years. We also talk about our mutual love of Archery, meat, and cooking on the Traegar. This was a fun episode to make and I learned a lot of things about...

This week I highlight my all-time top 5 favorite protocols for Strength, Hypertrophy, and Conditioning. We look at what they are, why they work, and who they are for. This will be helpful for those looking for a new program, that need to mix things up or that need some quick workout ideas on the go! It also offers further insight into the methodology we have at PHAROS Athletic Club. Enjoy!  C...

This week I did a Q and A with The Limitless Challengers. Overwhelmingly the question was about supplements so I delve into my favorite daily supplements for health strength and performance. What kind, why, and how much. This took me back to my Poliquin Biosignature days and I must credit him for a lot of this information. I think many of you will find this one helpful so give it a listen! Use pro...

This week I sit down with NFL Defensive End and Writer Ryan Russell and listen to his remarkable story. He takes us from childhood in Buffalo, growing up in Texas, College at Purdue, signing with the Dallas Cowboys, moving to the Tampa Buccaneers, and eventually to the Buffalo Bills. He now resides in Los Angeles as a published author and Free Agent and remains one of the very few openly bise...

This week we sit down with Arthur Guillosson and Ruby Goldin and discuss the Limitless Challenge experience. The lessons they have learned from their own transformations and participation in The Limitless Challenge make them both valuable assets on the subject. The difficulties, the mindset, the preparation, the benefits, and the ultimate wins! Neither grew up as natural athletes or gym rats but b...

HPH is a hybrid program that is designed to increase strength, induce hypertrophy, and elevate conditioning. Today we talk about the details of this program that will soon be available to all those on the Limitless Challenge. We cover why it exists, who it’s for, what it requires, and what can be expected from it. It’s a tough program for tough people ... are you ready for it? Connect with Piet an...

Today we get to hear from  Bethany Walls , A certified nutritionist with a background in psychology and counseling experience treating minors and individuals with eating disorders. Her unique approach works to bridge the gap between the conflicting worlds of diet culture and mental health. She is very passionate about helping people break up with dieting, redefine health,...

This week we sit down and talk about the details of the upcoming Limitless Challenge . It is different than any challenge we have done before and we believe it will be our best yet: A 6-week program designed for anyone, at any level, looking to redefine health + happiness, build resilient habits, and live limitlessly. Starting the new year right is not about losing weight but about gaining insight...

Today we are with Robin Reider, one of our top female coaches. Our show today is going to be a bit different because I am going to be interviewing both Robin and Emylee. We will be highlighting Robins's story which isn't just unique but truly a heroic and fascinating tale. Emylee will be telling the tale. But it's not just about Robin's tale but about how the thing that brought us together, is fit...

This week I sit down with self-defense expert and entrepreneur Tony Blauer . Tony has spent his life specializing in the art of self-defense and is the founder of Blauer Tactical Systems. Through his SPEAR System, he teaches his students how to “detect, diffuse and defend” and his courses “ Be Your Own Bodyguard “ and “Know Fear” have helped thousands of people from all walks of life manage their...

This week I sit down with therapist, author, and friend John Kim, aka @theangrytherapist. We talk about mental health during the pandemic, the pressures on relationships, and everything we can be doing to help keep a positive mindset despite the harsh climate of 2020. As always with me and John we mix depth with humor and find promise in all the mayhem. Stay tuned til the end for a special offer f...

This week Pieter sits down with Brandon and discusses “training actors”. We hate the term “celebrity trainer”, it’s a meaningless statement and not credible. But there are considerations, problems, helpful hints, and ideas that experience working with actors/actresses brings. Whether it is a transformation for a role or long-term training, we present some concepts that may be of use to you if...

This week on the PHAROS FIT podcast Pieter sits down with long term client and friend Arturo Castro . Arturo is a rising star in Hollywood with an ever growing and diverse list of credits to his name . Physical fitness has become an essential part of his routine as he prepares for roles and deals with the demands of the industry . We learn of his roots, his inspiration (Pieter ;) and get a fascina...

In this week's episode, Emylee threw me a curve ball and asked me a difficult question. I wasn’t prepared for it but it forced me to dig deep and it turned into one of my favorite and most passionate podcasts. It’s our 3-year anniversary, it’s been a roller coaster of a year with endless obstacles and it was time to ask ourselves, “If you would have known then what you know now, would you still ha...

This week I sit down with our “Director of Coaching Development” Noah David and nerd out over our favorite topic: Programming. We talk about the 2020 CrossFit Games, performance, aesthetics, the hybrid athlete and the future of programming at PHAROS Athletic Club. This was a lot of fun, almost as much fun as me and Noah riding our motorcycles in to the sunset whilst listening to Reo Speedwago...

In Part 2 we discuss the last 5 values under The Code of the West and how we can apply them to our daily pursuits. If you missed part 1, go give it a listen and join us here as we break down:  6. When you make a Promise, Keep It.  7. Ride for the Brand  8. Talk Less + Say More 9. Remember that some things are not for sale.  10. Know where to draw the Line Don't forget to c...

On both a personal and professional level values are ultimately the most important thing you have. The decisions you make, your emotional response to your daily activities and the growth of your business are governed by your values. Steer your ship too far from them and you are lost at sea with something that no longer looks like your vision . The values contained in the Code of the West are old b...

This week we sit down with Andre Hall as he shares with us his incredible story. How do you go from sitting in a car with a gun to your head ready to end your story to being happy, flourishing and on a mission to spread joy to everyone you meet. Tragedy, salvation and the song that saved him. Take a seat, this is the best thing you will hear today! Andre Hall is passionate about spreading the...

Don't call it a comeback but Pharos Fit Podcast is back with some brand new episodes. First off if you've stuck around If you've stuck around during the Covid-19 pandemic, THANK YOU! Our gym is what it is do to our members sticking with us during all these shut downs. If you have been at Pharos you'll know that we are open and we have expanded into our parking lots where we offer group and open cl...

Making sure our gym is safe and cleanly in this new Covid world is our top priority. Our gym isn't just ran by a couple of meatheads. Today we are joined by our business partner and medical advisor, Dr. Katherine Haker. Dr. Haker works at Cedar Sinai Medical Center and has been working on the front lines over the past two months. Today Dr. Haker goes over how she is taking her experience and work...

The global pandemic has effected businesses small and large all around the world. Gyms and fitness clubs are one of those businesses that have been hit hardest. As California and Los Angeles plan a prepare for reopening Pharos Athletic Club we wanted to focus on what we have been doing during quarantine; our challenges, the positives, the negatives, and what the future holds for our gym. Thank you...

In this episode of the Pharos Fit Podcast, I speak with Emylee Covell and Madeline Mosier Timm about how to navigate fitness during pregnancy, postpartum and beyond! Maddie is a Pregnancy + Postpartum Athleticism Coach dedicated to building strong female tribes and being the coach for other women she needed for herself during her first pregnancy.  There’s a lot of information about  #pre...

What kind of training should you be doing ? What kind of frequency and volume do you need to reach your goals? Does your lifestyle support the stresses you are putting in your body ? All this and more in today’s PHAROS FIT podcast Sign up for The Limitless Challenge Welcome to the Pharos Athletic Club podcast. Please make sure you subscribe wherever you are listening to this show and if you l...

Happy New Year and welcome to our first show of 2020. Today I am joined by two gentlemen who have been along their fitness and wellness journeys during mine in Los Angeles. I am joined by John Kim, aka @theangrytherapist , and Andy Thompson two friends who have carved out their own new and unique spaces in the health and wellness space. The Angry Therapist Train with Andy at Cross Fit Hollywood Si...

What do you think of when you see the words, “Bodybuilding”? For most people they picture images of massive muscled, oiled up men in tight little bikini bottoms. Yes, these are body builders, and yes it is a competitive sport that many men and women around the world participate in, however, there is more to Bodybuilding that meets the eye. Bodybuilding is in fact what the word states: it is someon...