RX'D Radio

Jiunita and Shallow have an important message for anyone who stresses about training when traveling. Episode 306 is all about finding ways to anchor yourself, even when your environment is out of control. Is the answer in your training routine? Or "Blue Notes" by Meek Mill, Diet Coke, and Solitaire? Their answers may surprise you.   New Course ALERT! Pre-Script™️ Programming Principles Certificati...

Mac goes full Waterboy on this episode when discussing H2O and how hydration is a priority in every one of his training sessions. Don't let him catch you training without a water bottle! The conversation flows into stress management, recovery methods and how screen time potentially reflects poor recovery.    James Macintosh @coachjamesmac    James Thayer @thayer2513 New Course ALERT! Pre-Script™️...

Episode 304 was inspired by one of our most often asked questions: "How can I sell or do long-term periodization when I have clients who are only buying 12-week blocks?"   Over the next hour we're breaking down exactly how to unlock the doors to success for your clients more quickly, and why you want to be the coach who's a locksmith, not just a coach with a key.    If you enjoyed this episode, ma...

Who is Susan and why are we talking about her? Listen in and find out. The first half of the episode the boys catch up on Thayer's training and the variations being used. The second half discusses development of personal trainers to understand the complexity of exercise selections and building a roadmap to create simplicity in programming.   James Macintosh @coachjamesmac    James Thayer @thayer25...

Welcome back to another episode of RX'D Radio, this week we're sitting down with the legendary Joe Bennett who Jordan describes as the "Marathon Man" of the coaching and education industry. He's someone who's been able to consistently dominate this industry year in and year out and in this episode, we're digging into the unique methods to his madness. To any coaches and trainers who care about lea...

You asked, We answered. The first Q&A episode with the boys and it does not disappoint. From how to approach your gym crush,  to the boy's thoughts on the entry into the industry it all gets covered thanks to you. Come for the laughs, stay for the information.    James Macintosh @coachjamesmac    James Thayer @thayer2513 Check out our new sponsor Vivobarefoot ! www.vivobarefoot.com/RXD If you're l...

This week on RX'D Radio Shallow welcomes back friend of the show Mike Van Wyck. If you've seen our past few episodes with Mike, you know exactly what to expect. This one does not disappoint, we even get a few stories about Mike's former career in personal security. You don't have to be a fan of bodybuilding to enjoy this conversation. Episode 300 is in the books and we want to thank each and every...

Mac and Thayer finally manage to hit the record button and give you VIP access to a mid-thought process conversation on sports specific training considerations. Jump on in and hear as the boys build out and construct an In-Season workable model in real time.    James Macintosh @coachjamesmac    James Thayer @thayer2513 Check out our new sponsor Vivobarefoot ! www.vivobarefoot.com/RXD If you're loo...

Welcome back to another episode of RX'D Radio, this week they welcome Canadian Legend Dan O'toole. He is a former Canadian television sports anchor working for TSN and Fox Sports 1. We talk about his early years in broadcasting and how the TV landscape has changed. If you grew up in Canada watching him, you'll love this episode, also His cat makes 293 unwanted appearances throughout the show. Inst...

Mac and Thayer lean into the therapy session that is this episode and dive deep into a discussion on trends in the fitness industry. Training with cuffs, nordic curls and running are all on the chopping block. Come for the laughs, stay for the information.  James Macintosh @coachjamesmac    James Thayer @thayer2513 Check out our new sponsor Vivobarefoot ! www.vivobarefoot.com/RXD If you're looking...

Welcome back to another episode of RX'D Radio with your OG hosts Jordan Shallow and Jordan Jiunta. This week they welcome Pre-Script's very own Brandon Schultze. Schultze has quickly become affectionately known as 'The Breathing Guy' among the crew. This episode dives into some awesome discussion on breathing and how something as simple as breathing through your nose can change your life. If you e...

In this week's episode Mac shares his experience recently attending back to back Pre-Script Intensive weekends. The conversation expands to the benefits of attending live events and how it brings an element of education lost by other mediums.  James Macintosh @coachjamesmac    James Thayer @thayer2513   Check out our newest course! Pre-Script™️ Nutrition - Sports Performance launches in early July...

This week on RX'D Radio Shallow sits down with Syn Martinez. Syn is the CEO of AfroBrutality, an apparel brand that was created within CrossFit to battle the diversity issue in CrossFit. Syn talks about how the brand originated, racism he experienced as a child, social media, and the overall changes in the crossfit community. Enjoy the episode and come back Sunday for more RX'D Radio   Website htt...

Mac and Thayer are back with a rant filled episode about clients going off program. They discuss the impact not following a program can have on the long term success of the program and how it alters the intent of the proceeding phases. Tune in and listen up, this one is filled with plenty of coaching lessons and laughs. James Macintosh @coachjamesmac    James Thayer @thayer2513   Check out our new...

This week the guys welcome Luke Tulloch to RX'D Radio. Shallow, Jiunta and Killian sit down with Luke and chat about his take on the fitness industry in the online space and his ability to distill information down to its purest form. Luke has been a personal trainer in Sydney, Australia for 13 years, he's also attended university to study neuroscience, started an online education business, and del...

The boys return for the Sunday edition of RX'D Radio to discuss phases of programming and how to create fluidity from phase to phase. This is a deep dive into the considerations and complexity that should go into developing an effective long term program. This episode is a sneak peek into the conversations that the Pre-Script Programming course was created from. James Macintosh @coachjamesmac    J...

This week on RX'D Radio we welcome Pre-Script™ dad, Eric Bugera. Jiunta and Shallow sit down with Bugera and chat about his path in the fitness industry, through his multiple undergrads and a masters degree, ultimately leading him here. They talk about the Pre-Script™ Collective and how Bugera has moulded the literature review into an easily digestible read. If you've ever been to a Lab or been ar...

The pursuit of performance and health are not parallel paths, one will take priority based on an individual's goals. Performance is the proxy that dictates the effectiveness of a program to accomplish the training goal. This podcast episode takes a deep dive into  exercise constraints and modifications to continue to progress a client. The boys also discuss the perception of an athlete or client's...

In this week's episode of RX'D Radio, Shallow and Juinta are joined by Eugene Teo. Eugene is a strength coach and the founder of the Ganbaru Method of strength training. He is also a professed Self-Improvement Junkie. Eugene is an RX'D fan favourite, from the beginning of the episode to the end you realize how genuine and real Eugene is. He may have just come off of a wild flight schedule but he d...

The boys return to discuss one of the top priorities in the Pre-Script community, Education. Mac and Thayer share their experiences seeking out continued education opportunities in its many forms. They talk about how crucial the continuous pursuit to expand one's knowledge is to stay relevant in the fitness space.  James Macintosh @coachjamesmac    James Thayer @thayer2513   Check out our newest c...

Welcome Bax to RX'D Radio… See what we did there? This week we welcome our very own Kyle Baxter. Bax is a Pre-Script Coach, Educator, and teaches the PSL2 alongside Shallow. This was a great episode in studio with Jiunta, Shallow and Bax. They had an hour-long conversation about the state of the industry, favourite exercises, training, how to coach coaches and much, much more!    Instagram @CoachB...

This week's episode goes full therapy session after Mac's experience in his new gym. It raises the question when does a video set up go from recording a training session to a full movie set. The conversation highlights how quality over substance will always reign supreme in the gym.   James Macintosh @coachjamesmac    James Thayer @thayer2513   Check out our newest course! Pre-Script™️ Nutrition -...

Please welcome the newest member of the Pre-Script team, Phil Smith. Phil will be teaching the PS Performance nutrition course, giving you not only the science that unpins performance but how to apply It in real world environments. Whether you are a coach, athlete, or trainer, this 10-week certification will give you the skills to program nutrition to take performance to the next level and teach y...

In this week's episode, Mac and Thayer draw from their current training, the SRA Curve and life's stress and how this can negatively impact your training just as it has with Mac. Sit down, Down some caffeine, come for the laughs, but stay for the information. You know this is going to be a good one!   James Macintosh @coachjamesmac    James Thayer @thayer2513   Check out our new sponsor Vivobarefo...

Welcome back to another episode of RX'D Radio, we've got Killan Jiunta and Shallow all in the studio this week and we are welcomed by a very special guest, Antoine Vaillant. Antoine is an IFBB pro bodybuilder, HD Muscle Athlete and has quite the story to tell. AV is very open about his struggles with addiction and wants to use his experiences to shed some light on a very important topic. This epis...