RX'D Radio

Shallow and Jiunta dive into the importance of internet etiquette and its impact on relationships, both personal and professional. The hosts discuss aligning your online presence with real-life values, the significance of reputation, and the consequences of poor online behavior. They explore how authenticity, thoughtful interactions, and a positive digital environment can unlock opportunities and...

Jordan and Jorge discuss training goals, program design, and the importance of external factors in maximizing progress. The conversation explores the importance of prioritizing intensity over volume, diet, sleep, stress and more.   PSL1 registration is now live. Learn more at  https://www.pre-script.com/psl1   We've got a new sponsor!   Marek Health is a health optimization company that offers adv...

Mac and Thayer discuss low hanging fruit that every coach should be incorporating into their practice. This episode emphasizes the need for trainers and coaches to have a clear understanding of these foundational principles and how they can be applied in program design and client management.   PSL1 registration is now live. Learn more at  https://www.pre-script.com/psl1   We've got a new sponsor!...

Jiunta and Killian breakdown how to program for athletes. The guys discuss off-season training, rehab modalities, preparing athletes for high stress situations and more.  PSL1 registration is now live. Learn more at  https://www.pre-script.com/psl1   We've got a new sponsor! Marek Health is a health optimization company that offers advanced blood testing, health coaching, and expert medical oversi...

Welcome to part two of the roundtable discussion. Mac, Thayer, Jorge and Schultze discuss the importance of exercise selection. They discuss all things intensity, loadability and how to incorporate progressions and regressions into programming. PSL1 registration is now live. Learn more at  https://www.pre-script.com/psl1   We've got a new sponsor! Marek Health is a health optimization company that...

In this episode, the hosts discuss the concepts of effort, intensity, and performance anxiety in training. They clarify the difference between effort and intensity, with effort being the standard an individual upholds and intensity being the trackable metric during exercise programming. Mac and Thayer highlight the importance of self-awareness and recognizing when an activity may not be suitable f...

Shallow and Jiunta discuss the importance of nutrition and its impact on various aspects of life such as health markers, energy levels, cognition, stress management, and overall well-being.   PSL1 registration is now live. Learn more at  https://www.pre-script.com/psl1   We've got a new sponsor! Marek Health is a health optimization company that offers advanced blood testing, health coaching, and...

Shallow and Jiunta discuss all things warm-ups. The guys touch on the importance of function in optimizing training for hypertrophy as well as prioritizing joint mechanics to maximize muscle stimulus.    Negative comments, punchable faces and fluidity in training, this episode has it all.    PSL1 registration is now live. Learn more at  https://www.pre-script.com/psl1   We've got a new sponsor!  ...

Welcome to the first Roundtable Talk on RX'D Radio with Mac and Thayer, featuring Brandon Schultze and Jorge De Hoyos. In this episode, they dive into the critical role of assessments in training programs, exploring how they guide interventions tailored to individual clients. The ensemble discusses the importance of making assessments practical, applicable, and effective as both teaching tools and...

Shallow welcomes Tim Riley who discusses his experience working with athletes in the NFL, NBA, Lacrosse and more. Riley talks about the evolution of strength and conditioning in sport and shares his approach to communication, training and business development.   https://www.instagram.com/timrileytraining/   PSL1 registration is now live. Learn more at  https://www.pre-script.com/psl1   We've got a...

Shallow and Jiunta discuss plateaus in training and provide strategies on how to overcome them. They breakdown training methodologies, periodization, effort, communication and more.   PSL1 registration is now live. Learn more at  https://www.pre-script.com/psl1   We've got a new sponsor!   Marek Health is a health optimization company that offers advanced blood testing, health coaching, and expert...

Mac and Thayer dive into the common struggle of targeting specific muscle groups in the gym. They share the value of having a clear plan and intention, along with proper execution and positioning, to maximize mechanical tension on muscles. This episode explores exercises that enhance muscle recruitment and delve into the role of shoulder extension in optimizing deltoid training.   PSL1 registratio...

Jiunta and Shallow discuss what goes into building the perfect leg session. They cover baseline assessments, stabilizing the pelvis, intensity and more. Whether you're a novice, intermediate or advanced lifter, this ones for you.    PSL1 registration is now live. Learn more at  https://www.pre-script.com/psl1   We've got a new sponsor!   Marek Health is a health optimization company that offers ad...

Shallow is joined by Coach Smooth who shares his journey and the evolution of Smooth Fitness. He talks about his upbringing, the influence of his parents, and the early stages of his fitness career.    He discusses the challenges he faced in the fitness industry and how he navigated social media. Smooth emphasizes the importance of serving his purpose and making a positive impact on others.    Hom...

Mac and Thayer return to discuss the importance of exercise selection and the limitations of using certain equipment. They emphasize the need to consider the goals of the exercise, whether it is to increase tension, improve function, or promote hypertrophy. They heat up about the inefficiency of using cuffs and the benefits of alternative handles for lateral raises. They also touch on the importan...

Powerlifting, Jiu-Jitsu, Software development and more. Tune in as Shallow welcomes Chad Wesley Smith, the founder of Juggernaut Training Systems to discuss his successful transitions in various sports and business ventures.    https://www.instagram.com/chadwesleysmith/ JTSstrength.com   Join the Pre-Script® Level 1 Opt-In list now. Learn more at  https://www.pre-script.com/psl1   We've got a new...

Faheem Mujahid is a performance psychology coach who shares his journey of healing and growth. Shallow and Mujahid discuss the importance of vulnerability, empathy, and creating a safe space for athletes to be themselves.    https://www.instagram.com/faheemamujahid/ https://www.sbtb.co/   Join the Pre-Script® Level 1 Opt-In list now. Learn more at  https://www.pre-script.com/psl1   We've got a new...

Mac and Thayer discuss the paradox of expecting elite performances while providing less-than-optimal recovery environments, the lack of financial support, and how the once-special event might have lost its luster. Explore the unique challenges athletes encounter and discover the positive impact of therapy dogs on mental health and performance. Listeners are invited to share interesting modalities...

Shallow welcomes Dr. Patrick Davidson as they discuss the role of academia in the fitness industry. They reflect on the cycles and trends in the industry and the need for patience and discernment.  Dr. Davidson shares his thoughts on specialization versus generalization and the need for a holistic approach. He also discusses the importance of establishing a worldview and how it informs his coachin...

This episode provides a realistic look at the behind-the-scenes of the coaching profession. The conversation examines the mindset and work ethic required to succeed in the fitness industry. It discusses the need to go beyond convenience and prioritize personal growth and development.   Join the Pre-Script® Level 1 Opt-In list now. Learn more at  https://www.pre-script.com/psl1 We've got a new spon...

Jordan and Killian discuss the evolution of training and the importance of considering the demands of sport when designing exercise programs.    They touch on the importance of isometrics in training, particularly for youth athletes as well as the benefits of yielding isometrics and how they can be used to improve neuromuscular control, eccentric strength, and structural adaptations.    https://ww...

Jiunta and Bugera discuss the progression from being an in-person trainer to becoming an online coach and eventually a business owner. They emphasizes the importance of taking the time to gain experience and develop skills in a box gym setting before making the leap to online coaching.    Tune in to hear all about the risks and challenges that come with being a business owner, as well as some soun...

Join Mac and Thayer as they dive into their personal encounters with targeted advertisements and the irresistible allure of online shopping. In this episode they explore the effectiveness of targeted advertising and the clever justifications consumers make for their purchases. This conversation sheds light on the power of advertising to influence behavior, the rising popularity of platforms like I...

Join Dr. Dwayne Jackson and Dr. Jordan Jiunta as they dive into the world of nutrition and its crucial role in achieving optimal body composition.   The guys go beyond the basics of macronutrients to explore the psychological, social, and biological aspects of nutrition.   Discover the importance of food quality, realistic goal setting, and the potential pitfalls of extreme diets. Learn how routin...