The Captain's Lifestyle Podcast

In todays episode I cover the facts of farming eggs and meat. I review the cholesterol myth and why we need to shift our view regarding dietary cholesterol and blood cholesterol. I explain the differences between caged, cage free, free range and pasture raised eggs for us, the consumers, but also the chickens. Similarly for the meat industry, I cover the differences between grass-fed, grass-fed an...

In this episode I interview Cory Phelan, the founder and owner of Another Level CrossFit. Cory has trained two Regional level CrossFit athletes in his nine years in the sport. We discuss how training at the Regional level vastly differs from training a regular CrossFit class. He explains why joining a CrossFit gym is considered more expensive than a typical "Globo gym," and why it's 100% more bene...

In this episode I interview Justin Medeiros, a two time competitor in the CrossFit Regionals. He gives us his insight into being successful as a student and competitor as well as his strategies for optimizing time with a busy schedule. We discuss his training and how being a competitor is vastly different from an average CrossFitter. Justin puts a lot of stock into his routines, and explains how t...

In this episode Pat and I dive a little deeper into supplementation. We discuss the benefits of fish oil, and how to increase omeg-3s while decreasing omega-6s. Pat explains why you need to supplement with magnesium, but how most of the time what you find in stores is essentially useless. We cover how to increase your intake of essential branch chain amino acids, and how to take them efficiently t...

In this 2 part podcast I interview Patrick Simon. In this episode, Part 1, he explains what to look for in a nutrition study and we discuss at length how to determine if the study you're reading is credible based on funding, independent variables, etc. Pat and I also talk about nutrition timing, meaning what you eat and when. We share a couple pre, peri, and post workout meal suggestions. We cover...

In this episode, I interview Zak Kepner, the owner of CrossFit Dana Point. We talk about Zak’s crazy story of how he moved to the Cayman Islands, swept Regionals with his team and ended up competing in the CrossFit Games! Zak helps to debunk some common misconceptions that the average person has about CrossFit, and explains how it really is for everyone no matter your skill level. At the end, Zak...

In this episode I interview my chiropractor Dr. Daniel Kimbley, the owner of Nexus Family Chiropractic. Daniel is not your typical chiropractor. We discuss everything from Crossfit, to the current school system, to how chiropractic care can literally change the way you live your life. To find out how his practice is like nothing you've ever experienced you'll have to give it a listen!

Nader has a bachelors degree in biology, is a certified personal trainer, has his CrossFit L-1 and CrossFit Gymnastics Certification. In this episode, we talk about his path to becoming a CrossFit coach. We discuss how he works around having a regular job and still manages to live a fit and healthy lifestyle by balancing his social life, training, work and sleep.

Wade is a certified health/life coach and is a prime example of someone who lives The Captain's Lifestyle. We talk about the importance of having a coach, why you should focus on what's in your control, why you should think about your "diet" as a lifestyle, our morning routines, and much more.

A little bit about my background and the CRAZY story that helped influence the creation of the Captain's Lifestyle.