The SCAL Method Podcast

It's time to get ourselves a back! We want a back so big, it's virtually a wingspan. We want a couple lambchops sitting right there on opposite sides of our neck. Or ... we could just go for a strong, well functioning, and good looking back. Coach talks about his favorite exercises for a developed back. We also explore the progressive overload principle and discuss ways to apply it to your entire...

This is the exact opposite of restricting blood flow. In this episode, we want INCREASED blood flow. Why? Take a listen and find out. Let's also talk about enjoying workouts ... and then not enjoying them on purpose. We later close out on discussing using punishment as a behavioral change tool. (00:09:20) Quick Tip - Enjoy it! Then don't. About how to first start fitness training (00:18:37) Main T...

I know it sounds crazy; but there are times when you would want to restrict blood flow ... DURING WORKOUTS! We dive into Blood Flow Restriction training this episode. We also discuss the merits of offset loading training. And to close it all off, Coach Evan gives out a handful of tips that helps him stay productive. (00:10:57) Quick Tip - Offset It Off! All about offset training (00:22:05) Main To...

So, maybe it's not so much of a secret, but creatine is a highly beneficial supplement to use for your health and wellness goals. We're going to explain what it is and what it does, while busting up a couple myths along the way.  We're also going to give you a rundown of resistance training. It's the quick tip, but chock full of information. Finally, we broach a topic that tends to be really diffi...

Perceive. Judge. Decide. Let's talk about a sound mind (part two of the S.C.A.L. method)! What is a sound mind? Why do you want it? How do you get it? For the quick tip, we'll discuss the importance of play ... for adults. And finally a little change in the format here; we are going with a single random topic of the pod. This episode, we'll talk about critical thinking. Most of us hate to do it, b...

For My Sons. In this episode, Coach Evan leaves a message for his boys. He offers guidance on what it is to be a masculine man, while also offering guidance on being a biblical masculine man. He also discussed the hormone testosterone. What is it? Why do men need adequate levels of it? How do men get their "T" up if their levels are low? And for the randomness of the episode, Coach Evan does a boo...

The Plunge, Some Air, & Some Lights! In part two of The "Other" Health Stuff, Coach Evan discusses the benefits of 3 other health modalities (Cold Plunge, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Red Light Therapy). Also in this episode, he talks about weighted vest exercising, why he's trying to get average at golf, and professional cuddlers.   (00:02:00) Quick Tip - Get Your Weighted Vest: The benefits of...

Make it hot! In this part one of a two part episode, Coach Evan discusses the benefits of sauna use. Also in this episode, he talks about exercising backwards, Starbucks' new CEO, and why this podcast won't be known for politics.   (00:02:34) Quick Tip - Put it in Reverse: The benefits of exercising backwards (00:13:21) Main Topic - Make it Hot: What is the sauna? Why is it good? (00:45:27) Random...

In this episode Coach Evan gives practical advice on how to build endurance the S.C.A.L. Method way!   (00:01:35) Quick Tip - BCAAs: Junk or Nah? (00:18:34) Main Topic - 4 Arenas of Endurance (00:50:00) Randomness 1 - Remain Optimistic (00:59:41) Randomness 2 - Legacy and Purpose, A Quick Look into Fatherhood

In this episode Coach Evan talks about growing your delts, and gives a breakdown on several of his favorite shoulder exercises.   (00:01:35) Quick Tip - Coach Evan's meditation practice (00:9:48) Main Topic - Favorite shoulder exercises (00:34:51) Randomness 1 - Reintroduction (00:41:35) Randomness 2 - Empathy has been weaponized! ----more----

Welcome to the S.C.A.L. Method Podcast! For this episode, Coach Evan discusses the difference between effort and intensity. Next, he examines the idea of strategically getting uncomfortable in order to grow. For "a bunch of randomness," he'll discuss a weird occurrence at a traffic light, and his love for bodybuilding. (00:01:35) Quick Tip - Effort vs. Intensity (00:13:20) Main Topic - Strategic D...

Welcome to the S.C.A.L. Method Podcast! For this episode, Coach Evan gives a few programming ideas, specifically, training in seasons. Then, he digs into a part of the S.C.A.L. method, a sound heart. For "a bunch of randomness," he'll discuss the pathway from atheism to Christianity, and his take on much of the Caitlin Clark drama. (00:01:32) Quick Tip - Training in seasons. (00:12:27) Main Topic...

Welcome to the S.C.A.L. Method Podcast! For this second episode, Coach Evan opens with tips to optimizing your sleep. Then, he dives into all things isometric exercise. The end of the episode brings up an interesting take on the Bible, and discusses how much your environment dictates what you achieve. (00:00:53) Quick Tip - Optimizing your sleep. (00:09:17) Main Topic - All about isometrics. (00:3...

Welcome to the S.C.A.L. Method Podcast! For this first episode, Coach Evan talks about what the "Say CHEESE and LIFT!" Method is and how it was formed. We cap off the episode with some random talks on red pill stuff and cheating death. (00:01:00) Quick Tip - How are these podcasts going to go? (00:04:29) Main Topic - What is the S.C.A.L. Method? (00:30:03) Randomness 1 - Red Pill shenanigans! (00:...