Woodgym with Petrone

Charles and James get to chat once again with ten time World Champion Jiu Jitsu master Sam about mental toughness, whether it's something that can be developed. Finally, they talk about what it's like to train others across a spectrum of disciplines.

Charles and Dr. Choo get to work grilling two combat veterans about what led them to pursue military careers. Were they mentally tough when they enlisted? Did their time at Parris Island augment their temperament? Finally, what's it like experiencing combat and dealing with the memory when they're expected to plunge back into civilian life?  We get Zach and Derek to take a break from the...

Charles and James are joined by golf pro Alex Fourie, a guest who literally traversed the world and overcame some of the bleakest conditions imaginable to end up in the US competing in a sport he loves. 

James and Charles blast into the second half of the series with an incomparable guest appearance by James Arthur Haslam II, the founder of Pilot Corporation and much more.  

Charles and Dr. James Choo pause three episodes in to reflect on what we've learned about the mind, perseverance, and success. Is the Woodgym any closer to defining what mental toughness is?

James and Charles welcome Justin Sims, an original Petrone guy, to the show to continue the round table discussion on mental fitness. Can "manufactured" adversity shape someone's mental toughness? What role do positivity and perspective play? 

Woodgym favorite Freddie Smith helps expand the dialog on mental toughness. What roles do preparation and determination play in overall fitness? 

Chaz, Choo, and the crew are joined by the parent whose question sparked the series. We can describe or picture mental toughness, but can we agree on a definition? Listen as the guys and Joe talk it out!

New deep dive series from the Woodgym. What do the words "mental toughness" mean to you? We ask Woodgym veterans what they think. Series premiere coming soon!

Charles is joined by world champion boxer turned coach Frank Eppolito, owner of Eppolito Boxing Gym in Knoxville. Choo, Chaz, and Frank talk about training, their influence on the youth they work with, and what sports can reveal about character. 

Jets WR Josh Malone takes a short break from training to talk to Chaz with alacrity about working with multiple trainers in different states. He's staying sharp and prepping for yet another NFL season! 

Charles sits down for an impromptu talk with Samuel Braga, an athlete that forged his own path to becoming a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and TEN times world champion.

Pier-Olivier Lestage sits down in the Woodgym office to review his 2 week training with Charles.

What if you're not one of the Woodgym's "Type A" personalities? Charlie and Choo are joined by "Diamond Dave" one year after the Lost Generation series to revisit the pursuit of fitness by the average American.

The doctors return as Charlie and Holly have an early morning chat with Dr. Steve Smith and Dr. James Choo

Charlie, Dr. Choo, and Ashlyn talk about the phenomenon of overtraining. What are the signs, who is vulnerable, and what are the solutions?

Charlie, Holly, and Choo. Chaz gets the old band back together as the weirdest summer break ever comes to a close.

4 of the great Woodgym minds gather in the office once again to zoom out and share a macro-view of the pandemic and protesting. Who is behind it all? What is the endgame?

Holly hops on the mic for the first time EVER to talk about toughness with Charles and Dr. Choo.

Chaz gives Dr. Choo the lead (and even the intro) on this follow up episode with Dr. Steve.

Dr. Steve’s final special episode closes with ethos and food for thought.

School of Dr. Steve is back in session as the trio continues their discussion of the pandemic and public health.

Charlie and Choo head to school as Dr. Steve Smith, father of our favorite Viking, unleashes a volley of thoughts on the pandemic and public health.

The world might seem as though it’s on hold, but here at the Woodgym we are dedicated to improving and podcasting. Petrone and Choo back again to collect their thoughts amidst the chaos.

Better late than never! Choo and Charlie got together in the early moments of this pandemic and talked STRESS. They reflect on Charlie’s 2020 NFL Combine training, and ponder effective stress management tactics.