50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McD
529 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1.8K ratingsMike "Silent Mike" Farr and Jim McDonald are entrepreneurs (lifestyle apparel company and a barbell gym) and veteran podcasters. In every episode, they try to answer a single question. Any question is fair game, but most involve health, fitness, nutrition, mental health, culture…even sex. They examine common misconceptions and then try to get to the correct answer -- often with the help of subject matter experts. They walk away with a better sense of the facts…and so do you. Full episodes every Wednesday. Shorter episodes every Friday, dedicated to answering a question from listeners.
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How do doctors decide if you’re “healthy?” w/Dr. Spencer Nadolsky
June 12, 2019 07:21 - 35 minutes - 33.2 MBYou often see a disclaimer on a diet article or commercial that goes something like, “Please see a doctor before starting any exercise program.” What are they supposed to be looking for? We often hear about “health markers.” What are they? Bottomline: How do doctors decide if you’re generally healthy? Here’s what we came up with: Is there some standard list of results that matter the most? How important are HDL, LDL, and triglycerides? Are resting heart rate and blood pressure more or less c...
How can you open your own successful gym? w/Alan Thrall
June 05, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBThis episode is sponsored by The Great Courses Plus. For a limited time only, they are offering our listeners an entire Month for FREE! Check out the Entrepreneur’s Tool Kit. It’s a great fit for the topic of this episode. Start your free month trial today using our special URL: Thegreatcoursesplus.com/FACTS Episode Notes: Many of you have probably dreamed about being your own boss. Maybe even opening your own gym. We pose that question to a guy who’s done it…and succeeded. Mike shares his f...
What do you need for a really good home gym? w/Alan Thrall
May 29, 2019 07:00 - 51 minutes - 48.1 MBThis episode is sponsored by The Great Courses Plus. For a limited time only, they are offering our listeners an entire Month for FREE! Start your free month trial today using our special URL: Thegreatcoursesplus.com/FACTS Episode Notes: Say you don’t have access to the kind of gym you want to lift in, or any gym period…but you have a garage (or something similar)? What’s absolutely essential to making a home gym work for you, and about how much money would you need to spend? Here’s what we ...
What does that Game of Thrones finale tell us about how we plot our own life stories? w/Westside vs the World director Michael Fahey
May 24, 2019 07:30 - 58 minutes - 54.1 MBIt’s a BONUS episode! And there are SPOILERS! Obviously, we wanted talk about the end of Game of Thrones. It’s not that we’re terribly upset about it, but wow there’s a lot of pissed off people on the internet. Beyond that, it got us thinking about our personal stories, about beginnings and endings, and how difficult it might be to tell the true story of someone’s life in a film or TV show. Here’s what we came up with: What did we love and hate most about the way the individual stories playe...
Do you really need that extra salt? w/Dr. Spencer Nadolsky
May 22, 2019 07:21 - 27 minutes - 25.8 MBSeems like we’ve been hearing about the dangers of too much salt for decades because of its effect on blood pressure, but lately we’ve seen recommendations about adding salt to your diet for better performance. Is salt really dangerous? Does it actually help you perform better? Here’s what we came up with: Does salt always affect blood pressure? Why would additional salt improve performance? Are some kinds of salt better or worse for you? Why have always been told to avoid? Do powerlifters n...
Eating for strength, aesthetics, or health: How are they different? w/Jason Phillips
May 15, 2019 07:00 - 36 minutes - 34.1 MBThis episode is sponsored by Green Chef. Use our link for $50 off your first order: greenchef.us/facts Episode notes: Nutrition coach Jason Phillips joins us for this episode. Serious strength, aesthetic, and health goals can seem to require very different nutritional strategies, but what are the things they have in common? Here’s what we came up with: How often do strength athletes use their goals as an excuse for bad eating habits? Is it food choice or food quantity that matters most? Do...
Is deadlifting bad for your back? w/Squat University’s Dr. Aaron Horshchig
May 08, 2019 06:30 - 40 minutes - 38 MBIs deadlifting bad for your back? w/Squat University’s Dr. Aaron Horshchig IF you heard this deadlift episode last week under the title “Why do people think squats are bad for your back?” go back and re-download that title and you’ll get the correct episode on squatting. ____ How many times have you heard someone say they don’t want to deadlift because they’re afraid they’ll hurt their back? Too many. Neither of us have had back pain issues caused specifically by deadlifts, so we tried to ...
Why do people think squatting is bad for your knees? And is it? w/Squat University’s Dr. Aaron Horshchig
May 01, 2019 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBIs it an old wives tale that squatting is bad for your knees? Or is there actually data behind it? Here’s what we came up with: Maybe there’s a body type that’s bad for squatting? Is the leg press somehow better? Does it possibly cause tendonitis/tendinopathy? How did this whole thing get started in the first place? Is it bad if your knee get too far over your toes? Our ideas start about 9:58. Eavesdrop on our candid conversation with Aaron starting at 17:27 on continuing to learn and cha...
Is it too late to create a successful YouTube, podcast, or social media presence? w/Omar Isuf
April 26, 2019 13:49 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBSo many people are focusing on building personal brands or becoming “influencers”-- often through social media, YouTube, podcasts, etc. – but has the time already passed? Will it still work if you start today? We asked our good friend Omar Isuf for his perspective -- and advice -- relative to this question. Omar is a successful YouTube content creator from Canada, a partner with Silent Mike and Bart Kwan on Kizen Training, as well has pursuing other business ventures. He's also a keen observ...
100% Feelings? w/Omar Isuf
April 24, 2019 06:22 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBWe had some fun with this episode by breaking format and having an extended conversation with our good friend, Omar Isuf. Omar is a successful YouTube content creator, a partner with Silent Mike and Bart Kwan on Kizen Training, as well has pursuing other business ventures. He's also a keen observer of media. We talked about a variety of topics, but one central theme was effective storytelling in popular culture: Can’t anybody make a movie that’s not about a superhero anymore? Why do some st...
Where do discipline and motivation come from? w/Dr. Matt Johnson
April 17, 2019 06:30 - 34 minutes - 32.5 MBCan people really just “suck it up” and stay disciplined and motivated? This question was prompted by a recent episode of the Joe Rogan experience. Some of our thoughts on this question: If you choose a particular diet or workout because it’s easier for you to stick to, are you making a smart move or showing your lack of discipline? How much of a role does your self-created identity play in maintaining your motivation? Why do some people have all the discipline they need to accomplish wh...
How do you fix ticked off tendons? w/Squat University's Dr. Aaron Horshchig
April 10, 2019 06:18 - 54 minutes - 50 MBSeems like a lot of lifters we know are always complaining about “tendonitis,” so we asked physical therapist (and founder of Squat University) Dr. Aaron Horschig the help us straighten out our understanding of what they’re really talking about – and potentially how to fix it. As a physical therapist, he works with Olympic weightlifters, powerlifters, Cross Fitters, international level soccer players, MLB and NFL athletes. He’s currently working with our friend, powerlifter J. P. Price. Here’...
How do you bounce back mentally from injury? w/Dr. Johnson
April 03, 2019 04:34 - 33 minutes - 31.4 MBFor a lot of athletes, physical recovery from injury is only half the battle. How long does it take to learn to trust your body again? Does the mental aspect affect everyone or are some people just immune? How do you keep the mental in line with the physical? Are you prone to pushing too hard, not hard enough, or some of both? How do you deal with setbacks? What approaches do professional athletes take to get their heads back in the game? Dr. Johnson draws on his experience working with a...
Are some exercises useless or even potentially harmful? w/Dr. Jordan Shallow
March 27, 2019 07:33 - 34 minutes - 32.4 MBNot all exercises are created equal. That much is certain. But are any of them at best a complete waste of time, and at worst, damaging? Some of our questions were: Does anybody need Jawzercize? Do hip thrusts really do anything for powerlifters? Behind the neck presses? Those have to be bad, right? Or is everything useful in the right context? Dr. Jordan Shallow is a chiropractor and competitive powerlifter. He gives us his take on the utility of a number of exercises, and makes some impor...
Clutch Performances & Flow States: Are heroes born or taught? w/Dr. Matt Johnson
March 21, 2019 03:59 - 54 minutes - 50.4 MBDr. Matt Johnson, a Certified Sport Psychology Consultant (and former Notre Dame quarterback), joins us to discuss a fundamental question about performance under pressure. Our thoughts: Are some people just born to be gamers? To perform at a high level in the clutch? Can regular people learn to handle pressure situations better? Is visualization important to improving performance? Do high performers think about everything at once? Or just ONE thing? What role does being in a “flow state” pla...
Chiropractor vs. Physical Therapist: Which one should you pick? w/Dr. Jordan Shallow
March 13, 2019 21:41 - 40 minutes - 37.6 MBWe’re committed to having a physical therapist join us in the future, but THIS time we’re talking to a chiropractor. Our questions: What’s different about their education? What’s similar about their approaches? What’s different? Which may fit you best? How can you tell if you’re getting scammed? Dr. Jordan Shallow is a chiropractor and competitive powerlifter. He helps us sort through these questions, and he gives his view on which differences matter and which don't. Our ideas start at abou...
Heat & Cold Shock Proteins: Are Fire & Ice Nice to Your Body? w/Dr. Andy Galpin
March 07, 2019 03:15 - 34 minutes - 32.2 MBWe know that heat and cold shock proteins form in the body in reaction to changes in temperature, but what do they do and should we be trying hard to get them? How much do you need to change your body temperature to get a reaction? What, if anything, are cryo- chambers good for? Is it enough to just get hot or do you need to moving (like doing hot yoga)? When in a training cycle should you use them? Dr. Andy Galpin joins us again as expert for this discussion. Andy is a tenured Professor in...
Is Cracking & Popping Your Joints a Bad Thing? w/Dr. Jordan Shallow
February 27, 2019 23:55 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBWe’ve all heard the old tale about cracking your knuckles and arthritis, but what about your neck, back and all the other parts of you that crack and pop? Is there actually a connection to arthritis? Why do chiropractors and other manual practitioners pop or “adjust” your back or neck? What about shoulders, hips, and knees that pop on their own? Is that good or bad? Does any of this relate to overall joint health? Dr. Jordan Shallow is a chiropractor and competitive powerlifter. He helps us...
Muscle Fiber Types: How Much Does Your Mix Matter & Can You Change It? w/Dr. Andy Galpin
February 20, 2019 23:55 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBWe follow up the episode “Can You Teach Speed?” with a deeper dive into muscle fiber types that we touched on in that episode: What’s the difference between fast twitch and slow twitch fibers? Does the mix of fibers tend to affect performance? Aesthetics? Is changing your mix of fiber types possible, and if so, is it even helpful. Dr. Andy Galpin joins us again as expert for this discussion. Andy is a tenured Professor in the Center for Sport Performance at CSU Fullerton, and holds a PhD i...
Can You Teach Speed? w/Jacob Ross
February 14, 2019 06:14 - 47 minutes - 44.2 MBOur good friend, Jacob Ross returns as our expert to answer this question. Can you teach speed? Specifically, speed for sports? As we talked through the question, we of course came up with even more thoughts: Is it purely genetics? Are there muscle fiber type differences between men and women? Can strength training really impact speed? How important is “First Step?” Does beginning training at an early age make a difference? Quickness vs actual speed. Our ideas about the question start about...
Is Intermittent fasting/time-restricted eating some kind of magic? w/ Dr. Andy Galpin
February 07, 2019 06:14 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBTrue to the premise of this show, we don’t do any specific prep before we talk about the question at hand. This time, it bit us in the ass a bit. We had seen the new paper on “intermittent dieting” co-authored by previous guests Eric Helms, PhD, Layne Norton, PhD, and our guest for this episode, Andy Galpin, PhD (among others). We’d assumed the title was just a word choice difference that actually referred to “intermittent fasting.” What it’s actually about the dangers of what’s many people c...
Is Olive Oil the Best Oil? w/Mike’s Mom Maria
January 31, 2019 05:23 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBMike’s mom, Maria Farr, is a certified olive oil judge and sensory panelist. With all the recent focus on fats in our diets, we decided to bring her on to help educate us – and you – on a particularly tasty fat. Our questions went something like this: What does “extra virgin” even mean? (It’s not “first pressing.”) Is olive oil better than other oils? What’s up with flavored oils? How can you tell if an oil is good…or bad. Is it better to buy oil locally (if you can)? Our ideas start at abo...
Vertical Jump/Box Jump: Can you improve & should you try? w/Jacob Ross
January 24, 2019 06:30 - 46 minutes - 43.3 MBVertical jump has become a test of athleticism, but is it something you can train? Box jumps have come around again in popularity, but are they an important training tool...or just a cool trick? What contributes to being good at either or both? Can you make significant improvement with training? Our good friend, Jacob Ross -- an athletic performance coach and consultant who currently works with Luol Deng of Minnesota Timberwolves – joined us as our expert to answer this question. Our ideas a...
Blood Flow Restriction Training: Is it all it’s pumped up to be? w/Layne Norton, PhD
January 16, 2019 16:30 - 27 minutes - 25.7 MBYou can call it Blood Flow Restriction (BRF), occlusion, or Kaatsu, but the idea is all the same: Keep some extra blood in the muscles of your arm or leg and get a massive pump. But is this superior to working out the regular way? When should you use it, and does it have any effect on rehab/recovery? We ponder these questions and discus our own experience. Then, we bring in Layne Norton, someone with a long history of using this type of training, to help us understand what the actual benefits...
Is Sports-specific Training a Gimmick? w/Jacob Ross
January 10, 2019 04:48 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBCan activities in the gym that are built around the requirements of a specific sport actually help athletes get better at that sport? Our good friend, Jacob Ross -- an athletic performance coach and consultant who currently works with Luol Deng of Minnesota Timberwolves – joined us as our expert to answer this question. As always, the question spawns more questions: Do better athletes just do better? What’s the role of injury prevention? Drills vs sport-adapted weight training We kick off ...
Is All the Fake Sugar Hate Just Fake News? w/Layne Norton, PhD
January 03, 2019 04:00 - 26 minutes - 25 MBWe get started by talking about what’s becoming a pretty uncommon experience for a lot of people: Actually leaving your house to watch a movie. Wrapping up a run of nutrition and diet-related episodes, we talk about a group of substances that are common in a lot of people’s diets at this time of year: Artificial sweeteners (fake sugar). Is fake sugar’s impact on our gut micro-biome a problem? Does fake sugar cause an insulin response similar to sugar. Is there a legitimate cancer risk? How mu...
What is (Dietary) Fat and Why Does It Make Everything Delicious? with Eric Helms, PhD
December 26, 2018 23:08 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBOur fourth episode takes a look at the final macronutrient: fat. We spend a few minutes discussing the documentary “Transformer” about Janae Marie Kroczaleski…and our small part in it. We also discuss streaming services and how hard it is to get everything we want to watch in one place these days. Then, we jump into fat. We know that fat has the most calories per gram of the three macros, and that people on ketogenic diets eat a lot of it. Beyond that, we have a lot more questions: Why does f...
What is the Glycemic Index (and should it make us eat some kinda way)? w/Layne Norton, PhD
December 20, 2018 07:41 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBIn our third episode, we take a side step from carbs into the glycemic index – the potential impact of differing amounts of carbs in foods. We kick things off with a quick discussion about the inherent strangeness of making friends with people we’ve never met in person. Shifting to this week’s question (and some related issues): Is the index accurate for non-diabetics? Does it really have that much of an impact on weight gain or loss? Is brown rice better than white rice? What impacts how fa...
What Are Carbohydrates (and Why Is Everybody So Mad at Them)? w/Eric Helms
December 13, 2018 04:53 - 45 minutes - 42.2 MBOur second episode is a look at a second macronutrient: carbohydrates. After a quick discussion about the fact that we’re probably both HSP (Highly Sensitive People), we talk about some of our goals for the show and ways that you can get involved. We run down some of our basic “knowledge” about carbs, but were left with a few questions: Are some sugars better than others? If all sugars end with “-ose?” Do you sound like a douche if you use the term CHO? Then, we bring in Eric Helms, PhD. to h...
What is (Dietary) Protein Anyway? (with Eric Helms, PhD)
December 06, 2018 04:55 - 50 minutes - 47.2 MBWe’re kicking this new show off by asking seemingly basic questions about diet and nutrition. First up, “What is (dietary) protein anyway?" After a quick catch up session, we talk through the “facts” of what we think we know about this question – which, of course raises even more questions like... How much protein do you really need? What’s a complete protein? How many essential amino acids are there? Then, we bring in Eric Helms, PhD. to give us the low down. Eric has a BS in fitness and wel...
Introducing "50% Facts" | December 5, 2018
November 29, 2018 02:40 - 1 minute - 3.52 MBIntroducing 50% Facts! A brand new show from Mike Farr and Jim McDonald Premiering December 5, 2018 Most of us walk around knowing about HALF of what we think we know. On this show, we take a single, granular question on a particular topic (related to health, fitness, nutrition, mental health, sex, etc.) and try to list what we THINK the answer involves. THEN we bring in a subject-matter expert to tell us what we got right and what we got wrong. We walk away with a better sense of the facts…a...
PC250 | FINAL POWERCAST | Guest: Tyler Cartwright of Keto Gains
February 01, 2018 09:00 - 172 MBThis is the final episode of the PowerCast, released on Feb 1, 2018. The new show in this feed is 50% Facts with Jim McDonald and Mike Farr. Tyler Cartwright used to weigh over 500 lbs. After years of work, he doesn't anymore. Listen to the story of the day that caused him to decide to take his life in a different direction. Through the Keto Gains community, he's helped many more people work toward solutions to lifelong weight problems. You can find him on the Keto Gains website and ...
PCBONUS4 | Best of 2017 Encore | Stan Efferding: Small Changes, Big Impacts #180
January 03, 2018 08:13 - 95.1 MBPowerCast episode originally released Jan 3, 2018. Our informal poll on Instagram a couple weeks ago showed that Stan Efferding was YOUR favorite guest of 2017. While we're still on a break, here's an encore of the most downloaded episode we did with Stan in 2017. Original Episode Notes: Stan Efferding returns to the show for our first episode of the new year. We talk about how your success in business is shaped by how you get started, and about how very small changes in your diet an...
PCBONUS3 | Best of 2017 Encore | Steve Austin Returns! | Ep #201
December 29, 2017 05:00 - 58.3 MBPowerCast episode originally released Dec 28, 2017. Another great encore episode while were on holiday break! Original Episode Notes: WWE legend “Stone Cold” Steve Austin returns to the show while we’re on location in Los Angeles. You didn’t know Steve had been on the show before? Hell, he was on episode #11! This was his first time on the show in person rather than on the phone. Steve joined us at Chris Bell’s house and Chris sat in as guest co-host. We kick it off with some trash...
PCBONUS2| Best of 2017 | Kelly Starrett & Matt Vincent #202 + Bonus Content
December 27, 2017 05:00 - 108 MBPowerCast episode originally released Dec 19, 2017. While we're on a holiday break, here's the most popularly downloaded episode of 2017...and in this case...ever! This time we've thrown in about 10 bonus minutes at the end from episode 6 of Matt's UMSO podcast, which is an interview with Kelly. Original Episode Notes: Our good friends bestselling author and mobility guru, Kelly Starrett, and Highland Games champ, Matt Vincent join us for a fun and insightful conversation. We cover a ...
PC249 | 2017 Round Up
December 22, 2017 06:48 - 73.6 MBPowerCast episode originally released Dec 19, 2017. With over 60 guests, 69 original episodes (representing over 90 hours of audio content, AND 90 hours of video content), 2017 was a big year for the PowerCast. We talk through the impact of some the most notable guests and episodes from this year. We also discuss the results for our informal “Favorite Guest of 2017” poll. Thanks to all of our guests and everyone who listened or watched…And thanks to all of our 2017 sponsors! PowerCast ...
PC248 | Paul Gomez - Raw and Authentic
December 20, 2017 07:04 - 102 MBPowerCast episode originally released Dec 19, 2017> From the beach to the boardroom might sound like a cliché, but our guest has been there. Paul was a co-founder of the surf brand Hurley, joined Nike when it acquired the company, and now works with Progenex. He also works with growing businesses on branding. His story is different than any we’ve featured on the show. This episode was recorded in May…and kinda got lost in the shuffle in the intervening months. Mark Bell and Jim McDonald ...
PC247 | Stick to the Script!
December 15, 2017 06:58 - 42.7 MBPowerCast episode originally released Dec 14, 2017. Some of the Sling Shot staff put together a list of topics for us, and we tackle them without any prep. Some of the topics, Bitcoin and other crypto-currencies, rumors of another McGregor v. Mayweather fight, suspensions at the NFL Network for sexual misdeeds, and the after effects of that viral bullying video. Mark Bell and Jim McDonald host. @thejimmcd PowerCast theme by Aaron Moore PowerCast logo by Joseph Manzo. Audio and Vid...
PC246 | JP Price: Building Toward Success and More 1,000 lb Squats
December 13, 2017 05:00 - 52.6 MBPowerCast episode originally released Dec 12, 2017. JP Price, one of just a few men to have squatted over a grand, walked out and raw, joins us. We talk about his love of training, his joy in building a strong community of lifters, and his latest challenge --- running a new powerlifting gym in Kansas City. Be sure to check this one out. JP is one of the most positive people in powerlifting, and he's a professional Santa! You can find JP on IG at @jplifts_sbc Mark Bell and Jim McDonal...
PC245 | Maybe Just Keep Your Hands To Yourself?
December 08, 2017 06:25 - 32.8 MBPowerCast episode originally released Dec 7, 2017. We talk about the current sexual harassment scandals, and contemplate whether there are considerations what should be made in the gym environment. Mark reaches out across the country for web help, and then makes another trip to the Onnit Academy. Mark Bell and Jim McDonald host. @thejimmcd PowerCast theme by Aaron Moore PowerCast logo by Joseph Manzo. Audio and Video produced by Jim McDonald
PC244 | Phil Stevens of the Iron Radio Podcast
December 06, 2017 05:30 - 25.5 MBPowerCast episode originally released Dec 5, 2017. Jim had a chance to sit down with one of our long-time friends, Phil Stevens, at the recent Reebok Record Breakers meet. Phil has been a co-host of the Iron Radio podcast for 10 years, and owns a small, but profitable, harcore gym where he only takes on the clients he wants to work with. That's a situation that every trainer/coach would love. He had just successfully returned to the platform after a couple for major surgeries, including...
PC243 | Brooke Ence – Acting with Superheroes, Overcoming Injuries, and Battling Imposter Syndrome
December 01, 2017 05:00 - 90.3 MBPowerCast episode originally released Nov 30, 2017. Crossfit Games Athlete (2015) Brooke Ence joins us to talk about appearing in the Wonder Woman and Justice League films as an Amazon, overcoming a painful neck injury, and learning to get past the feeling that you don’t deserve what you’ve worked hard to gain. You can find Brooke on social media at @brookeence. Mark Bell and Jim McDonald host. @thejimmcd PowerCast theme by Aaron Moore PowerCast logo by Joseph Manzo. Audio and V...
PC242 | Greener Grass Syndrome
November 29, 2017 05:00 - 58.3 MBPowerCast episode originally released Nov 28, 2017. We talk about how often people changes workouts, diets, and even coaches because results are not coming as fast as they want. Is that a good idea? We also get into the Turnover Chain, The Sexiest Man Alive, and the explosion of gun violence. Mark Bell and Jim McDonald host. @thejimmcd PowerCast theme by Aaron Moore PowerCast logo by Joseph Manzo. Audio and Video produced by Jim McDonald
PC241 | Stan Efferding - Part 2 | You Don't Have to Be Perfect to Get Started
November 22, 2017 05:00 - 41.2 MBPowerCast episode originally released Nov 21, 2017. Stan shares his insight that you don’t have to have perfect conditions, a perfect organization, or perfect product before you get started in a new business. He also relates discusses how his appearance on Shark Tank has improved his business. You can find Stan at @stanefferding on social media, Rhino’s Rants on YouTube, and of course, thekooler.com. Mark Bell and Jim McDonald host. @thejimmcd PowerCast theme by Aaron Moore PowerCa...
PC240 | Even Good Coaching Decisions Can Turn Out Bad
November 17, 2017 07:03 - 45.4 MBPowerCast episode released Nov 16, 2017. We talk about some recent coaching decisions that seemed reasonable (to us at the time), but didn’t turn out well for the lifters. How much second-guessing should you do? To what extent do things just happen because powerlifting is a physically demanding activity…and sometimes people get hurt? Mark Bell hosts with Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd). PowerCast theme by Aaron Moore PowerCast logo by Joseph Manzo. Audio and Video produced by Jim McDona...
PC239 | Stan Efferding - My Hips, My Knees, My Elbows, and My Back | Rehab Yourself
November 15, 2017 06:09 - 71.7 MBPowerCast episode originally released Nov 14, 2017. Stan stops in to celebrate his 50th birthday, and to share how he used his own experience, and research (including writings by Dr. Stuart McGill), to overcome tendonitis and a herniated disc. You can find Stan at @stanefferding on social media, YouTube, and of course, thekooler.com. Mark Bell and Jim McDonald host. @thejimmcd PowerCast theme by Aaron Moore PowerCast logo by Joseph Manzo. Audio and Video produced by Jim McDonald
PC238 | Joel Jamieson - Part 2 : Coaching Mighty Mouse and More on HRV Assessment
November 10, 2017 07:17 - 41.9 MBPowerCast originally released Nov 9, 2017. Joel talks about the programming he uses in working with UFC Flyweight Champ Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson, other top level athletes, and just regular people trying to get into better shape. He discusses how heart rate variability is measured, and offers strategies for improving yours. You can find Joel at @joeljamieson on Twitter and at 8weeksout.com http://www.8weeksout.com/ Mark Bell hosts with Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd). PowerCast th...
PC236 | Joel Jamieson - Part 1: Recovery Strategies and Heart Rate Variability
November 08, 2017 02:41 - 54.6 MBPowerCast episode originally released Nov 7, 2017. Famed strength and conditioning coach to UFC Flyweight Champ Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson joins us for this two-parter. Joel’s training strategies have been used by thousands of elite performers and top athletes worldwide, including the Navy Seals, UFC champions, and dozens of teams from the NFL, NBA, MLS, NCAA, and more. In part one, we discuss strategies for training and recovery, and things that can impede both performance and re...
PC236 | The One with Lil' Smokey
November 03, 2017 04:38 - 63.6 MBPowerCast episode originally released Nov 2, 2017. Our own Steven “Lil’ Smokey” Granzella joins us for this episode. Steven is an integral part of Super Training Gym and works for Mark at HowMuchYaBench.net. Plus (and maybe most importantly) he’s the sales guy for the PowerCast. We talk about his recent biceps tendon repair and how he trained around the injury, his recent weight loss and diet, and how he’s dealt with over 20 surgeries over the course of his life to correct a serious birth ...
PC235 | Heath Evans Returns to Talk NFL & Fitness
November 01, 2017 04:10 - 54.4 MBPowerCast episode originally released Oct 31, 2017. Retired NFL fullback, and analyst for the NFL Network, Heath Evans returns to the show. We talk the current state of the NFL, Health’s move into the fitness and nutrition world, and even dip our toes into the controversy surrounding players kneeling for the anthem. You can find Heath at @heathevans44 on all social media, YouTube, and heathevans44.com. Mark Bell and Jim McDonald host. @thejimmcd PowerCast theme by Aaron Moore Powe...