Episode 5 - Josh Rafferty Interview

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Episode 5 Outline

Interview with Josh Rafferty:

 Former MMA fighter, now strength and conditioning coach to pro athletes

 IG: @joshraff_

Josh Rafferty has an open discussion with the docs regarding training, mindset, injuries and recovery, supplementation and more.

Optimal Concept of the Week:

“Mindful Eating”

 Review of Emotional Eating – Discussion of different triggers

Tips:

Water, Slow down eating speed

Think of food as fuel instead of emotionally satisfying

Walking or exercise after eating

Increase vegetable and fiber consumption

Ask the Doc: 

“What are the top 3 most important supplements people should be taking daily to promote health?”

Jim – Vitamin D, Joint Complex and Omegas

Craig – Whole Food Multivitamin, Glucosamine and a healthy non-rancid Omega 3

Note: Omegas benefits heart, eyes

EPA, DHA, DPA only found in marine sources

Plants have LNA – Body converts to EPA, but poorly. Vegetarians can’t get this efficiently.

Final Thots:

“Lying Hamstring Curls, Don’t arch the back”

Form issues and alternatives to the popular leg curl.