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Losing Weight After 35? Why You're Buggered Before You Get Out Of Bed
May 06, 2022 13:15 - 7 minutes - 5.94 MBI looked at the test results again…looked back at the doctor. “So, you’re telling me if I do the same amount of exercise as my younger brother, and eat the exact same food, I’ll be 2 kilos heavier than him by the end of this year?” The doctor took his glasses off, cleaned them and looked up, slightly sheepishly… “That’s the joy of getting old I’m afraid.” Well, bugger... Find out more here
Are Diet & Exercise REALLY The Most Important Things We Can Be Doing?
April 26, 2022 12:10 - 5 minutes - 4.79 MBThe body has a hierarchy of needs. A hierarchy of things without which it will die. A lot of these we know about from birth. - We can go for years without exercise. - We can go for months without food. - We can go for about a week without sleep. - We can go for a few days without water. - We can go for a few minutes without oxygen. If we want to affect a system, the higher up the hierarchy we go the more control we can exert over that system. (Think about a river, the closer...
Mouth or Nose Breathing?
April 20, 2022 07:45 - 3 minutes - 2.89 MBShould you be breathing through your nose or your mouth? There’s a lot of talk about the benefits of nose breathing but then you go to a Yoga class and they tell you to breath through your mouth… What gives? http://tantrumshow.com
Building Young Muscle
April 13, 2022 09:13 - 5 minutes - 4.23 MBMuscle is one of the chief determinants of how fast you will age. The older your muscles the faster you age. Today I’m going to show you how to keep your muscles young. Want more? Click here >>
A Really Simple Hack To Recover Faster After Exercise
April 07, 2022 12:20 - 7 minutes - 5.6 MBWhenever I read a post on improving recovery they all seem to be talking about the same stuff: magnesium, compression garments, active recovery etc… And with good reason, they all work. But…what if we could use the bodies own natural systems but amplify them. In this short episode I tell you how.
HIIT or Cardio, Which Should You Be Doing After 40?
March 03, 2021 06:51 - 8 minutes - 7.79 MBThere are tonnes of discussion online about HIIT vs Cardio after 40 and which you should be doing. Today I take a deeper dive focussing especially on which you should be doing as a kitesurfer. Grab you free copy of my latest book here: http://tantrum.surf/3bQtNWU
Why Porn Will Destroy Your Performance
February 25, 2021 16:13 - 10 minutes - 8.73 MBThis is n episode I've been on the fence about doing for years...on one hand it's a really important message, on the other it's quite a taboo subject and well, quite frankly, embarrassing. However however witnessed and experienced the destructive effect porn can have on people lives I decided just couldn't keep quiet. So if porn is something you use or you know someone who does, this episode could be an eye opener...as the answer is a resounding YES...porn can definitely ruin your day, you...
Why Porn Will Destroy Your Kitesurfing
February 25, 2021 16:13 - 10 minutes - 8.73 MBThis is a video I've been on the fence about doing for years...on one hand it's a really important message, on the other it's quite a taboo subject and well, quite frankly, embarrassing. However however witnessed and experienced the destructive effect porn can have on people lives and by extension on their kitesurfing I decided just couldn't keep quiet. So if porn is something you use or you know someone who does, this video could be an eye opener...as the answer is a resounding YES...porn...
Why Building Muscle After 40 Is Hard
February 22, 2021 12:46 - 7 minutes - 6.95 MBEvery week I take a question asked in our group and dive into it in more detail, this week one of our members asked, "I've been reading a lot that it becomes much more difficult to build muscle after 40, why is that and what can I do to stop it?" So in this episode I dive into this in more detail and reveal why I believe this is mostly scaremongering and what you do to ensure you don't start to shed muscle after the BIG 4.0. Grab your free copy of my latest book packed full of secrets to...
Recover Much Faster After Exercise Once You Pass 40
February 18, 2021 06:50 - 25 minutes - 20.8 MBThe biggest problem we see on our camps is people just not being able to recover fast enough from day to day. Often by day 3 they're physical wrecks, totally unable to enjoy or take full advantage of the activities we offer. In this episode I cover some simple techniques to help you recover faster iso can do the things you love, and then do the same the next day...and the next...and the next... Grab your FREE copy of my latest book: http://tantrumshow.com
Recover Much Faster After Kitesurfing Once You Pass 40
February 18, 2021 06:50 - 25 minutes - 20.8 MBThe biggest problem we see on our camps is people just not being able to recover fast enough from day to day. So that by day 3 they're physical wrecks, totally unable to enjoy or take full advantage of the wind and kicking themselves as they sit on the beach watching others have all the fun. In this episode I cover some simple techniques to help you recover faster in between sessions so you can have a great kitesurf session, and then do the same the next day...and the next...and the next.....
What's The Best Pre Activity Nutrition For The Over 40's?
February 16, 2021 06:51 - 9 minutes - 8.11 MBWhat should I be eating before a activity to have maximum energy and be able to stay out as long as possible? A common enough question and one entire industries have been built on the back of. I break the surprising answer down in detail and explain why this is the case. Want more? Click here >>
What's The Best Pre Kitesurf Nutrition For The Over 40's?
February 16, 2021 06:51 - 9 minutes - 8.11 MBWhat should I be eating before a session on the water to have maximum energy and be able to stay out as long as possible? A common enough question and one entire industries have been built on the back of. I break the surprising answer down in detail and explain why this is the case. Ask me your questions in our FREE online group: https://community.tantrumx.com
The ONLY Variable Which Matters After 40 For Your Kitesurfing
February 11, 2021 07:09 - 20 minutes - 16.9 MBWhen most people try to improve as a kitesurfer...or in any sport for that matter...they have a tendency to focus on the technical stuff, the minutiae of how you do something, in kitesurfing this could be where you place your hands on the bar, how far down or upwind you direct the board etc... This type of knowledge has it's place, but there is something MUCH MORE powerful (and much simpler) which once you understand and are able to use it, will improve your kitesurfing instantly...no exag...
How To Keep On Improving At Kitesurfing After 40
February 04, 2021 07:32 - 22 minutes - 18.5 MBFor most people reaching 40 signifies it's time to start dialling back those sports they love. Especially ones like kitesurfing which place a lot of strain on the body. This is not only tragic, it's totally unnecessary and counter productive to their health in general. In this workshop I guide you through how you can ensure you can not only continue the sports you love...but can improve at rates you never believed possible. Grab my latest book "Post 40 Secrets" (it's FREE!): http://tan...
Kitesurf Q and A Session - 12th March 2020
March 12, 2020 07:00 - 55 minutes - 45.1 MBTaken from one of our live Q & A Sessions on YouTube. This week we talk about: Why you shouldn’t leave your kites pumped up at the beach. Kitesurfing Nutrition. Short fast strokes vs long strokes (!) whilst kitesurfing. My kite mares and general safety principles. Which kites to buy as a beginner. Wind density & temperature and the difference it makes to which kite to ride on. To ask me your kitesurfing questions head to: https://www.tantrumkitesurf.com/question/
Using Your DNA To Improve Your Kiting - The Quest #3
March 10, 2020 08:00 - 12 minutes - 10.4 MBGenetic testing has opened up whole new worlds to those of us in pursuit of optimal human performance (or just those who want to be better kiters!). For the first time ever we can understand our underlying genetic predispositions and design our nutrition, our exercise, our lifestyle around them and thus radically upgrade our performance nearly over night… In this episode, using me and my results as an example, I show you how I’m going to be using it over the next year to massively improve my...
Kitesurfing and The Flow State
March 06, 2020 07:41 - 8 minutes - 7.22 MBDefining exactly what I mean by "kick ass" and detailing how I plan to get there. Check out out program: https://tantrum.surf/flow
My Quest To Become A Kick Ass Kitesurfer - Rebooted
March 06, 2020 07:41 - 9 minutes - 7.87 MBAfter 14 years of teaching kiting…I was a hopeless kiter myself. After 15 years of teaching peak performance…I was ill. This year I decided to do something about it... 1 year on a quest to become a kick ass kiter… To stay up to date with my quest simply subscribe to this podcast.
If I was learning to kitesurf today, here's how I'd do it
February 20, 2020 07:03 - 16 minutes - 31.1 MBOne of the questions I get asked by people just starting their journey into kitesurfing is, “If I was learning to kitesurf again how would I do it?” Well over the years I’ve given this a rather large amount of thought…mainly so I could improve the way I teach and I’ve nailed it down to a few crucial elements which I consider essential if you are to learn in the fastest time possible with the least frustration. In this episode I go into them in order, starting right at the beginning. Check ou...
This Workout Error WILL Harm Your Kiting
February 19, 2020 09:07 - 4 minutes - 8.16 MBThere is one mistake I see kitesurfers making all the time in the gym which can really hurt their performance on the water… Get Kitesurf Specific Personal Training: https://tantrum.surf/2P6fgvE
How To Use Short Lines To Speed Up Your Learning
February 17, 2020 15:47 - 10 minutes - 18.8 MBWhich exercises do you do with which length lines? does it matter which brand or size of kite you use with short lines? And more…
Why You Shouldn’t Stretch Before Kitesurfing
January 15, 2020 14:40 - 5 minutes - 10.5 MBI have a mate and every time we go to the beach he has to spend 20 minutes stretching before he hits the water. Now he also expects me to launch his kite so inevitably I (being the kind and considerate chap I am) end up sitting through his impromptu Yoga session with gritted teeth waiting to get out on the water. At some point through his contortionist act he’ll no doubt call out, “You should join me you know, you’ll get injured out there if you’re not careful.” My answer… “No thank you good ...
When is the best time of year to visit Tarifa?
July 26, 2018 00:00 - 3 minutes - 2.63 MBGet more like this at: http://tantrum.surf/academy
Getting on the foil
July 25, 2018 08:07 - 27 minutes - 51.4 MBToday I talk to Rob from Progression.me again who gives me some tips for the next stage in my learning to foil adventure. This time we’re looking at the rise and glide, actually getting out of the water and up on to the foil. To check out the video on progressions website go here: https://www.progression.me/player/vid... you’ll also find info about the foil camps on this website. For the course I mention at the end go here: https://go.tantrumkitesurf.com/vsl
Another Tip For Waterstarting Easier
July 24, 2018 13:10 - 3 minutes - 6.11 MBLearning to foil board has turned me in to a beginner again, which is great as I'm having to re examine my technique and am discovering some gems along the way. The link I mention: https://go.tantrumkitesurf.com/vsl
My Top Tip For Leaning To Waterstart
July 23, 2018 08:14 - 3 minutes - 6.54 MBLearning to foil board this weekend I've had to relearn many of the things I thought I knew...here is the top tip I've taken from it. The link I mention: https://go.tantrumkitesurf.com/vsl
Top Tips For Learning To Foilboard
July 21, 2018 13:00 - 30 minutes - 57.2 MBThis week I'm learning to Foilboard. Having been a big fan of the Progression video's for my entire kitesurfing career I asked the man himself Rob Claisse if he'd give me a few tips on what I was doing wrong. If you're currently learning to foil and want a helping hand through some of the common pitfalls. This video will set you straight. Check out the Progression website: https://www.progression.me
Why don't we start on the upstroke?
July 20, 2018 09:16 - 2 minutes - 4.91 MBWhy don't we use the upstroke not the downstroke in the waterstart to get riding? Get the FREE report here >> https://www.tantrumkitesurf.com/learn-kitesurf-3-faster/
When should you release your leash?
July 19, 2018 08:18 - 2 minutes - 4.24 MBRide Upwind in 30 Days: https://go.tantrumkitesurf.com/vsl
Setting up your kite lines upwind or downwind
July 18, 2018 08:19 - 3 minutes - 6.12 MBShould you set up your kite with your lines running upwind or downwind? The link I mention: https://go.tantrumkitesurf.com/vsl
Hidden Trim Settings
July 17, 2018 09:02 - 2 minutes - 4.52 MBLooking at a hidden way (that a lot of people don't know about) that you can trim your kite. The link I mention: https://go.tantrumkitesurf.com/vsl
Learning to Foil Board
July 16, 2018 08:10 - 1 minute - 2.13 MBCome and check me out learning to Foil board in our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tantrumkitesurf/
The Biggest Problem We Face As Kitesurfers
July 15, 2018 16:00 - 4 minutes - 8.26 MBThere is one thing that causes us more problems as kitesurfers than ANYTHING else...but there is a way to beat it, in this video I show you how... Sign up for the webinar: https://www.tantrumkitesurf.com/kite-more-work-less/
Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Light Wind Kites
July 13, 2018 17:30 - 40 minutes - 75.5 MBIn this episode I talk to Mike Birt about light wind kites. We cover amongst other things: - The major differences between dedicated light wind kites and “normal” kites - Why the kite market is being re written by light wind kites - Who should be looking at a light wind kite and what they should be looking for in a light wind kite - And we get the lowdown on the almost mythical Ultra V2 from Airush So if you’re at all into light wind riding or want to be, this episode will be all you need to ...
More Advanced Techniques for Riding Upwind
July 12, 2018 08:20 - 3 minutes - 6.81 MBFor those of you struggling to ride upwind, here's a distinction that might just make all the difference! Ride Upwind in 30 Days: https://go.tantrumkitesurf.com/vsl
Can Supplements Turn You Into A Kitesurfing Rockstar?
July 11, 2018 07:24 - 4 minutes - 7.58 MBLooking at whether or not supplements can massively improve your performance on the water? Our NTX Program: https://www.tantrumkitesurf.com/kite-more-work-less/
Talking Board Size - A Beginners Intro
July 10, 2018 09:39 - 3 minutes - 6.06 MBIn this episode I briefly go into the pro's and con's of different sized board specifically with the beginner in mind. The link to the Ride Upwind in 30 Days Course is: https://go.tantrumkitesurf.com/vsl
The Ultimate Kitesurfing Adventure
July 09, 2018 12:00 - 49 minutes - 91.7 MBThis week I had the privilege to speak to Bowen Dwelle, the mastermind behind, Kitesurfing Skills Adventure which is probably THE most exciting thing to happen to kitesurfing in a long while. It's certainly something that I'm going to be doing my utmost to be a part of. So if you've got a sense of adventure and have always wanted to mix it with your kiting you're going to love this episode. Grab a coffee, sit back and enjoy! Links to get in touch with Bowen: Kitesurfing Adventure Skills Dec 1...
Get back on the water MUCH faster if you're injured
July 06, 2018 10:35 - 1 minute - 3.72 MBBeing injured is a pain, but what if I told there was a really simple trick that could ensure that you recover faster and stronger? In this episode I'll let you know what that trick is! Get all 5 tips: https://www.tantrumkitesurf.com/top-5-tips-recovering-injury-faster/
Relaunching Your Kite in Light Winds
July 05, 2018 08:19 - 3 minutes - 5.89 MBRelaunching your kite in light winds can often be really tricky here I share 1 simple trick that can make it MUCH easier! Ride Upwind in the Next 30 Days: Knock weeks off your time learning to kitesurf and save 100’s on your lesson costs. Click here >> https://go.tantrumkitesurf.com/vsl
Kitesurf Line Extensions - What Are They & Should You Be Using Them
April 25, 2018 10:07 - 9 minutes - 17 MBJoin us in the group and ask Sam your questions:: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tantr... Using line extensions properly can transform your kitesurfing, but most people don't really understand how they really work or what effect they have on the kite and it's characteristics. In this video I explaining how these simply things can make your life a LOT easier!
The Quest To Become The Best Kitesurfer
April 19, 2018 16:22 - 5 minutes - 10.7 MBJoin me on my journey on our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tantrumkitesurf/ I’ve been kitesurfing and teaching kitesurfing now for 15 years and have a confession… I’m not actually that good a kitesurfer. As I’ve been teaching all the time, I’ve always been working when there was wind and after 9 hours at the beach teaching the last thing you feel like doing is going kiting, so I have never really progressed to the level I wanted...a source of constant shame for me! So a coup...
Kiteboard Rails (Edges) & Why They Matter
April 13, 2018 09:00 - 3 minutes - 7.12 MBWhat effect do the rails (the edges) of your board have on your riding? Why are they shaped differently? How can the rails of your board affect your kiting? Just some of the questions I answer in this video. The link I mention: Ride Upwind in 30 Days: https://go.tantrumkitesurf.com/vsl
Why This Podcast Won't Improve Your Kitesurfing
April 05, 2018 13:30 - 3 minutes - 6.73 MBTime and again I have seen that there is 1 variable that matters more than any other when it comes to how good a kitesurfer you become and how quickly you progress. It's not how much you know... It's not how many videos you watch or books you read... It's not how much time you spend studying... It's something totally different and totally under your control...and you are controlling it every day whether you pay attention to it or not. The link I mention: https://go.tantrumkitesurf.com/vsl
Getting Starting on a Directional Kiteboard
March 28, 2018 12:37 - 4 minutes - 7.86 MBRiding a directional surfboard is the dream of many but for most it just looks too difficult so they never really get started..especially if they're looking to ride strapless... In this episode I break down exactly how I got started easily and for free... FREE...click below and join Tantrum Kitesurf to improve your kitesurfing (even when there's no wind!), plus expert advice on kit, destinations and how to land your next trick. https://www.facebook.com/groups/tantrumkitesurf/ See you on the i...
Everything you Never Knew About Kitesurfing Kites
March 19, 2018 14:23 - 30 minutes - 49.9 MBBuying a kite is an incredibly difficult decision for most. Things are not made any easier by the fact that manufacturers deliberately describe them in generic language making it sound as if every kite does EVERYTHING well. In this episode I speak to Mike Birt of KTwo Distribution, one of the most knowledgeable chaps I know when it comes to kite design and the features you should be looking for in your next kite. In this episode we cover a HUGE amount including: The defining factor in ANY ki...
Which board size should I be using, more waterstart woes and more...
February 27, 2018 13:15 - 15 minutes - 25.3 MBKnock weeks of your time to learn to kitesurf: https://go.tantrumkitesurf.com/vsl In this months Q & A session I answer the following questions: Nick: 0:13 - For 100kg rider what sort of board would you recommend? Elisha: 2:08 - For some reason on my weak side when I waterstart I cant get the kite into the window and instead of diving forward is dives on the edge of the window and pulls me sideways instead of to the front, not sure what i'm doing different? Ben: 10:43 - In light winds after t...
Kitesurf Lessons: Group vs Semi Private vs Private
February 24, 2018 15:28 - 9 minutes - 18.1 MBRide Upwind in 30 Days: https://go.tantrumkitesurf.com/vsl One of the major points of confusion for many people when it comes to learning to kitesurf is the difference between group, semi private and private lessons. Which is the best way to learn? Which is cheapest? Which will get me riding fastest? I delve into this in detail and give an unbiased view of the pro's and con's of each so that you can make your mind up when it comes to how you want to learn to kitesurf... _____________________...
Hacking Kitesurfing To Learn 3 x Faster
February 14, 2018 08:40 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBScientists are understanding more every day about how we actually learn skills. In this video I take that knowledge and apply it to how we actually learn to kitesurf and, more importantly, how we can use that knowledge to learn faster. P.S. Whenever you’re ready... here are 4 ways I can help you improve your kitesurfing: 1. Grab a free copy of my report It’ll tell you the the 1 trick that will help you learn to kitesurf 3 x faster (and you can do it even when there's no wind). — https://www.t...