Live Life Aggressively Podcast W/mike Mahler & Sincere Hogan

Don Ryce (http://jimmyryce.org), the father of the late Jimmy Ryce and previous LLA podcast guest, Ted Ryce (Episode #70), is one of the three Directors on the Jimmy Ryce Center Board of Directors. Don frequently gives speeches across the country on issues relating to protecting children from sexual predators.    Don joins the show to discuss how the Jimmy Ryce Foundation works with law enforcement, schools, and parents to help reduce the chances of children becoming victims of child predators, not only in South Florida, but how the organization is working with law enforcement outside of Florida. Plus, find out how you can get involved, and why.   We discuss this, as well as the following:   Why did Don & Claudine Ryce create the Jimmy Ryce Center for Victims of Predatory Abduction How does the foundation work with law enforcement around the country, as well as in Germany Why are Bloodhounds superior to other canines, especially German Shepherds, in terms of assisting law enforcement in searching for mi

One of our more popular guests, Ken Blackburn (http://ikff.net), returns with his son Mitch. Mitch spent most of his childhood as the shorter, skinnier kid, compared to most of the kids he grew up with. However, in one summer, he became morbidly obese. How did Mitch find his way from skinny, to obese, to becoming a high level kettlebell sport athlete, the youngest kettlebell Master of Sport in the U.S., & packing on size, strength, and muscle? Also, what role did Ken play in Mitch's transformation and what other parents can learn from the relationship between Ken & Mitch?   Tune in, as we discuss all of this, as well as the following:   How did kettlebell sport take a page out of the computer giant, Apple's playbook, in terms of women in the sport What is Ken's opinion as to why women's attraction to kettlebell sport is growing at an even faster pace than ever before Is efficient kettlebell sport training detrimental to physique composition When is bodybuilder-styled training useful when used with ket

Marcus Martinez (http://mbodypro.com) is the owner and creator of Mbody Pro, the Mbody Gym in Brea, California, and co-creator of the popular unconventional training magazine, My Mad Methods. Currently, Marcus continues to expand his Mbody brand, via his Mbody gym, online membership site, fitness info products and equipment, while finding time to train pro MMA fighters, teach certifications around the world, and still effectively be a positive presence in the lives of his wife and 3 awesome kiddos.    The questions is, how in the heck does he do it? Listen in, as Marcus joins us to discuss the following:   Marcus shares what really led to his split from Mad Methods Magazine What you need to know before deciding to start a business partnership How Marcus utilized free content to build his business & the pros and cons of providing free content Marcus weighs in on strength & conditioning for pro fighters & how most coaches get it wrong What business "ah-ha moment" did Marcus discover while watchin

Jon Bruney (http://pressingthelimits.com) is a Guinness Book world record holder, whose strength exploits have been featured on Ripley's Believe it or Not and shown nationwide on NBC's The Today Show. Thousands of people have personally experienced Jon's jaw-dropping Pressing the Limits motivational strength programs.   A true renaissance man in the realm of strength-development, Jon Bruney is a world-class trainer, coach, motivational speaker, strongman, author, and pastor. Jon's work with competitive athletes includes Olympians and NFL players. He is the author of Foundations, a training series featured in MILO, widely considered the world's most prestigious strength training journal. As co-owner of Submit Strength Equipment, Jon has been responsible for the design of numerous pieces of cutting-edge training equipment now in use around the world.   The incredibly strong, yet most likely the friendliest guy you will ever meet, stops by to discuss the following:     Why safe words didn't matter during Jon &

Top strength coach & popular #LLApodcast guest Steve Maxwell (http://maxwellsc.com) returns for an in depth discussion on programming, Olympic Lifting myths, strength & conditioning for martial arts, mobility and flexibility improvement, why "crawling before you walk" is not only a popular phrase, but an important tool in training, as well as the following:       What are Steve's reservations with the barbell overhead squat & why he is not a fan of it Why does Steve like the barbell front squat as an alternative to the backsquat & who is the ideal athlete for them Is it ever a time to be "too flexible" in terms of strength gains What is Steve's pet peeve with many yoga practitioners What is Steve's mobility/flexibility test & how does he use this to measure the chances for the trainee to get injured Why is Steve not a big fan of the kettlebell snatch  Why is Steve not a fan of Kettlebell Sport What exercise does Steve feels gives a trainee more bang for their buck Why the kettlebell is n

Robb Wolf, (http://robbwolf.com) is a former research biochemist is the New York Times Best Selling author of The Paleo Solution – The Original Human Diet. (http://budurl.com/LLApaleo) A student of Prof. Loren Cordain, author of The Paleo Diet, and has transformed the lives of hundreds of thousands of people around the world via his top ranked iTunes podcast, book and seminars.   What some may not know is that Robb is also a former California State Powerlifting Champion (565 lb. Squat, 345 lb. Bench, 565 lb. Dead Lift) and a 6-0 amateur kickboxer. He coaches athletes at the highest levels of competition and consults with Olympians and world champions in MMA, motocross, rowing and triathlon.    There seems to be a lot of confusion, when it comes to knowing what the Paleo diet is and isn't. What better way to  find out than to ask the man responsible for ringing the Paleo lifestyle to the mainstream. On this episode, Robb discusses the following:       How did Robb get into the Paleo Diet How did powerlifting

Andrew Durniat, (http://durniatstrength.com & http://optraining.blogspot.com) transformed his passion into a life-changing business in 2005. He has trained high level athletes and is one himself. He is a former All-American in lacrosse and has coached lacrosse at the College of Wooster. His past experience has led him to current compete in various high level strength/grip competitions, including Mighty Mitts at the renown Arnold Sports Festival.As a high level personal trainer and athlete, Andrew takes the best attributes from the different modalities of power-lifting, Olympic weightlifting, and kettlebell training, all distilled from his own training, and combines them into effective training programs for any serious athlete looking to improve their performance. His education includes certifications from the National Strength & Conditioning Association as a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist & USA Weightlifting as a Sports Performance Coach, and he is also certified as a Russian Ket

Clarence Bass (http://cbass.com) is an attorney and fitness writer. He is also known for his series of Ripped books, which chronicle how he brought his body fat down to 2.4% and became a past-40 bodybuilding champion. Bass also wrote a monthly question-and-answer column in Muscle & Fitness bodybuilding magazine. He has kept detailed journals and photos documenting his fitness spanning almost 60 years. He continues to train and publish monthly articles on his website.   At age 76, Clarence's athletic performance has been judged as "superb," and his overall fitness evaluations from the famed Cooper Clinic in Dallas ha placed him in the top category for men in his age group. Clarence's maximum heart rate (180) is that of a 40 ear old. Clarence shares how he gives "aging" the proverbial kick in the a--, continues to get better and better each year, and what we can do right now to get healthier and fitter, as we age.   Listen now, as Clarence discusses:   What's the secret that has helped Clarence to maintai

Bret Contreras (http://bretcontreras.com) is considered by many as the foremost expert in glutes training. Bret has authored books, written numerous sports-science related articles, as well as adds the title of inventor to his attributes thanks to his creation of "The Hip Thruster."   Although Bret works with a variety of clients, it is his long list of female clients who have found success in not only reshaping their bodies, via Bret's coaching, but reshaping and redefining what it means to have a great set of glutes. Just look at the before and after shots on his testimonials page, & you'll see what we mean.   Bret took some time to chat with the LLA podcast nation about the following:   How Bret went from being a fitness business lurker to becoming one of the most sought-after strength coaches What kept Bret  from submitting his articles to the popular website T-nation, early in his career Why you will probably never find an article about the Turkish Get up written by Bret Why does Bret loath high-re

Listen in on Pt. 2 of our chat with Marcus Smith, the founder of Innerfight (http://innerfight.com), professional former rugby player, strength & conditioning coach & widely considered one of the fittest men in the Middle East, & high level Crossfit Games competitor. Listen in to part 2 of this two part episode, as Marcus discusses the following:   Marcus gives elevator communication tips that even Beyonce's sister & Jay Z can appreciate Marcus shares how he got into Crossfit and competing in the Crossfit Games What particular exercise almost ruined Marcus's 15+ hours Crossfit Regionals travel experience  Why did Marcus's wife tell Marcus to "Put his tongue away?" Marcus gives us insight on the upcoming NPFL (National Pro Fitness League) Why Marcus is not interested in starting a "bucket list"   All this and much more:Listen and download at http://strengthbymahler.com or http://newwarriortraining.com. or subscribe, download, rate & review us at:iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podca

Marcus Smith, the founder of Innerfight (http://innerfight.com) is a former rugby player and is now one the most respected strength & conditioning coaches in the world. He is widely considered one of the fittest men in the Middle East, and competes in the Crossfit Games. Listen in to part 1 of this two part episode, as Marcus discusses the following with Mike & Sincere:   Marcus shares how he ended up in Dubai and describes its fitness scene Marcus shares how the obesity rate is rising in Dubai How Crossfit and MMA are rising in the Dubai region What Marcus loves about Crossfit, while not drinking the "Crossfit kool-aid" Why Marcus and the InnerFight team try to avoid the holiday/big event dieters  Why Marcus is not into "well-being" What are the biggest challenges Marcus faces when working and speaking with corporate clients What the truth and myths about genetics     All this and much more:Listen and download at http://strengthbymahler.com or http://newwarriortraining.com. or subscribe, download

Aurora Colello (http://www.auroracolello.com/) is a top level triathlete. However, after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and losing her vision in 2008, the mother of 4 never thought she'd be the athlete and health advocate she is today. After doctors pretty much gave her zero chance of living a healthy quality of life and to prepare for the worst, Aurora chose not to listen and sought alternative medicine as a means to not only regain her vision, and reverse the symptoms of MS, she sought alternative medicinal choices, revised diet, and inclusion of exercise also helped removed 10 lesions from her brain.   During this episode, Aurora shares her incredible story, as well as the following:   What was the severe pain that Aurora woke up to that would alter the course of her life Why being born with "skinny genes" isn't enough in terms of an indicator of health, and how may that have worked against Aurora's overall health  After an MRI showed Aurora had 10 lesions on her brain, how did the mother of 4 r

Josh Henkin (http://ultimatesandbagtraining.com) is the creator of the Ultimate Sandbag Training System & DVRT (Dynamic Variable Resistance Training). For nearly a decade, Josh has been on the forefront of utilizing sandbag training as the go-to tool for improving rotational movement, enhancing other fitness and sports-specific training, as well as a great tool for fat loss, improving stability, strength, and power. Josh teaches his DVRT system around the globe, and has found great success in creating a training tool that has stood the test of time, in an industry full of gimmicks and snake-oil salesmen.   During this episode of the LLApodcast, Josh shares the following:   Josh explains how and why he created his latest book on sandbag training and how he partnered with Dragon Door Josh shares the ups and downs of creating his Ultimate Sandbag System  Although Josh's sandbags were not the first, Josh shares why his sandbags are much better than the "poor man's" homemade Home Depot sandbag What exactly

Lisa Balash (http://kettlebellbombshell.com) is a former fitness competitor turned kettlebell sport athlete, kettlebell instructor, as well as highly sought-after social media health & fitness influencer. Lisa prides herself as an athlete who is not only in her mid 40's, stays fit year round via healthy lifestyle habits, but also, via her Kettlebell Bombshell training system, trains women to look like women and  trains men to be strong and lean.    Lisa joins Mike & Sincere to discuss the following:   What came first, in terms of fit women in long socks and short shorts: Lisa or Crossfit? Why you should be weary of most of the big box gym trainers who claim to be certified in kettlebells What is a more efficient double kettlebell technique for athletes with shorter legs, longer arms, or even a combination of both Why world champion and top kettlebell instructor Valery Fedorenko would be the ideal employee at Home Depot Why top kettlebell lifters such as Valery Fedorenko, Sergey Rudnev, and Marty Far

Dr. William Wong (http://naturalhealthpodcasts.com  & http://totalityofbeing.com ) is a Classical Naturopath, a PhD. Exercise Physiologist, Texas State Naturopathic Medical Association professional member, Certified Athletic Trainer (AATA), Certified Sports Medicine Trainer (ASMA), World Sports Medicine Hall of Fame member, World Martial Arts Hall of Fame member, Old Rite Catholic Priest and Health/Fitness Consultant. Having more than 25 years of professional experience in natural health as applied to sports medicine and rehabilitation, with the last 15 devoted almost exclusively to chronic fatigue, fibroid diseases (ie: fibromyalgia, uterine fibroids, fibrocystic breasts, etc.) sexual health and fertility. Dr. Wong taught Physical Medicine at the South West College of Naturopathic Medicine.    His shorter writings have appeared in such diverse magazines as G.Q., Black Belt, Survival Guide, The Townsend Letter for Doctors and Well Being Journal.  In 1993, Dr. Wong was inducted into the Martial Arts Hall

Top strength coach Steve Maxwell (http://maxwellsc.com) returns for a very candid and transparent discussion on our special edition 2 part chat on the Live Life Aggressively podcast. If you enjoyed pt.1 (ep.#77....listen to it right now, if you missed it), then you're really going to enjoy pt.2, as we discuss the following:     Steve looks back at the early days of the RKC and how he feels about it now At what point did Steve feel the early days of the RKC became an unhealthy environment When & why almost any training program (even the bad ones) will work What does Steve think of the new standout coaches of the RKC, such as Al Kavadlo & Josh Henkin What is the de facto exercise Steve refers to as a test for body composition How Steve is like the Larry King of the fitness industry After 5 decades of training, what are the fitness trends that stand out the most to Steve, including the good and bad Steve shares his opinions of the TRX Steve discusses training for strength vs. "demonstrating" for stre

Steve Maxwell (http://maxwellsc.com) is an American fitness coach, physical educator, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor, and was named one of the top 100 trainers in the USA by Men's Journal. Steve is noted as the first man to teach kettlebell classes in the United States.  Steve's career as a strength & conditioning coach stretches from training professional athletes including players for the Phillies, Dodgers, and Eagles, to working with various US Government agencies, including the DEA, Secret Service, and FBI, as well as many Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academies throughout the U.S.. Maxwell travels around the world leading seminars in strength conditioning, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, kettlebells, and joint mobility.   As we celebrate our 1 year anniversary of the launch of the Live Life Aggressively podcast, what better way to kick off a new year than with one of our most requested guests. This is part 1 of a two part chat with Steve.  During this first episode we discuss the following:   What prompted Steve t

Ep.#76: Mike and Sincere share tips on recovery ad injury prevention, as well as how the beer industry has been lying to so many men for years. Also, find out why and when is the best time to upgrade to first class, for your next flight.   Plus, find out what would make Mike wear a burka, as well as what you should know the next time you see Mike chilling next a public pool in Las Vegas. All of this and much much is on this week's episode, plus the following: When is the best time to include recovery in your training program What injury has Sincere on the shelf, at the moment, and what you can learn from his experience Mike & Sincere weigh in on the recent Jon Jones vs. Glover Teixeira UFC match up & predict what's next for the champ Why the beer commercials are fooling men, while slowing turning them into women What's the key ingredient needed to make your beer more manly Tips on scoring first class seats on your next flight & what's really going on behind the 1st class curtain A message to pe

Lorna Kleidman (http://lornafit.com)  is a highly decorated kettlebell sport competitor, author, coach, and producer of the KettleX DVD series. In 2007, Lorna became the first America kettlebell Master of Sport International Level. Since that time, Lorna has garnered numerous medals, awards, and first place finishes as a kettlebell sport competitor. However, Lorna has been able to build a business beyond kettlebell sport, and we discuss how on this episode. Lorna also joins us to discuss the following: Lorna discusses her latest DVD project that will make kettlebell training more accessible to women How did complications from asthma lead Lorna to competing with Kettlebells How does Lorna feel about women competing with 2 kettlebells & does it pose physiological issues for women What  makes a kettlebell more inviting to women, as opposed to barbells and dumb bells What are the physical attributes & benefits that Lorna recognized the most from her own kettlebell training  Why did Lorna retire from ket

Amy Dumas (http://theamydumas.com), better known by her stage moniker "Lita," is a former professional wrestler, recent WWE Hall of Fame inductee, member of the punk rock group Luchigors, as well as a plant-based athlete, fitness instructor, & animal rights advocate. Amy joins Mike & Sincere to discuss her wrestling career, punk rock influences, addiction in the wrestling industry, strength training, plant-based nutrition, kettlebells, the recent death of the Ultimate Warrior, animal rights, as well as the following:   Amy shares how she went from playing in punk rock bands to becoming a professional wrestler What can lawsuit-happy American sports fan can learn from Mexico's Lucha Libre fans Why was it hard for Amy to remain on a plant-based diet, when she first joined the WWE  How did Amy out Bryan Danielson (a.k.a. Daniel Bryan) during the podcast Why did Amy say she wants to just lift heavy sh#% & be strong Why is being detached from the process of food production and consumption an issue, no