Live Life Aggressively Podcast W/mike Mahler & Sincere Hogan

Max Shank is a San Diego-based strength coach, Highland Games competitor, martial artists, and Master RKC instructor. Since his early days of becoming a personal trainer, Max switched his focus from basic strength training to a holistic approach of overall fitness and health. His passion has become helping people rehabilitate injuries and fix their basic fundamental movement patterns enabling them to function at an exceptional level, no matter what they are doing, whether it be playing a sport or walking up the stairs.Max is a firm believer that everyone should be strong, capable, and confident to handle any situation regardless of age or gender. Max has also received an Official Commendation from the United States Marine Corps for services rendered in the course of enhancing the athletic readiness of the 1st Anglico at Camp Pendleton. On this episode, Max joins Sincere & Mike to discuss: Max shares the behind the scenes aspects of the RKC/Pavel Tsatsouline split Why did Max decided to stay with th

Ian King (http://kingsportsnet.com) is a fitness performance pioneer. Ian founded one of the world's original physical preparation services for elite athlete in 1986 and has trained elite athletes in over 20 different sports in over 10 different countries. Ian is one of the most respected strength coaches in the field. Yet due to his commitment to detailed research, and unwavering distaste for gimmicky trends in the sports performance, Ian is not as visible as most self-proclaimed strength & conditioning coaches. However, anyone in the past 25+ years who claim to be a strength coach, know and respect the name Ian King. The author of the training classic, "Get Buffed," (http://budurl.com/getbuffedbook) "The Book of Muscle," (http://budurl.com/bookofmuscle)  and several other books, e-books, and DVDs, continues to focus on athlete preparation for high level athletes, including Olympians, as well as provides top notch education services for for some of the most sought-after coaches in the world. Ian takes t

Dr. Carlon Colker (http://peakwellness.com) is a physician, author, network reality TV personality, public speaker, and dietary supplement industry consultant. He runs a private practice and consulting clinic in Greenwich, Connecticut (Peak Wellness, Inc.), Dr. Colker, NBA Shaquille O'Neal's personal physician and trainer for over 20 years and whom he credits with his championship condition, starred alongside Shaq on the ABC reality TV program Shaq's Big Challenge in 2007.He appeared as a guest medical correspondent on Fox News Channel’s Fox & Friends; and on shows such as ESPN Outside the Lines, NBC’s Health Segment, Court TV, Bloomberg, Good Morning America, and ABC’s World News Tonight. Colker has authored various media articles and columnsand published several books on health-related topics, including "The Greenwich Diet," "Sex Pills: From Androstenedione to Zinc, What Works and What Doesn’t," & "Extreme Muscle Enhancement: Bodybuilding’s Most Powerful Techniques." Dr. Colker is also a columnist a

Ted Ryce (http://rycefitness.com) is an accomplished martial artist, a personal trainer, and host of the Alpha Fit Life podcast. Using exercise and nutrition principles he’s learned from extensive study, Ted transformed from a skinny 150lb fast food eating party guy to an athletic 205lbs muscular physique. Via his 14 years of experience, as well as his holistic approach to health & fitness, the Miami-based strength coach has trained celebrities like Ricky Martin and Robert Downey Jr to CEOs of Fortune 500 companies, professional and amateur athletes, and men and women who want to look better in their bathing suits.However, it is not just Ted's physical strength that is his only attribute. One could argue that it is his internal and mental strength he channeled to deal with the brutal murder of his little brother, Jimmy Ryce, and the courage Ted and his family endured to help bring his brother's killer to justice, as well as honor his brother by establishing The Jimmy Ryce Center for Victims of Predatory A

Anthony Roberts, a highly controversial supplement industry watchdog, (http://romanoroberts.com.mx) returns to the LLA podcast to discuss the growing presence of network marketing companies infiltrating highly visible organizations such as Crossfit, via their top athletes, to push their products. Companies such as Visalus (Body By Vi), Beach Body, Herbalife, Advocare, & Isagenix, just to name a few, are becoming ever-present in many gyms, and with popular athletes of various sports, including "the sport of fitness." The real question is, are these MLM companies or their products actually helping or hurting organizations such as Crossfit, or does getting into bed with these companies only hurt the reputations of Crossfit, its coaches and athletes, as well as other fitness professionals? Are their products as effective as their evangelist claim, or is all of it just a bunch over the top marketing to sell over-priced products that give sub-par results, at best? Better yet, is the real focus on the product or

Steve Cotter & Ken Blackburn (http://ikff.net)join in to discuss, more in depth, the highly anticipated Live Life Aggressively Summit training course weekend in Las Vegas, in September. The event is currently half way sold out without any official online registration, and promises to the one can't miss 2 day training course of the year. Ken & Steve share what the two of them will teach during the course and why you do not want to miss this rare opportunity to train with the two of them, as well as with Mike & Sincere. Ken and Steve also update the LLA Podcast nation on what projects the two of them are currently involved in, as well. Steve & Ken join Sincere and Mike to discuss:     Why it's good for business to have dirt on people What Vegas scenario involves strength experts John Brookfield, John "Wild" Buckley, Jason Dolby, and Andrew Durniat The importance of programming and why it will be the highlight of the Live Life Aggressively Summit After one month of Ken Blackburn's programming,

Sebastiaan "Bas" Rutten is a retired mixed martial artist (MMA), Karate and Taekwondo blackbelt, and Muay Thai kickboxer. He was a UFC Heavyweight Champion, a three-time King of Pancrase world champion, and finished his career on a 22 fight unbeaten streak (21 wins, 1 draw). He is currently the co-host of Inside MMA on AXS.TV and made a memorable performance in the movie, "Here Comes The Boom" with co-star and avid MMA fan and practioner, Kevin James.   Rutten is known for his charisma and has capitalized on his celebrity status since retiring from fighting in 1999. He has worked as a color commentator in several MMA organizations, including Pride, and has appeared in numerous television shows, movies, and video games. Bas also coaches MMA, has authored several instructional materials, and is the creator of the 02 Trainer (http://www.o2trainer.com/) "El Guapo" joins Sincere and Mike to discuss:   How did Bas transition from MMA to Hollywood Bas describes his relationship with actor Kevin James What prompted

Dr. Nick Delgado (http://nickphd.com) (http://growyoungandslim.com) is one of the world’s foremost authorities on anti-aging. Nick has appeared on hundreds of radio and television shows, and presented over 3,000 seminars to sold out audiences worldwide. Dr. Delgado recently completed his 11th book, “STAY YOUNG“, showcasing his famous Delgado Protocol for Health, a total wellness program that many consider to be the most complete health solution anywhere. The Delgado Protocol, unlike most of modern "healthcare," is all about preventing diseased states in the first place and reversing them naturally, as opposed to treating symptoms.  At age 53, using his own system, Nick shattered the world endurance record for most pounds lifted overhead in an hour (53,640 pounds). Dr. Delgado joins Mike & Sincere to discuss the following: What personal events led Nick to become an expert in hormone optimization What today's wannabe "bio-hacking" gurus can learn about anti-aging from Nick, who's is usually twice th

Christopher Reed (http://www.achieveyourpeak.com/) is the founder of Empire Fitness in Toronto, a sport specific training facility dedicated to helping Canadian high school athletes, regardless of sport achieve their dream of competing at the colligate level in either the CIS or NCAA. Christopher, possessing an extensive background in football and martial arts was exposed to sport specific training while in high school and never looked back. Christopher is a Certified Kettlebell Teacher, a Certified Underground Strength Coach, a Level 3 National Football Coach and Part-Time Faculty Member within the Department of Criminal Justice and Community and Social Services at Humber College, where he taught Defensive Tactics to students in the aforementioned program, as well as students enrolled in the Police Foundations Program. Currently Chris is putting the finishing touches on his new training book and manual, The Kettlebell Blackbelt Training System (http://achieveyourpeak.com/kettlebellblackbelt). He joins Mike &

Sabina Skala (http://cjscombat.com) is a certified and highly experienced Strength and Conditioning Coach.  Sabina has trained & presented internationally alongside a number of the world's top Strength and Conditioning Coaches including Mark Twight (Gym Jones), Mike Mahler, Andy Bolton, and Brooks Kubik, to name a few.   Her stable of clients includes professional MMA athletes and other top combat sports professionals. Sabina has also successfully trained top male models,  military personnel, rugby, golf and polo players, climbers and dancers.  She has contributed to publications in Men's Fitness and The Guardian, also appeared as a guest on Super Human Radio.    Sabina joins us on episode #64 to discuss: Sabina shares how she got into training, as well as training pro MMA fighters What methods do Sabina to successfully coach MMA fighters with their strength and conditioning programs How does Sabina addresses fighters who think lifting weights will make them bulky and slow Sabina shares how she deals wi

Dr. Kwame Brown (http://drkwamebrown.com) is the founder of Move Theory and is a psychology professor at Hampton University. While attending Georgetown University, Kwame studied neural development and spinal cord injury, where he earned a PhD in Neuroscience. Kwame's quest to “improve” also led him to a simultaneous career as a personal trainer, instructor of yoga, Pilates, Zumba, and play based movement.  However, as his journey expanded, he found a lot more than improvement.  He found joy, love, and he found Active Play. During Ep.#63, Kwame discusses the following with Mike & Sincere:   What led Kwame to effectively combine the worlds of neuroscience and active play  What is exactly is "active play" & why is it an important aspect of child, as well as adult development Why being an amateur may be even more important than striving to be a professional Why the term "obesity crisis" is absurd  Why those that profess that the main thing that kids should focus on for character development and to move

As trainer for the hit Spartacus TV series,Tyrone Bell is also a highly sought-after international stuntman, trainer to the stars, IFBB pro fitness physique competitor, fitness model, and creator of the Legion Training online training program.During Ep.#62, Tyrone takes time out from his current projects & reaches out to Mike & Sincere from New Zealand to discuss: Tyrone shares how he got the job as the trainer for the "Spartacus" series Tyrone discusses his life as a stunt double for Manu Bennett (Crixus) What was Tyrone's connection to to Xena & Hercules How did Tyrone juggle proper training with each individual of the actors of Spartacus How did Tyrone help Liam McIntyre beef up for his role of Spartacus How did the cast and Liam adjust to the passing of the series's original Spartacus, Andy Whitfield Which actors made the biggest transformation via Tyrone's training What was Tyrone's particular training style of choice for the cast of Spartacus & how did he have to adapt that training co

On today's episode, Mike & Sincere take on the topic of censorship, as well as address a Facebook reader's response on Mike's "terrible" double swing technique, as well as their opinion of popular strength coach, Elliott Hulse's response that kettlebells are not ideal for building massive muscle. Tune in to episode #61, as Mike and Sincere discuss these topics, as well as the following:   Mike and Sincere address some listener email responses What is the LLA podcast's take on censorship, and should they censor themselves during the show What are some of the real "curse words" Why equating words with education is pretentious and dangerous In Sincere's opinion, what is the most offensive four-letter word in today's existence    What Facebook reader's response made Mike want to give them a StrongFist to the throat Why going "balls-to-the-bell" is not the way to go with double outside swings Why experience exceeds assumption Why you should avoid going A.T.M. when posting on a forum, YouTube or other areas

  Jay Ashman (http://ashmanstrength.com) is an Ohio-based strength coach that started lifting weights in high school after his mom told him, “you should start to lift and fill out more.” His training background is a mix of experience via an NFL workout in 1998 with the Browns, Division 1 & 2 rugby,  Strongman contests, Highland Games and even dabbling in CrossFit for a stint. Despite not having an extensive formal education about exercise science (aside from a 2 year degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant), Jay's Ashman Strength System, his transparency on and offline, has helped many of those who follow or work with him, exceed their training goals. Jay joins Mike & Sincere on episode #60 to discuss:   Jay shares his fitness journey from growing up a skinny kid to Crossfit, to the Highland Games, and to his current bodybuilding-based regimen Pop Tarts, Peanut Butter & coaches giving advice clients advice that they don't follow What is the only highlight you will find in Wooster, Ohio Jay s

Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) & Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) are becoming popular & controversial topics in competitive sports lately, especially in the world of mixed martial arts. Recently, the Nevada State Athletic Commission completely banned TRT use in all combat sports. The California State Athletic Commission and Brazil soon followed suit. So what does this mean for combat sport athletes, particularly in mixed martial arts, as well as what can those who use TRT do to replace it? Lastly, is there a difference between TRT, steroids, and other PEDs? Mike helps clarify what TRT is and isn't on today's show. Also, Sincere shares some highlights of his recent trip to Costa Rica. Was it all that he expected or was he and his wife extremely dissapointed? More importantly, will they ever return? Listen to Ep.#59 as Mike & Sincere talk about the following:     What "huge" fitness event is happening during the same weekend of the upcoming Live Life Aggressively course makes the LLA ev

Jon Hinds (http://lifelineusa.com & http://monkeybargym.com) returns to discuss a controversial topic, regarding the concept/product design dispute of Jon's company, Lifeline USA & its Jungle Gym suspension system vs. TRX's suspension trainer. This is a story many may or may not know of, that should be heard. As for those that do know the story of Lifeline USA vs. TRX, it's a story of loyalty and challenging ethical practices of brands and their marketing. You definitely want to listen to this episode in its entirety, to hear Jon's side of this controversy. Also, the door is always open for TRX's "creator(s)" to come on the Live Life Aggressively podcast and share their side of the story, as well. Tune in and listen to episode #58 as Jon joins us to discuss: Mike & Sincere share more info on their upcoming Las Vegas training workshop experience with Steve Cotter & Ken Blackburn Jon shares the timeline of his creation of the first portable all-in-one suspension trainer Jon shares how his Jung

Episode #57: Mike & Sincere return with a long overdue Q&A segment of the Live Life Aggressively podcast. During this episode, Mike & Sincere discuss: The benefits of the estrogen blockers, Myomin or triazole & why women over 30 should be taking myomin & why men should use either while supplementing with testoterone boosters Mike's upcoming estrogen supplement release date &  why is it better for women and men DHT vs. Testosterone & why DHT may be more important Why DHT is not the villain in terms of hair loss Why the idea that  DHT causes prostate cancer is not an accurate statement Why fans of the pre-workout supplement Power Shot can now celebrate  Why you should only buy supplements from this "one" type of guinea pig The pros and cons of supplement's "proprietary blends" Why people are more trusting than we care to admit How you cannot simply "get over" serious traumas in your life Why making mistakes is very vital to enhancing your life & how folks screw this up The mis

In a world that has been polluted by socialism, political correctness, and complacency, Drawk Kwast (http://drawkkwast.com) stands as part of a dying breed of real men known as Alpha Males. Drawk travels the world teaching men to evolve past fear and build the reality they desire. During Ep.#56, Drawk joins Mike & Sincere to chat about the following: Why the first 20 minutes of this episode will have you either applauding or totally offend you Where the hell did the name Drawk Kwast come from Drawk shares how men can "make it" in Las Vegas....Drawk Kwast style How does Drawk address those who feel that his preference in women is totally off the mark Why dating choices are not that different than making business choices? Why freedom is a choice, whether you're single, married, have kids, etc.? How does Drawk's "Total Experience Immersion" program help to give his clients a full lifestyle overhaul via hormone optimization, spinal alignment, brain health, fitness & more? Why potential clients who are

Ben Greenfield (http://bengreenfieldfitness.com) is a coach, author, speaker, ex-bodybuilder and Ironman triathlete. His science-based approach to discovering a potent balance between health and performance has revolutionized the way thousands of athletes and exercise enthusiasts around the world live, train and eat. Ben now works with athletes, CEO’s and soccer moms from around the world to achieve amazing feats of physical endurance without destroying their body in the process.Ben is also the author of the popular “Beyond Training” book, which is a balanced approach to fitness, nutrition, and health, coming from his extensive experience in the fitness and wellness industry as one of the country’s leading personal trainers and wellness consultants.   During EP.#55 Ben shares the following: What prompted Ben to go from bodybuilding to endurance sports, such as triathlons Why Ben did not completely retire his speedos Why a certain "bodybuilding situation" is like marijuana The guys discuss an unspoken issue

Dr. Peter Rouse  (http://afpcenter.com) returns to the show to discuss the topic of nootropics and its growing popularity. During Ep.#54, Peter also shares some insight on cognitive health, improving brain function, addressing neurological health, free testosterone vs. total testosterone, "gluten- free" & fluoride myths, as well as the following:   Peter discusses free testosterone vs. total testosterone in athletic performance and which is more important Peter shares what tests are most optimal for monitoring free testosterone, cortisol, and adrenal levels Why does Mike want centenarians to have low testosterone levels What exactly are nootropics and how can they make you feel like you're in the movie "Limitless" Peter shares his view and findings on the controversial use of fluoride How is aspartame connected to phenylalanine and how are they different Peter discusses how he helps his clients get past sugar cravings and what types of cravings are far worse Peter shares why he thinks the "gluten-free" m