Trolling motors have become quieter over time and we have started to use them more and more inshore and offshore to catch bait and fish and to explore. It has become a really valuable tool and in my pursuit to use the trolling motor all day I have gone through a bunch of different iterations of batteries and this year we had a breakthrough.
Read MoreToday we are doing 20 burpees as a part of the #TRPFitnessChallenge we are adding one burpee each day of April. This is an exercise in discipline and Jocko says "Discipline = Freedom" and we are working towards that. In addition to that we are doing the Wim Hof 40 day challenge. Now in days 11-20 we are doing 3 rounds of breathing and a 1 minute cold shower (add in pushups after your last round of breathing). For days 21-30 we will do 4 rounds of breathing and a 1.5 minute cold shower.
Read MoreThese Physical Friday podcasts have been a lot of fun for me to go through old workouts that I used to do and trying to find as many workouts that you could do with as little equipment as possible. I will be doing a live workout today at 4pm EST on my instagram (@tom_rowland) and my Facebook (Tom Rowland) and my Youtube (permitfly4). You can tune in on any of those and join me in a quarantine workout! Today I found 3 workouts that you could do in a small apartment with no equipment and one of them is from Gregor Gillespie (UFC fighter) and the other two I think you will enjoy as well.
Read MoreLeucine is a critical factor determining protein quantity and quality to initiate muscle protein synthesis. Layne has been published in many scientific publications and has written several books including the Complete Contest Prep Guide and his manifesto on weight loss, Fat Loss Forever.
Read MoreRobert “RT” Trosset is a legendary Sportfishing Captain out of Key West, FL. RT has 240 World Records and endless fishing accolades and has been inducted into the IGFA Hall Of Fame. His 2 boys, Chris and Robert Jr are following in his footsteps doing great things in both fishing and diving. All 3 Trosset’s sat down with me to discuss growing up in Key West, deciding to be a guide and how the business has changed since RT started. We talk about COVID-19 effects on the guides and tourism, many funny stories are recalled and lots of information is exchanged. RT was a guest on this episode if you want to know more about his story.
Read MoreCaptain Scott Walker and I talk about some of the do's and don'ts of reef fishing while we can tuna in his kitchen. The Florida Keys have reefs 4 miles out, easily accessible. Because they are easily accessible you need to be courteous because there will be many boats out there trying to fish. Charter boats are out there trying to make a living and you are out there to make your friends and family happy.
Read MoreIf you are part of the #TRPFitnesschallenge today calls for 13 burpees + 3 rounds of Wim Hof Breathing + Pushups followed by a 1:00 cold shower sometime today. 2 quotes to ponder today: Challenges are what make life interesting. Overcoming them is what makes life meaningful. - Joshua J. Marine - Author
Read MoreWe are on day 10 of the April Challenges so that means that you should be adding 1 burpee a day and today we are on 10. If you don’t know about the challenge you can read a full description here. We also are getting ready to add a little to the breathing protocol and cold showers. So tomorrow, we move to a 1:00 cold shower, 3 rounds of breathing + 1 additional round where we add a max set of pushups at the end on a full inhale. We continue to add 1 burpee each day.
Read MoreMeredith McCord is a World Class Angler, Global Missionary, Bird Hunter and Triathlete. She developed a love for fishing, adventure and the outdoors through a strong bond with her father. Later in life, she became interested in IGFA World Records and this pursuit drew her closer to her Dad. Her goal was to set 100 records for him. Today, she has over 180 official IGFA Fishing World Records and is showing no sign of slowing down.
Read MoreWelcome back to Dr. Joe Martin who was one of the first podcasts that we had on the podcast. Almost a year ago I met Dr. Joe Martin after a friend of mine told me they had heard the most incredible speaker. After their suggestion, I reached out and after that first podcast, Joe and I connect again and talk about connection during these social isolation times.
Read MoreSetting an IGFA World Record requires an angler to follow very precise rules to document a catch. The leader has to be tied a certain way and the line that you use has to break at the correct poundage. Many people think it is impossible to set an IGFA World Record in fishing but it really is quite possible if you learn the rules. Meredith McCord has over 180 World Records and has learned through trial and error, advice from mentors and from the IGFA itself, how to play this game within the rules. She is happy to help other anglers to identify a record and set up their tackle to successfully set a world record.
Read MoreThe April Challenge includes a 100 day burpee ladder in which you add 1 burpee every day, a Wim Hof breathing challenge combined with cold showers. You can read about the April Fitness Challenge HERE. But on top of all of that, if you are stuck at home and looking for more to do - you can look attempt the challenge that Gregor Gillespie issued on his Instagram account like I did this morning. The only piece of equipment you need is a pull-up bar and 6 feet of space. Check out his social media @gregorthgift for updates but the challenge/workout goes as follows:
100 pushups, 100 situps, 50 pull-ups
90 pushups, 90 situps, 45 pull-ups
80 pushups, 80 situps, 40 pull-ups
70 pushups, 70 situps, 35 pul-lups
60 pushups, 60 situps, 30 pull-ups
50 pushups, 50 situps, 25 pull-ups
40 pushups, 40 situps, 20 pull-ups
30 pushups, 30 situps, 15 pull-ups
20 pushups, 20 situps, 10 pull-ups
10 pushups, 10 situps, 5 pull-ups
DONE!
Read MoreDuring the COVID-19 lockdown, gyms are closed and even public spaces are off limits in places. We need workouts we can do in a small area like an apartment, bedroom or hotel. Equipment is severely limited right now so we need to be able to make do with what is around the house. Almost everyone has a backpack of some sort. Use your kids, with the books in it. Try this workout that I call Jelly legs and keep your body active through the lockdown.
Read MoreTaylor Somerville was a guest on this podcast. Since then, Taylor has become an XPT Master Coach and has learned much more about breathing techniques. He has really learned how to help manage stress and help you make better decisions and be ready for whatever life throws at you through proper breathing techniques.
Read MoreApril Challenges (plural) have been announced! This time there will be 2 challenges.
We will do the 100 day Burpee challenge. This one is easy to explain. On April 1, drop and do 1 burpee. On April 2nd, do 2 burpees. Continue adding a burpee a day for 100 days.
We will also join in on the Wim Hof 40 Day Quarantine Challenge.
Jeff Maggio, aka Lunkerdog, noticed some problems with the water in Ft Lauderdale. He has been working to bring attention to the sewage spills through his podcast. With the help of CCA, Jeff is on his way to making big changes that impact a tremendous number of Floridians. Follow Jeff on social @Lunker_dog or find his podcast, Reel Guy Podcast, on the Waypoint Outdoor Collective.
Read MoreJason Stemple is a professional photographer that works closely with me to get high quality photos of Saltwater Experience , Into the Blue and Sweetwater. He has had a dream to own a place in the Bahamas and it has been really cool to see him bring this dream to fruition. He recently purchased a house on Green Turtle Cay that has bonefish tailing in the front yard! Hear how Jason made this dream come true.
Read MoreRon Ryals is a fishing guide, pro angler and now a coach of Florida Gateway College Bass Fishing Team. Ron was paralyzed when he was 5 due to a complication from open-heart surgery. His parents helped him to do anything he wanted throughout his life and he has never allowed his lack of mobility to limit him. With Shaw Grigsby, Hunter Bland, and Rob Chapman, Ron will make big changes to the college Bass Fishing landscape.
Read MoreHeath is the VP of Sales at Yellowfin and he asked me to join him this year for the Florida Skiff Challenge. I sat down with Heath Daughtry to talk about the Florida Skiff Challenge while back on the podcast (listen below). This event is no joke - you get in a Skiff (18ft or less boat) with a 70 horse-power or less motor. You take that boat around Key West and end in Cabin Bluff, GA. This event is 1,600 miles and you go for 48 hours nonstop. You don’t sleep.
Read More3,000 pullups for the month of March. Congratulations to everyone that completed the February Pushup Challenge! Welcome to March and all of the pull ups (roughly 100 per day) that we will be doing. Reach out on social and let me know if you are apart of it!
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