Whether you are just getting off the couch or reaching for elite fitness goals, there are 3 key steps to getting there…consistency, accuracy and intensity.
I go over what these mean and how you can incorporate them to get off the couch and make a major lifestyle change or tune up your training to reach for bigger goals.
Read MoreFor this weeks podcast I am joined by Paul Woyak, author of “Why am I Alive”. Paul was an avid diver who experienced a life changing encounter with a Great White Shark off the coast of California. Through this encounter combined years of suppressing and processing the trauma of the event, Paul may have learned his own answer to life’s greatest unanswerable question…why are we alive?
“Why am I Alive” is now available on Amazon and other booksellers worldwide.
Read MoreThis week on How 2 Tuesday, our knot war concludes in a battle between the FG Knot and the Double Uni in the finals of the braid to fluorocarbon connection.
We are using a NextTech ForceTester to test the strength of these knots. As I said throughout this knot war, the most important part of being a great fisherman is to control the controllable and their is no better example of that than properly preparing your tackle, testing it, tinkering with it and refining it.
If you want to learn how to tie the knots mentioned in this video plus 40 other knots check out the Tom Rowland Knot Course on Waypoint.https://waypointtv.com/tom-rowland-fishing-knots-course
Read MoreMost people on the path of fitness and elite health have a fitness and nutrition routine that has them feeling their best. It’s tempting to break your nutrition and fitness routine when traveling but it’s actually quite easy to maintain these things when on the go with some simple preparation.
Today I go over my morning post workout shake. I take about 15 minutes and premix the number of these I’ll need for my trip and store them in ziplocks bags.
The key to maintaining your program, no matter what that is rests in preparation. Stick as closely as possible to the way you eat, sleep and workout while you are on the road. This is the most important time but it is when many people fall off the wagon and deviate from the path.
Prepare your meals, research the place you will workout, get to bed and wake up at the same time you do at home.
Proper planning prevents piss poor performance.
Read MoreThis week, renown fitness entrepreneur, motivational speaker and best selling author Bedros Keuilian joins the podcast. Bedros details his experience as Armenian immigrant finding success in America, his growth as a business owner and the state of masculinity in the world. Bedros’ “Fit Body Boot Camp” is listed as one of the top 500 fastest growing franchises. This success makes Bedros seem like he has always had everything totally under control but there was a time when he was constantly attacked by waves of anxiety filled with thoughts of loosing everyone or being found out he was a fake or a phony. Through a lot of work on himself he determined a path to healing that he outlines in his Wall Street Journal best seller, “Man Up” and was the inspiration to creating the Modern Day Knight Project (MDK Project) and the Squire Program.
Read MoreThis week on How 2 Tuesday, our knot war continues, this time around we have a bout between the FG and J Knot. We are using a NextTech ForceTester to test the strength of these knots. As I said last week, the most important part of being a great fisherman is to control the controllable and their is no better example of that than properly preparing your tackle. If you want to learn how to tie the knots mentioned in this video plus 40 other knots check out the Tom Rowland Knot Course on Waypoint.
https://waypointtv.com/tom-rowland-fishing-knots-course
Read MoreFor this weeks Physical Friday, I am going to build upon the stretch we discussed last week with the lie back quad stretch by introducing you to the reverse nordic. The reverse nordic is another advanced position I thought I’d never be able to achieve but has since become a valuable aspect of my training regimen. This has built strength where I was weak and that strength and flexibility has eliminated pain in my knees. There are many ways to scale this movement and we will discuss the use of tools to help you build to being able to do this unassisted one day.
Read MoreThe best Captains control the controllable. One of the most controllable factors in fishing is knot strength. We can practice our knots off the water and test them on a Force Tester or Scale to get accurate data on which knot consistently tests higher than another. This not only allows you to tie the strongest knots possible but also to have confidence in your abilities and know exactly how hard you can pull. On today’s episode I will test two popular knots for attaching braid to fluorocarbon without a bimini twist. The Slim Beauty vs the Double Uni.
I think we should do a series of knot battles to determine the best and strongest knots. Text 1-305-930-7346 to give me your suggestions on which knots should battle each other to determine which is the strongest.
Read MoreIn this installment of Physical Friday, I go over the ways that I was able to progress towards the full lie back quad stretch. This is one of the more difficult stretches from Joe Hippensteel’s Ultimate Human Performance. Achieving the full lie back position was very difficult for me but the work was worth it as my knee pain from Patellar tendinitis has disappeared.
We can get very tight in the quads and hip flexors from sitting too much. This stretch has helped me to get back to running and feeling my best. For more info on Joe’s program that I have been doing for 1 1/2 years check the links below
Read MoreMichael Chandler joins the podcast this week to talk about mindset, parenting, and his incredible recent win at UFC 274 over Tony Ferguson. Mike has an incredible amount of knowledge and real life experience choosing to walk on at the University of Missouri rather than taking a Division 3 scholarship. This move paid off as he became an All-American college wrestler who transitioned to multiple time World Champion with Bellator. Rather than retiring with Belator, Michael essentially walked on again to an unknown career with the UFC. Michael has earned his spot as one of the top 5 Lightweights in the UFC and a fan favorite due to his exciting fighting style. Incredibly dedicated to fitness, Michael takes excellent care of his body which also made for good conversation. This is a “Can’t Miss” episode. If you want to see what Michael is up to with his training and life, check him out on social media @mikechandlermma
Read MoreThis year there have been an increasing number of shark attacks on tarpon in the Florida Keys. In this episode, I break down five important steps to avoid your tarpon falling prey to bull sharks or hammerheads. We have unfortunately seen a number of shark attacks recently, and all responsible anglers should try to do everything they can do to prevent tarpon from being eaten by the tax man. Breaking off the fish of a lifetime might be the only option in some cases to allow it to survive. Do you have anything specific that you do to keep tarpon from being attacked by sharks? Shoot me a text and let me know 305-930-7346
Read MoreSummer is coming! Its time to shed the Dad bod and get ready for the beach! I am celebrating today because I met my goal this morning for my own weight loss. I have lost 17 pounds since March 10, 2022 going from 191 pounds down to 174 pounds. After a winter of trying to increase my weightlifting strength (and not being very disciplined in my diet) I want to weigh less so that I can focus more on running. I used an app called The Carbon App to track all of my eating habits and keep control of my intake of food.
I am not here to tell you which diet is best for you but rather how you can make whatever diet that you and your nutritionist or dietician have determined will be your plan. Apps can help you to track your food intake to keep you on track to reach your goal. The Carbon app goes a few steps further to make suggestions and create a plan for you based on the type of diet you select; Balanced, Reduced Carb, Low Fat, Plant Based or Ketogenic, and allow you to track everything that you eat or drink. Keeping track of your food is like having a speedometer. You know exactly where you are and how much you can eat while staying on track to your goals.
If you want to try it for yourself, Check it out here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/carbon-smart-diet-coach/id1437820611
Read MoreRich Vanek and Donnie Connor joined the podcast this week to tell us about a new product they have that is helping to dramatically improve the water quality in the Florida Keys, and all over the world. They have developed a technology that can prevent sewer leaks from happening. This is especially important in the Florida Keys with all of the bridges and the amount of sewer waste that travels directly over the water. Additionally, Rich just graduated from the MDK Project and we discuss the impact it had on his life and business.
Read MoreZach McAllister is back on the podcast to tell us all about how zinc works and when it is time to replace it on your boat. We go into the details of how the water acts as a conductor for metals and why the corrosion is more attracted to zinc. We also discuss how you can look at a zinc and determine whether it is still protecting your boat, or if it is time for a new one. Also, how docking next to a rust bucket can affect your zincs and vessel. If you want to check out some of Zach’s products, go to https://saltsgone.com/
Read MoreI often get asked how to eat healthy and stay in good shape while traveling. We have gone over this a few times on the podcast, but I get a little more specific in this episode with a chicken salad recipe that I often turn to when I’m traveling. If I am able to make this, I can avoid just eating whatever is around or overeating. Do you have any specific meals that you use when traveling to help you stay on track? Text me and let me know 305-930-7346
Read MoreThis year I had an unbelievable experience with elk hunting which has made me a passionate newcomer. In search of knowledge I have found Elk Shape and Dan Staton.
Dan joins the podcast this week to talk about all things elk hunting. Dan started Elk Shape as a resource for elk hunters to learn and it has grown into many things, including a podcast. I had the amazing opportunity to help my son Kill his first elk last year, and we were able to relate a lot to what Dan had to say and use a lot of his advice, especially when it comes to fitness. To check out everything that Dan has going on, head over to https://elkshape.com/
Read MoreZach McAllister of Salts Gone comes on the podcast this week to talk about ceramic coating. We go over how it works, how to protect it, how to prevent damage to it, and more. Ceramic coating is an expensive investment, and if you are putting the money into your boat you want to make sure that you are cleaning it correctly and preventing damage. Zach is an expert in understanding chemical reactions in relation to salt and protecting boats. If you want to check out some of his product, go to https://saltsgone.com/
Read MoreThis week we answer a listener question about how to get in shape for poling a skiff. We go over specific workouts and movements, as well as workouts and stretches that you can do to prevent injury. If you are a guide, you might be poling 300+ days a year, and it is extremely important to be in shape, and prevent injury that could keep you off the water, or permanently injure you long term. Do you have a question if your own? Text it to me 305-930-7346rrr
Read MoreNick Honachefsky joins the podcast this week to talk all things saltwater fishing in the northeast. Nick has a show called Saltwater Underground that focuses on these northeast fisheries, so we talk about that, striped bass, how he recovered from a direct hit from a hurricane, and more. If you like what Nick had to say, be sure to check out his show on Waypoint!
Read MoreWith more and more research being done on fish, we are quickly learning how much we can help the fish by giving them a safe release. Richard Black is one of the best guides in the keys and he recently posted a video on using a dehooker, usually used for offshore bait fishing. In this episode we break down why this is such a good tool to release inshore gamefish. If you want a dehooker like Richard uses, you can pick one up at Tackle Direct.
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