Physical Friday- The Pyramid Format - Episode #640

The Pyramid format builds upon the 10-1 format we learned last week, but provides a slight bump in difficulty. This format also stays in the theme of Physical Friday that you don’t need to break the bank in order to achieve fitness. Even if it’s just stretch of open road or playground, a stairwell or a parking lot, there are ways to work out without having much or any equipment at all. Fitness does not have to be expensive or complicated. I keep ideas of simple travel workouts on my phone so I always have an idea or I can change up my current routine.

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Dylan Tomine- Author of “Headwaters: The Adventures” - Episode #639

Dylan Tomine is an outdoor writer and Patagonia ambassador who’s works include Headwaters: The Adventures, Obsession and Evolution of a Fly Fisherman, and Closer to the Ground: An Outdoor Family’s Year on the Water, In the Woods and at the Table. His articles have also appeared in some of the top fly fishing publications in the world. Dylan also served as a producer for the documentary “Artifishal” which discusses some of the challenges in the salmon hatchery industry.

PodcastTom RowlandJuly 20, 2022Tom Rowland Podcast, Dylan Tomine, Headwaters, Salmon, Dams, full length session, VideoComment

How 2 Tuesday- The Albright vs. The Alberto - Line to Lure Knots - Episode #638

The Knot Wars rage on and this week we take two similar knots face off, the Albright and the Alberto. This is staying with the theme from last weeks battle about seeing if small improvements to your knots can have a noticeable performance impact. Properly managing your tackle and improving it is part of controlling the controllable, which is a key to becoming a great angler. 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

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Physical Friday - 10 to 1 Format - Episode #637

The 10-1 format, or countdown format is a beautifully simple format that can be surprisingly difficult. A recurring theme of Physical Friday is that you don’t need to break the bank in order to achieve fitness. Whether its a stretch of open road or playground, a stairwell or a parking lot, there are ways to work out without having much or any equipment at all. Fitness does not have to be expensive or complicated. I keep ideas of simple travel workouts on my phone so I always have an idea or I can change up my current routine. The 10-1 format with 2 exercises is a go-to favorite.

Physical FridayTom RowlandJuly 15, 2022Tom Rowland Podcast, Gym, No Equipment, Travel, Body Weight, Running, 10-1, travel workoutsComment

Anthony Randazzo- Owner of Paradise-Plus Guide Service- Episode #636

Anthony Randazzo is the owner of Paradise Plus Lodge in Buras, Louisiana—the redfish capital of the world. He and his business have overcome numerous hardships over the past several years including one of the most devastating hurricanes in history, a massive ecological disaster and an unprecedented global pandemic.

Anthony and I have spent a lot of time together traveling and fishing the Redfish Tournaments and have maintained contact and our friendship since those ended for us many years ago.

Anthony is, in my estimation, one of the finest redfish guides and angler found on planet Earth.

PodcastTom RowlandJuly 13, 2022Tom Rowland Podcast, Anthony Randazzo, Louisiana, Redfish, Trout, full length session, VideoComment

How 2 Tuesday- The Clinch vs. The Improved Clinch Vs. Trilene - Line to Lure Knots - Episode #635

This week on How 2 Tuesday we continue our Knot Wars and this time around a third faction joins the battle…with surprising results. I am testing The Clinch, The Improved Clinch and the Trilene on a next tech Force Tester. In this three knot battle, I want to see if the small improvements with each knot make a substantial difference. A key to being a great angler is what I have been saying throughout this entire series—control the controllable. The best way to do that is properly prepare your tackle, test it, tinker and refine 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

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Physical Friday- What You do or What You DON’T Do - Which is More Important? Episode #634

This week we discuss whether it is more important to DO certain things like work out regularly, track calories and macros or take vitamins or whether eliminating harmful things that you DON’T do are more important. There is a DO and a DON’T column on a piece of paper. Which are you paying attention to? Which is more important on your path to health and fitness—What you chose to DO or what you chose to eliminate?

Physical FridayTom RowlandJuly 8, 2022Tom Rowland Podcast, Gym, No Equipment, Travel, Body Weight, Running, HabitsComment

Adam Hill- Triathlete and Author of Shifting Gears - Episode #633

For this weeks podcast, I am joined by best-selling author and triathlete, Adam Hill. Adam recently released his book, “Shifting Gears” which details how Adam overcame devastating anxiety and alcoholism to become a world class athlete. Since transitioning into this new mindset, Adam is certified IRONMAN coach and has become a motivational speaker to help others adapt to a style that drastically improved his life. Adam has also competed in dozens of triathlons including the Hawaii Ironman

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Physical Friday- Fight Gone Bad Format- Episode #631

“Fight Gone Bad” is a classic CrossFit workout. On this episode we will go over how to do this 17 minute workout as it is written, but also how to use this proven format to create workouts of your own with no equipment. Additionally, this format allows anyone to train big groups of people with minimal or no equipment in a short 17 minute time frame.

Physical FridayTom RowlandJuly 1, 2022Tom Rowland Podcast, Gym, No Equipment, Travel, Body Weight, Running, Crossfit, Fight Gone BadComment

Dr. Mike Larkin - Everything You Need to Know About Bonefish - Episode #630

For this weeks podcast, Dr. Mike Larkin rejoins the show to talk about all things Bonefish. Dr. Larkin has spent a significant amount of time studying Bonefish and in this podcast he covers everything from behavior, anatomy and the history of Bonefish research. Be sure to check out the last episode I did with Dr. Larkin where he took a deep dive into similar, interesting facts about Tarpon. The tarpon episode was episode #597 or click below.

https://tomrowlandpodcast.com/blog/597

PodcastTom RowlandJune 29, 2022Tom Rowland Podcast, Dr Mike Larkin, Larkin, Bonefish, video, full length sessionComment

How 2 Tuesday - Improved Clinch vs. Palomar - Line to Lure- EPISODE #629

The Knot War continues and this week we move to a different front…line to lure. In this first battle of the war, I’m going to be testing the Improved Clinch against the Palomar. 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

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Physical Friday- 3 Steps To Fitness - EPISODE #628

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.

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Paul Woyak- Author of “Why am I Alive” - EPISODE #627

For 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.

PodcastTom RowlandJune 22, 2022Tom Rowland Podcast, Paul Woyak, Shark, full length session, videoComment

How 2 Tuesday - FG vs. Double Uni - BRAID TO FLUOROCARBON FINALS- EPISODE #626

This 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

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Physical Friday - Look, Feel and Perform Your Best on the Road - EPISODE #625

Most 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.

Physical FridayTom RowlandJune 17, 2022Tom Rowland Podcast, Gym, No Equipment, Travel, Body Weight, Running, vitamins, Nutrition, SupplementsComment

Bedros Keuilian - Fitness Entrepreneur and Best Selling Author- EPISODE #624

This 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.

How 2 Tuesday - FG vs. J Knot - Knot Strength - EPISODE #623

This 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

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Physical Friday- The Reverse Nordic - EPISODE #622

For 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.

How 2 Tuesday - Slim Beauty VS Double Uni - Knot Strength - EPISODE #620

The 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.

How 2 TuesdayTom RowlandJune 7, 2022Tom Rowland Podcast, knots, Slim Beauty, Double Uni, Knot test, exploreComment

Physical Friday- Progressing Towards the Lie Back Quad Stretch - EPISODE #619

In 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

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