Vigor Life Podcast

I have Cody back on the show and we dive into the nuances, contest, insights and wisdom of strength and conditioning, transformation, and hybrid programs program design, templates, and much more.Cody McBroom is a Father, Husband, Online Trainer and Sports-Nutritionist, and the Founder/CEO of Tailored Coaching Method, a Coaching Company that helps Average People Achieve Above-Average Physiques. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:=> Making sense of strength and conditioning programs and templates, so that you know how to put together a program that accomplishes your goals. => The question that you must ask your clients that determines the MAIN focus of their program.=> Why having a great foundational strength program can carry over to a lot of performance events.=> When is more strength training the way, and when is it NOT the way (different properties for different clients determine different approaches to training and program design).=> Why we’re working on adding quarterly performance tests to our gym and why this makes sense. => My approach to designing programs for clients that want to work on multiple things like speed, strength, conditioning, mobility, etc.=> What does “Do you want to complete or compete?” mean and how does it affect the different approach to training.=> What it really takes to become a high level hybrid athlete (and is that what you should shoot for).=> The nuances between training 3-4x a week and is it enough to train 3x a week to build a considerable amounts of muscle (the answer is not what you think!).=> Everything is based on what a client can actually do, before you ever talk about what is an optimal template.=> Compliance is a big factor when it comes training, the mental aspect of putting in work on your program; is a big key to success.=> Why experts agree on most things when you talk to them in person with long term content, but when you see studies online its easy to start arguing; here’s some examples.=> Why volume may be a better option for body composition when someone is training through online coaching (because you can’t guarantee intensity). => Rep ranges, set schemes, intensities, low-high, development-stimulus-recovery days, all explained and what to use when.=> Breaking down the conjugate method and how I use it in the Athlete For Life model for general population clients. => Determining your KPI (key performance indicator) lifts and how to improve them and build exercises around it.=> Sequencing of exercises matters, and this is how you organize it based on the goal. => How to design programs for clients online when you don’t see them while you’re coaching them (there’s plenty of differences).LINKS & RESOURCES:Tailored Coaching Method  https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/Cody McBroom Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/codymcbroom/Choose Hard Podcast   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/choose-hard-with-cody-mcbroom/id1167859928Super Coach Mentorship https://lukahocevar.com/super-coach-mentorship/Luka Hocevar YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@Luka-Hocevar/videos

Always a pleasure having my brother Joel Jamieson back on the show and this time we dove deep into cardiovascular disease and the many misconceptions around it. Joel had his own experience of dealing with it even though he is as fit as can be for his age. 8 out of 10 friends we sent to have an angiogram had blockage without having any symptoms, while also being fit - which is why this is a MUST listen to episode for everyone.Joel is a best-selling author and one of the world’s foremost authorities on strength, conditioning, and energy systems. His training strategies have been used by thousands of elite performers and top athletes worldwide, including the Navy SEALS, UFC champions, and dozens of teams from the NFL, NBA, MLS, NCAA, and more.IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:=> What Joel didn’t expect when he went to get an angiogram test, even though his doctor said he doesn’t need it=> The heart health history of Joel’s family and how genetics play into your risk of cardiovascular disease.=> Why everyone over 40 MUST get one of these two tests (your life could depend on it).=> How the regular bloodwork will NOT tell you the while picture of your heart health.=> 40-50% of people that have her attacks have no idea that they have any symptoms (because of the wrong testing).=> It’s possible that 50-60% of people will develop cardiovascular disease in their lifetime.=> Cardiovascular disease happens in decades, so a picture at one point in time will not tell you whether you’re at risk.=> Is cholesterol the cause of heart disease, yes or no, Joel explains in depth. => What is the truth about statins, life saving or damaging? When to use them, and who?=> What is the #1 factor to keep LDL lower and in the healthy ranges. => Joel breaks down which things you should test and why when you get your bloodwork done. => How did Joel build up his mitochondria after taking statins with the help of L-Carnitine and COQ10 (exact protocol).=> The importance of strength training, cardio, stress management, sleep, and nutrition in preventing cardiovascular disease breaking down each one).=> Is big Pharma our friend or our foe? When are you going to take drugs and its very necessary and when not.=> The power of genetics and how they can influence your chance of disease (this is a MUST hear).=> Who statins are NOT for and who they ARE for.=> The mistake when it comes to statins; not taking them long enough to get the best results. => The biggest myths in longevity and what not to listen to and ignore. => Why do some many people reject life saving medicine?=> The truth about peptides, which ones work and when, and do oral peptides even do anything (most people that sell them have no idea about their effects and whether they work and how to take them).=> What supplements are worth and which ones (most) are BS?=> Why creatine is absolutely a high ROI supplement for almost anyone. LINKS & RESOURCES:Joel Jamieson website  www.8weeksout.comMorpheus Training www.TrainwithMorpheus.comJoel Jamieson Instagram https://www.instagram.com/coachjoeljamieson/Dr. Justin Farnsworth Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/drjustinfarnsworth/Super Coach Mentorship https://lukahocevar.com/super-coach-mentorship/Luka Hocevar YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@Luka-Hocevar/videos

I have been following Justin for a while now and wanted to get him on the show to talk about something everyone deals with - programming and training around pain. We dive into principles and then go into examples in training that people often deal with, including myself. Dr. Justin Farnsworth has been both in the training, performance, and physical therapy space for over two decades. He’s a Doctor of Physical Therapy is one. Justin shares why he chose to work within the fitness industry to make more of an impact than by staying in a clinical settingIN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:=> Justin’s journey from sports performance to physical therapy in the clinical setting.=> How insurance creates handcuffs to get people full back to themselves, and how to overcome it. => Pain is not bad, and reframing how we think about pain (especially as coaches and therapists). => Pain is the body’s request for change, not to stop exercising altogether.=> The importance of communication when it comes to pain and how it can make clients feel safe, or drive them away (a skill worth learning).=> Assessing, finding, and addressing weak links that help eliminate pain (a big tool in the coach’s toolbox).=> The power of helping people in pain train, progress, and see that they’re not broken.=> Molding rehab and training together and getting the best of both worlds. => The language of focusing on what you CAN do rather than what you can’t.=> Step-by-step examples of training around a hip, knee, or low back issue and the regression and progression model to take someone through.=> When you can’t go into a certain range of motion because of pain, here’s how you train and develop that range _______.=> The biggest predictor of pain is not injury, but belief, and how this plays into our coaching and therapy sessions.=> The bio-psycho-social model that affects all training and nutrition and the framework coaches should use to address it.=> What does a study that shows  there’s 729 variables for chronic pain tell us, and why it shouldn’t freak us out. => How to find safe movement patterns and couple them with the trainable men, giving you a combo for gains.=> Understanding the adaptations we want and the tissue we want to stress and the different ways we can do that.=> Coaching what you see and the integrated coaching model (that most coaches don’t use).=> Why therapy doesn’t load the client nearly enough and sets them up for failure in the long run,. => Justin’s manual therapy toolbox you can steal and use.=> How to CTRL + ALT + DELETE your pain and create a training window to improve how you move.=> Does manual therapy work (heating debate going on right now) and should PT’s use it. => Understanding individual need and preferences when it comes to clients and how it is planned into programs. LINKS & RESOURCES:Programming Around Pain Course  mailchi.mp/c1b9dfad3454/programming-around-painDr. Justin Farnsworth Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/drjustinfarnsworth/Super Coach Mentorship https://lukahocevar.com/super-coach-mentorship/Luka Hocevar YouTube Channel 

This was a great full circle episode as I had Cody come on the show for the first time after 8 years when he was a coach at Vigor Ground Fitness and Performance (for almost 7 years). He’s since built a successful online coaching business that has helped over 2,000+ clients transform. We catch up and dive into the mistakes of nutrition coaching, the proper approach to get clients to a sustainable transformation, the steps he took to build his online coaching business, and the lessons for any upcoming coach. Cody McBroom is a Father, Husband, Online Trainer and Sports-Nutritionist, and the Founder/CEO of Tailored Coaching Method, a Coaching Company that helps Average People Achieve Above-Average Physiques. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:=> Why “calories” are not necessarily the most important thing you have to pay attention to when it comes to nutrition coaching. => When Cody had a realization of why all his coaches weren’t producing the same results with online coaching even though he taught them the science of transformation; THIS was the missing link that changed everything.=> Many online coaches just give out macros, calories, and some meal plans for online; this is NOT coaching (and will be replaced by a bot) - here’s what real coaches do.=> How different behaviors can affect calorie consumption, which means the behaviors are the goal of change. => The difference between research and information vs. actual coaching practice.=> Every coach MUST read, study, and practice this book __________.=> Cody’s breakdown of how to build trust with a client when they are skeptical or had previous bad experiences. => The 3-phase approach at Tailored Coaching: Primer, Progressive, and Recovery.=> Why Cody lets his clients know that eventually they won’t track calories, and how he gets buy-in so that almost everyone tracks calories. => How Tailored Coaching uses content and proof to gain trust and positioning before clients ever reach out. => Cody and I share coaching communication examples with clients to help them overcome and choose a new behavior.=> The likability formula explained, and how it applies to any coach in the online space. => Where does the “I just wanted to look like I workout” come from and why it matters to your business. => The self-formation process and how it’s something that every coach should do as it will help them get better results with their clients. => The missing steps that leads online coaches to fail in building a successful online business. => Why “getting more leads” may not be your biggest issue, because if you did, you couldn’t fulfill it. => The role of having mentors and why it can be the biggest advantage for your growth. => Having a values compass for your self and your company; that points true north and allows you to make the right decisions. => How to attract the clients that align with what you do. => Cody’s biggest insights on building an online coaching business and the advice to young up and coming coaches. LINKS & RESOURCES:Tailored Coaching Method https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/Cody McBroom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/codymcbroom/Choose Hard Podcast https://www.choose-hard.com/Super Coach Mentorship https://lukahocevar.com/super-coach-mentorship/Luka Hocevar YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ29YcBh-g6onRujX3wD_XA?view_as=subscriber

It was great to have John Rusin back on the show after some years, and with the release of his new book the timing was perfect for us to catch up and talk training. We dive into specifics of the training sessions, how to implement the methods, and nuances of the system and how to use it. Dr. John Rusin is an internationally recognized strength coach and injury prevention expert known for his innovative, health-first approach to training and performance. With nearly two decades of elite-level training experience and advanced degrees in both exercise science and physical therapy, Dr. Rusin has developed performance, regeneration, and aesthetics programs for some of the world’s best.Named a "Top 50 Health & Fitness Expert" by Men’s Health magazine, Dr. Rusin took the methods proven at the highest levels of sport and adapted them specifically for everyday people―making elite-level injury prevention, sustainable health, and lifelong physical performance accessible to everyone. This approach evolved into the Pain-Free Performance Specialist Certification (PPSC), the largest and fastest-growing fitness education company in industry history, certifying over 20,000 coaches, trainers, physical therapists, physicians, and allied healthcare providers since its inception in 2018. Today, thousands of clients across all ages, abilities, and experience levels have successfully transformed their bodies, rebuilt their health, and reclaimed their lives, demonstrating the unmatched real-world effectiveness of the pain-free performance training system.IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:=> Why the single minded approach of training is dogmatic and far from what’s best for most people=> Why the “little bit of everything” hybrid angle of training is what clients prefer and do best with for longevity. => The 6 characteristics of lifelong health, performance and longevity and how to plug them into every training session.=> How most programs are missing 3-4 characteristics when doing an audit, and it’s what leads to longer term issues. => What is the KPI lift and why it’s many times NOT your traditional “big lift.”=> Why does John combine a power and “muscle pump” combination BEFORE doing a big lift for strength training (and something many gurus may disagree with).=> Determining your training split based on whether you train 3-6 days a week and how to break it down for each. => The step-by-step breakdown of John’s lower body training session and why each exercise fits in where it does.=> The philosophy of “primers” and who should do them, when. =>  The total amount of reps for strength KPI lifts, what works, and what’s overkill (which most people do).=> A limiter of strength is having pain and feeling like s@*t, which is why you’ll do this _______ before your main lift.=> The patience of working on weak links that pay off months later in improved performance. => The method that gives you instant gratification in a training session. => The rest periods that work, keep the session on time, and how to use fillers to improv how you feel while you’re training.=> The addition vs the subtraction model when it comes to programming; choosing your main emphasis and tuning other characteristics down.=> While seeing performance gains is key, making sure people feel good from day to day is just as, if not more important (for most clients).=> Navigating the seasons of life, training history, and how to rotate training throughout someone’s health and performance journey. => High/low alterations on conditioning and how to reduce eccentric load for recovery.=> Doing the opposite of what you’re doing as the baseline, and how it may get you the greatest gains of their life. => Mastering (not learning) training systems as the key to becoming a world class coach. LINKS & RESOURCES:John Rusin's Website Pain Free Performance TrainingJohn Rusin IGBook: Pain Free Performance Super Coach Mentorship Luka's YouTube