Human Strength and Nutrition Podcast

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Short, practical conversations with various health experts to help high-performing humans improve the strength, health and overall performance of themselves and their mini-humans.

Rory and Courtney


    • Sep 18, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 38m AVG DURATION
    • 32 EPISODES


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    #4 - The story behind The Ultimate Physical Athlete competition and comp updates

    Play Episode Play 35 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 28:31


    In this episode Rory and good friend Luke Herdegen sit down to discuss the upcoming Ultimate Physical Athlete competition.The UPA is a competition to test the most dominant physical qualities and find The Ultimate Physical Athlete.The debut event will be in Newcastle in March 2024.Follow @ultimatephysicalathlete on instagramIf you'd like a program to help you build strength, fitness and athleticism - the Human Strength and Performance Program is for you.The perfect balance of strength, conditioning, mobility and sprint work to help you achieve high-level physical performance. Head to humanstrength.com.au to find out more

    #3 - Bowhunting and resiliency with Lachy and Zac from Stoic Legion

    Play Episode Play 35 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 5, 2023 53:51


    Lachy and Zac have years of hunting experience. Stoic legion combines philosophy, archery and hunting to galvanise and develop character.Services include:-Archery courses-Guided hunts-Bow rental-Online hunting and philosophy coursesBased in Hunter Valley, New South Wales.Instagram @stoic.legionWebsite https://stoiclegion.com.au/If you'd like a program to help you build strength, fitness and athleticism - the Human Strength and Performance Program is for you.The perfect balance of strength, conditioning, mobility and sprint work to help you achieve high-level physical performance. Head to humanstrength.com.au to find out more

    #2 - The early days of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Australia and fighting pro MMA with Justin Murray

    Play Episode Play 45 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 14, 2023 71:04


    Justin Murray is a MMA coach and gym owner, black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and former professional MMA fighter with 2 Australian MMA Championships.Justin co-owns Flux Jiu Jitsu in Newcastle, New South Wales.Flux Website https://fluxjj.com.au/Flux Instagram @fluxjiujitsu Justin's Instagram @justees81If you'd like a program to help you build strength, fitness and athleticism - the Human Strength and Performance Program is for you.The perfect balance of strength, conditioning, mobility and sprint work to help you achieve high-level physical performance. Head to humanstrength.com.au to find out more

    #1 - Newly updated Human Strength Podcast, what event is Rory training for, and the Ultimate Physical Athlete competition

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 10:16


    If you'd like a program to help you build strength, fitness and athleticism - the Human Strength and Performance Program is for you.The perfect balance of strength, conditioning, mobility and sprint work to help you achieve high-level physical performance. Head to humanstrength.com.au to find out more

    Ep.28 - The #1 form of exercise for health and body-composition. Share this with friends and family

    Play Episode Play 44 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 58:03


    In this episode, Rory and Courtney talk about the number 1 form of training for general population to improve health and body composition. Sustainable results in as few as 2-3 days per week.Share this episode with friends and family. A powerful message to get out there.Credit to Sal Di Stefano, author of the book Resistance Training Revolution...Drive your performance. Join our online strength and conditioning program.Visit humanstrengthandnutrition.com

    Ep.27 - Get the most out of the upcoming High-Performing Human training cycle

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2021 41:01


    In this episode, Rory talks about the upcoming training cycle and provides valuable information for the humans on the program. This episode is for the humans on the HPH program but feel free to listen if you are interested anyway.Join our comprehensive online strength and conditioning program to help save you time and drive your performance.Visit humanstrengthandnutrition.com

    Ep.26 - why do we deload?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2021 22:36


    In this episode, Courts and Rory talk about the importance of deloads in the High-Performing Human training program; how deloads allow us to progress and get the most out of our training to drive the performance we want. Courts quickly talks about her 8 week nutrition courses; how they help females improve their health and body composition as well as learn quality nutrition principles that can be sustained moving forward.Join our comprehensive online strength and conditioning program to help save you time and drive your performance.Visit humanstrengthandnutrition.com

    Ep. 25 - How to warm up to get the most out of your training sessions

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2021 16:03


    In this episode, Rory talks about how an effective warm up helps you to get the most out of your training session, which helps you to drive the result you want. Rory breaks down the CRAMP warm up protocol to structure your warm ups in the most effective way.Join our comprehensive online strength and conditioning program to help save you time and drive your performance.Visit humanstrengthandnutrition.com

    Ep.24 - Make it easy to succeed, not easy to fail. Our concern with meat-free diets.

    Play Episode Play 48 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 6, 2021 66:22


    In this episode, Courts and Rory discuss the potential performance and health concerns of diets that minimise or exclude animal foods, particularly vegan and vegetarian diets. We touch on some of the reasons why someone may be led to believe these sorts of diets are superior, such as ethical, environmental and health considerations.Join our comprehensive online strength and conditioning program to help save you time and drive your performance.Visit humanstrengthandnutrition.com

    Ep.23 - The most important aspects of physical health to focus on during lockdown and how to train with minimal equipment with Courts and Rory

    Play Episode Play 50 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 7, 2021 59:41


    In this episode, Courts and Rory discuss the most important areas of training you should be prioritising for physical health during lockdown. They then share some strategies on how to train with minimal equipment.Follow us on Instagram @human.strength.nutritionIf you're interested in training or nutrition coaching, head to www.humanstrengthandnutrition.com

    Ep. 22 - How to effectively build muscle as a key aspect of performance and long-term health with Rory

    Play Episode Play 31 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 25, 2021 30:10


    In this episode, Rory discusses the often unknown performance and health benefits of having high levels of muscle mass. Rory then discusses how to effectively build muscle.Follow us on Instagram @human.strength.nutritionIf you're interested in training or nutrition coaching, head to www.humanstrengthandnutrition.com

    Ep. 21 - Do you “eat healthy” but struggle to achieve your goals? Tracking nutrition with Courts and Rory

    Play Episode Play 25 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 11, 2021 61:01


    In this episode, Courts and Rory discuss the many performance and health benefits of tracking nutritional intake.Follow us on Instagram @human.strength.nutritionIf you're interested in training or nutrition coaching, head to www.humanstrengthandnutrition.com

    Ep.20 - How much conditioning do you actually need and is high-intensity fitness really the key to performance? - with Courts and Rory

    Play Episode Play 47 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 4, 2021 34:28


    In this episode, Courts and Rory discuss whether high-intensity fitness is the best way to find performance and long-term health. They also discuss some effective conditioning principles and how many conditioning sessions you actually need to complete each week.Follow us on Instagram @human.strength.nutritionIf you're interested in training or nutrition coaching, head to www.humanstrengthandnutrition.com

    Ep.19 - 6 big rocks of overall performance and health with Courts and Rory

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2021 42:13


    In this episode, Courts and Rory discuss 6 of their most important habits when it comes to overall performance and health.Follow us on Instagram @human.strength.nutritionIf you're interested in training or nutrition coaching, head to www.humanstrengthandnutrition.com

    Ep.18 - A flashback to Rory's experience with the Carnivore diet and a discussion about the most nutrient rich animal and plant foods

    Play Episode Play 27 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 13, 2021 52:54


    In this episode, Rory does a flash back to his 1 month experience with the carnivore diet. We talk about where we are at now with our personal nutrition, including organ meats as the most nutrient dense foods that exist. We also talk about some of the most nutrient dense plant-foods.Follow us on Instagram @human.strength.nutritionIf you're interested in training or nutrition coaching, head to www.humanstrengthandnutrition.com

    Ep. 17 - A daily habit to improve your body composition and a better way to organise your training split with Courts and Rory

    Play Episode Play 19 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 5, 2021 31:51


    In this episode, Rory and Courts talk about the importance of daily activity for improving body composition. They also discuss where traditional bodybuilding splits fall short and a better way to plan your training program.Follow us on Instagram @human.strength.nutritionIf you're interested in training or nutrition coaching, head to www.humanstrengthandnutrition.com

    Ep.16 - Is fasting right for you? And Should you train to failure... with Courts and Rory

    Play Episode Play 27 sec Highlight Listen Later May 30, 2021 26:24


    In this episode, Rory and Courts talk about the potential positives and concerns with intermittent fasting. They also talk about whether you should be training to failure for optimum progression and results.Follow us on Instagram @human.strength.nutritionIf you're interested, in training or nutrition coaching, head to www.humanstrengthandnutrition.com

    Ep.15 - 6 steps to a better Back Squat with Coach Rory

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2021 9:30


    In this short solocast, Coach Rory talks about common areas of breakdown in the Back Squat and lists 6 steps to a better squat.Follow us on Instagram @human.strength.nutritionIf you're interested, in training or nutrition coaching, head to www.humanstrengthandnutrition.com

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    Ep.14 Trap Bar Deadlifts and Optimal Protein Intake with Courts and Rory

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2021 30:48


    In this episode with Courts and Rory, we open up for new listeners by giving a brief explanation of our training and coaching journey up until now.We then move into a Q&A segment discussing:-Why we often recommend the trap bar deadlift-Optimal protein intake-Separating Strength and Conditioning into different sessions-How to eat well while travellingA couple of teething issues with the new podcast microphones so excuse the two sound changes during the episode.Follow us on Instagram @human.strength.nutritionIf you're interested, in training or nutrition coaching, head to www.humanstrengthandnutrition.com

    Ep. 13 - We're back! New structure for the podcast...

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2021 6:04


    On this short episode, after some time away, we talk about the new format for many of our episodes moving forward.Follow us on Instagram @human.strength.nutritionIf you're interested, in training or nutrition coaching, head to www.humanstrengthandnutrition.com

    Ep.12 - The effects of hormonal birth control and what your natural menstrual cycle can tell you with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2020 59:15


    In this episode of the Human Strength and Nutrition Podcast, we speak with fertility awareness educator Lisa Hendrickson-Jack. Lisa explains the effects of hormonal birth control on your health and what tracking your natural menstrual cycle can tell you. Follow Lisa on Instagram @fertilityfriday and check out her website https://fertilityfriday.com/If you like the Human podcast, please subscribe and leave us a review. If you like what Human is about, follow us on instagram @human.strength.nutrition

    Ep.11 - fundamentals of good dental health for adults and mini-humans with Anthony Boyden

    Play Episode Play 15 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 4, 2020 52:55


    In this episode of the Human Strength and Nutrition Podcast we speak dentist Dr. Anthony Boyden. Anthony talks about principles of good dental health and hygiene. Anthony talks about the impact of acidic drinks, teas and coffee on your teeth and how to avoid scrubbing your teeth away. Anthony talks about how to look after the teeth of mini-humans. Anthony talks about flossing and bad breath.Check out Anthony's website at www.penrithdentists.com.auIf you like the Human podcast, please subscribe and leave us a review.If you like what Human is about, follow us on instagram @human.strength.nutrition

    Ep.10 - Habits for healthy brain function and the power of power naps with Dr Sarah McKay

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 31:06


    In this episode of the Human Strength and Nutrition Podcast we speak neuroscientist and educator Dr. Sarah McKay. Sarah talks about important habits for healthy brain function. Sarah also talks about embracing the power of the afternoon nap for improved creativity and brain power.Follow Sarah on Instagram @drsarahmckay check out her website https://drsarahmckay.com/ and watch Sarah's TEDx talk "Indulge your neurobiology".If you like the Human podcast, please subscribe and leave us a review.If you like what Human is about, follow us on instagram @human.strength.nutrition

    Ep.9 - The performance benefits of carbohydrates and Creatine as a go-to supplement with Scott Tindal

    Play Episode Play 18 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 47:45


    In this episode of the Human Strength and Nutrition Podcast we speak with Performance Nutritionist and Sports Physiotherapist Scott Tindal. Scott talks about carbohydrate consumption for optimal performance. Scott also talks about his top two supplements for High-Performing Humans.Follow Scott on Instagram @scottytindal @tinlaneco and @trueprotein where Scott is on the product development team.If you like the Human podcast, please subscribe and leave us a review.If you like what Human is about, follow us on instagram @human.strength.nutrition

    Ep.8 - Household toxins and improved vitality with Sonia McNaughton

    Play Episode Play 52 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 3, 2020 52:21


    In this episode of the Human Strength and Nutrition Podcast we speak with naturopath and nutritionist Sonia McNaughton. Sonia talks about how various toxins, including household and cosmetic products, could be affecting our hormones and health. Sonia shares her two top tips for High-Performing Humans to look after their health, as well as her top two tips for parents to look after the health of their mini-humans.Follow Sonia on Instagram @sonia_mcnaughton and check out her website at www.soniamcnaughton.comIf you like the Human podcast, please subscribe and leave us a review.If you like what Human is about, follow us on instagram @human.strength.nutrition

    Ep.7 - Anti-ageing research and the truth about Resveratrol in Red Wine with Tim Chalmers

    Play Episode Play 40 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 31:15


    In this episode of the Human Strength and Nutrition Podcast we speak with Ph.D student Tim Chalmers. Tim talks about his current research at the laboratory of ageing. Tim also talks about the anti-ageing claims around red wine in relation to its Resveratrol content.Follow Tim on Twitter at _tim_chalmersIf you like the Human podcast, please subscribe and leave us a review.If you like what Human is about, follow us on instagram @human.strength.nutrition

    Ep.6 - The health benefits of family pets and things you should know before getting an animal with Holly Boyden

    Play Episode Play 15 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 26:58


    In this episode of the Human Strength and Nutrition Podcast we speak with veterinarian Holly Boyden. Holly talks about the health benefits of having a pet in the family. Holly talks about things you should consider before getting an animal. Follow Holly on FaceBook at "Holly Bee Veterinary Writing".If you like the Human podcast, please subscribe and leave us a review.If you like what Human is about, follow us on Instagram @human.strength.nutrition

    Ep.5 - Less is more and prioritising sleep with Alex Fergus

    Play Episode Play 19 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 41:15


    In this episode of the Human Strength and Nutrition Podcast we speak with Alex Fergus. Alex talks about prioritising sleep for optimal health and overall performance. Alex also talks about the simple lifestyle and self-sufficient home he has created to look after the health of his family.Follow Alex on Instagram @alexfergus_coach and check out his website at www.alexfergus.comIf you like the Human podcast, please subscribe and leave us a review.If you like what Human is about, follow us on instagram @human.strength.nutrition

    Ep.4 - Understanding your menstrual cycle and the Red Umbrella with Amy Kate Bowe

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2020 39:21


    In this episode of the Human Strength and Nutrition Podcast we speak with Amy Kate Bowe, who has a Bachelor in Exercise Science+Nutrition and a Masters in Dietetics. Amy provides her analogy for health, the Red Umbrella. She talks about the importance of looking after all the prongs for optimal health and menstrual function.Follow Amy on Instagram @amykatebowe and check out her website www.amykatebowe.comIf you like the Human podcast, please subscribe and leave us a review.If you like what Human is about, follow us on instagram @human.strength.nutrition

    Ep.3 - The importance of kids play and movement dissociation with Luke Kane

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2020 41:38


    In this episode of the Human Strength and Nutrition Podcast we speak with Exercise Physiologist Luke Kane. Luke talks about the importance of movement dissociation for proper function and injury prevention. Luke also talks about why kids should enjoy varied play and movement.Follow Luke on Instagram @mtphealth and check out his website at www.mtphealth.com.auIf you like the Human podcast, please subscribe and leave us a review.If you like what Human is about, follow us on instagram @human.strength.nutrition

    Ep.2 - Health and training around pregnancy with Kat Suchet

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2020 39:08


    In this episode of the Human Strength and Nutrition Podcast we speak with physiotherapist and athletic mama Kat Suchet. Kat shares her personal experience on training during pregnancy and provides some helpful tips for fellow athletic mamas and mamas-to-be.Follow Kat on Instagram @hatch_athletic and check out her website, blog and resources at www.hatchathletic.comIf you like the Human podcast, please subscribe and leave us a review.If you like what Human is about, follow us on instagram @human.strength.nutrition

    Ep.1 - Choosing better shoes and a chair which doesn't destroy your back with Tim Bransdon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2020 30:38


    In our first episode of the Human Strength and Nutrition podcast, we speak with podiatrist Tim Bransdon. We cover all things feet and movement. Tim offers two simple improvements that High-Performing Humans can make for their health and overall performance. Tim provides two simple tips for parents and their mini-humans. Tim also talks about his office chair of choice.Follow Tim on Instagram @the_running_lab and @wollongongpodiatryOn Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-bransdon-9ab949b5If you like this podcast, please subscribe and leave us a review. If you like what Human is about about, follow us on Instagram @human.strength.nutrition

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