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Send us a textThank you to those who have reached out to check in!This update explains:Why I walked away from the gym I helped buildThe initial steps I took to pivot rapidlyHow things have played outThe projects I'm working on  Short term planLong term plan***If you want earlybird access to any of the training programs mentioned in this video send me an email at info@coachedbykobes.comShaun Kober is a Mindset & Performance Specialist, with a unique skillset forged in the trenches, through the various stages of life."I shouldn't be in the position I am right now." The odds were stacked against me: ● Poor family on welfare, eldest of 6 kids, parents didn't work, abusive step-dad, no electricity or running water for a 6 years period of my life ● Caught up with the wrong crowd, stealing, drugs, skipping school ● At 14 years old, I sat on a bus for 3 days with $50 in my pocket, to travel to the next State over West, to begin a new life in the workforce - 200014 - 20: I grew up and learned how to become a man through work and rugby20 - 26: I lived, trained and fought as a professional soldier, at a high level26 - 32: I became a personal trainer, after failing in my pursuit to become a firefighter32 - 38: I worked with, and won world titles with some of the best athletes on the planet, as their strength and conditioning coach38+: The next evolution begins #coachedbykobes#livetrainperform#modulartrainingsystem Live Life To The Fullest.Train To Your Potential.Perform At Your Best!https://www.coachedbykobes.com/

As a personal trainer and strength and conditioning coach in the industry for the past 12 years, I've had the pleasure of working with everyday people, right through to elite level athletes at the highest level.Couple that with a 6-year career as a professional soldier, plus a lifelong pursuit of becoming the best athlete I can be, I bring a unique skillset to the world of coaching.It's the one percenters that separates the best from the rest. Mindset and Performance is the aim of the game. Jordan Aigner of Aigner Performance has been following my journey for a number of years, and jumped at the opportunity to join my Mentorship Program.He has been with me for the last month, in fight camp with Denis "The Bosnian Menace" Puric as we prepare to take on a superstar in the combat sports world...RODTANG!Denis has been calling for "The Iron Man" for years, and ONE Championship has obliged after a few good performances which elevated Denis to the upper echelon of the Bantamweight Muay Thai and Kickboxing rankings.Jordan has been an integral part of this fight camp preparation, as he joined me for the final deload/reload week of phase 1, before we launched into phase 2 of camp, rounding out with Peak Week this week.In this conversation, we discuss his experience as an insider through Denis's camp, which culminates in the Co-Main Event of ONE 167, which takes place at the Impact Arena in Bangkok tomorrow (8 June).This conversation was recorded Thursday 6th June, a few hours before Denis made weight and passed his hydration test ahead of the biggest fight of his life.Unfortunately, Rodtang did not make weight or pass his hydration test, so the bout will take place at a catchweight.Nonetheless, we are coming in hot, and will be looking to make a statement!#coachedbykobes  #livetrainperform  #livelifetofullest  #traintoyourpotential  #performatyourbest  #bosnianmenace  #watchitfreaksShaun Kober is a Mindset & Performance Specialist, with a unique skillset forged in the trenches, through the various stages of life."I shouldn't be in the position I am right now." The odds were stacked against me: ● Poor family on welfare, eldest of 6 kids, parents didn't work, abusive step-dad, no electricity or running water for a 6 years period of my life ● Caught up with the wrong crowd, stealing, drugs, skipping school ● At 14 years old, I sat on a bus for 3 days with $50 in my pocket, to travel to the next State over West, to begin a new life in the workforce - 200014 - 20: I grew up and learned how to become a man through work and rugby20 - 26: I lived, trained and fought as a professional soldier, at a high level26 - 32: I became a personal trainer, after failing in my pursuit to become a firefighter32 - 38: I worked with, and won world titles with some of the best athletes on the planet, as their strength and conditioning coach38+: The next evolution begins #coachedbykobes#livetrainperform#modulartrainingsystem Live Life To The Fullest.Train To Your Potential.Perform At Your Best!https://www.coachedbykobes.com/

Denis "The Bosnian Menace" Puric is a decades-long martial artist, and a 4th degree black belt in Taekwondo.He has fought around the world in renowned events and promotions such as One Championship (where he currently fights), K1, Bellator, Kunlun Fight, Top King World Series, and MAS Fight to name a few.Over the last decade, Denis has been traveling the world competing at the highest level of kickboxing, Muay Thai and MMA. Five of those years were dedicated to training under the legendary Buakaw Banchamek, where he was the only foreigner fighting under the Banchamek banner at the time. Following this training period, "The Bosnian Menace" moved to China for four years, working as a coach for Kunlun Fight League, where his role was to prepare the Chinese professional fight team for their competitions.During this period, Denis was recognised as one of their best coaches. Denis and I crossed paths a few years ago, during my 5-year stint as the Head S & C Coach at Tiger Muay Thai, where he has been a sponsored athlete for many years.Whilst I haven't been on Tiger's books for a year, he contacted me April 9, we caught up for a coffee, and he told me he had the opportunity of a lifetime...his dream fight.RODTANG!This dude has been calling Rodtang's name for years.ONE Championship have obliged this callout, after back-to-back quality performances, which pushed him up into the top echelon of fighters on the Flyweight roster in both Muay Thai and Kickboxing."I can fight man. I just need you to get me in shape. We gonna go and fuck shit up, and take out the KING!"- Denis Puric"I'm in bro. Let's go make history."- Shaun Kober"To succeed in life, you need two things: Ignorance and confidence."- Mark Twain#roadtorodtang#livetrainperform #livelifetofullest #traintoyourpotential #performatyourbest #livetrainperformpodcast@bosnian_menace IGDenis Puric WebsiteShaun Kober is a Mindset & Performance Specialist, with a unique skillset forged in the trenches, through the various stages of life."I shouldn't be in the position I am right now." The odds were stacked against me: ● Poor family on welfare, eldest of 6 kids, parents didn't work, abusive step-dad, no electricity or running water for a 6 years period of my life ● Caught up with the wrong crowd, stealing, drugs, skipping school ● At 14 years old, I sat on a bus for 3 days with $50 in my pocket, to travel to the next State over West, to begin a new life in the workforce - 200014 - 20: I grew up and learned how to become a man through work and rugby20 - 26: I lived, trained and fought as a professional soldier, at a high level26 - 32: I became a personal trainer, after failing in my pursuit to become a firefighter32 - 38: I worked with, and won world titles with some of the best athletes on the planet, as their strength and conditioning coach38+: The next evolution begins #coachedbykobes#livetrainperform#modulartrainingsystem Live Life To The Fullest.Train To Your Potential.Perform At Your Best!https://www.coachedbykobes.com/

As an S & C Coach for Professional Athletes, it is imperative that I use my time wisely.Typically, I only have my athletes two to three times per week.Sometimes, it is a short 3 to 4 week period to start or finish camp.Other times, I get the opportunity to spend 8 to 10 weeks building a general base of strength and aerobic capacity, before transitioning to more specific speed/power and endurance/conditioning work.Regardless of the time period, everything I program needs to have a specific intent.I'm doing the biggest bang-for-buck drills I can, to suit the intent of the session/week/block/phase/program/camp etc.The RAMP protocol is my go-to, systematic way of preparing myself and my clients for the training sessions they are about to undertake.I see so many people just doing random work for their warm-up, which is better than nothing, but not optimal to prepare the mind and the body to get the most out of a structured training session.This formula can be applied to any training program, and should be tailored specifically to the modality of training, movement requirements, exercise selection, and individual needs required for that day's training session.Raise- Heart rate- Respiratory rate- Core temperature- Blood flow to working muscles- Viscous fluid to specific jointsActivate- Fire up the stabilisers- Connect to prime movers- Integrate synergists into compound movementsMobilise- Release tension in tight muscles- Increase range of movement- Align the joint to optimise movement patternsPotentiate- Practice/warm-up/ramp up sets- Refine technique and skill - Ramp up central nervous system to match the upcoming sessionThe RAMP Package is a 60-Day Introduction to the Mobility, Stability and Prime Modules, delivered via the Coached By Kobes App. 18 routines to give you what you need for as little as 10 minutes a day!- 5 Mobility routines progressing from beginner to advanced- 6 Stability routines progressing from beginner to advanced- 7 Prime routines progressing from beginner to advancedThis is Phase 2 of 3 in the Live Train Perform Modular Training System.Phase 1 - Build The Base Program (30 days)Phase 2 - RAMP Package (60 days)Phase 3 - LTP Foundations Program (90 days)Elements and principles learned in Phase 1 and 2 feature in Phase 3, the LTP Foundations Program, which is the flagship product!The Best Warm Up System You Will Ever Use!⇓⇓⇓⇓⇓Shaun Kober is a Mindset & Performance Specialist, with a unique skillset forged in the trenches, through the various stages of life."I shouldn't be in the position I am right now." The odds were stacked against me: ● Poor family on welfare, eldest of 6 kids, parents didn't work, abusive step-dad, no electricity or running water for a 6 years period of my life ● Caught up with the wrong crowd, stealing, drugs, skipping school ● At 14 years old, I sat on a bus for 3 days with $50 in my pocket, to travel to the next State over West, to begin a new life in the workforce - 200014 - 20: I grew up and learned how to become a man through work and rugby20 - 26: I lived, trained and fought as a professional soldier, at a high level26 - 32: I became a personal trainer, after failing in my pursuit to become a firefighter32 - 38: I worked with, and won world titles with some of the best athletes on the planet, as their strength and conditioning coach38+: The next evolution begins #coachedbykobes#livetrainperform#modulartrainingsystem Live Life To The Fullest.Train To Your Potential.Perform At Your Best!https://www.coachedbykobes.com/

I will be putting my head down and going dark for a while.It's time to reassess my values, and whether or not my current trajectory is serving me to be at my best.I will be implementing everything I have been coaching over the last two years of this podcast. I will be back, but for now, it is goodbye, whilst I remove distractions and become singularly focused on building my empire.Thank you to everyone who has tuned in and shown support.Happy two-year anniversary!Links are below for the brands I am affiliated with and trust, along with my social channels.Much love. Peace!Your host - Shaun KoberInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/performancefunctionaltrainingYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOpTWXi1xKdamDBgzlfaPw Swiss 8Website: www.swiss8.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/swiss.8/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Swiss8app/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC98yOiKlZHMUq6SXZK8fArQPodcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10gWk1sS1L4&t=20s  STAITWebsite: https://www.mystait.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/my_stait/Use the code "KOBES10" at checkout for your discount Head-Up CharityWebsite:  https://www.head-up.org.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/head_up_charity/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/294950221545987Rate and Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/livetrainperform   

Head-Up Charity is a mental health organisation founded by four British Military Veterans with over 50 years of experience serving their country, including 11 operational tours. Their aim is to build a retreat where serving and ex-serving personnel can go to learn the tools and methods utilised by the founders to help them through the difficult transition process from military to civilian. This process can be quite challenging, and some people never really recreate their identity and higher purpose, which can lead down a dark road which has resulted in many mates and colleagues taking their own lives.Paul is a veteran of numerous deployments to Afghanistan, and has battled his own demons. In the first episode we recorded together over a year ago, he shared some of those struggles, the impact of declining mental health, and what he did to overcome those demons and get himself to a place mentally where he was no longer suicidial. Listen to that episode here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1082945/8311530-paul-minter-of-head-up-charity.mp3?download=trueIn this episode, Paul explains: Why he's running 5000 miles around the UKThe challenges of covering an average of 30 miles per dayThe unanticipated benefits of meeting with, and staying with strangers that have opened their homes to feed and house Paul along the journeyThe vision for Head Up Charity in the not too distant futureYour host - Shaun KoberInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/performancefunctionaltrainingYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOpTWXi1xKdamDBgzlfaPwYour guest - Paul MinterWebsite:  https://www.head-up.org.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/head_up_charity/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/294950221545987 Swiss 8Website: www.swiss8.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/swiss.8/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Swiss8app/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC98yOiKlZHMUq6SXZK8fArQPodcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10gWk1sS1L4&t=20s  STAITWebsite: https://www.mystait.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/my_stait/Use the code "KOBES10" at checkout for your discountRate and Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/livetrainperform   

Swiss 8 is a proactive mental health model designed to provide the tools required to deliver high-quality content around their 8 pillars of health and wellness, to allow you to be "Better At Life."These principles are delivered straight to your phone, via the Swiss 8 app, where you can build out your daily routine via the in-built calendar.In this episode, I chat with the brains behind the organisation, Adrian and Mex.We cover a lot of ground during this conversation, including:The changes to the foundational pillars of Swiss 8How the world has become so connected, yet disconnectedOur thoughts on traditional rites of passage, which indicate a significant change in life and statusThe benefits of having people in your tribe that you may not necessarily see eye to eye withHow Swiss 8 is helping people rebuild their identity and tribe through events and challenges like the Finke desert raceWhat are the potential impacts we could see from the crisis unfolding in Ukraine, with people able to see what normally only soldiers would see in a war zone? I've been an ambassador for Swiss 8 for a number of years, and I would never put my name to anything I don't believe in, or use myself. The Western world is in the middle of a mental health crisis, and our veterans have taken action. Swiss 8's team of combat veterans have built a proactive mental health program that is delivered through a mobile app. The app offers users programs in 8 categories of health and lifestyle; all proven to reduce anxiety and depression. This holistic model forms your daily routine, aiding you to build structure, improve discipline and take ownership of your life. Once habits are formed the app will teach you new skills. Skills that can form identity, purpose, and encourage physical interaction to rebuild tribe and reduce isolation.Listen to our previous episodes here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1082945/8219593-swiss-8.mp3?download=truehttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1082945/10461805-coaching-the-elite-with-shaun-kober.mp3?download=trueYour host - Shaun KoberInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/performancefunctionaltrainingYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOpTWXi1xKdamDBgzlfaPw?view_as=subscriberYour guests Adrian Sutter: https://www.instagram.com/adrian._.sutter/Anthony Meixner: https://www.instagram.com/texmex84/Swiss 8Website: www.swiss8.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/swiss.8/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Swiss8app/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC98yOiKlZHMUq6SXZK8fArQPodcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10gWk1sS1L4&t=20s  

In this episode, we catch up with S&C Head Coach Shaun Kober at Tiger Muay Thai in Phuket, Thailand. We talk all things mindset, health and uncover some ways in which you can make some real changes in your life. Shaun is not a man to beat around the bush and that's why we loved having his real talk attitude, that is so refreshing. This is a conversation I recorded with podcast regular Lizzie Wright for her podcast Project Woman a few months ago. As always, it's a great conversation between two coaches who love to dig into topics that can provide real insight and value to the listeners, hence why I've decided to rebroadcast it here to the Live Train Perform audience.Shaun KoberInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/performancefunctionaltrainingYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOpTWXi1xKdamDBgzlfaPwLizzie WrightLinktree: https://linktr.ee/lizziewrightInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizziewrighty/ Swiss 8: https://www.instagram.com/swiss.8/https://swiss8.org/BeSpunki: https://bespunki.com.au/Use the code "KOBES10" at checkout for your discount!Rate and Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/livetrainperform

Shaun Kober is the strength and conditioning coach for UFC fighter Petr Yan, and the head strength and conditioning coach at Tiger Muay Thai. In this episode, we spoke about his adventure training the UFC Champion in Russia for his title fight, and his experience as a cornerman during the title fight.Think Rocky 4 training montage. Always great talking to Kobes, one of the most knowledgeable coaches around. Have a listen!I had a conversation with Adrian and Mex of Swiss 8 booked in for my podcast, so we could share what they were up to and what their vision is for this year, but unfortunately, we all got hit with the Rona, so we had to postpone.So I'm sharing a conversation that we had for their podcast "Instructions Sold Separately" in February this year.Shaun KoberInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/performancefunctionaltrainingYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOpTWXi1xKdamDBgzlfaPwSwiss 8: https://www.instagram.com/swiss.8/https://swiss8.org/BeSpunki: https://bespunki.com.au/Use the code "KOBES10" at checkout for your discount!Rate and Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/livetrainperform

The day we recorded this episode, another veteran from Si's regiment had committed suicide.We have both lost mates to the black dog over the years, and it has become apparent that the conventional tools and methods used by the government-run mental health organisations are not sufficient for a large portion of those in need.Swiss 8 and Head-Up Charity are changing the game. Swiss 8 is a veteran-run organisation that is based out of Australia, that provides their people with an app that delivers their 8 pillars of health and wellness directly to their phone, so they can structure in and schedule the important cornerstone habits that will have a positive, flow-on effect through the rest of their day to manage their mind.Head-Up Charity is a veteran-run organisation operating out of the UK. Their goal is to build a state-of-the-art resort-style facility in the countryside, to provide a place for those seeking proactive mental health strategies they can then take away, and apply to their own lives on a daily basis, with the intent to also pass on these tools and methods to their mates who may be dealing with their own mental health battles.In this episode we covered:The lessons we've both taken from listening back to our first conversationThe power of the mindWhat is the vision for Head-Up Charity?How will they raise the funds required to facilitate the end-state?The lessons and the fulfillment is within the journey, not the destinationYou can listen to the first episode we recorded together here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1082945/8127623-simon-moloney-cgc-conspicuous-gallantry-cross.mp3?download=trueYour host - Shaun KoberInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/performancefunctionaltrainingYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOpTWXi1xKdamDBgzlfaPwYour guest - Simon MoloneyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mo1089/Head Up Charity: https://www.instagram.com/head_up_charity/https://www.head-up.org.uk/Fighting Minds: https://www.instagram.com/fighting__minds/https://fightingminds.uk/Swiss 8: https://www.instagram.com/swiss.8/https://swiss8.org/BeSpunki: https://bespunki.com.au/Use the code "KOBES10" at checkout for your discount!Rate and Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/livetrainperform  

 “Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's own way.” This is one of the most impactful books I've ever read, and it is constantly on the top-5 list of books I recommend that everybody read. Where it sits in the top 5 will depend on the person I'm recommending it to, but this is a must-read for everyone who listens to this podcast!Psychiatrist Viktor Frankl's memoir has riveted generations of readers with its descriptions of life in Nazi death camps and its lessons for spiritual survival. Between 1942 and 1945 Frankl labored in four different camps, including Auschwitz, while his parents, brother, and pregnant wife perished. Based on his own experience and the experiences of others he treated later in his practice, Frankl argues that we cannot avoid suffering but we can choose how to cope with it, find meaning in it, and move forward with renewed purpose. Frankl's theory-known as logotherapy, from the Greek word logos ("meaning")-holds that our primary drive in life is not pleasure, as Freud maintained, but the discovery and pursuit of what we personally find meaningful.Your host - Shaun Kober Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/performancef... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOp... Rate and Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/livetrainperform  

Every time I go away and switch off my phone for the weekend, I always return refreshed, rejuvenated, and with renewed clarity. On these trips, I:Remove myself from my normal environment Switch my phone off for a set period and minimise other technology Walk along the beach, swim and/or just generally get out into nature Spend time alone Read Journal Reflect on where I'm at in my life Set some intentions In this episode I explain in detail what I wrote down in regards to my gratitude journal, my fixes, improves and sustains, as well as the projects I'm working on and the action steps required to implement into my days/weeks/months moving forward. If you haven't given yourself one of these weekends or days, I highly recommend you do so! Thank me later

In this episode, I provide some insight into how my training has had to adapt to my everchanging life over the last 9 months or so, including time in Russia and the UAE in fight camp preparations with UFC champion Petr Yan, filming with Discovery channel in India, and returning to Phuket and building my reputation and presence with my professional fighters.Our lives go through different seasons where our values and priorities must constantly be assessed and adjusted to suit where we're currently at, and what we need to do to move in the right direction...and our actions and behaviours must be aligned with those underlying principles, including our training.Your host - Shaun Kober Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/performancef... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOp... Rate and Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/livetrainperform 

Podcast regular Lizzie Wright reached out to me and asked if we could jump on a call so she could pick my brain and bounce some ideas off me...so we decided to record it to share with our audiences.Lizzie had recently returned to the UK after a long stint in Singapore, and her lifestyle, work-life, social life, schedule, and pretty much every other familiar routine she had built over roughly 8 years had been turned upside-down.In this episode we discuss:Understanding hierarchy of valuesHow to create clarityWhy it's important to prioritise tasksWhat to do to manage energy levelsHow to create an optimal daily/weekly/monthly structureThis was an enjoyable conversation that will no doubt leave the audience with some actionable takeaways they can start implementing into their own lives!We did speak in depth about how I use my calendar and diary in conjunction with two whiteboards  I have hanging at eye level above my laptop at my workstation, so if you would prefer a visual of what we are discussing, you can find that on my YouTube channel linked below.Your host - Shaun Kober Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/performancef... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOp...Your guest - Lizzie WrightLinktree: https://linktr.ee/lizziewrightInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizziewrighty/ Swiss 8Website: www.swiss8.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/swiss.8/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Swiss8app/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC98yOiKlZHMUq6SXZK8fArQPodcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10gWk1sS1L4&t=20s   BeSpunkiWebsite: https://bespunki.com.au/ (Use the code KOBES10 for 10% off your order)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bespunki/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu7VYVBrH6kXk8yipJYpHrA Rate and Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/livetrainperform  

I recorded this episode with Mark Rees for one of the projects he was working on, but thought I would also share it with my audience.We cover:My role at Tiger Muay ThaiHow I ended up at the gymThe journey over the last (almost) 5 years that I've been living in ThailandWhat the future holdsYour host - Shaun Kober Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/performancef... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOp...Your guest - Mark ReesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rees8580/ Rate and Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/livetrainp...

I sat down with Marlon Moraes recently to discuss his decision to base himself out of Tiger Muay Thai for his fight camp preparations ahead of his Co-Main Event fight against Song Yadong at UFC Fight Night: Santos vs Ankalaev on Saturday, March 12th.Marlon is a great guy with plenty of talent, great work ethic and an attitude of doing what's necessary to see him continue growing and developing as one of the best bantamweight fighters on the planet.Topics discussed:The decision to base himself out of Tiger Muay Thai, in Phuket, ThailandThe relationship he has built with his coaches and training partnersHow mindset plays a role in fight camp preparationsHis predictions for how the fight is going to unfoldYour host - Shaun Kober Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/performancef... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOp...Your guest - Marlon MoraesWebsite: https://www.ufc.com/athlete/marlon-moraesYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DStnJECMxgsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mmarlonmoraes/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MMARLONMORAESTwitter: https://twitter.com/mmarlonmoraes?lang=en Rate and Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/livetrainp...

I am honoured to have had the opportunity to talk shop with one of the leaders in the strength and conditioning industry, and someone who I consider as somewhat of a mentor.Phil Daru is a 5x award-winning, World-Renowned Strength and Conditioning Coach and former professional athlete having competed in MMA, Power Lifting, Strong Man, Body Building, as well as playing division 1 football for Alabama State.   Founder of Daru Strong, a brand dedicated to helping one's performance, life longevity, personal growth, and becoming the best versions of themselves,  Phil also owns and operates the Daru Strong Performance Center in Boca Raton, Florida.  Phil's training is not only sought after by professional athletes such as MMA fighter Dustin Poirier and NFL defensive end Jack Crawford,  but leaders in the entertainment industry such as  Kevin James, Timbaland, and many others. Phil shares his training methods and philosophies through the Daru Strong Mentorship, having over 900 coaches graduate from every continent in the world,  The Daru Strong Podcast, and his YouTube channel which has over 200K subscribers. Your host - Shaun Kober Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/performancef... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOp...Your guest - Phil DaruWebsite: https://darustrong.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PhilDaruStrongInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/darustrong/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachdaru/ Rate and Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/livetrainp...

I sat down and had a great conversation with Kane about his decision to base himself out of Tiger Muay Thai in Phuket, Thailand, for fight camp preparations leading into his Co-Main event at Bellator 275 where he takes on local fighter Peter Queally in Dublin, Ireland on Friday the 25th of February.Topics discussed:What brought him to Tiger Muay ThaiHow he has dealt with the change in training environmentThe dynamics of having a different team to his usual crew around himThe mental and physical preparation required to prepare for, and go into battleWhat it means to have the right people around him to guide the processYour host - Shaun Kober Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/performancef... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOp...Your guest - Kane MousahWebsite: https://badrsport.com/blogs/news/kane-mousah-the-man-behind-the-brandInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kanem14/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kane.mousah Rate and Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/livetrainp...

Joel Smith is the founder of Just Fly Sports Performance, and has been training athletes for the last 15 years.  Joel hosts the Just Fly Performance Podcast, has authored several books on athletic performance, and coaches athletes online, and in the Cincinnati, Ohio area.  Joel was formerly a strength coach for 8 years at UC Berkeley, working with the Swim teams and post-graduate professional swimmers, as well as tennis, water polo, and track and field. A track coach of 11 years, Joel coached for the Diablo Valley Track and Field Club for 7 years, and also has 6 years of experience coaching sprints, jumps, hurdles, pole vault, and multi-events at the collegiate level, working at Wilmington College, and the University of Wisconsin, LaCrosse.Joel has coached 2 national champions, multiple All-Americans, and school record holders in his time as a track coach. In the realm of strength and conditioning, his programs have assisted 5 athletes to Olympic berths that produced 9 medals and a world record performance at Rio in 2016.In 2011, Joel began Just Fly Sports as a central platform to promote information for athletes and coaches to reach their highest potential. In 2016 the first episode of the “Just Fly Performance Podcast” was released, now a leading source of education in the sports performance field. The evolving mission of Just Fly Sports is focused on teaching athletes to realize their true, innate power, and achieve the highest joy in their training, competition, and in their communities.Joel has also spent several years in the realms of college lecturing, personal training, and thesis research. Joel's certifications include Neurological and Physical Typing from BATI, CSCS, MAT Jumpstart, and NKT level 1, as well as USA Track and Field credentials. Joel is also well-versed in the Be-Activated protocols as taught by Douglas Heel, Foot training and biomechanical concepts from Gary Ward, and has been extensively mentored by sprint and sport movement coach Adarian Barr.Your host - Shaun Kober Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/performancef... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOp...Your guest - Joel SmithWebsite: https://www.just-fly-sports.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justflysports/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jumpscoachPodcast: https://www.just-fly-sports.com/podcast-home/ Rate and Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/livetrainp...

The Nutritional Pyramid of Importance is a systematic way of reviewing all things nutrition. From weight loss goals to building muscle mass and strength, improving health markers, decreasing inflammation, identifying nutritional deficiencies, and optimising performance, both in the gym and throughout the rest of your life. This episode provides a general overview of the tools and information I teach my clients, so we can then make educated decisions on how to structure their specific, individualised nutrition protocols.I cover:Nutritional pyramid of importance Energy balanceMacro-nutrients and fibreMicro-nutrients and waterDiets, calorie/carb cycling, meal timing/frequency, intermittent fasting etc.SupplementsI covered these topics in much more detail in one of the very first series I put together when I launched the podcast.You can find the first episode here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1082945/3771674-episode-15-nutritional-pyramid-of-importance-mini-series-intro.mp3?download=trueYour host - Shaun Kober Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/performancef... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOp... Rate and Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/livetrainp...

Will Foden is back!As always, we kick off the conversation with our take on where our beloved industry is at the moment before we dive into some advice for some of his followers that have reached out to him for answers.Topics covered:Where we are at with our current business, and what the plan is moving forwardHow we would coach someone through the goal-setting process?What advice do we have for older lifters?How would we adjust nutrition protocols for clients coming off a holiday break?Your host - Shaun Kober Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/performancef... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOp...Your guest - Will Foden Website: https://www.willfoden.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/willfoden/ Rate and Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/livetrainp...

I've had some amazing conversations with people who inspire me and bring value to my life during the course of this podcast. In these "Best Of" editions, I'm bringing those conversations back to life for your listening pleasure.The Swiss 8 team of Adrian Sutter and Anthony Meixner start the conversation with the charity's vision for what they wanted to achieve in the coming years.Swiss 8 is a proactive mental health model designed to provide the tools required to deliver high-quality content around their 8 pillars of health and wellness, to allow you to be "Better At Life."https://www.buzzsprout.com/1082945/8219593-swiss-8.mp3?download=trueSwiss 8https://www.instagram.com/swiss.8/https://swiss8.org/  Simon Moloney then picks up the conversation with his take on what occurred in July 2013 when he was shot in the throat by a Taliban sharp-shooter, and goes on to describe the events that took place which saw him awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross by Her Majesty The Queen.https://www.buzzsprout.com/1082945/8127623-simon-moloney-cgc-conspicuous-gallantry-cross.mp3?download=trueSimon MoloneyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mo1089/Head-Up Charity: https://www.instagram.com/head_up_charity/https://www.head-up.org.uk/Fighting Minds: https://www.instagram.com/fighting__minds/https://fightingminds.uk/Wes Masters and I then discuss these same events from his perspective, with him being the medic on the ground that covered hundreds of metres of dangerous terrain to come to the aid of Si, with his actions being recognised with Wes being awarded the Military Cross by Her Majesty The Queen.https://www.buzzsprout.com/1082945/9017858-wes-masters-mc-military-cross.mp3?download=trueWes MastersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wesmasters/ Next up, Paul Minter talks to me about his experience dealing with the aftermath of numerous combat deployments to Afghanistan, including suicidal thoughts, and crippling PTSD, anxiety, and depression. We discuss the tools and strategies he used to start managing his mind, which led to him starting the mental health charity, Head-Up Charity in the UK.https://www.buzzsprout.com/1082945/8311530-paul-minter-of-head-up-charity.mp3?download=truePaul MinterWebsite: https://www.head-up.org.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/head_up_charity/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/294950221545987 Your host - Shaun Kober Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/performancef... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOp...Rate and Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/live

I've had some amazing conversations with people who inspire me and bring value to my life during the course of this podcast. In these "Best Of" editions, I'm bringing those conversations back to life for your listening pleasure.In this episode, I speak with a number of people whom I consider a mentor in one way or another, and have taught me, or reminded me of many of the principles I have been developing and living by over the years.Luke Leaman starts the conversation with an explanation of the autonomic nervous system, and why it is important to understand how that works.https://www.buzzsprout.com/1082945/8050195-luke-leaman-of-muscle-nerds.mp3?download=trueSimon Hall then picks up the conversation with his take on why looking after your physical and mental health is more important than anything else you will do, and how that needs to tie in with your value system.https://www.buzzsprout.com/1082945/8170351-simon-hall-of-nourish-life-group.mp3?download=trueAndrew Pap and I discuss how our identity has been shaped by working in the fitness industry, how we've dealt with injuries, growing businesses, prioritising our mental and physical health, and time management strategies we are currently implementing.https://www.buzzsprout.com/1082945/8246000-andrew-pap.mp3?download=trueNext up, Danny Lennon talks to me about his experience working with weight class athletes, common misconceptions in the combat sports diet industry, and how the metabolism will adapt in a negative manner when exposed to dieting measures for prolonged periods.https://www.buzzsprout.com/1082945/8350336-danny-lennon-of-sigma-nutrition.mp3?download=trueWe round out the episode with Luke Leaman again, who dives into stress physiology, and the importance of gut health to ensure a healthy organism. A healthy organism is an adaptive organism.https://www.buzzsprout.com/1082945/9240336-how-important-is-a-periodised-training-nutrition-and-recovery-plan-for-the-average-person-with-luke-leaman-of-muscle-nerds.mp3?download=trueYour host - Shaun Kober Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/performancef... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOp...Rate and Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/livetrainp...

I've had some amazing conversations and breakthroughs with my online clients, and have been lucky enough to have some of them grant me permission to record our conversations to share with listeners of the podcast!In this episode, I speak with three of my online clients about the tools, techniques, and strategies that have been used to help them manage their minds, improve their mental and physical health, and make adjustments to their lives for the better.Topics covered:How your mind can either fuck you, or make love to youWhy mindfulness helps to alleviate insecuritiesThe difference between internal vs external validationHow journaling teaches you awareness, which can initiate changeWhy tracking HRV (Heart Rate Variability) is an essential tool if you really want to understand how to progress your health and wellnessYour host - Shaun Kober Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/performancef... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOp...Rate and Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/livetrainp...

Why understanding your values is so important.How to condition yourself to adversity and build mental resilience.The effect your environment has on you.I've had so many great conversations with friends and colleagues about what we see happening in the fitness industry, and thought to myself, "I wish we would have recorded that." ...So that's exactly what the Coaches Corner is about. In this episode, I've taken some of my favourite passages from conversations with other coaches throughout the year, and put them all into one place, tying in with a central theme.Fitness for me is being able to do whatever I want to do, at any time, with minimal limitations, because I've prepared myself to be able to perform at a multitude of tasks across a broad spectrum of skills acquired through a targeted, periodised training program.Your host - Shaun Kober Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/performancef... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOp...Rate and Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/livetrainp...

“All of humanity's problems stem from man's inability to sit quietly in a room alone.” -  Blase PascalWe live in a world that is constantly distracting us. And we allow it to. We condition ourselves to fill the silence. We don't know how to be bored anymore. We can't stand being alone with our own thoughts...and that's exactly why we need to cultivate the skill and discipline of creating stillness, and getting to know ourselves.In The Obstacle Is the Way and Ego Is the Enemy, bestselling author Ryan Holiday made ancient wisdom wildly popular with a new generation of leaders in sports, politics, and technology. In his new book, Stillness Is the Key, Holiday draws on timeless Stoic and Buddhist philosophy to show why slowing down is the secret weapon for those charging ahead.All great leaders, thinkers, artists, athletes, and visionaries share one indelible quality. It enables them to conquer their tempers. To avoid distraction and discover great insights. To achieve happiness and do the right thing. Ryan Holiday calls it stillness--to be steady while the world spins around you.I recently finished reading this book, and I was reminded of its influence and impact via the conversation with last weeks guest, Alex De Fina. Your host - Shaun KoberInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/performancef... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOp... Rate and Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/livetrainperform   

Alexander De Fina is a serial fitness entrepreneur, leading fitness industry consultant, keynote speaker, and multiple award-winning coach and business owner.Having built three hugely successful enterprises in Australia and Hong Kong from the ground up, including Asia's top BootCamp "Bikini Fit" and Hong Kong's specialist female-only gym "Pherform," Alex has made quite a name for himself in the fitness industry in Hong Kong and Australia. Among his many achievements, he also pioneered a new training programme for women – Female Specific Training – that optimised the way women train, accounting for differences between male and female anatomy and physiology. He's been twice named Hong Kong's best trainer and helped thousands live healthier lives along the way.In this episode, we discuss:The mindset he adopted to succeed in building multiple successful businesses from scratchHow the sacrifices he'd made in achieving business success affected his relationshipsWhy he is taking a step back from the business to focus on his healthWhat he currently values in life, and how he is implementing the necessary tools to close the gap on where he is right now, and where he wants to beYour host - Shaun KoberInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/performancef... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOp...Your Guest - Alex De FinaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexander_defina/ Swiss 8Website: www.swiss8.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/swiss.8/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Swiss8app/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC98yOiKlZHMUq6SXZK8fArQPodcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10gWk1sS1L4&t=20s  BeSpunkiWebsite: https://bespunki.com.au/ (Use the code KOBES10 for 10% off your order)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bespunki/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu7VYVBrH6kXk8yipJYpHrA Rate and Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/livetrainperform  

So many self-help books and gurus sprout the benefits of saying "YES."Whilst this mindset can certainly be beneficial at times, it can also create more problems because when you say yes to one thing, you're saying no to many others.Sometimes in life, it is more powerful to cultivate the habit of saying "NO!"Saying no at the right time then opens up the time, space, and freedom to say yes to the things that really matter to you. This all ties in with your hierarchy of values. If you haven't created your own hierarchy of values yet, I recommend listening to one of my first podcast episodes ever recorded: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1082945/3781511-episode-11-heirarchy-of-value.mp3?download=trueYour host - Shaun KoberInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/performancef... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOp... Rate and Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/livetrainperform  

Jamie is an Entrepreneur, Performance Coach, Online Business Strategist, and a Podcaster.He is a friend, a colleague, and an awesome guy with great conversational and communication skills. We were due for a catch-up, so I reached out to him to record an episode. The plan was to record a couple of different conversations over the course of an hour, to drop them as separate episodes. Well, we recorded for over 3 hours.This is the third of those conversations, where we discuss his most recent transformation. What started out as a commitment to himself to drop a little weight, tighten up his nutrition, and improve his daily energy levels and vitality led him down a path of discovery that was both shocking and challenging.Jamie employed the help of a number of professionals in the health and fitness industry to guide him on this journey, learning along the way that consistent bouts of antibiotics used to treat a skin condition, had caused massive problems with his gut health and immune system, ultimately leading to testing protocols which pointed to potentially cancerous cells.This conversation covers a lot of ground and provides a lot of thought-provoking dialogue and actionable takeaways for the audience. Grab a notepad and pen, strap in, and enjoy the conversation as we take a deep dive into the discipline required to stay on track, as well as provide real-life examples of what an elimination diet is, and how to conduct it for your own individual needs.Your host - Shaun KoberInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/performancef... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOp...Your Guest - Jamie O'Donnell Website/Podcast: https://www.lifeliversacademy.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamieodonnell.me/https://www.instagram.com/lifeliversacademy/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imjamieodonnell  Swiss 8Website: www.swiss8.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/swiss.8/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Swiss8app/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC98yOiKlZHMUq6SXZK8fArQPodcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10gWk1sS1L4&t=20s  BeSpunkiWebsite: https://bespunki.com.au/ (Use the code KOBES10 for 10% off your order)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bespunki/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu7VYVBrH6kXk8yipJYpHrA Rate and Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/livetrainperform 

I met Rob in 2015 when he was a coach at Unit 27, in Phuket, Thailand, whilst I was on one of my month-long trips training in Thailand prior to a couple of months of annual travel around the world.In this episode, Rob and I discuss his unique circumstances of being caught outside his primary country of residence as the world went into lockdown through the pandemic. Rob was based in Thailand, running health and fitness retreats, prior to leaving for Australia with his wife to give birth to their first child. A few weeks later, as the world went into lockdown, what they had planned to be a short-term trip of a few months, turned into an unknown duration with a lot of uncertainty, and limited means of generating income with his current business model.We discuss:- The implications of being "caught" in Australia as his wife gave birth to their first child amidst the unknown, as the world went into lockdown- How his life changed, along with the associated adjustments needed to be made during this time- What this period of time meant for his business, and how he needed to pivot to provide for his family- Building good quality habits become the path of least resistance- What does a recovery day look like, and how do to implement the many different recovery protocolsYour host - Shaun KoberInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/performancef... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOp...KIS Fitness - Rob MorganWebsite: https://kis-fitness.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.robmorgan/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekisfitness YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOc01mlE5aneX4uAwyZGg8A Swiss 8Website: www.swiss8.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/swiss.8/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Swiss8app/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC98yOiKlZHMUq6SXZK8fArQPodcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10gWk1sS1L4&t=20s  BeSpunkiWebsite: https://bespunki.com.au/ (Use the code KOBES10 for 10% off your order)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bespunki/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu7VYVBrH6kXk8yipJYpHrA Rate and Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/livetrainperform 

Jamie is an Entrepreneur, Performance Coach, Online Business Strategist, and a Podcaster.He is a friend, a colleague, and an awesome guy with great conversational and communication skills. We were due for a catch-up, so I reached out to him to record an episode. The plan was to record a couple of different conversations over the course of an hour, to drop them as separate episodes. Well, we recorded for over 3 hours.This is the second of those conversations, where we discuss his most recent transformation. What started out as a commitment to himself to drop a little weight, tighten up his nutrition, and improve his daily energy levels and vitality led him down a path of discovery that was both shocking and challenging.Jamie employed the help of a number of professionals in the health and fitness industry to guide him on this journey, learning along the way that consistent bouts of antibiotics used to treat a skin condition, had caused massive problems with his gut health and immune system, ultimately leading to testing protocols which pointed to potentially cancerous cells.This conversation covers a lot of ground and provides a lot of thought-provoking dialogue and actionable takeaways for the audience. Grab a notepad and pen, strap in, and enjoy the broad topic of the transformation process, as well as the associated emotions and actions that have led to Jamie taking back control of his health.In the follow-up episode, we will be diving a little deeper into the discipline required to stay on track, as well as providing real-life examples of what an elimination diet is, and how to conduct it for your own individual needs.Your host - Shaun KoberInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/performancef... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOp...Your Guest - Jamie O'Donnell Website/Podcast: https://www.lifeliversacademy.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamieodonnell.me/https://www.instagram.com/lifeliversacademy/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imjamieodonnell  Swiss 8Website: www.swiss8.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/swiss.8/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Swiss8app/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC98yOiKlZHMUq6SXZK8fArQPodcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10gWk1sS1L4&t=20s  BeSpunkiWebsite: https://bespunki.com.au/ (Use the code KOBES10 for 10% off your order)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bespunki/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu7VYVBrH6kXk8yipJYpHrA Rate and Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/livetrainperform 

Leroy Faure is the founder of Fit Dad Lifestyle, a global community supporting men throughout their fatherhood journey, which aims to help dads regain their fitness and confidence through building a worldwide network of dads who are on a mission to be good role models and leaders for their children.Leroy spent six years in the Australian Army before moving to the fitness industry, where he founded two Group Fitness businesses. After becoming a dad, he discovered an opportunity for dads to include kids in their fitness programs. This was the idea that led to the launch of The Fit Dad Lifestyle, which has now grown to reach an online community of over 40,000 dads.  The Fit Dad Lifestyle business provides information, support, and products aimed at dads including the Fit Dad App (with daily workouts and diet plans), the blog, social channels, and their recently launched range of Fit Dad Fuel supplementation.In this episode, we cover:The transferrable skills acquired from his time in the ArmyThe importance of efficient time managementRunning health and fitness retreats around the worldThe evolution of Leroy's business and mindset that led to developing and cultivating The Fit Dad Lifestyle Why Leroy stepped into developing his own line of supplementation for busy dadsYour host - Shaun Kober Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/performancef... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOp...Your guest - Leroy FaureWebsite: thefitdadlifestyle.comInstagram: @thefitdadlifestyleFacebook: @TheFitDadLifestYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7CdgD4_NKeCdEuShvmDIQgSwiss 8Website: www.swiss8.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/swiss.8/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Swiss8app/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC98yOiKlZHMUq6SXZK8fArQPodcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10gWk1sS1L4&t=20s  BeSpunkiWebsite: https://bespunki.com.au/ (Use the code KOBES10 for 10% off your order)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bespunki/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu7VYVBrH6kXk8yipJYpHrA Rate and Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/livetrainperform

Last weekend, Petr Yan beat Cory Sandhagen via unanimous decision for the UFC interim bantamweight title at UFC 267 in Abu Dhabi, and I had front row seats in his corner.I am extremely grateful to have been involved in the preparations for this fight, and the memories of this experience will be cherished forever!I did record a solo episode trying to sum up the experience...but it was pretty lacklustre if I'm honest.So I thought, "Who would I love to have a conversation with, that will ask genuine questions and bring out the best of me through describing and sharing this monumental journey?"Enter Jamie O'Donnell.Jamie is a friend, a colleague, and an awesome guy with great conversational and communication skills. We were also due for a catch-up, so I reached out to him to record an episode. The plan was to record a couple of different conversations over the course of an hour, to drop them as separate episodes. Well, we recorded for over 3 hours.Enjoy these insights into how I started working with Petr Yan, along with intimate details of what it was like being immersed in a full fight camp in Russia prior to his Fight of the Night performance in an epic battle that will surely be a Fight of the Year contender.This is the first of those conversations, which will be released in the coming weeks. Your host - Shaun KoberInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/performancef... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOp...Guest interviewer - Jamie O'Donnell Website/Podcast: https://www.lifeliversacademy.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamieodonnell.me/https://www.instagram.com/lifeliversacademy/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imjamieodonnell  Swiss 8Website: www.swiss8.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/swiss.8/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Swiss8app/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC98yOiKlZHMUq6SXZK8fArQPodcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10gWk1sS1L4&t=20s  BeSpunkiWebsite: https://bespunki.com.au/ (Use the code KOBES10 for 10% off your order)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bespunki/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu7VYVBrH6kXk8yipJYpHrA Rate and Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/livetrainperform  

Join me for this episode as I speak with Lizzie Wright of UFit Singapore. Lizzie has been a guest on the podcast for the Coaches Corner segment. Lizzie is a personal trainer who has a background in competitive running, competing in 100m, 200m, and 400m races at the national level. Lizzie graduated from university with a degree in Marketing and Branding and was a part of the UFIT marketing team before becoming a full-time personal trainer. In this episode, we cover:Why writing things down is important to weigh up the pros and cons of making difficult decisionsHow to create a psychological safety net to make hard decisions easierThe importance of investing in a coach or mentorFitness challenges: Undertake, or avoid?How do you choose where you focus your attention to provide the biggest return on investment?Your host - Shaun Kober Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/performancef... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOp...Your guest - Lizzie WrightLinktree: https://linktr.ee/lizziewrightInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizziewrighty/ Swiss 8Website: www.swiss8.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/swiss.8/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Swiss8app/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC98yOiKlZHMUq6SXZK8fArQPodcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10gWk1sS1L4&t=20s   BeSpunkiWebsite: https://bespunki.com.au/ (Use the code KOBES10 for 10% off your order)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bespunki/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu7VYVBrH6kXk8yipJYpHrA Rate and Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/livetrainperform 

Brad is a friend and online client. We served in the Australian Army together, before separating to embark on our journeys. Brad's journey took him down the path of becoming a police officer for five and a half years, before embarking on a new career path, which now sees him as a firefighter in Melbourne, Victoria. Brad also has an online coaching business that focuses on providing valuable advice and guidance to those going through the Victorian Police application process.I've had some amazing conversations with both my face to face, and online clients, and thought that a lot of people would benefit from being a fly on the wall.So that's exactly what the Client Corner is about.These episodes are open and honest coaching calls between myself, and the people who trust me to guide them on their health and fitness journey through life. I believe education drives compliance. Typically, if people know why they are doing something, they will be more inclined to buy into the process.You will hear my coaching and training philosophies come full circle in these conversations, and whilst I do provide advice and guidance, I also like to ask questions to guide people to the best answer that works for them under their specific circumstances.My coaching philosophy is: "If I'm not affecting my clients outside of that one-hour training time, then I'm not doing my job."My training philosophy is: "Give people a lot of what they need, and a little of what they want."Massive thank you to Scott for allowing me to record and share our coaching call for the benefit of the audience. Much appreciated mate!Your host - Shaun Kober Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/performancef... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOp...Your guest - Brad WilliamsWebsite: https://www.policefit.com.au/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BradPoliceFit Swiss 8Website: www.swiss8.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/swiss.8/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Swiss8app/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC98yOiKlZHMUq6SXZK8fArQPodcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10gWk1sS1L4&t=20s   BeSpunkiWebsite: https://bespunki.com.au/ (Use the code KOBES10 for 10% off your order)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bespunki/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu7VYVBrH6kXk8yipJYpHrA Rate and Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/livetrainperform

Luke Leaman of Muscle Nerds is back again!I love talking shop with Luke. He is a straight-shooter, and can make complex topics seem relatively simple to understand...which I massively appreciate!Luke is a heavyweight in the fitness industry, and has definitely played a part in my development as a coach. I attended his Muscle Nerds foundations course a couple of years ago in Singapore, and anyone who has been listening to the podcast for a while knows that I say often "A healthy organism is an adaptable organism."Luke's philosophy around training for health first, and utilising basic health markers like blood pressure, waking heart rate, and heart rate variability, has had a significant impact on my coaching and training philosophy over the last few years, and led me down a path of personal and professional growth, as well as tied in a lot of principles and philosophies I had already been using in my career.This is an incredible conversation for those just wanting to understand what we are thinking about as coaches, but also extremely valuable content for coaches within the industry, to learn from someone who has been in the game since long before the internet became the go-to source of information.Strap in, grab a notepad and pen, and enjoy the conversation.If you haven't already listened to the first conversation we recorded, I highly recommend you do so here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1082945/8050195-luke-leaman-of-muscle-nerds.mp3?download=trueYour host - Shaun KoberInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/performancefunctionaltrainingYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOpTWXi1xKdamDBgzlfaPwYour guest - Luke LeamanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukeleaman/Muscle NerdsWebsite: https://musclenerds.net/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musclenerds_health/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/musclenerdsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJr3Uarkc2qlYz-JrDGFAzQPodcast: https://www.stitcher.com/show/muscle-nerdsRate and Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/livetrainperform  

In this follow up episode from last weeks chat with @the.brain.guy Scott Robinson, I share some tools from one of the modules in my NLP Master Practitioner Course.During conversations, most of us fixate on words. What does this person mean and what shall I say in return?  It's been long established that words are the least meaningful aspect of communication, conveying just 7% of meaning (Mehrabian, 1972).For example, when someone tells you they're willing to help you organize a social gathering, but their voice is flat and their facial expression looks like you just invited them to an evening of electric shock torture…it's obvious something else is going on. Their words said YES, but the non-verbal communication – the other 93% – said SOMETHING ELSE.What is Neuro-Linguistic Programming? The other 93% of communication. It is a system for understanding and using the kind of communication that really matters. Master non-verbal communication and you become a communication master!Neuro: Referring to the mind or brain, particularly regarding how states of mind (and body) affect communication and behavior. NLP teaches a structural way of viewing mind and body states, developing mental maps that show how things happen and how to change course.Linguistic: Meaning that our mind and body states are revealed in our language and non-verbal communication. Language is the tool we use to gain access to the inner workings of the mind. Neuro-linguistic programming language patterns teach us how to access unconscious information that would remain vague and unknowable otherwise.Programming: This refers to the capacity to change our mind and body states. You've heard the term living on autopilot, right? To someone trained, this would mean that you are living according to your programming, which consists of habitual thoughts, feelings, reactions, beliefs, and traditions. Someone trained in neuro-linguistic programming knows how such programs are structured in the mind and how to access them through conversation so that outdated programs and autopilot behaviors can be changed.Your host - Shaun KoberInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/performancefunctionaltrainingYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOpTWXi1xKdamDBgzlfaPw 

I met Scott Robinson a few years ago whilst I was on an Applied Movement Neurology Mastermind retreat in Thailand, and was absolutely blown away with his knowledge and approach to understanding neurobiology. His ability to explain complex topics in a manner that made sense to me was one of the many reasons I had to get him on the podcast!This is one of the reasons his IG has blown up over the last year, deservedly so.Scott Robinson is a senior lecturer with the Academy of Applied Movement Neurology & works directly to achieve balance in the governing systems of the body, optimising nervous system communication, as well as upgrading the subconscious programs to meet with the requirements of your very best life. Scott works with you wherever you happen to be in life, whether you need to: improve on high performance, quickly & easily transform stress, resolve trauma, pain or dysfunction, or possibly just receive a general upgrade to your experience of life. Scott's work can help you get the very best & very most out of life.Whatever it is that you are looking to achieve in life, it is the brain and nervous system that control your life's outcomes. Scott works directly with your neurology, your subconscious mind (which accounts for 95% of total brain processing) & so much more, to affect profound change.If you want to get the very best and very most out of life, then it's an absolute imperative to have the highest functioning neurologic ‘hardware & software'.  Your host - Shaun KoberInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/performancefunctionaltrainingYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOpTWXi1xKdamDBgzlfaPwYour guest - Scott RobinsonWebsite: https://www.thebrainguy.co/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.brain.guy/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/the.brain.guy/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqx66Gxg88XJG8PbYyl_rhASwiss 8Website: www.swiss8.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/swiss.8/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Swiss8app/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC98yOiKlZHMUq6SXZK8fArQPodcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10gWk1sS1L4&t=20s  BeSpunkiWebsite: https://bespunki.com.au/ (Use the code KOBES10 for 10% off your order)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bespunki/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu7VYVBrH6kXk8yipJYpHrA  Rate and review: https://lovethepodcast.com/livetrainperform

I've learned so many amazing principles and skills from my time as a soldier, and as a coach in the fitness industry, that are relevant and transferable to all aspects of life.Last week I spoke with Marshall of Anvil Training and Development, and we briefly mentioned some of these principles.In this episode, I dive a lot deeper into what those principles are, how they relate to my coaching and training philosophy, and provide real world examples of how they apply to other areas. FITTFrequencyIntensityTimeType       2. SPRAIDSpecificityProgressive overloadRecovery AdaptationIndividualisationDetraining/reversability Your host - Shaun KoberInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/performancefunctionaltrainingYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOpTWXi1xKdamDBgzlfaPw The Live Train Perform Private Facebook Forum is the place to connect with other podcast listeners and guests, and to interact with the host, Shaun Kober.Ask questions.Post relevant articles.Share memes.Create a network of like-minded people.Interact with a network of professionals in the fitness industry that Shaun has interviewed on the podcast.Coaching philosophy: If I'm not impacting my clients outside of that one hour of training time, I'm not doing my job.Training philosophy: Give people a lot of what they need, and a little of what they want.Live life to the fullest.Train to your potential.Perform at your best.All you need to do to gain access to the forum, is to leave me a rating and review, take a screenshot and send it to me at @coach_kobes on IG. Then follow the link below, answer the questions, and join a network of like-minded people.https://www.facebook.com/groups/560392115275221I will only be allowing 50 people in for free, before this becomes a paid forum in the near future. Be an OG!

Welcome back to the Live Train Perform podcast to Marshall of Anvil Training and Development.Marshall and I met whilst we were undertaking our veteran run, veteran heavy yoga course in Australia at the start of 2020. This course was intended to provide the tools necessary for the attendees to take back to their networks to disseminate quality information to allow veterans to manage their minds, however these tools have many practical applications that pertain to the wider community also. He is the OG of the Coaches Corner episodes, which came up as an idea after many great conversations with other coaches in the space around what we see happening in the fitness industry, and sharing tools that we've adopted after many years of solving problems for our clients and athletes.In this conversation we discuss: The fallout from the events unfolding in Afghanistan in recent weeks, and how that is impacting the veteran community that served in that theatreHow the principles that you learn on your fitness journey can be applied to many other aspects of your lifeThe benefits of finding a quality community for mutual support on your fitness journeyYour host - Shaun KoberInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/performancefunctionaltrainingYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOpTWXi1xKdamDBgzlfaPwYour guest - Marshall OfficerWebsite: https://anviltd.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anvil.td/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaUviHYIs_0-MBHvlb22opg Swiss 8Website: www.swiss8.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/swiss.8/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Swiss8app/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC98yOiKlZHMUq6SXZK8fArQPodcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10gWk1sS1L4&t=20s  BeSpunkiWebsite: https://bespunki.com.au/ (Use the code KOBES10 for 10% off your order)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bespunki/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu7VYVBrH6kXk8yipJYpHrA 

The Live Train Perform Private Facebook Forum is the place to connect with other podcast listeners and guests, and to interact with the host, Shaun Kober.Ask questions.Post relevant articles.Share memes.Create a network of like-minded people.Interact with a network of professionals in the fitness industry that Shaun has interviewed on the podcast.Coaching philosophy: If I'm not impacting my clients outside of that one hour of training time, I'm not doing my job.Training philosophy: Give people a lot of what they need, and a little of what they want.Live life to the fullest.Train to your potential.Perform at your best.All you need to do to gain access to the forum, is to leave me a rating and review, take a screenshot and send it to me at @coach_kobes on IG. Then follow the link below, answer the questions, and join a network of like-minded people.https://www.facebook.com/groups/560392115275221I will only be allowing 50 people in for free, before this becomes a paid forum in the near future. Be an OG!

Last week I spoke with Nic Edgerton  about the principles and protocols he uses with his physique athletes, and something he said piqued my interest, and that is, "I tell my guys to live 90% in the process, and 10% in the outcome."In this episode, I dive a little deeper into this subject, and give some actionable examples of how to use the OODA loop set up your routine to ensure that you are focusing on the process, which will inevitably take you on the journey to achieving your goals.ObserveOrientDecide ActWhilst you can't predict the future, you can influence it. When you take care of the process, the process takes care of the outcome. Your host - Shaun KoberInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/performancefunctionaltrainingYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOpTWXi1xKdamDBgzlfaPw 

In this episode, I speak with Nic Edgerton about the journey that took him from competing as a physique athlete, to becoming one of the leading physique coaches to come out of Australia in recent years.Nic has a global reach, and has coached hundreds of transformations worldwide, along with over a hundred top three placings of his athletes in numerous bodybuilding and physique competitions in season 2019/20. This conversation covers a lot of ground, and we both give practical advice and actionable takeaways for the audience at pivotal moments along the way. Topics covered include:The difference between bodybuilding and physique competitionNic's journey from athlete to coachAdvice to aspiring coaches, and those already working with a coachWhat he looks for in his athletes, and what his athletes can expect from himPeriodisation of training, nutrition, recovery, and performance enhancing drugs"Steroids are the icing on the cake""Get the most from the least"I met Nic almost a year ago through social and training networks, and we've built a friendship over that time.  I have so much faith in Nic and the principles he lives and trains by, that I've handed over some of my clients to him to look after whilst I am currently away in fight camp with one of my athletes.Your host - Shaun Kober Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/performancef... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOp...Your guest - Nic Edgerton Website: https://thephysiqueacademy.biz/infoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicdreamteamedgy/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePhysiqueAcademy123YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3vVCOj1QpIMJg0iDDk5qnwRate and Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/livetrainp...

 "Wait until you're my age, you'll understand what I'm talking about."Everyone has heard this uttered to them by many different people, multiple times over the years. I can't recall how many times I've heard this...yet, I'm the one saying it now.As we age, we are accumulating more and more dysfunctional patterns and muscular imbalances. The less time we spend on addressing them, the more they will start speaking to us. If I have two parallel lines, it doesn't mater how far I follow them, the distance between them will remain the same. However, if they are only 1 degree apart, I won't see the discrepancy close to the origin, however, the further I move away from the origin, the more apparent that discrepancy becomes. Our joints are the same. This is where discomfort becomes pain. This pain is our "check engine light" informing us something is not quite right.Understanding recruitment patterns can help us identify when things are working well, as well as when they are not. When we identify less than optimal recruitment patterns, or joint misalignment, we can then address them to help manage, improve, and even alleviate chronic pain.Links mentioned in the show.Training tips as we age: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1082945/7783399-training-tips-as-we-age.mp3?download=trueYouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0j6d2yWtz2ULower crossed syndrome: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqGw7_qzWbgUpper crossed syndrome: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5vF0xTYcvk&t=42sIG handle: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/Swiss 8 app: https://swiss8.org/the-app/BeSpunki: https://bespunki.com.au/USE THE CODE "KOBES10" FOR YOUR DISCOUNTRate and Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/livetrainperform  

I have been accused of being a baby killer.I have been called a puppet of my Government sent to invade another country and do the dirty work on the ground. I've been assured that the work that my teams and I did was a waste of time and that the lives we lost was karma for being in another country.The list of accusations and verbal abuse and simple ignorance goes on and on...however I don't lose any sleep about the opinions of others that haven't been in my boots, yet shout the loudest about war being unjust and morally wrong etc.Regardless of what the official Government title or role of each battlegroup was, my job was to look after my mates to the best of my ability, along with the Afghani soldiers and security forces we were mentoring to provide stability in their own country once we left. Some of these soldiers had experienced life under the Taliban regime. We fought side by side with them, and we earned their respect, as they did ours. They knew we would one day leave the country, and the weight of the country would be left on their shoulders.We also worked with soldiers whom had not experienced the Taliban regime. They were lazy. They were high all the time. They ran at the first sign of trouble, and left us on our own to fight our way out of sticky situations. They expected us to be there to save their arses, and acted accordingly. We didn't trust them. Unfortunately, the majority of the soldiers we worked with were the latter, so it's no surprise to see the rapid decline of security forces in Afghanistan recently, with the Taliban strolling back into power.A lot of people that had boots on the ground are struggling with the fact that Afghanistan was retaken so easily, after 20 years, countless lives and injuries/casualties, and trillions of dollars spent trying to build a better future for the local people.If you're in that position, rest assured that your contribution showed a generation of Afghanis what life could be like, and hopefully, inspires the resistance to rise up and crush the Taliban's reign of terror that has flared up across the country once again. I have no doubt that the atrocities that will be shared to the world in the coming weeks and months will have people calling for us to go back in and do something. Undoubtedly, these will be the same people that were calling for us to leave... The recent pictures and videos of civilians desperately trying to escape should paint a picture as to how terrified people are of the Taliban, and the grim future that most Afghani's will likely face.My thoughts are with my Afghani brothers who stood side by side with Australian soldiers to fight a common enemy, as well as for those who cannot defend themselves.Your host - Shaun KoberInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/performancefunctionaltrainingYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOpTWXi1xKdamDBgzlfaPwSwiss 8: https://www.instagram.com/swiss.8/https://swiss8.org/ Head Up Charity: https://www.instagram.com/head_up_charity/https://www.head-up.org.uk/Fighting Minds: https://www.instagram.com/fighting__minds/https://fightingminds.uk/Rate and Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/livetrainperform 

Wes Masters was awarded the Military Cross by Her Majesty The Queen for his actions on the battlefield in Afghanistan on the 4th of July 2013.Wes ran hundreds of metres across dangerous ground surrounded by Taliban firing points, carrying heavy equipment, in stifling heat to tend to his comrade who had taken a shot in the throat from a Taliban sharp-shooter.  His actions kept the wounded soldier in the fight. That wounded soldier was a sniper, who then went on to have a significant impact on the battle, and undoubtedly preserved the lives of many of his teammates, whilst reducing the threat and capability of the enemy they were fighting.That injured comrade was Simon Moloney, who was awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross for his actions on that same day. Simon has told his side of the story in a previous episode of the podcast.This is Wes Masters' story.In this episode, we cover:Why Wes joined the MilitaryHis journey through the training process, to the battlefield"Every day is a legs day"The events that unfolded on that life defining dayBeing awarded the Military Cross by the QueenMental health implications upon discharging from the MilitaryThe tools Wes has used to build himself towards the man he aspires to beBe prepared for some dark humour, too much swearing, and previously untold stories.Your host - Shaun KoberInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/performancefunctionaltrainingYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOpTWXi1xKdamDBgzlfaPwYour guest - Wes MastersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wesmasters/Head Up Charity: https://www.instagram.com/head_up_charity/https://www.head-up.org.uk/Fighting Minds: https://www.instagram.com/fighting__minds/https://fightingminds.uk/Swiss 8: https://www.instagram.com/swiss.8/https://swiss8.org/Rate and Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/livetrainperform

I met Leo Tyson of Tyson Transformations many years ago in Phuket, Thailand, when he came onboard as one of my interns at Tiger Muay Thai.In the years since, I've interacted with him numerous times, and have always been impressed by his knowledge and application of principle-based coaching.One area where Leo stands out in my network of coaches, is his ability to break down and explain in simple terms, female specific physiology.This episode dives into that topic in as much digestible and actionable detail as we could fit into a 90 minute episode.Topics covered include:What prompted Leo to explore female specific physiologyUnderstanding the menstrual cycleThe hormonal effects that occur through each phase of the cycleHow these hormonal changes can pertain to relationshipsThe importance of tracking the menstrual cycle Why the data within these phases should influence lifestyle decisions  How to factor in these hormonal changes when it comes to training, nutrition and recoveryYour host - Shaun Kober Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/performancef... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOp...Your guest -  Leo TysonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/leotysonn2/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeoTysonPTWebsite: https://tysontransformations.co.uk/ Rate and Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/livetrainp...

 I've had so many great conversations with friends and colleagues about what we see happening in the fitness industry, and thought to myself, "I wish we would have recorded that." ...So that's exactly what the Coaches Corner is about. In this third installment of a conversation I had with Jon Le Tocq of Storm Force Fitness, we discuss the differences between luck and opportunity, and why understanding that can impact how you approach your training and lifestyle decisions.We round out the episode with a great discussion around the many benefits of tracking data points. I have covered these topics in a lot of detail in my early podcast episodes, which I will link below. I use the following tracking tools:Basic health markers (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1082945/3771500-episode-3-progress-tracking-basic-health-markers.mp3?download=true)Objective tracking tools (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1082945/3771551-episode-4-progress-tracking-objective-tracking.mp3?download=trueSubjective tracking tools (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1082945/3767621-episode-5-progress-tracking-tools-subjective-tracking.mp3?download=true)Fitness for me is being able to do whatever I want to do, at any time, with minimal limitations, because I've prepared myself to be able to perform at a multitude of tasks across a broad spectrum of skills acquired through a targeted, periodised training program.Please note that the original conversation went for about 90 minutes, so I recommend listening to the entirety of the conversation to understand the full context, as there is some crossover between the topics we cover...which will be/have been dropped as separate episodes. Your host - Shaun Kober Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/performancef... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOp...Your guest - Jon Le TocqWebsite: http://www.stormforcefitness.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonletocq/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stormforcefitnessguernsey/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/StormForceFitnessPodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-storm-force-fitness-show/id781568746  The secrets of showing up: https://stormforcefitness.clickfunnels.com/showing-up48444894Rate and Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/livetrainp...

I've had so many great conversations with friends and colleagues about what we see happening in the fitness industry, and thought to myself, "I wish we would have recorded that." ...So that's exactly what the Coaches Corner is about. In this second installment of a conversation I had with Jon Le Tocq of Storm Force Fitness, we discuss how people consider criticism as a negative thing, whereas people with a growth mindset take that criticism as feedback.We also speak on how to not just gather information, but take new information, apply it, and figure out how to tweak and adjust the principles to apply to different clients, as well as different aspects of life.We round out the episode with a great discussion around the difference between exercising and training. Whilst there is a time and a place for both, training is in my mind far superior, because it forces you to look at areas of your health and fitness that may be lacking, that you can then target through a well rounded training, nutrition, recovery and stress management plan.Fitness for me is being able to do whatever I want to do, at any time, with minimal limitations, because I've prepared myself to be able to perform at a multitude of tasks across a broad spectrum of skills acquired through a targeted, periodised training program.Please note that the original conversation went for about 90 minutes, so I recommend listening to the entirety of the conversation to understand the full context, as there is some crossover between the topics we cover...which will be/have been dropped as separate episodes. Your host - Shaun Kober Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/performancef... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOp...Your guest - Jon Le TocqWebsite: http://www.stormforcefitness.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonletocq/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stormforcefitnessguernsey/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/StormForceFitnessPodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-storm-force-fitness-show/id781568746  Rate and Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/livetrainp...

I've had so many great conversations with friends and colleagues about what we see happening in the fitness industry, and thought to myself, "I wish we would have recorded that." ...So that's exactly what the Coaches Corner is about. In this conversation I had with Jon Le Tocq of Storm Force Fitness, we discuss how most people that are spruiking specific methods of training or ways of eating, are typically trying to sell you something. Most great coaches are going to teach you the principles of progress, and guide you towards your own answers and methods that align with those principles, but allow you to choose the right tool for the job in your own individual circumstances.We also dive into the impact that social media has on shaping what people think they need to do in order to get the results they want.Social media is a highlight reel. It doesn't show the countless hours, discipline, and hard work put into the fundamentals over years and years of being consistent at the basics. What you see high level athletes doing now, is not what got those high level athletes to that point. Master the basics of movement, and it will open up many other options.Please note that the original conversation went for about 90 minutes, so I recommend listening to the entirety of the conversation to understand the full context, as there is some crossover between the topics we cover...which will be/have been dropped as separate episodes. Your host - Shaun Kober Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/performancef... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOp...Your guest - Jon Le TocqWebsite: http://www.stormforcefitness.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonletocq/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stormforcefitnessguernsey/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/StormForceFitnessPodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-storm-force-fitness-show/id781568746  Rate and Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/livetrainp...

In this episode, I answer a question from a listener on what I did/do to protect my mental health.Journaling is a big part of the process for me, because it allows me to practice gratitude and appreciation as I reflect on the past, as well as being the first action step to setting a vision, and subsequent action steps on the path into the future.I reference a number of other podcast episodes and social media posts in this episode, which you will find below, for context.Values drive behaviours: https://www.instagram.com/p/B-EBIIvp00W/What makes you think 2021 will be any different: https://www.instagram.com/p/CJc7d8zJbbD/Journaling is putting your thoughts on paper: https://youtu.be/qYvVN9wYa-E2020 reflections: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1082945/7161403-reflect-to-project.mp3?download=trueYour host - Shaun Kober Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/performancef... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOp... Swiss 8Website: www.swiss8.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/swiss.8/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Swiss8app/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC98yOiKlZHMUq6SXZK8fArQPodcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10gWk1sS1L4&t=20s  BeSpunkiWebsite: https://bespunki.com.au/ (Use the code KOBES10 for 10% off your order)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bespunki/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu7VYVBrH6kXk8yipJYpHrA Rate and Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/livetrainp...