The Too Easy Project

We just did a little messing around during episode 1. Little tips, little tricks, little debunking myths. Joined by my good friend Chas Haas, one of the top Timbersports competitors in the nation. Chas shares some insight into his training methods, diet, and mindset. To support the podcast, visit https://anchor.fm/tooeasy/support.

Today I'm joined by the "jack" of all trades, Arden Cogar Jr., esquire. In recent years, Arden has been a dominant lumberjack competitor, but has tried his hand at almost every strength/athletic endeavor out there. At some point, ADJ has held the titles of lumberjack, weight lifter, power lifter, bodybuilder, CrossFitter, and strongman. Over the past 35 years of competitive athletics, he has amassed an enormous amount of knowledge about training - more importantly, how to train sustainably and safely. It's TOO EASY. Watch the YouTube video for this episode at https://youtu.be/nHlEa3wCpQ4.

Today I'm joined by Nick and Maria VandenLangenberg who, aside from being my cousins, both hold degrees in food/nutrition sciences from UW - Madison (Nick: Food Science, Maria: Dietetics). These days, everyone seems to be an expert on the "best diet" for this or "worst foods" for that. Nick and Maria are here to offer their unbiased, empirical, educated input concerning the science behind what you eat. How does food help/hurt us on a cellular level? It's TOO EASY. Watch the YouTube video for this episode: https://youtu.be/-OFx4bF3FFU

Today I'm joined by Chris Deja who, in the few years since high school, has developed an amazing physique through a rigorous lifting and diet regimen. As a college wrestler and US airman, Chris understands that greatness takes guts. It's TOO EASY. Watch the YouTube video for this episode: https://youtu.be/t1liJ6YuEhM

Today I'm joined by Dalton Brauner who competes for UW Stout in one of the toughest, most underrated sports out there. No, not golf...rugby. Having to work his way up in the ranks and go head-to-head (literally) with the brutes of rugby, Dalton knows a thing or two about training for strength, hypertrophy, endurance, and everything in between. Don't mess with this guy. It's TOO EASY. Watch the YouTube video for this episode: https://youtu.be/0acG1M-FC0c

Today I'm joined by Taylor Gish, strength and conditioning coach for the University of Northwestern. A former elite collegiate athlete, Coach Gish sheds some light on the key to maintaining your physical lifestyle - it's all about warming up properly. It's TOO EASY. Watch the video recording of this episode: https://youtu.be/8YAwCkzIe-s

Today I'm joined by Carter Michaelson, one of many college students whose athletic careers have been cut short due to the recent Covid-19 developments - but he's got a plan. Carter drops his thoughts on how to perform under stress and "control the controllable". Don't sweat it. It's TOO EASY. Watch the video recording for this epiosde: https://youtu.be/iwECLSBZfPY

Today I'm joined by Loras College's triple threat - Eddie Smith, Brandon Murray, and Guy Patron Jr. With the help of these three, Loras has swiftly become a powerhouse wrestling program. These graduating seniors discuss the brotherhood, hard work, and determination taught both on and off the mat. Two questions remain: What is the next step, now that the 2020 NCAA tournament is cancelled? Brandon Murray - best abs in the nation? Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kME30hcwdF8&t=157s.

Today, via popular demand, I share my own current workout structure and how it has changed over the years. Through trial and error, I have found what works for myself and my goals - there is no one-size-fits-all! Find what works best for you. It's TOO EASY. Have a comment or question about the podcast/episode? Shoot a message on Instagram @tooeasypro.

Today I'm joined by none other than the esteemed Chas Haas, who helps to debunk some of the top myths circulating the fitness community these days. This episode is a longer one - just some guys being dudes; being real. Folks, it is simply TOO EASY. To support the podcast, visit https://anchor.fm/tooeasy/support.

Today I'm joined by Preston Hildebrand, who is a model of consistency and and dedication in the weight room. His story is perfect for those who are just starting their fitness endeavors and don't know how to take the first step. Preston drops some tips, tricks, and debunks some myths about commitment to fitness. It's TOO EASY. To support the podcast, visit https://anchor.fm/tooeasy/support.

Today I'm joined by Claire Sulflow, who casually and reluctantly (yes, reluctantly) broke multiple track and cross-country records in both high school and college. We discuss the benefits of implementing cardio into your fitness regime and how to reconcile the use of endurance workouts in support of your strength workouts. It's TOO EASY. To support this podcast, visit https://anchor.fm/tooeasy/support.

Today I'm joined by decorated collegiate linebacker for the University of Northwestern, Georgie Obitz, who shares some insight into how he trains to stay strong - and keep getting stronger. He gives us some tips and tricks, and debunks some myths on what it takes to compete as a high caliber athlete when it comes to strength, power, and explosiveness. It's just TOO EASY. To support this podcast, visit https://anchor.fm/tooeasy/support.