Podcasts about brute strength

Everyday of the work week we take our lunch hour to hand out and talk about what is going on in the world of Sports, Entertainment and especially the world of CrossFit and Fitness.  Today we talk about the movie Den of Thieves, Emma Lawson goes to BRUTE, Mayhem Affiliates? and Jamie qualifies for WFP in Indianapolis.

In this episode of Behind the Knowledge, Adrian Conway shares his journey from competitive athlete to elite Coach, breaking down the key differences in training everyday athletes versus high-level competitors. He dives into the nuances of coaching, balancing performance with longevity, and the lessons he's learned from his time on CrossFit Seminar Staff, Brute Strength, and his new venture, True Fitness.--

Michael Cazayoux shares his journey from CrossFit Games Champion and co-founder of Brute Strength to becoming a leader in coaching and personal development through Soul Searching Adventures. Michael shares how he overcame personal struggles, from addiction to building successful businesses, and how his passion for coaching evolved from fitness to deep, transformational work. -- LEVEL UP YOUR COACHING INSIDE THE KNOWLEDGE PRO⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/theknowledge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- FREE WORLD-CLASS COACH EVALUATION https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/world-class-coach-evaluation -- Learn more about Soul Searching Adventures https://soulsearchingadventures.com/ -- 0:00 - Introduction 1:01 - Defining Coaching: Teaching vs. Coaching 2:15 - Introducing Michael Cazayoux: CrossFit Champion and Life Coach 5:00 - Wins and Struggles: Pat, Todd, and Mike Share 10:25 - Michael's Journey into Music and Creativity 15:00 - Overcoming the Challenges of Sales and Empathy 20:00 - Why Accountability is Key in Coaching 25:50 - Michael's First Coaching Experience at Ute CrossFit 30:30 - Coaching at LSU: The High-Performance Athlete Experience 35:00 - The Shift from Brute Strength to Soul Searching Adventures 40:30 - The Power of Embracing Discomfort and Fear in Life 43:50 - The Impact of Pat's Soul Searching Adventure with Michael 47:00 - Lessons Learned from Coaching Across Different Domains --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/besthouroftheirday/support

Yo Thundrbros and babes we've got a killer episode for you this week on the podcast with Matt Torres from Brute Strength. We cover a lot of topics and even get a little controversial (us? never). So grab a dumbbell, hit some curls and settle in, this is a good one. Don't forget the new THUNDR app is now available on Apple and Android. Use the code LOVETHUNDR to get 20% off a monthly subscription of Muscle Anarchy Unlimited, Ultra Babe or our SHRED Nutrition program. CLICK HERE to join. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/loveandthundr/support

Matt Torres and Micah Shoemaker are co-owners of Brute Strength Training. They reached out to have Wex interview them about all the brand new changes that came about this past year. They talk through the re-branding of Brute as well as the move from Naples to Jacksonville and the opportunities that will provide. This episode is in collaboration with the Brute Strength Podcast as well. Make sure to like and follow their page for info as they announce future plans. Follow Wex Appeal Podcast (@wexappealpodcast) on YouTube, Instagram, FaceBook, Threads and X. Sponsor Info: Hero Barbell (@freeherobarbell) is the newest sponsor of the show. Get yourself a brand new barbell and use promo code "WEXAPPEAL" to save 10% off your order. Strong Coffee Company (@strongcoffeecompany) use Promo Code "WEXAPPEAL" for 15% OFF your order. Go to www.strongcoffeecompany.com Blackout Barbell (@blackout_xx_barbell) go to www.blackoutbarbell.shop and use promo Code "WEXAPPEAL" for 10% Off your total order.

In Episode 162, we discuss the close connection between physical training, personal fitness and overall health and fitness with Sean Pastuch.  A key concept covered in this interview is the process of identifying key traits in clients – including mind-set, commitment and focus – that will ensure that they are successful in their efforts to improve their physical abilities and, ultimately, their overall health and performance.  This approach also helps you to design your business around fitness and healthcare in both a meaningful and profitable manner, as commitment and results will ultimately determine your financial success in these fields.   Dr. Sean Pastuch is the Founder and CEO of Active Life, a company focused on bridging the gap between physical fitness and healthcare.  Sean obtained a Doctorate in Chiropractic from Northeast College of Health Sciences.  He previously completed his Bachelor of Arts in Exercise Science, with a focus on Kinesiology at the University of Maryland.  His previous work focused on personal training and exercise prescription, working at Brute Strength, Active Life Athletics and Equinox Fitness.  Sean also continues to demonstrate a strong commitment to both academic and practical education in the fields of health, wellness and fitness.  You can find out more information on Dr. Sean Pastuch below:  Instagram:                   https://www.instagram.com/drseanpastuch/  Website:                      https://activelifeprofessional.com/              The D&D Fitness Radio podcast is available at the following locations for downloadable audio, including:  iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/d-d-fitness-radio-podcast/id1331724217  iHeart Radio – https://www.iheart.com/podcast/dd-fitness-radio-28797988/  Spreaker.com – https://www.spreaker.com/show/d-and-d-fitness-radios-show  Spotify –  https://open.spotify.com/show/5Py2SSPA4mntNwYRm0Opri    You can reach both Don and Derek at the following locations:  Don Saladino: http://www.DonSaladino.comTwitter and Instagram - @DonSaladinoYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/donsaladino  Derek M. Hansen: http://www.SprintCoach.comTwitter and Instagram - @DerekMHansenYouTube - http://youtube.com/derekmhansen

“All these negative thoughts creep in of, ‘Man, you missed it by 1 point. Everyone's let down by you, James. Like this, this sucks.' And I snapped out of that. … I got in the ring again.” Three-time CrossFit Games athlete James Sprague joins the show to share his competitive CrossFit beginning, training with Matt Torres and Brute Strength, and transitioning from a teen athlete to individual. Sprague started attending CrossFit classes as a teenager with his father, three-time CrossFit Games athlete Patrick Sprague. At the time, James was overweight but was inspired by his dad and the teens at the 2016 CrossFit Games to continue his CrossFit journey.Competitive by nature, James qualified for his first CrossFit Games in the teenage division in 2017 (Boys 14-15) and returned for his final year in 2019 (Boys 16-17). He qualified for Semifinals twice — missing the 2022 CrossFit Games by 1 point — and made his individual Games debut this year, placing 25th overall in the competition as a 21-year-old. In today's episode, James details his experience pursuing his own CrossFit Games career and the highs, lows, and growth he's experienced on the competition floor. He opens up about his relationship with coach Matt Torres, reflects on his Semifinals experiences — feeling no regrets — and celebrates the work he's done to achieve his success in and outside of CrossFit. Tune in to learn more about James, including how he balances life as an athlete during the holidays and how he's preparing for the 2024 season.

Matt Torres breaks down the ins and outs of coaching high-level athletes. Learn more about Brute Strengths's Head Coach and how he helps his athletes handle pressure, manage their livelihoods, and dominate the competitive space.

Ready to level up your understanding of the CrossFit Games? This episode of the Brute Strength Podcast will give you a fresh perspective on the hotly debated topic of age groups in the sport. Micah Shoemaker and Matt Torres, Owner and CEO of Brute Strength and Coach to many CrossFit Games athletes, dive deep into the controversies, costs, and the future of age group athletes' involvement in the sport. Prepare to challenge your preconceptions as we explore how to enhance their participation and the reaction to these revolutionary ideas. Taking a glimpse of the exciting future of the CrossFit Games, this episode will stir your curiosity as we talk about the potential for growth in age group athletes' involvement and how it could be transformed into a profitable venture. The importance of recognizing professional athletes' role in the CrossFit community and the potential of monetizing the ones who attract the most attention is also discussed. Listen in as we debate the pros and cons of separating the athletes from the community and the evolution of the CrossFit Games into an established sport. Lastly, this episode takes a look behind the scenes of the CrossFit Games and the well-known Dave Castro, including his role in CrossFit programming. Gain a deeper understanding of his contribution to the sport and the intricate planning process for the events.  Finally, we touch upon the trust we place in our leaders, the significance of professionalism and preparation, and ways to deal with social media criticism. We also share our gratitude towards our listeners and how athletes can become more engaged in CrossFit. Get ready to be enlightened and possibly have your perspective on the sport reformed. Episode Chapters- (0:00:01) - Age Groups in CrossFit Games Debate (0:11:00) - The Future of CrossFit Games (0:20:41) - Dave Castro's Role in CrossFit Programming (0:29:34) - Brute Strength Podcast Listener Appreciation --------------------- YT link: https://youtu.be/B44_07QOLnw  --------------------- Links: Connect with Micah Connect With Matt Torres Resources: Start your journey as an elite-level CrossFit athlete today. Our 1-to-1 coaching staff would love to hop on a free consultation with you to find out how we can help.  Click here to get started. Reviews:  Enjoy the show? Take a second to leave us a review! Your feedback will help us grow and continue to produce more sweet, sweet content in the future. Give us a follow on social media below for daily workouts & inspiration: Instagram Facebook Website

Feeroozeh Saghafi is a two-time CrossFit Games athlete who made her individual debut at the 2019 CrossFit Games.  She's currently gearing up for her second appearance this August in Madison.  She has also made multiple appearances on the Regional and Sanctional stage both as an individual and team athlete. Fee's rise to the elite level is remarkable.  When she first started attending CrossFit classes, she had no aspirations of competing; she was looking to lose weight and surround herself with a healthy community.  As she began consistently attending classes, she grew to love how strong and powerful she felt, and she was inspired by seeing other elite athletes.  A competitive fire was born.  For several years Fee trained alongside Scott Panchik at CrossFit Mentality, and recently she has moved to Florida to train with Brute Strength. You can connect with Fee via Instagram. @fee.saghafi Resources: Lycam Fitness Feroz barbell will be available after the CrossFit Games here with proceeds benefiting Buddy Strong Academy Beauty in Strength video Related Episodes: Ep 115 - Becoming a CrossFit Games Athlete: Feeroozeh Saghafi & Erin Vandendriessche Ep 18 - Scott Panchik and his Father on Running an Affiliate, Competition, and Recovering from Injury If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health. Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice.  I recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns.

“I'm not gonna work out for fun. That sounds kinda dumb.” Three-time teen CrossFit Games champion and 2022 individual Games competitor Dallin Pepper joins the show to share his inspiration for starting CrossFit, pursuing individual competition, and qualifying for the 2023 NOBULL CrossFit Games. Despite encouragement from his father, uncle, and other members of his family, Pepper decided to start CrossFit after watching the teen division at the 2015 CrossFit Games. He started working out of the family garage with his dad and in 2017, he became the champion in the Boys 14-15 division in his Games debut. He repeated that feat in 2018 and 2019 in the Boys 16-17 division and qualified as an individual for the first time in 2022, placing 19th among the fittest men in the world. After a third-place finish at the 2023 North America East Semifinal, Pepper will return to Madison for his second individual Games appearance. In today's episode, Pepper dives into his Semifinal experience and performance. He describes his approach to executing his plan — created with the help of his coach Matt Torres, owner of Brute Strength — to maximize his performance and run his own race. He also talks about focusing on growth, working on weaknesses, and trusting the process as a competitor. As a former teen athlete, Pepper gives insight into his continued effort to find balance in his life and keep his competitive fire lit as he pursues his individual CrossFit career. Tune in to hear Pepper's thoughts on training for the Games in Naples with other Games-bound athletes Danielle Brandon, James Sprague, and Emma Cary, managing expectations as an athlete, and the lessons he's learned over his CrossFit journey.

Michael Cazayoux is a coach, entrepreneur, and driven person on a mission to help others maximize their life. Today we discuss his journey of building Brute Strength, WAG, and his newest venture, Soul Searching Adventures. Topics include his road to sobriety, the importance of reflection & recognizing emotions, how your circle of friends is paramount to your growth, & why it's important to spend time getting to better know yourself.Subscribe to Michael's Substack "Exhale" here.Learn more about his Soul Searching Adventures here.___________________Five Ways to Keep Building Your Competitor Mindset After Today's EpisodeHire Jake to speak at your company or event. Click here to learn more.Join Competitor Nation leadership cohort for FREE here.Text PODCAST to 972-945-9113 to join our Morning Motivation ClubRead the book, “Compete Every Day,” here.Save 15% on empowering gear at CompeteEveryDay.com with code PODCAST at checkout!

Michael Cazayoux is a coach, entrepreneur, and driven person on a mission to help others maximize their life. Today we discuss his journey of building Brute Strength, WAG, and his newest venture, Soul Searching Adventures. Topics include his road to sobriety, the importance of reflection & recognizing emotions, how your circle of friends is paramount to your growth, & why it's important to spend time getting to better know yourself.Subscribe to Michael's Substack "Exhale" here.Learn more about his Soul Searching Adventures here.___________________Five Ways to Keep Building Your Competitor Mindset After Today's Episode Hire Jake to speak at your company or event. Click here to learn more. Join Competitor Nation leadership cohort for FREE here. Text PODCAST to 972-945-9113 to join our Morning Motivation Club Read the book, “Compete Every Day,” here. Save 15% on empowering gear at CompeteEveryDay.com with code PODCAST at checkout!

Since we last spoke to Fee, she was part of the CrossFit Games Demo Team, got engaged, moved to Florida, and is cranking up her 2023 Games season. Join us as we catch up on all her life events. What is it like to have such unwaivering support from the people you love, How confident is Fee going into this season after an amazing Quater Final and what was it like hanging out with Boz at the games testing for 2 weeks, and how with that help in the long run?

“I'm a very different person competing than I am just in day-to-day life.”Two-time CrossFit Games athlete Emma Cary, 18, joins the podcast in a candid interview about bouncing back from an injury, moving to Naples to train with Brute Strength as a teenager, and growing up in the CrossFit spotlight. Cary fell in love with CrossFit at the age of 10 and after a few years of kids classes, she became serious about one day winning the CrossFit Games. With full support from her parents, Cary began training competitively and eventually moved to Naples, Florida, in 2020 to train one-on-one with Brute Strength coach Matt Torres.After winning the Girls 14-15 division at the 2019 CrossFit Games, Cary qualified for her first Games as an individual in 2021. She was just 17 years old.Later that year, Cary faced a back injury at the Dubai CrossFit Championship that not only knocked her out of the competition, but also forced her to step away from the 2022 season. After a year of recovery, Cary competed at 2023 Wodapalooza, finishing third overall, and hopes to qualify for the 2023 NOBULL CrossFit Games. In this episode, hear more from Cary about her difficult decision to step away from the 2022 season and how she grew both mentally and physically from that experience. Find out more about her relationship with coach Torres and how the supportive environment at Brute has helped her develop her character along with her CrossFit skills. Also, hear from the self-described high achiever about her work ethic, misconceptions others have of her and CrossFit, and learning about herself on and off of the competition floor. Cary recently won her second Open event, finishing Open Test 23.1 with 269 reps. Her first Open event win was Open Workout 21.2.

After dropping out of college, Micah moved to North Carolina to chase a dream: to open and operate a fitness facility. Looking back at his decade in the industry, we reflect on the lessons learned and how that lead to the creation of the 205 Throwdown (a four person team fitness competition geared to provide the best experience for ALL levels of competition to include Rx, Scaled and Masters athletes).Luan and Micah also announce their partnership together for 205 Throwdown, as they strive to offer up an incredible competition option for Birmingham athletes and neighboring communities in the Southeast. Micah is now coach to some of Crossfit's top level athletes and hosts his own podcast with Brute Strength.Sign up now for this years competition taking place on August 12th, 2023 at the Bill Harris Arena. Catch up with Micah and all things here:@micahshoemaker@205_throwdown@brute.strength---------------------@luan.n.nguyen@wheelhouse.academyContact Wheelhouse Academy Instagram: @wheelhouse.academy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wheelhouse.academybham Website: https://www.wheelhouse.academy Email: info@wheelhouse.academy Let us know what you would like us to cover in future episodes! Any topics related to fitness, strength and/or a person that we can interview to learn about their Wheelhouse!Thank You for Listening!

Michael Cazayoux is a 2x CrossFit Games team champion with a Masters in Sport Performance. Michael was a strength and conditioning coach at SUU, and then LSU, and had the opportunity to work with future NFL and MLB players and Olympians. He went on to co-found and then sold Brute Strength in the CrossFit space. Michael had grown the Brute Strength (then Michael Caz Podcast) podcast to 6MM+ downloads. He later joined his wife to continue building WAG and sold in 2021. Michaels' most recent pursuit was the founding of Soul Searching Adventures 2 years ago.

We dive into why he felt so sluggish going into the 2022 Semis We look at peaking maybe too soon maybe too late, then how much does anxiety play a role, what about expectations? Finally, we finish a look at CrossFit Open Workout 23.2 and learning valuable lessons moving forward.

Fee Saghafi and James Sprague from the Brute Strength Training Crew join the show and bring the energy to the podcast stage. They talk about their training culture, the move to train in Naples and how James should be a motivational speaker in his down time. All of our shows in Miami brought to you by Phat Ash Bakes (IG: @phatashbakes). The best cookies hands down. Get #thatgoodgood shipped straight to your door. Also shoutout to Lifting the Dream (IG: @liftingthedreamofficial) who took such great care of us at WZA. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

After finishing on the podium in the Elite Individual Competition this weekend, Emma Cary and her coach Matt Torres of Brute Strength join Tommy at the Wodapalooza Podcast stage to talk about Emma's competition weekend, her journey back from a serious back injury, and the development of their athlete/coach relationship over the past few seasons. 

Guest Matt Bruce is an Olympic Weightlifting National Champion, a lifting protégé under the legendary Coach Gayle Hatch, and also a USA Olympic Team Member. He is also the co-founder of online training program Brute Strength, and Head Strength Coach at Catholic High School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. In this episode the hustlers sit down with Matt Bruce to discover the insane hustle it takes to real the pinnacle of your chosen path! #Olympics #Teamusa #Weightlifting #GayleHatch #Hustlemakesithappen #podcast #health #selfhelpProduced by Jim Chapman and the team at Envision Podcast Studios https://www.facebook.com/ENVISIONPODCASTSTUDIOSubscribe on Youtube! Hit the bell for notifications as soon as they drop!

Matt Torres is best known in the CrossFit landscape as the Head Coach and Founder of Brute Strength Athletics. He has coached athletes at the top level all the way to the CrossFit Games through remote coaching. Recently Brute Force Athletics decided to make the step to an in person training camp and has quickly solidified themselves as one of the powerhouse training groups with CrossFit Games athletes like Danielle Brandon, Dallin Pepper, Emma Cary and top tier SemiFinal athletes like James Sprague and Fee Saghafi who are looking to punch their tickets to the Games this year. He also played College Football at Central Michigan University as Wide Receiver and where he earned a degree in broadcasting. Matt talks about how he had to adjust his life after he lost everything when his apartment was destroyed during Hurricane Ian earlier this year and how the CrossFit community rallied around to support him. Even in adversity his focus was always on everyone else and getting back to training his athletes to hit their goals.  This episode is brought to you by Anchor. Go to www.Anchor.fm to find out how you can start your very own podcast for free right from your phone. New Merchandise for the Wex Appeal Podcast is coming from SherpaWerks (IG: @Sherpawerks). Check them out for all your custom gear needs from shirts, hoodies, sweats and more. Wex Appeal is also an advocate for Suicide Prevention and if you or someone you know is dealing with thoughts of suicide please reach out to someone. It is as simple as dialing 988 from your phone to talk to someone. This world is better with you in it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We had the pleasure of speaking with Brute Strength coach Matt Torres on this weeks episode. We were also lucky enough to have Matt attend our most recent Power Monkey Camp in the woods of Tennessee, where we got our first chance to really get to know how great of a human he is. Matt is the coach of a handful of the top CrossFit Games athletes out there, including Dallin Pepper, Danielle Brandon, Emma Carey, and others. Matt has a very deliberate and unique approach when it comes to coaching his athletes that comes from years of being an athlete himself and always striving to learn and grow within any opportunity he has had. We truly enjoyed having him and his athletes at camp, as well as getting a chance to have an even more in depth conversation here on the podcast. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did. Matt's IG: @heycoachmatt •••• This episode is sponsored by Assault Fitness. Assault has been a part of our Power Monkey Camp for a long time. We've incorporated their runners, bikes and rowers in our endurance sessions as well as our competitions and nightly workouts.   See what all the hype is about and take advantage of their Machine Markdown Madness - Save big on their elite runners and pro bikes now.  Check out their full line up of machines at assaultfitness.com

Brute Strength is hosting a camp on Nov. 4-6 @ Brute HQ in Naples, FL, led by Coach Matt Torres and company. A limited number of spots are available, and time is running out to lock in that early bird price (see link below). Links:  CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR CAMP: http://form.jotform.com/222336519723254 Discount Codes: EARLY2DAY - for both days of camp EARLY1DAY - for 1 day of camp  Connect with Micah Connect with Coach Matt    Resources: Start your journey as an elite-level CrossFit athlete today. Our 1-to-1 coaching staff would love to hop on a free consultation with you to find out how we can help. Click here to get started. Reviews:  Enjoy the show? Take a second to leave us a review! Your feedback will help us grow and continue to produce more sweet, sweet content in the future. Give us a follow on social media below for daily workouts & inspiration: Instagram Facebook Website YouTube

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I don't know about you, but gimme some of that old time strength and resilience training any day of the week! One of the best ways to do that is with the kettlebell windmill, which I dish on in this episode. Check out a demo here: https://youtu.be/yIZkDNYEM4A 

Chris Hinshaw is the founder of aerobiccapacity.com and is widely considered one of the top endurance coaches in the world. As a successful business owner and veteran performance coach, Chris has spent his career working with the highest-performing individuals on the planet. Chris is known internationally for his extensive knowledge and practical experience developing performance in athletes of all experience levels using his comprehensive, cutting edge approach to training. A former All American swimmer and an experienced professional triathlete with 10 Ironman finishes with 7 Ironman's in Kona, Hawaii. His top international finishes include a 2nd place overall finish at the Hawaiian Ironman World Championships, 2nd place overall finish at the Ironman Ultra Distance World Championships in Canada, and a 1st place overall finish at Ironman Brazil. CrossFit, Inc selected Coach Chris as their Subject Matter Expert (“SME”) in Aerobic Capacity in Feb 2016. He specializes in endurance coaching for the CrossFit athlete. He's a CrossFit Level 2 Trainer (CF-L2), CrossFit Competitor Course certified, CrossFit Endurance Course certified, CrossFit Mobility certified, and CrossFit Judge. Hinshaw is a founding partner of Brute Strength, NorCal CrossFit coach from 2012-2018 and CrossFit Coach and CrossFit Mayhem. He currently shares his coaching and endurance programming through aerobiccapacity.com and travels the world to teach his coaching methodology via his CrossFit Preferred Course. Exclusive to WODcast listeners: **Colter Dillon** makes individually cut-and-sewn tee shirts to give you that perfect fit. Pull your favorite tee shirt out of the closet and use their simple measuring guide to recreate your best tee. You have options to pick your fabric color, add artwork, and their team recreates that ideal fit just for you.  Make every tee shirt your favorite tee shirt. Go to ColterDillon.com and get 25% off your first order using code WODCAST. **Thirdzy** creates natural products that help fitness athletes get better quality rest and recovery from physical and mental stress. Their flagship product PM Recovery Collagen is a melatonin-free, CBD-free drink powder that helps you get your best quality rest while supporting joint and muscle repair. Priming you to wake up energized and ready to take on your busiest days and toughest workouts. Go to https://thirdzy.com/discount/WodcastZzz to receive 25% off of your first order. 

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com On today's episode I'm happy to introduce my online student Dr. Justin Schooth - a large-animal veterinarian who - when not rasslin' with cows and horses - is hosting preposterous poundages in his kettlebell and calisthenics workouts. But it wasn't always wine and roses. A lifetime of athletic endeavors combined with a tough-as-nails job hit him with some debilitating physical issues - some so bad that at their worst he could barely sleep.  Listen in as we talk about his origin story, his journey to kettlebells, and his triumphal ride out of pain and discomfort and into strength, resilience, and physical domination. 

Matt Torres is the head coach at the Brute Strength camp in Naples, Florida. He will be coaching Danielle Brandon & Dallin Pepper at the 2022 CrossFit Games.Adrian Bozman is the Director of Competition for the CrossFit Games. This will be the first CrossFit Games programmed by Bozman, although he has been on the team collaborating with Dave Castro almost since the inception of the Sport of CrossFit.Welcome to this episode of the Sevan Podcast!Sign up for our email: https://thesevanpodcast.com/-------------------------Partners:https://cahormones.com/ - CODE "SEVAN" FOR FREE CONSULTATIONhttps://www.paperstcoffee.com/ - THE COFFEE I DRINK!https://www.hybridathletics.com/produ... - THE BARBELL BRUSHhttps://asrx.com/collections/the-real... - OUR TSHIRTShttps://www.vndk8.com/sevan-podcast - OUR OTHER SHIRThttps://usekilo.com - OUR WEBSITE PROVIDER-------------------------

We talk to Matt about what it looks like for a Coach heading into the Games. How he breaks down each athletes, observes and develops a relationship to know what volume and load is right for the athlete in each case. We also discuss the difference in coaching teens in comparison to an experienced athlete. Matt walks us through the regimented day at Brute that is used to ensure the days are the same when the athlete is in competition.

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com In the ancient world, the Roman legions were the most feared army on planet earth. Not only were they strong beyond belief, but their conditioning was off the charts. How did they get so powerful?  There is one movement in particular that they did day in and day out that helped build this real-world strength and conditioning - one that you can easily start doing in your living room. Tune in and find out what it is! 

This past week has seen a bevy of failed drug tests from athletes who qualified for the CrossFit Games out of semifinals. Sean and Tommy talk about where this season ranks when compared with other years that saw failed tests and they look to the past to figure out what things might be done moving forward. Brute Strength coach Matt Torres joins the show to talk about Phill Toon's positive test, Danielle Brandon training in Naples and what to expect from the Brute athletes who are heading to the Games.

We talk to Dallin about his fast rise to the top of the Open division after years of dominating the Teen Division, and becoming one of the Brightest Young Stars in the Sport. We talk about Snowboarding in the Mountains of Utah. He talks about the climb from the Teen division to the open division, and all the fun opportunities that have come his way over the past few Months.

Show Summary (This episode took place behind the walls at the Kyle Unit, in Kyle, Texas) . I met Chas at the Hughes unit several years ago and if you had told me then that I'd be interviewing him on the Kyle unit for a podcast that is listened to all over the world, I would've laughed.  . I watched Chas play and he was pretty good. Then I watched the behavior of the players on the court, especially when a call didn't go their way. It was remarkable. Then after the game I watched as the players went into a room to recover, got something to drink, and heard a devotional. Then I had heard that some of the spurs organization was involved.  . David Robinson sent these guys a video message about the tournament. That's awesome. . I knew then that God had a huge call on Chas's life.  . Then one day out here I ran into two guys at a conference and one of them was Chas's father. Incredible. Chas was also instrumental in bringing a CrossFit competition to the Hughes unit. Tim Tebow also visited and was going to compete against Chas in a push up contest but Chas offered another guy in his place.  . Chas's story is a tragic one, but as you'll hear in the interview, God has and still is  turning it into something beautiful. His young life was torn apart by divorce, then he was driving home one day and hit someone. He lost his mother to cancer while in prison, BUT God. . When I heard Chas was part of a unique inmate counselor program and was placed a the Kyle unit and wanted some speakers, I jumped. Then I asked permission from Warden Luna if could interview Kyle for the podcast. He said yes.  . This interview takes place in the visitation room at the Kyle unit. There's absolutely no sound absorbing areas in there so the audio is as good as we could get it. You'll hear prison doors opening and closing in the background. And right after the interview I got to witness something amazing. I got to see Chas present a certificate to men who had completed the Pillars class and were about to be free men. Some of them may already be out but I wanted to shout out to some of the men who I had the honor of meeting that day.  . Big thanks to Warden Luna and his staff at the Kyle unit as well as MTC for making this happen.  . Chas, you impressed me when I first me you man and you're still going strong. Prison isn't breaking you like it does some, it is absolutely making you. Making you into the man of God you were always meant to be. It was an honor to interview you and hear your story. I know we didn't get to talk about everything but we will do a round two. I love they way you honor God and all the people in your life like your mom, your kids, their mother, your dad, your aunt. I'm proud to know you and be your friend bro. It was fun breaking bread (cookies) with you guys and It was great getting stuck in count with y'all at the end. Stay strong my friend.  . And oh, you caught me off guard with your presentation to me. I wasn't expecting that. Y'all, I'm a sports fan. I love my teams, but I'm a sports fan first. Chas was given three game nets from the Spurs playoffs. He gave one to his son, the other to his daughter, and then that day he gave the third one to me. It was on the east goal against the Grizzlies in 2016. Craziest best gift I've ever received. I'll post of pic on the show page. Thank you Chas. It'll be proudly displayed on my sports wall in my gym.  . Check out the videos below of Tim Tebow's push up contest, the winning shot from the basketball tournament against some of the Spurs players, and the Brute Strength CrossFit competition. . Resources Mentioned in the Show: . Tim Tebow's Push Up Contest at the Hughes Unit: https://people.com/sports/tim-tebow-push-up-contest-inmates-texas-prison/ . Brute Strength's CrossFit at the Hughes Unit: https://video.search.yahoo.com/search/video?fr=mcafee&ei=UTF-8&p=brute+strength+prison+crossfit+games+youtube&type=E211US1079G91649#id=1&vid=69a7e5d305fb83fc872a2f4002b67542&action=click . The Winning Shot, Chariots of Fire Tournament: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=24692881595183 . Watch the Forgiven Felons Documentary: https://therokuchannel.roku.com/details/7abf5e84134e54a394b5b42544c08caa/forgiven-felons/season-1 . How to get more involved with Forgiven Felons: . Leave a review and subscribe on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/background-check-podcast/id1515831127 . Learn about our Future Plans: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/future-plans . Give to our organization: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/support . Follow Forgiven Felons on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

In this week's episode of Healthspan Academy, I interviewed CrossFit Games coach, Matt Torres. We talked about all things relevant to getting maximum performance out of an athlete. We talked about setting expectations, programming, improving weakness, and adapting scope throughout the training season. Matt talked about his approach to mentality and recovery, and event-to-event strategy.  Coach Matt Torres is a Jack of all Trades in sports and fitness. Growing up, his passion for sports helped him earn a scholarship to play division one college football at Central Michigan University from 2006-2011. He was a wide receiver at CMU and played with some top-notch athletes, such as Antonio Brown (Steelers), Joe Staley (49ers), Eric Fisher (Chiefs), Frank Zombo (Chiefs), and Jahleel Addae (Chargers). After college, he and his colleague Dario Aviles found CrossFit in Naples and loved everything about it. What began as a motivation for fitness rapidly grew and transformed into a real business as they opened the doors of North Naples CrossFit in 2013. Since 2018, he has worked with Brute Strength, where he has helped several athletes reach their goals of making it to the CrossFit Games, including:  Jason Carroll, Dallin Pepper, Tudor Magda, Emma Cary, Fee Saghafi, James Sprague, and Phil Toon. If you want to find out more about Coach Matt, check out his website at www.northnaplescrossfit.com and on Instagram at @heycoachmatt.    *** Please note that the content discussed in this podcast is intended for self-education and is not to be interpreted as medical advice.

Aside from planning her wedding in just a few short months, Nikki is ready to show off all her hard work in her first in-person competition in what seems like forever. Working with Dom and Brute Strength, she's looking to make big moves at Atlas Games. No matter what, she wants everyone to know how hard she's worked and how much she cares. Good Luck Nikki!

Adrian and Alison Scudds sit down to talk about her journey to become a CrossFit Games athlete for the first time on the individual side. She has been to the Games on a team in 2019 and has several close calls from 7th place to 9th place at regionals/ Semi Finals. Ali has been lead by renowned coaches from across the competitive space with Nick Fowler at Brute Strength to now Justin Colter with Underdog Athletics. She nows lives in Las Vegas and trains with the likes of Matt Dlugos, Bethany Shadburne, Danielle Brandon, Kari Pearce and many more. Ali describes the environment as exactly what she's been hoping for and thinks it will be the catalyst to success this year. Ironically enough, success for her may be different than you imagine, take a listen and find out what will define her journey when it is said and done!

Today Adrian interviews Dallin Pepper aka "The Young Blood". Dallin was a 3x Crossfit Games Champion as a teen. Their relationship goes way back to 2017 when Adrian had a chance to meet Dallin, see him train and interact with him for 3 days in Salt Lake City at the FNX facility during a Brute Strength camp. Dallin loved every minute, the team saw tremendous potential in Dallin and the connection was made! Dallin shares about starting up with his Coach Matt Torres and how their relationship and training has adapted and evolved, the ways he's focused on making 2022 his year to punch a tick at the CrossFit Games as an individual and his thoughts on the Mid Atlantic Championship where this will all go down! After being just a few points shy of qualifying for the Games last year, Dallin has moved to Florida with his Wife to be a full-time athlete and has doubled down on his goals. Won't be long until we watch it all pay off. He's just getting started. 

We talk to Fee about coffee, Doing podcasts at Panera. How she fought through illness at the MACC last year to finish 7th, We ask her about being in a semifinal two years in a row that had the #1 Seed moved into her semi, we find out more about her relationship with Scott and is she known at Aunt Fee? and we finish up with how she is prepared for the Granite Games, her big idea for the future and how much she loved her Power Monkey Camp experience

This week we have Michael Cazayoux on the podcast. His reputation proceeds him-- Mike was on a team that won back-to-back CrossFit Games, he is the co-founder of Brute Strength, the co-owner of Working Against Gravity, and the founder of Soul Searching Adventures. We talk about auditing yourself, creating space for people to grow and thrive, and checking your ego in regard to others' success. I'm a fan of Mike's, and it was a joy to have this deep, thoughtful, conversation with him. Find him @michaelcazayoux on Instagram Sign up for his newsletter "The Friday Exhale" at https://michaelcaz.com/ Apply to go on a Soul Searching Adventure at https://soulsearchingadventures.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/feel-strong/support

Scott sits down with Matt to discuss his collegiate baseball career with the Univeristy of Utah, how he found CrossFit and how it gave him that competitive thing in his life. We talk about his wife and his job at UPS, Why he decided to go with Brute Strength and how that has changed his expectations and he is doing things that keep surprising him and his coach. Plus a lot more.

Building yourself up physically (packing on muscle, getting stronger, becoming faster and more powerful, etc.) is a concept you'll hear us preach about at Rebel quite a bit. The type of strength we aren't coaching on a typical day is the strength that you can't physically see – the spiritual strength that exists on the inside. This is why I wanted to have Michael Cazayoux on the podcast to unpack his health and fitness journey because he brings a ton of important information to the table that I think goes unnoticed in our industry. From winning multiple team titles at the CrossFit Games, to working as a strength and conditioning coach for LSU, to co-owning a fitness company, Brute Strength, to running Working Against Gravity with his wife, to now running Soul Searching Adventures where he takes groups of men out on epic outdoor adventures to do deep introspective work together... All to say, Michael's lived and learned a lot.  The meat and potatoes of our conversation are surrounding fitness, health, and strength and how the three have evolved with him over time. We've all have had moments of reflection where we feel lost when transitioning from one phase of life to another, especially when our health and wellness are involved. Listen in to hear Michael unpack what it means to have an identity shift, what that actually looks like for a former athlete, and exercises you can do to become more intentional and gain insight for yourself. What You'll Learn in this Episode: [08:07] The story behind how Michael got started with Soul Searching Adventures [09:22] How Michael thinks about health and fitness today compared to earlier days as a strength and conditioning coach and while competing in CrossFit [12:27] The identify shift you experience when you stop being a high-level, competitive athlete [13:21] The new values Michael has on fitness [17:48] Being self aware enough when your goals and priorities have shifted from one phase to the next [19:27] What it means to transcend something [20:36] The ability to get out and express yourself in nature [22:31] Using physical challenges to gain insight in other areas of life [23:41] Two challenges for a former athlete in a reflective space [25:37] Exercises to become more intentional and feel more comfortable in reflection [31:24] Michael's main goal to deliver in his Soul Searching Adventures Links: Explore our free training samples here: https://www.rebel-performance.com/training-templates/ (https://www.rebel-performance.com/training-templates/) Follow Michael Cazayoux here: https://www.instagram.com/michaelcazayoux/ (https://www.instagram.com/michaelcazayoux/) Follow James Cerbie here: https://www.instagram.com/jamescerbie/ (https://www.instagram.com/jamescerbie/) Check out Michael's podcast here: https://apple.co/3tI0a42 (https://apple.co/3tI0a42) Subscribe to Michael's newsletter here: https://mcaz.substack.com/ (https://mcaz.substack.com/) Check out Soul Searching Adventures here: https://soulsearchingadventures.com (https://soulsearchingadventures.com) Follow Rebel here: https://www.instagram.com/therebelperformance/ (https://www.instagram.com/therebelperformance/) Join our Rebel FB group here: https://bit.ly/3KfGk6A (https://bit.ly/3KfGk6A) Want to learn more about the Rebel Performance Training Team? Click here to chat with our team: http://m.me/rebelperf (http://m.me/rebelperf) Claim your FREE 6-week trial to work with me and my team privately here: https://www.rebel-performance.com/ (https://www.rebel-performance.com/) PLUS: Whenever you're ready... here are 3 ways we can help you unlock total package strength, physique, and athleticism (without being in pain or getting beaten down by injuries). 1. Listen to the podcast.  We release a new episode every Sunday evening where we break down what to do in and outside the gym to help you become the total package (and perform pain-free)...

Episode 5 of the Rig Report Dives into how important nutrition is during QuarterFinals with Cheryl Nasso - Host of the Fit Body Secrets Podcast, Matt Poulin - This year's 2nd place finisher in the Open tells us why the Open still means something to him, Katharine and Dave from Fantasy Fitnessing introduce thier new Quarterfinal game and Cat Scherer - Host of the Clydesdale, Fitness & Friends Podcast comes with another Rant this week.

This Week on the Rig Report Where we bring you the last news from around the CrossFit World from the people making the News Happy St. Patricks Day Everyone. On this week's Episode we have special Guests Kristin Holte who talk about her farewell tour, doing the Open without pressure, and Where she is in the process of her next career. Spencer Panchik talks about why now was the time to go all in with BRUTE Strength, and what his future goals are. Roza Giles tells us about her move to the United States as a model living a very unhealthy life, then doing a job in Madison and finding a CrossFit Gym which changed her life in so many ways. Expert Analysis on this year's Open from Katharine and Dave of Fantasy Fitnessing And Commentary about the accessibility of the Open from the Blues City Crew.

Join Micah and Brute Strength's newest athlete as they discuss strategy on how to tackle CrossFit Open Workout 22.3.   Links: Connect with Micah Resources: Start your journey as an elite-level CrossFit athlete today. Our 1-to-1 coaching staff would love to hop on a free consultation with you to find out how we can help. Click here to get started. Reviews:  Enjoy the show? Take a second to leave us a review! Your feedback will help us grow and continue to produce more sweet, sweet content in the future. Give us a follow on social media below for daily workouts & inspiration: Instagram Facebook Website YouTube

We break down the final workout of the 2022 CrossFit Open and yes it has Thrusters, we analyze what athletes have done best with these movements, then we pick our way too early Podium Picks for the men at this year's CrossFit Games, finally, we talk about how BRUTE is on Fire this year and another athlete leaves Comp Train.

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Phil Toon first came onto the competitive landscape after securing a place in the last chance qualifier in the 2021 CrossFit Games season. Toon recently moved to Naples, FL where he joined elite athletes Dallin Pepper, Emma Cary, and James Sprague alongside Brute Strength coach Matt Torres. Many doubted Toon, but it's clear after a 6th place finish in the 2022 Wodapaloza elite division Phil Toon is here to stay. Links: Connect with Micah Connect with Phil Train Sink or Swim Resources: Start your journey as an elite-level CrossFit athlete today. Our 1-to-1 coaching staff would love to hop on a free consultation with you to find out how we can help. Click here to get started. Reviews:  Enjoy the show? Take a second to leave us a review! Your feedback will help us grow and continue to produce more sweet, sweet content in the future. Give us a follow on social media below for daily workouts & inspiration: Instagram Facebook Website YouTube

Kels is a 3x CrossFit Games team athlete and elite individual competitor.  She was a two-time all conference soccer athlete, and a member of the USA Bobsled team. She returns to the CrossFit floor for the first time in a year and a half as one of Brute Strength's newest athletes trying to punch her ticket to the 2022 CrossFit Games.

>> Before we dive into this episode, we wanted to let you know we're opening registration for our next Coach Certification course on January 12th, 2022.  If you are someone whose life has been changed through nutrition and you're ready to give back, this program could be for you. To learn more, go to www.workingagainstgravity.com/coach-certification and join our presale list today! Can you actually make money as a nutrition coach? We sent out a survey to over 3,000 aspiring nutrition coaches about what stopped them from taking the leap to begin coaching clients. One of the most frequent questions we heard was: can you actually make money as a nutrition coach? In today's episode, Adee and Michael will dispel myths about making money as an online nutrition coach. Adee launched Working Against Gravity eight years ago, and now with 35 employees, she can assure you — it is absolutely possible to make this a sustainable career. Not only do they break down the actual math of how much money a nutrition coach can make per client and per year, but they offer actionable steps you can take today to inch toward your dream career without taking huge risks. Remember, the WAG Coach Certification offers a low-stakes way to find out whether you can see yourself working with nutrition coaching clients – you'll practice creating programs and working with clients, and you'll get feedback from a coach mentor. We would love to hear from you! If you have a question you want us to answer on the podcast, let us know by leaving a voicemail at workingagainstgravity.com/podcast. And don't forget to follow along @workingagainstgravity on Instagram and leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts! Topics:  03:54 – Online nutrition coaching is a newer, less clear career path 05:00 – Doesn't have to be a huge risk to launch nutrition business 05:11 – Coaching taps into deep human desire to do meaningful work 06:23 – Making money doesn't make you a ‘bad person' or change identity 08:21 – Talking about the actual numbers – how WAG does it 09:25 – How much a coach would make with a conservative coaching rate 11:26 – How many clients? How much time does each client take?  13:48 – 3 ways to take ‘tip-toe' toward launching your dream business 15:00 – Tip 1: Start with low stakes (go slow, explore the field) 17:58 – Coach a few people on the side to start (how Adee started before WAG)  19:04 – Michael's experience leaving job for Brute Strength 20:16 – WAG Coach Cert allows you to practice working with clients 22:05 – Tip 2: Don't focus on solving problems you don't actually have 24:33 – Tip 3: Deliver value (be a good coach) and the money follows 26:42 – Build an iceburg by being ethical and providing a great service Links: Working Against Gravity Nutrition Coach Certification Tim Ferriss' “Fear Setting” for mitigating your fears Working Against Gravity Business Program

On today's episode, we're joined by our elite, up and coming team, The Ohio Brutes. After watching their dreams of qualifying for the CrossFit Games disappear last year due to COVID-19, these guys are hungrier than ever before. Before watching them punch their ticket at this year's West Coast Classic, we wanted to dive into who these guys are, and how a tragic end to their 2020 season helped shape them into a stronger, tighter unit. Tune in to today's episode for all the juicy details. 6:05 How the Ohio Brutes came together 7:40 Their experience working with Brute Strength 8:58 The tragic end to their 2020 Season 12:09 How team training differs from individual training  16:15 How they used the “Mullet Test” to assign their team captain 27:10 What it's like to perform the Quarter Finals Qualifiers at 10 PM  30:17 The Redemption Shot Links: Consider Contributing to the Ohio Brutes  Resources: Start your journey as an elite level CrossFit athlete today. Our 1-to-1 coaching staff would love to hop on a free consultation with you to find out how we can help. Click here to get started. Reviews:  Enjoy the show? Take a second to leave us a review! Your feedback will help us grow and continue to produce more sweet, sweet content in the future. Give us a follow on social media below for daily workouts & inspiration: Instagram Facebook Website YouTube