Podcasts about complete human performance

Join Director of Coaching Ariana Scalfo as she chats with new CHP coaches Mike Thompson and Justin Jones about men's mental health and how it plays out in lifestyle, health, and ability/motivation to train. Mike and Justin are relatively new fathers, and they discuss with Ariana (a new mother) the loneliness and pressure that comes with fatherhood, and the dangers of depression, and lack of clearly defined paternal support during that time.  [tw: discussion about depression, anxiety, mentions of suicide, body dysmorphia] Dealing with interalized shame; are men's health issues framed more as "their own fault" (insufficient preparedness, "toxic masculinity") vs the fault of external factors as women's are typically framed? Is the messaging "fix yourself" instead of "get help" even when help is available? What major life changes were the catalyst for realizing you needed more help? Do you see the same trends with clients? Body image issues, steroids, and body image issues and dysmorphia in male athletes - steroid abuse and "bigorexia" The pressures of being a new dad - "I need to lock in," not being a burden, pressure to provide, pressure to be more present and contradicting demands. Lack of resources for fathers. Fitness, the pursuit of health, and self efficacy; rebuilding your sense of self efficacy and self control after major life changes The concept of "Spoons" in chronic illness and how it applies to autoregulation in training Lifting less than ever, training infrequently as ever, and setting PRs - scuse me what Redefining a win, and hitting 90% instead of 98% is still a really good training day, the power of showing up and giving it time. The dangers of over-identifying with "daily" performance metrics (weight moved, speed traveled, distance traveled) What are some lifestyle changes you'd recommend for someone going through an indentity-shift and struggling with their training in ways they never did before?  'Filing cabinet mentality' - the benefits and the downsides What's the biggest benefit or takeaway you've experienced by hiring a coach, bringing on a mentor, or reaching out to a friend? You can follow Mike on Instagram at @mjttraining You can follow Justin on Instagram at @justinsjones You can follow Complete Human Performance at @completehumanperformance Questions about coaching or consultations from Mike or Justin? Contact them directly or email info@hybrid-academy.com to be connected.

Welcome back to the Assemble Performance Podcast! This episode features Ariana Scalfo, a repeat guest from 2023, who is the Director of Coaching at Complete Human Performance. We discuss her journey as a mom, athlete, and coach, delving into the challenges of balancing training with parenting. Ariana opens up about her experience with the Hybricon Games, the pressures of staying active during pregnancy, and the impact of social media on our perceptions of fitness and parenting. We also explore the importance of making decisions and managing busyness, all while maintaining a healthy approach to achieving goals. Tune in to gain valuable insights from Ariana's multifaceted life and coaching philosophy.Get in touch with Ariana: https://www.instagram.com/ariana.scalfo/Check out all CHP has to offer: https://www.completehumanperformance.com/Apply For Coaching: https://form.jotform.com/243302394225147Contact Me: justin@assembleperformance.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/justinsjones/Website: https://assembleperformance.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@justinjonesfitness

 Clay Foster has been a part of Complete Human Performance for years, and has been doing the hybrid thing for even longer. He won The Crucible Pro Men's Division in 2024, he's competed in the Hybricon Games (2023), and is registered for Rally in the Valley 2025 to name a few things. A coach himself, Clay's training has run the gamut from bodybuilding to CrossFit to 100-milers, and he's excited to spend 2025 enjoying his hard-earned fitness. Listen in and follow Clay on Instagram at @clayfostfitness

In this episode we speak with Ariana Scalfo, a coach and the director of coaching at Complete Human Performance. Ariana's story is a testament to the power of the human spirit and the potential for growth and transformation. Her experiences have shaped her coaching philosophy, emphasizing the importance of empathy, connection, and understanding in helping individuals achieve their goals.If you want to get in touch with Ariana or CHP, you can find them on Instagram or at their website.Ariana's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/running_peaches/CHP's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/completehumanperformance/CHP's Website: https://www.completehumanperformance.com/Contact Me: justin@assembleperformance.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/justinsjones/Website: https://assembleperformance.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@justinjonesfitness

Join CHP Director of Coaching Ariana Scalfo as she chats with Sam Hartman, longtime CHP client and collaborator, about a wide variety of topics that all circle back around to the importance of community in fitness. Hear what drew the two of them to CHP in the first place as clients, and how their personal goals have changed over the years; why CHP has so many military/LEO clients; tackling the complex question of how to get people moving; what CrossFit did right, and what it gets wrong; the positives and negatives of a "Goggins Mentality". Have a question, need to contact the show, or are interested in training with Complete Human Performance? You can email Ariana at: ariana@hybrid-academy.com You can email Anthony at: anthony@hybrid-academy.com Follow Sam Hartman on Instagram at @sam_metal Follow TINAR Race Series on Instagram at @tinarraceseries Follow Ariana on Instagram at @running_peaches Follow CHP on Instagram at @completehumanperformance

In this episode of The Jordan Syatt Mini Podcast, I speak with owner of Complete Human Performance, Alex Viada, lowering your resting heart rate, philosophy, cardio, strength training, the state of the fitness industry, and a lot more. I hope you enjoy the episode and, if you do, please leave a review on iTunes (huge thank you to everyone who has written one so far). Finally, if you've been thinking about joining The Inner Circle but haven't yet...we have hundreds of home and bodyweight workouts for you and you can get them all here: www.sfinnercircle.com. -J

Host Ariana Scalfo welcomes CHP coach Nickademus de la Rosa to discuss Nick's participation in the World's Toughest Mudder run this past November. What was Nick's training and race experience like for this, his second 100 mile race after heart surgery? How did a race of that distance with obstacles feel? What are some general endurance lessons to take from his and his clients' experiences at this race? Find out when you listen in. Have a question, need to contact the show, or are interested in training with Complete Human Performance? You can email Ariana at: ariana@hybrid-academy.com You can email Anthony at: anthony@hybrid-academy.com Follow Nick on IG @ultrademus Follow Ariana on IG @running_peaches Follow Complete Human Performance on IG @completehumanperformance

Host Anthony D'Orazio welcomes Christian and Julia Anto to discuss young athlete development. What do they recommend young athletes do for athletic development? What types of sports participation and traveling leagues should they engage in? What issues do these two currently see with the current system and how young athletes are developed and showcased? All these questions and more are answered in this episode. Have a question, need to contact the show, or are interested in training with Complete Human Performance? You can email Ariana at: ariana@hybrid-academy.com You can email Anthony at: anthony@hybrid-academy.com Follow Anthony on IG @dorazioanthony Follow Christian on IG @ant_toe Follow Julia on IG @julia.ant_toe Follow Complete Human Performance on IG @completehumanperformance  

Host Ariana Scalfo welcomes CHP coach Alec Blenis to discuss Alec's participation in the Battle Bunker competition. How was the set-up? How did the event go? What was Alec's approach to the event? Find out by listening in. Have a question, need to contact the show, or are interested in training with Complete Human Performance? You can email Ariana at: ariana@hybrid-academy.com You can email Anthony at: anthony@hybrid-academy.com Follow Alec on IG @alecblenis Follow Ariana on IG @running_peaches Follow Complete Human Performance on IG @completehumanperformance

On this week's episode of CP Radio, Kyle & Matt are joined by Alec Blenis! Alec is a former endurance athlete & Obstacle Course Racer, having been a part of the Spartan Race Pro Team. As he progressed, he developed an interest in powerlifting and physique training, leading him down the path of hybrid training and his position as a coach with Complete Human Performance. For more on Alec, check him out on Instagram.

Alec Blenis is a lot of things: Georgia Tech physics grad, former professional Spartan Racer and competitive ultramarathoner, current Murph world record holder, Instagram Q&A master, and coach at Complete Human Performance. With a background like that, it makes sense that he specializes in coaching people who also want to do a lot of things. Specifically, he coaches people who are looking to pursue "concurrent training," with goals spanning both strength and endurance simultaneously. The relevance of this for tactical professionals is obvious, so we brought him on to have a conversation about how he approaches this kind of training as both an athlete and a coach.

Host Anthony D'Orazio welcomes CHP coach Alec Blenis as they discuss the latter's approach to his recent Murph world record attempt. What did his training look like and how did this year compare to his prior record setting attempt? What are his thoughts about the day of competition? Learn how a world class athlete thinks and goes about training, event pacing, and mental approach. Have a question, need to contact the show, or are interested in training with Complete Human Performance? You can email Anthony at: anthony@hybrid-academy.com Important CHP links can be found at our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/CompleteHumanPerformance Follow Alec on IG @alecblenis Follow Anthony on IG @dorazioanthony Follow Complete Human Performance on IG @completehumanperformance

In this episode of The Jordan Syatt Mini Podcast, I speak with owner of Complete Human Performance, Alex Viada, all about high intensity interval training. We discuss the who, what, when, where, and why's of high intensity interval training so you know exactly what to do (and how to do it). We also talk a bit about Zone 2 and answer some of the most commonly asked questions about it. I hope you enjoy the episode and, if you do, please leave a review on iTunes (huge thank you to everyone who has written one so far). Finally, if you've been thinking about joining The Inner Circle but haven't yet...we have hundreds of home and bodyweight workouts for you and you can get them all here: www.sfinnercircle.com. -J Listen to Zone 2, Part 1 Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-science-of-zone-2-cardio-with-alex-viada/id1348856817?i=1000547355821 Listen to Zone 2, Part 2 Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-science-of-zone-2-cardio-part-2-with-alex-viada/id1348856817?i=1000550948065

Host Ariana Scalfo welcomes on Isabel Sloan to discuss mental performance and what that entails for athletes. Have a question, need to contact the show, or are interested in training with Complete Human Performance? You can email Ariana at: ariana@hybrid-academy.com You can email Anthony at: anthony@hybrid-academy.com Follow Ariana on IG @running_peaches Follow Complete Human Performance on IG @completehumanperformance For training and nutritional coaching visit https://complete-human-performance-coaching.constantcontactsites.com/  

Host Anthony D'Orazio welcomes on owner and operate of coachgarner.com, Dan Garner, to discuss the importance of gut health on athletic performance and every day health. They also get into a discussion on how pro athletes are the ultimate compensators and how we can learn from Dan's work with them.   Have a question, need to contact the show, or are interested in training with Complete Human Performance? You can email Anthony at: anthony@hybrid-academy.com You can email Ariana at: ariana@hybrid-academy.com   Follow Anthony on IG @dorazioanthony Follow Dan on IG @dangarnernutrition Follow Complete Human Performance on IG @completehumanperformance For training and nutritional coaching visit https://complete-human-performance-coaching.constantcontactsites.com/

In this episode of The Jordan Syatt Mini Podcast, I speak with owner of Complete Human Performance, Alex Viada, all about Zone 2 Cardio. We discuss what Zone 2 is, why it's called "Zone 2," why it's the best form of cardio you can do and how much you should be doing every week. We also talk about Zone 2 compared to higher intensity cardio and how much higher intensity you should be doing each week to get the best of both worlds. And we break down how you can find out what your "Zone 2" is regardless of whether or not you wear a heart rate monitor. I hope you enjoy the episode and, if you do, please leave a review on iTunes (huge thank you to everyone who has written one so far). Finally, if you've been thinking about joining The Inner Circle but haven't yet...we have hundreds of home and bodyweight workouts for you and you can get them all here: www.sfinnercircle.com. -J Listen to Part 1 Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-science-of-zone-2-cardio-with-alex-viada/id1348856817?i=1000547355821

CHP director Ariana Scalfo hosts this episode and welcomes on The Crucible Pro Women's second place finisher Lorraine Painchaud for a discussion on body image. Learn how their own body images have changed over time, how their training has moved from a body image centric approach, and much more from them regarding this topic.    Have a question, need to contact the show, or are interested in training with Complete Human Performance? You can email Anthony at: anthony@hybrid-academy.com You can email Ariana at: ariana@hybrid-academy.com   Follow Ariana on IG @running_peaches Follow Lorraine on IG @lorraine_dawn82 Follow Complete Human Performance on IG @completehumanperformance For training and nutritional coaching visit https://complete-human-performance-coaching.constantcontactsites.com/www.completehumanperformance.com

In this episode of The Jordan Syatt Mini Podcast, I speak with owner of Complete Human Performance, Alex Viada, all about cardio. We discuss the different zones (Zone 1-5), which one is the best for your heart health, how you can use them all to improve your health & performance, and the physiology of how all this works so you can understand exactly what's happening. I hope you enjoy the episode and, if you do, please leave a review on iTunes (huge thank you to everyone who has written one so far). Finally, if you've been thinking about joining The Inner Circle but haven't yet...we have hundreds of home and bodyweight workouts for you and you can get them all here: www.sfinnercircle.com. -J

Host Anthony D'Orazio welcomes back CHP head coach, awesome person, and general badass Ariana Scalfo to discuss burn out both mentally and physically in athletes. These coaches discuss how they deal with it themselves and their athletes. They then get into a discussion on off season training, and an exciting new off-season group training product that they will be running this winter starting on January 17th. For more information and to sign-up for the off-season group coaching go here: https://complete-human-performance-coaching.constantcontactsites.com/group-coaching-?fbclid=IwAR30U9LyDeLxZnuUnQmMQbt2ncmilpZ9BR26spHkFfrZWsznle_8ycJeITU Have a question, need to contact the show, or are interested in training with Complete Human Performance? You can email Anthony at: anthony.dorazio@completehumanperformance.com You can email Ariana at: ariana@hybrid-academy.com   Follow Ariana on IG @running_peaches Follow Anthony on IG @dorazioanthony Follow Complete Human Performance on IG @completehumanperformance For training and nutritional coaching visit www.completehumanperformance.com

Host Anthony D'Orazio welcomes on three of The Crucible event winners to discuss their experiences. Join him as he brings on Dr. Heather Lawrence to discuss her win in the women's scaled division, Connie L. to chat about her win of the women's pro division, and CHP coach Alec Blenis as he ruminates on his win in the men's pro division. Want to train for the Crucible but do not have the funds for one-on-one coaching? Check out our Crucible template: https://hpaeducationalportal.mykajabi.com/offers/m5RJFoLH/checkout Have a question, need to contact the show, or are interested in training with Complete Human Performance? You can email Anthony at: anthony.dorazio@completehumanperformance.com Important CHP links can be found at our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/CompleteHumanPerformance   Follow Alec on IG @alecblenis Follow Anthony on IG @dorazioanthony Follow Complete Human Performance on IG @completehumanperformance For training and nutritional coaching visit www.completehumanperformance.com

Host Anthony D'Orazio welcomes back CHP coach, awesome person, and general badass Ariana Scalfo to discuss her participation in the Spartan Games. Learn about what went into her being chosen, how much time she had to prepare, and what her experience competing was like. Have a question, need to contact the show, or are interested in training with Complete Human Performance? You can email Anthony at: anthony.dorazio@completehumanperformance.com You can email Ariana at: ariana@hybrid-academy.com   Follow Ariana on IG @running_peaches Follow Anthony on IG @dorazioanthony Follow Complete Human Performance on IG @completehumanperformance For training and nutritional coaching visit www.completehumanperformance.com

Host Anthony D'Orazio reminds you all that CHP's The Crucible is this month. Check out the CHP Instagram for more information (info below). He then discusses how he handles knowing he is going to fail a goal. Not every goal we set we are going to hit, so what happens when you realize that what you had planned to get to is going to end up out of reach? Have a question, need to contact the show, or are interested in training with Complete Human Performance? You can email Anthony at: anthony.dorazio@completehumanperformance.com Follow Anthony on IG @dorazioanthony Follow Complete Human Performance on IG @completehumanperformance For training and nutritional coaching visit www.completehumanperformance.com

Host Anthony D'Orazio welcomes on powerlifter, strongman, and coach David Herrera to discuss supplementation and enhancement in athletes. How it should be approached in a more holistic manner and in a way that minimizes risk. Have a question, need to contact the show, or are interested in training with Complete Human Performance? You can email Anthony at: anthony.dorazio@completehumanperformance.com Follow David on IG @davidherrera1119 Follow Anthony on IG @dorazioanthony Follow Complete Human Performance on IG @completehumanperformance For training and nutritional coaching visit www.completehumanperformance.com  

Host Anthony D'Orazio welcomes back fellow CHP coach Ariana Scalfo to discuss how they approach training and fitness goals for themselves and their clients when going on vacation. They also dig into why it is so important that you choose your own adventure in regards to training and fitness in general. Have a question, need to contact the show, or are interested in training with Complete Human Performance? You can email Anthony at: anthony.dorazio@completehumanperformance.com You can email Ariana at: ariana@hybrid-academy.com   Follow Ariana on IG @running_peaches Follow Anthony on IG @dorazioanthony Follow Complete Human Performance on IG @completehumanperformance For training and nutritional coaching visit www.completehumanperformance.com

Host Anthony D'Orazio welcomes back fellow CHP coach Ariana Scalfo to discuss CHP's The Crucible event happening this coming October. What is it? How does it test HYBRID athletic ability? What do these two coaches expect to get out of it? How can you get coaching for it? All these questions are answered here. To learn more about The Crucible or sign-up for group coaching go here: https://complete-human-performance-coaching.constantcontactsites.com/the-crucible?fbclid=IwAR1Bdkxtwlv0dSf9R3wcAkKV9q7eajZ_wUsoCqI4jJVR-bPBFuY2I9WVjJ4   Have a question, need to contact the show, or are interested in training with Complete Human Performance? You can email Anthony at: anthony.dorazio@completehumanperformance.com You can email Ariana at: ariana@hybrid-academy.com   Follow Ariana on IG @running_peaches Follow Anthony on IG @dorazioanthony Follow Complete Human Performance on IG @completehumanperformance For training and nutritional coaching visit www.completehumanperformance.com

Host Anthony D'Orazio welcomes new CHP coach Kelsey Koger to discuss how fatiguability affects athletes and how to manage it. They also get into how athletes feel and deal with pain, and discuss strategies for dealing with some types of chronic pain. They also touch on coaching models and dogma, and how to balance training, nutrition, and mental health. Have a question, need to contact the show, or are interested in training with Complete Human Performance? You can email Anthony at: anthony.dorazio@completehumanperformance.com Follow Kelsey on IG @kelsey_koger Follow Anthony on IG @dorazioanthony Follow Complete Human Performance on IG @completehumanperformance For training and nutritional coaching visit www.completehumanperformance.com

Host Anthony D’Orazio welcomes his wife Maria and fellow CHP coach Ariana Scalfo to discuss their experiences with anxiety and its impact on their lives. Have a question, need to contact the show, or are interested in training with Complete Human Performance? You can email Anthony at: anthony.dorazio@completehumanperformance.com Follow Ariana on IG @running_peaches Follow Anthony on IG @dorazioanthony Follow Complete Human Performance on IG @completehumanperformance For training and nutritional coaching visit www.completehumanperformance.com

The podcast welcomes on Annie Dohack as she and host Anthony D’Orazio discuss fitness fads suggested by the CHP community. Which ones do they like and which ones do they think are less than great? Tune in to find out. Have a question, need to contact the show, or are interested in training with Complete Human Performance? You can email Anthony at: anthony.dorazio@completehumanperformance.com Follow Annie on IG @anniegunshow Follow Anthony on IG @dorazioanthony Follow Complete Human Performance on IG @completehumanperformance For training and nutritional coaching visit www.completehumanperformance.com

Host Anthony D’Orazio welcomes on Kenny Barber to discuss his experience with Crossfit, his thoughts on its current direction, and comments about The Open. You can find more information at:  https://completehumanperformance.com/product/mxnlegends/ Have a question, need to contact the show, or are interested in training with Complete Human Performance? You can email Anthony at: anthony.dorazio@completehumanperformance.com Follow Kenny on IG @kbarber39 Follow Anthony on IG @dorazioanthony Follow Complete Human Performance on IG @completehumanperformance For training and nutritional coaching visit www.completehumanperformance.com  

Host Anthony D’Orazio discusses how you should approach getting outside and resuming activities as the weather warms and improves. What do you need to keep in mind to resume things safely? Anthony also touches on approaching training while preparing for a competition vs not, and why you should keep in mind what you enjoy. Have a question, need to contact the show, or are interested in training with Complete Human Performance? You can email Anthony at: anthony.dorazio@completehumanperformance.com Follow Anthony on IG @dorazioanthony Follow Complete Human Performance on IG @completehumanperformance For training and nutritional coaching visit www.completehumanperformance.com

The podcast welcomes on Annie Dohack as she and host Anthony D’Orazio discuss how the CHP WOMXN’s and MXN: LEGENDS programs have gone so far. What have they learned? What has been tweaked from their initial inception to better serve their audiences. The next cohorts for both groups start on March 1st. You can sign-up at the following links: CHP WOMXN: https://completehumanperformance.com/product/womxn/ CHP MXN: LEGENDS: https://completehumanperformance.com/product/mxnlegends/ Have a question, need to contact the show, or are interested in training with Complete Human Performance? You can email Anthony at: anthony.dorazio@completehumanperformance.com Follow Annie on IG @anniegunshow Follow Anthony on IG @dorazioanthony Follow Complete Human Performance on IG @completehumanperformance For training and nutritional coaching visit www.completehumanperformance.com

Host Anthony D’Orazio discusses the importance of empathy for others and yourself in the first half of the episode. In the latter part he pulls from discussions in our CHP MXN: LEGENDS group and discusses variables to consider for improving your own sleep and recovery. Have a question, need to contact the show, or are interested in training with Complete Human Performance? You can email Anthony at: anthony.dorazio@completehumanperformance.com Follow Anthony on IG @dorazioanthony Follow Complete Human Performance on IG @completehumanperformance For training and nutritional coaching visit www.completehumanperformance.com  

Host Anthony D’Orazio welcomes Geoff Futch, co-runner of the Human Performance Analytics (HPA) Education Portal with Alex Viada, to discuss a variety of things. Geoff and Anthony discuss the HPA Education Portal, ways in which people get things wrong with training. More broadly they discuss on science, how science works, and how to engage with science. Visit the HPA site here: https://hpaeducationalportal.mykajabi.com/ Have a question, need to contact the show, or are interested in training with Complete Human Performance? You can email Anthony at: anthony.dorazio@completehumanperformance.com Follow Geoff on IG @judogeoff Follow Anthony on IG @dorazioanthony Follow Complete Human Performance on IG @completehumanperformance For training and nutritional coaching visit www.completehumanperformance.com

Host Anthony D’Orazio welcomes CHP Womxn head Ariana Scalfo to discuss their thoughts on New Year’s resolutions and goal setting in an actionable way. They also briefly touch on the pros and cons of home gyms versus commercial gyms and end the podcast with a very basic nutrition primer for those that do not have any knowledge on the topic. Have a question, need to contact the show, or are interested in training with Complete Human Performance? You can email Anthony at: anthony.dorazio@completehumanperformance.com Follow Ariana on IG @running_peaches Follow Anthony on IG @dorazioanthony Follow Complete Human Performance on IG @completehumanperformance For training and nutritional coaching visit www.completehumanperformance.com

Host Anthony D’Orazio welcomes on Kenny Barber to discuss their new CHP initiative for mxn over the age of 35. The two discuss the approach of this new program and why they feel there is a need for such a program and their excitement in running it. You can find more information at:  https://completehumanperformance.com/product/mxnlegends/ Have a question, need to contact the show, or are interested in training with Complete Human Performance? You can email Anthony at: anthony.dorazio@completehumanperformance.com Follow Kenny on IG @kbarber39 Follow Anthony on IG @dorazioanthony Follow Complete Human Performance on IG @completehumanperformance For training and nutritional coaching visit www.completehumanperformance.com

Host Anthony D’Orazio welcomes on CHP coach Jonathan Pain to recap Project Vertical. Learn how it went, what was learned, the important mental health message behind it, and how much they raised for mental health charities. Afterward, Anthony and CHP coach Annie Dohack discuss their predictions for the Mr. Olympia contest. Have a question, need to contact the show, or are interested in training with Complete Human Performance? You can email Anthony at: anthony.dorazio@completehumanperformance.com Follow Jonathan on IG @jonathanpain Follow Annie on IG @anniegunshow Follow Anthony on IG @dorazioanthony Follow Complete Human Performance on IG @completehumanperformance For training and nutritional coaching visit www.completehumanperformance.com

Show host Anthony D’Orazio gives thanks for your support of CHP and discusses good and bad gift ideas for the athlete or active person in your life. Gift ideas range from ideas that cost nothing up to more items that fit more expansive budgets. You can find more information at:  https://completehumanperformance.com/product/womxn/ Have a question, need to contact the show, or are interested in training with Complete Human Performance? You can email Anthony at: anthony.dorazio@completehumanperformance.com Follow Anthony on IG @dorazioanthony Follow Complete Human Performance on IG @completehumanperformance For training and nutritional coaching visit www.completehumanperformance.com

The Silly Goose Gang is joined by Complete Human Performance's Jonathan Pain. A highly qualified strength coach and sports nutritionist, who is the owner of Painless Performance. We discuss a variety of topics such as injuries, skating, diving, pyschology of performance, and more. You can find out more about Jonathan on Instagram at @jonathanpain If you enjoyed today's episode consider subscribing and leaving a comment!

In this episode, Sam and Anthony speak with Fergus Crawley, a British athlete and CHP client who champions men’s mental health issues by doing extreme fitness challenges. We discuss how Fergus trains, the importance of community, suicide prevention in men, and the workouts in "Movember" that Fergus will be undertaking to raise money for the Movember organization. Time stamps: Introduction, client updates, discussion of Kipchoge's record: 0:00-14:20 Interview with Fergus 14:20-1:08:50 Final wrap-up 1:08:50-1:11:37 You can follow hosts and guests on Instagram: Fergus @ferguscrawley  Sam @sam_metal Anthony @dorazioanthony Complete Human Performance @completehumanperformance www.completehumanperformance.com

This episode's guest is Alex Viada from Complete Human Performance. Alex Viada, NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and USA Triathlon Coach, is the founder and co-owner of Complete Human Performance. A lifelong athlete, he has participated and competed in nearly every sport imaginable (some with greater success than others), since being dragged to his first swim meet when he was four years old. Alex has close to 13 years of personal training and coaching experience with over 300 athletes of all ages and levels, in sports ranging from bodybuilding to ultra running to triathlon to cycling to powerlifting. He has also prepared close to 40 individuals for Ranger School, SFAS, BUD/s, and other selective military programs.A graduate of Duke University, currently on hiatus from a Masters of Physiology program at NC State University, Alex enjoys lifting heavy things, biking, running long distances, and otherwise pushing himself to his limit (though his body is not always on board with the program). He is also an avid homebrewer, and if you give him much of an opening, he will happily bore you with details on hop schedules and yeast strain flocculation. You’ve been warned. On this episode Alex and I discuss: Alex's background & Influences  What are the good and not so good things that Alex currently see's with the physical preparation profession, and what solutions would he offer for the not so good things he is seeing? I ask Alex how did he get into Hybrid (Concurrent Training)? I ask Alex - what considerations need to be made for strength athletes wanting to start endurance sports, and what considerations do endurance athletes need to mark when they want to get into strength sports I ask Alex what is it like to deal with the different personality types between strength athletes vs endurance athletes when they begin their journey into concurrent training I ask Alex about the nutritional needs for the hybrid athlete I ask Alex - How does he calculate an Athletes caloric needs when they begin to engage in concurrent training I ask Alex - what are the common myths that he consistently has to dismiss with concurrent training and what are the benefits for strength athletes to incorporate some endurance work into their training regimes and vice versa for the endurance athlete I ask Alex to discuss his design of training cycles for concurrent training and how he consolidates stressors I ask how does he peak individuals for powerlifting meets and endurance events that are very close together on the competition calendar? I ask Alex - How does his learn? I ask Alex - what have been the biggest Lessons he has learned so far in his life? I ask Alex for his top resources I ask Alex for his top life advice  I ask Alex if he only had 1 year left on Planet Earth - how would he spend that year and why? I ask Alex if he could invite 5 people to dinner, dead or alive, who would he invite and why?   This was an outstanding episode and I hope you all enjoy it as much as we did! Stay Strong, RB   Show Notes: Website - Complete Human PerformanceFacebook - Complete Human Performance LLCTwitter - @HumPerformanceInstagram - alex.viada Books Mentioned:Bad Science Bad Pharma Science and Practice of Strength Training Supertraining Hybrid Training People and Resources Mentioned:Dr. Bryan Walsh Berndt MuellerLyle McDonaldDan DuchaineVladimir ZatsiorskyTheodore RoosveltDonald TrumpRobin WilliamsAlexander The GreatElon Musk Show Sponsors: Ultimate Performance Online MentorshipTo get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com ALTIS ALTIS 360 ALTIS Education   Ultimate Athlete Concepts Ultimate Athlete Concepts is a multi faceted company, providing the most sophisticated scientific material in sport science. UAC is the worlds leading resource for translated sport preparation educational material.    National Sports Performance Association Certified Program Design Specialist Certified Speed and Agility CoachCerfitied Weightlifting Performance Coach Certified Sports Nutrition Coach   Athletes AccelerationComplete Warm UpComplete Speed Training Complete Speed GamesComplete Jumps TrainingComplete Olympic Lifting Complete Youth TrainingComplete Guide to Training the Female Athlete Complete Core Complete Sports Conditioning Complete Sports Nutrition Complete Program Design Sports Camp Empire   Patreon Help support the podcast by becoming a Patreon to the show here - Patreon 

In this episode, Kris talks to Ashley Horner, a Kaged Muscle hybrid athlete, mother of three, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, and her coach Alex Viada, a hybrid athlete who coached Kris for his first IRONMAN and owner of Complete Human Performance, about Ashley's upcoming challenge of 50 IRONMAN distance triathlons (2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike ride, and a 26 mile run) in 50 days. Listen in to find out why Ashley decided to do this, what her training regiment is like, what she hopes to accomplish during these 50 days, and the purpose that drives her. Time Stamps Introduction, background, how they got to where they are at now [0:50] Did they have to sacrifice strength training for endurance training once they started participating in more endurance sports [4:30] Ashley's upcoming challenge [8:30] Alex's initial reaction when Ashley first approached him and told him she wanted to do this [11:40] Did Ashley think this challenge through or did she jump right into it [14:00] Ashley's nutritional, physical, and mental concerns [17:00] Benefits of a keto diet and training in a fasted state [21:00] Ashley's nutrition strategy during the 50 IRONMAN distance challenge [27:30] Why Ashley is doing this challenge [31:40] How Ashley and Alex met [37:00] A day in the life of Ashley [45:50] Alex's recovery strategy for Ashley [53:00] How people can follow their journey or join in on swims, runs, and rides [01:00:00] Featured Guest: Ashley Horner Website Instagram Featured Guest: Alex Viada Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned Hydra-Charge Donate to Maison Fortune Orphanage in Hinche Haiti   Complete Human Performance  Connect with Kris Instagram: @krisgethin

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 - Alex Viada of Complete Human Performance, is a NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and USA Triathlon Coach. A lifelong athlete, he has participated and competed in nearly every sport imaginable (some with greater success than others), since being dragged to his first swim meet when he was four years old. Alex has close to 13 years of personal training and coaching experience with over 300 athletes of all ages and levels, in sports ranging from bodybuilding to ultra-running to triathlon to cycling to powerlifting. He has also prepared close to 40 individuals for Ranger School, SFAS, BUD/s, and other selective military programs.

This week's guest is Alex Viada, the founder and mastermind behind Complete Human Performance. Alex is a lifelong athlete and the only person known to have ever deadlifted over 700 pounds within a week of running a 50 mile ultra-marathon. (This record is not official, but is most likely accurate as to date he’s just fairly certain nobody else has bothered to try it.) Alex has coached hundreds of athletes over a 13 year (to date) career, in many sports ranging from bodybuilding to ultra running to cycling to powerlifting.  On today's episode we discuss Alex's new book - The Hybrid Athlete - among other topics including: energy systems maximum recoverable volume improving training capacity for the strength athlete strength for the endurance athlete.

Join Mike and Alex as they tackle topping your performance at all levels. From weekend warrior to CrossFitter, covering nutrition, digestion, carbs, hydration and more, all geared toward giving you the advice you need from the best of the best. Join Mike as he grills Alex for the skinny on how to achieve complete human performance as staying at your peak. https://completehumanperformance.com.

Join Mike and Alex as they tackle topping your performance at all levels. From weekend warrior to CrossFitter, covering nutrition, digestion, carbs, hydration and more, all geared toward giving you the advice you need from the best of the best. Join Mike as he grills Alex for the skinny on how to achieve complete human performance as staying at your peak. https://completehumanperformance.com.

On this episode, Adam is joined by Alex Viada. Alex is the founder and head coach at Complete Human Performance and the author of a book called THE HYBRID ATHLETE. That book and the concepts proposed within that book are some of the most applicable to the mountain or backcountry hunting community we have yet to come across. So, in this podcast Alex, and Adam, dive into the concepts within the Hybrid Athlete framework and dispel many of the myths that surround the concurrent (as in at the same time) utilization of strength and endurance training to achieve a desired outcome in any outdoors pursuit. Regardless of how serious you take your mountain or backcountry hunting preparation in the physical sense, this is worth the listen. Alex gets to the core of what it takes to adequately prepare for extended backcountry hunts, and most importantly, maintain performance, durability and longevity, over a hunt, a hunting season and a lifetime of chasing mountain game. Adam also gets Alex’s thoughts on nutrition and hydration, another area where Alex is incredibly knowledgeable and experienced. He shares some insights on hydration that you won’t want to miss, so you’ll want to hang on for that bit that comes at the end of the podcast. We did deal with a bit of a connection issue at times, it's sporadic and doesn't last long when it does come up, but if you do get annoyed just bear down through those parts, as it will be well worth the mild annoyance given Alex’s expertise. Enjoy! Web: www.completehumanperformance.com Instagram: @alex.viada & @completehumanperformance

RX'D RADIO is brought to you by www.pre-script.com whether your looking for a decrease in pain or increase in performance Pre-Script programming can be the answer you're looking for.  In this special interview the boys sit down with Alex Viada, Owner and Founder of  and discuss the variable mindsets that come with competed in so many different disciplines. From a double Ironman to a Powerlifting competition and everything in between.  They discuss Alex's competition plans for 2018 and how he not only prepares himself for the task at hand but also how he has helped so man athletes overcome both physical and mental milestones through Complete Human Performance. Be sure to leave a 5 star rating and review and subscribe!

The lightest women to ever total of 1000 lbs and Powerlifting Team Manager for Complete Human Performance, Jen Rotsinger, joins Evan for a discussion on powerlifting and OCR.  Topics include improving grip strength, the progression of the sport (OCR vs. Powerlifting), nutrition and more.  Jen is also the co-owner of Gorilla Bench Training Center in Clearwater, Florida and a microbiologist with Kindred Healthcare.   Episode brought to you by Sinergy Sports, for advanced training tools for OCR improvement head over to www.SinergySports.com  Intro/outro from Marc Capaldo and Madison Ambush.

California's Strongest Man, top 10 finisher at National's and 6th at Arnold World Championship Strongman Kalle Beck joins Evan to discuss the application of Strongman training to OCR.  The owner of StartingStrongman.com and coach for Complete Human Performance, Kalle shares his views and highlights similarities between OCR-Strongman, topics include television appearances, drugs, developing hype, standardizing the sport, negative aspects of the Olympics and much more.     This episode brought to you by Harbinger Fitness, for weight belts, weight vests and fat bar training, head over to Harbinger.  

We have some distinguished guests in this episode of CHP Radio! Alec Blenis of Complete Human Performance is on air, asking fellow CHP endurance coach Nickademus Hollon, running legend Steve Magness, Dr. Kenneth Jay, and Master RKC Andrew Read about all things aerobic conditioning. Tune in to this jam-packed episode full of tips and tidbits from some of the masters of endurance training. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned competitor, an Ironman triathlete or a powerlifter, you'll find plenty of takeaways from this roundtable to apply to your own training. Sources mentioned in this episode: The Cardio Code by Kenneth Jay Steve Magness's new book, Peak Performance Maffetone method - heart rate training  Kurt Jensen’s 2k rowing ergometer power profile calculator Run Strong by Andrew Read Interested in receiving an expert gait analysis to help you pinpoint strengths and weakness, imbalances, and areas of improvement? Sign up today to get started with our expert, Nickademus Hollon.

You don’t have to be in your 20’s to be muscular, lean, and strong. The fundamentals of good dieting and effective training remain no matter what age you are. In this episode with Alex Vianda, he’ll share with you a handful of strategies for maximizing your fitness after 40. Listen now!   Brief Bio: Alex Viada, NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and USA Triathlon Coach, is the founder and co-owner of Complete Human Performance. A lifelong athlete, he has participated and competed in nearly every sport imaginable (some with greater success than others), since being dragged to his first swim meet when he was four years old. Alex has close to 13 years of personal training and coaching experience with over 300 athletes of all ages and levels, in sports ranging from bodybuilding to ultra-running to triathlon to cycling to powerlifting. He has also prepared close to 40 individuals for Ranger School, SFAS, BUD/s, and other selective military programs. His Hybrid Training method is simple — it consists of breaking down the demands and unique stressors of every type of training an athlete requires, and programming to target specific demands, not “labels” (i.e. “strength training,” “conditioning,” “endurance training,” etc.). The result is a style of programming that has produced a significant number of powerlifting triathletes and 300+ pound runners. Many athletes working with Complete Human Performance find themselves setting personal records in strength, speed and distance at the same time–something that was traditionally seen as impossible. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why you need to introduce mobility training into your workout (11:47) 5 Exercises to improve mobility (14:05) Why Alex recommends training with an old school bodybuilder (14:17) Weight training: Do’s and don’ts of proper technique (16:01) The optimal diet (22:10) 3 Tips to get you in the best shape of your life (19:18) When should you get nutrition blood panel (31:08) Sleep quantity vs. sleep quality: What’s really important (40:11) How to keep building muscle after 40 (51:52) Zone 2 training: How to build your aerobic base (61:34) The benefits of concurrent training (63:22) 5 At-home workouts to lose weight and build muscle (68:20)   Resources:   Connect with Alex:   Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. If you have any questions (or would like answers to hear previously submitted voicemail questions!), head on over to . Check out the first video in  series, where , you can learn how to avoid those mistakes right now and get better results at the gym. Until next time! Ted  

Alex Viada from Complete Human Performance joins us today as we talk being the best version of yourself you can be. We discuss his book, The Hybrid Athlete How to make yourself competent at strength training, endurance pursuits and mobility all at the same time. Why programming your training over a 12 month not 12 week period will get great results all round. The lessons we get from bodybuilding which means we can be a more effective lifter. How to keep your health, strength and fitness as you get older and which mindset might be useful when it comes to living a long, healthy and active life. https://www.completehumanperformance.com  

This week, the Sustainable Self-Development podcast proudly presents to you one of its older episodes with non other than Armi Legge from Complete Human Performance. Armi is a pretty fascinating guy: he has been deep into the fitness industry since he was 17, initially starting out as an assistant and researcher in one of the more well known (and controversial) nutrition and supplement companies. Eventually his integrity took over and dediced to move on, venturing out on his own and publishing articles and podcast episodes on his own. In this episode I decided to pick his brain on a couple of topics: 1.) First of all, how did he succeed in the fitness industry at such a crazy young age? 2.) What does he foresee as the future of the online-fitness space? Then we moved onto some other, more fitness-geeky topics: 3.) Dieting approaches and eating disorders amongst fitness enthusiasts. Like I said, it's an older episode (which does reflect on the sound quality) but the information and value packed in it is very valuable. Make sure to check out Armi's stuff! https://www.completehumanperformance.com/ https://twitter.com/armilegge?lang=en

Annie "Gunshow" Dohack of Complete Human Performance has successfully trained over 140 individuals for military selection in several branches of the armed forces. Here, she shares her expertise on how to program for members of this special population, addressing their hybrid strength and endurance needs intelligently so they can pass tests and excel in the field. In this episode, we discuss: How did you come to start training military personnel? What are the most common goals that your military clients have? How do you start after someone has signed up? What are the primary principles for training military personnel? How do you assess client’s progress? Are there any differences in training between service branches? Show Notes The Hybrid Athlete by Alex Viada, along with template programs for all kinds of training goals  

Training and nutrition are crucial parts of athletic excellence - but what about the mind? Motivation, confidence, mental toughness: all of these are key in sport, and yet for many athletes are not trained as much as the body. Jonathan Pietrunti of Complete Human Performance is a former Navy Chief Aviation Ordnanceman and has a BA in sports psychology. With his years of experience in training both clients and sailors, he knows what mental tools are the game-changers in fitness.  On this episode of CHP Radio, Jonny discusses: What is sports psychology, and what is it not? What are the most common reasons people come to a sports psychologist? What are some common pitfalls with goal-setting? What is motivation? What about positive imagery and confidence?   Show Notes Learn more about self-determination theory. You can visit Jonny at thatgreyarea.com and pick up his free goal-setting guide.  

Alex Viada, NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and USA Triathlon Coach, is the founder and co-owner of Complete Human Performance. A lifelong athlete, he has participated and competed in nearly every sport imaginable (some with greater success than others), since being dragged to his first swim meet when he was four years old. Alex has close to 13 years of personal training and coaching experience with over 300 athletes of all ages and levels, in sports ranging from bodybuilding to ultra running to triathlon to cycling to powerlifting. He has also prepared close to 40 individuals for Ranger School, SFAS, BUD/s, and other selective military programs. His Hybrid Training method is simple — it consists of breaking down the demands and unique stressors of every type of training an athlete requires, and programming to target specific demands, not “labels” (i.e. “strength training,” “conditioning,” “endurance training,” etc.). The result is a style of programming that has produced a significant number of powerlifting triathletes and 300+ pound runners. Many athletes working with Complete Human Performance find themselves setting personal records in strength, speed and distance at the same time–something that was traditionally seen as impossible. For more information vist   Follow  &   Support this podcast by hitting Subscribe and giving a 5 star rating! Interested in Strongman Coaching? Fill out the form at  Visit our  for all your training needs! Shop using our affiliate links on  &  Support our  

Jonathan Pietrunti returns to the show to chat more about mindset and being clearer about reaching your goals. We discuss why New Year's Resolutions are typically the wrong outlook with typically disappointing results. Jonathan shares some of his best tactics that he uses with his clients through Complete Human Performance and shows you how you can be more in control of the outcomes you really want. To connect with Jonathan, you can find him at www.facebook.com/jonnypietrunti or www.thatgreyarea.com To learn more about your host, please visit www.jasonleenaarts.com Download, subscribe, share with your friends and please take a moment to leave us an iTunes review. 

Dr. Mike T. Nelson is one of the foremost experts on exercise physiology and biomechanics. In this interview, he illuminates a concept that has been gaining traction in endurance and hybrid athlete circles: heart rate variability.  What is HRV? How can you measure it, and why does it matter in your training and recovery? How can you analyze your training and the effect, positive or negative, that it has on your heart? All of these questions and more are addressed in this in-depth talk!   Here are links to resources mentioned in the episode: MikeTNelson.com Ithlete MRV Monitors Elite HRV Monitors Early phase interference between low-intensity running and power training in moderately trained females. Heart rate variability in left ventricular hypertrophy. Cardiac remodelling: concentric versus eccentric hypertrophy in strength and endurance athletes   Complete Human Performance can help you in every aspect of your athletic journey: training, nutrition, and now performance psychology! The newest member of our team, Jonathan Pietrunti, has a BA in Sports Psychology and years of experience in leadership and sports psychology counseling. Visit this link to learn more about Jonathan and how he can help you optimize your mindset for athletic achievement.    

We had a really fun time chatting with Alex Viada of Complete Human Performance.  I've been following Alex for a long time, but this was my first time getting to talk to him.  He's always been someone I looked up to because of all of the impressive numbers he's put up and all of the things he's accomplished, so I was especially excited to have him on the show.  You might think that a guy that's done a couple of Ironman Triathlons, some ultra marathons, and can squat 600 lbs might be a little full of himself.  Alex is quite the opposite.  He's very humble and easy to talk to.  We could have easily filled up 2 hours of conversation with him.  If you take anything away from this episode, I hope it's this:  You can do whatever you want, and you can have fun doing it.  No matter who you are.  Here's a quote from Alex on the show: You don't have to be an incredibly gifted, genetic freak...you just have to try Right on!  We totally agree.  I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did, and don't miss the fact that I totally committed to running the Rocky Raccoon 100 Miler.  :)  Enjoy the show... -V

In this episode, you'll learn: What does healthy look like? Why high-intensity exercise isn't as good as you think The truth about heart rate 3 Ways to make your heart stronger Health benefits of aerobic exercise How far do you need to run to get the benefits Workout alternatives to running How to start running How important is VO2max? How to train without a heart-rate monitor The two most important parts of training The essentials of "Hybrid Training" Should you be eating clean? Hormone therapy: Is it right for you? Is testosterone therapy safe? Don't forget to visit our website to get a FREE workout, nutrition guide and much more to improve your human performance.   Visit our Be the Change campaign on Kickstarter now: http://kck.st/1PYykGJ