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RevolutionZ
Ep 335 Cynthia Peters on All of US and Trump

RevolutionZ

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 67:19 Transcription Available


Episode 335 of RevolutionZ notes that when millions took to the streets after Trump's first election victory, a crucial question arose: "What can people do next?" and how can they connect with it? The new All of Us Directory (at allofusdirectory.org) creates easy means for everyday people and seasoned activists like to connect with grassroots organizations where they can exercise their collective power.Longtime community activist Cynthia Peters shares with RevolutionZ the vision behind this searchable database of grassroots organizations that she and other conveners including myself have recently created to assist resistance to Trump and beyond. Peters shares compelling stories from her years of organizing tenant associations in Boston. She describes how tenants shift from isolated individuals with their only option being to beg landlords for concessions to unified groups capable of wielding real power as in a tenant association that stands together to prevent eviction of one of their members, even when the landlord had legal grounds, demonstrating how collective power can overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles.From the directory project discussion that addresses the challenges now facing nonprofit organizations, the tensions between preservation and growth, and how fear of repression can lead to self-censorship Peters describes  the discipline required for effective organizing while acknowledging the necessity of creating spaces where people can make mistakes and grow together.Throughout this discussion runs a powerful optimism—not naive optimism, but informed hope grounded in concrete experiences of what people can accomplish when they organize effectively. As Peters puts it, using a powerful metaphor from a kayaking experience: sometimes we need to "paddle as if our lives depend on it," and we're much more likely to succeed when we paddle together.So please visit allofusdirectory.org to find organizations and projects you might wish to work with. Search among hundreds of options filtering to find those that match  your location, issues you care about, and the kinds of work you would like to contribute. And then tell others about it! This is the first public mention of the option. Help it along. As Peters notes, our future depends not just on what "someone else" might do, but on what all of us do together.Support the show

The Hammer Cast
Ep. 482: Clean Your Way to Heavier Snatches (feat. Gil Reves, StrongFirst Elite)

The Hammer Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 40:07


Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: https://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I'm joined once more by my friend Gil "The Beast from the Middle East" Reves to talk about the most underrated (and overlooked) kettlebell movement of them all: THE CLEAN. Gil has done arguably more to master the clean than just about anybody else, and he has the spectacular results to show for it.  In this episode we discuss:  Importance of the kettlebell clean in martial arts and defense positioning Benefits beyond just moving the bell to the rack position Improving overall strength, technique, and movement quality Gil's Clean Training Journey: Focused on double kettlebell cleans with 40kg bells Progressed from 150 to 400 weekly reps Reached 200 reps in a single session with 40kg bells Unexpected Benefits: Improved double snatch performance without direct snatch practice Enhanced back health and posterior chain strength Better timing and control in ballistic lifts Increased grip strength Improved endurance with lower intensity compared to snatches Performance Gains: Went from 32kg to 40kg double snatches Maintained clean technique with 48kg bells Developed better arc control and bell path Follow Gil on Instagram => @gil.reves https://www.instagram.com/gil.reves/ 

The Hammer Cast
Ep. 481: Paul McIlroy Talks Even MORE Secrets of Perpetual Strength!

The Hammer Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 107:05


Lightning has struck ONCE MORE, and the Hebrew Hammer and Paul “Big Mac” McIlroy are back under one proverbial roof once more to talk about some more of Paul's most hard-hitting, no BS insights into how to keep the Gain Train constantly rolling into the station year after year, decade after decade. If you haven't already, I will encourage you once again to get: - Paul's new book "Perpetual Strength" (which you can - and should - check out here: https://www.dragondoor.com/products/perpetual-strength-paperback/)     - My 9-minute kettlebell and bodyweight challenge (which you can get for FREE at http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com)  Now let's take a look at what all we cover in the episode:   Introduction and Background (0:00-0:05) - Aleks Salkin introduces Paul McIlroy - Recap of previous podcast episode - Recommendation of "Perpetual Strength" book Relative vs. Absolute Strength (0:09-0:20) - Definitions and examples from weightlifting - Comparison of strength across different body weights - Powerlifting and Olympic lifting case studies Volume and Strength Training Principles (0:20-0:35) - Importance of sub-maximal training - Motor learning and skill development - Building strength through repeated practice Comfort Zone Expansion Method (0:35-0:50) - Programming principles - Expanding strength across different rep ranges - Strategies for long-term strength development Assistance Work in Training Programs (0:47-1:02) - Incorporating supplementary exercises - Examples from professional powerlifters - Balancing main lifts and assistance work Isometric Training Techniques (1:13-1:38) - Types of isometrics - Measuring and programming isometric exercises - Applications in strength training Pop Culture Interlude (1:35-1:45) - Star Wars discussion - Potential movie sequel ideas Closing Remarks (1:44-1:45) - Recommendation of Paul's Facebook group - Potential future podcast collaboration  

The Hammer Cast
Ep. 479: TRANSFORMATION TUESDAY! Antoni Poblocki Dishes On How He Achieved His 1/2 Bodyweight 1-Arm Military Press

The Hammer Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 30:50


In this episode, I  welcome Antoni Poblocki to discuss his impressive strength achievements, particularly his recent half-bodyweight press of 40 kilograms. Antoni shares how he discovered my work through a friend's recommendation and his journey into kettlebell training. He also discusses his passion for historical reenactments, focusing on the early medieval ages in Europe, and how that has influenced his physical training. Antoni explains the evolution of his kettlebell training, from group sessions to individual work at home, and the strategies that helped him achieve his recent pressing milestone. Looking ahead, he outlines his plans to potentially complete the SFG2 certification and participate in a challenging "Top Team" competition in Poland. Throughout the conversation, Antoni and I explore the cultural and historical significance of strength training, particularly in the Polish context. Topics: 0:00:02 Introduction and Guest Introduction 0:02:16 Anthony's Discovery of Aleks' Work 0:04:19 Anthony's Involvement in Historical Reenactments 0:11:56 Kettlebell Training and Polish Culture 0:16:44 Anthony's Approach to Kettlebell Training 0:20:15 Anthony's Recent Half-Bodyweight Press Achievement 0:25:48 Anthony's Future Training Plans 0:28:39 Closing Remarks   If you like training that: · Gives you more strength than it takes from you · Improves your stamina and resilience simultaneously · Powers-up every nook, cranny, crevice, and corner of your Soft Machine Then you just might like my 9-Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge. As the name indicates, it's just 9 minutes long, and it's designed to be done WITH your current workouts – NOT instead of them. Even cooler: Many find that it actually amplifies their strength in their favorite kettlebell and bodyweight moves, like presses, squats, pullups, and more. And best of all, it's free. How free? I'm talkin' freer than the 4th of July, my friend. Get thee thine own copy here:  http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com  Have fun and happy training! Aleks Salkin

The Hammer Cast
Ep. 478: Josh Harris on getting stronger than ever before at age 53

The Hammer Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 52:30


Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I'm joined on this episode once again by none other than Josh Harrs: One of my long-time Inner Circle students and the inaugural Inner Circle Member of the Year. Join us as we discuss how he's gone from "strong" to "stronger than ever" at the tender age of 53. In this episode we cover:  0:01:36 Josh Harris' best training year at age 53 0:02:54 Balancing different training disciplines 0:07:46 Adapting training programs for personal goals 0:11:15 The impact of Original Strength training 0:16:08 Combining different training methods 0:19:02 The importance of variety in training 0:25:09 Achieving personal fitness goals with the Power Up Your Press program 0:31:50 The role of the Inner Circle in long-term training success 0:45:41 Final thoughts and future goals

The Hammer Cast
Ep. 477: Rules for Calisthenics Domination

The Hammer Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025 13:39


Here are a few videos of examples of PROPER form for pushups and one-arm pushups:  Pushups => https://youtu.be/iss7Ssiw828?si=d2E1iKBbHgREk8kN  One-arm pushups => https://youtu.be/U-Hm3ApX3b0?si=9Q97Dpk5coy8pJ2R  If you like training that: · Gives you more strength than it takes from you · Improves your stamina and resilience simultaneously · Powers-up every nook, cranny, crevice, and corner of your Soft Machine Then you just might like my 9-Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge. As the name indicates, it's just 9 minutes long, and it's designed to be done WITH your current workouts – NOT instead of them. Even cooler: Many find that it actually amplifies their strength in their favorite kettlebell and bodyweight moves, like presses, squats, pullups, and more. And best of all, it's free. How free? I'm talkin' freer than the 4th of July, my friend. Get thee thine own copy here:  http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com  Have fun and happy training! Aleks Salkin

The Hammer Cast
Ep. 476: An Exclusive Interview with Hammer Head of the Year Dr. Justin Schooth

The Hammer Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 36:48


Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I'm joined on this episode once again by none other than Dr. Justin Schooth: One of my long-time online students and the inaugural Hammer Head of the Year. Join us as we discuss how he's gone from injured and in agony to so freakishly strong, fit, and resilient that the young men on his volunteer lifeguarding post have earned a newfound respect for his outsized level of physical prowess  (while also keeping his daughters' boyfriends on notice!)  * Justin's Introduction and Hammerhead of the Year Award (0:00 - 2:11) * Justin's Journey into the Hammerverse (2:12 - 6:55) * Overcoming Elbow Problems and Training Adaptations (6:56 - 10:55) * Justin's Training Background and Career Impact (10:56 - 14:37) * Balancing Family and Training (14:38 - 19:32) * Training Methods and Philosophies (19:33 - 23:40) * Future Goals and Achievements (23:41 - 28:24) * Final Thoughts and Advice (28:25 - 33:55) * Conclusion and Acknowledgments (33:56 - 34:41)

The Hammer Cast
Ep. 475: 4 Tips for Going From 1 Pullup to 5 - WITHOUT Breaking Your Body Down in the Process

The Hammer Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2025 22:37


On this episode I answer an email from a fan asking how to blow past that seemingly insurmountable single pullup he's stuck at so he can get all the way to a mighty (and achievable) five reps.  Video footage of movements mentioned in this episode: Hanging: https://youtu.be/ZjlOujJtFfo?si=ggkJ5SUVzcTRmV_m Bodyweight Rows: https://youtu.be/fUBOKvXp2fw?si=kN7GukL9uxKCELYC  YTWLs: https://youtu.be/cGI-gqbqe1Q?si=l72QMOlUYfI9uRqJ  Jackknife Pullups: https://youtube.com/shorts/WgVhGC2QCdg?si=CMF2uZY4XU2EgSer  On that note, if you like training that: · Gives you more strength than it takes from you · Improves your stamina and resilience simultaneously · Powers-up every nook, cranny, crevice, and corner of your Soft Machine Then you just might like my 9-Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge. As the name indicates, it's just 9 minutes long, and it's designed to be done WITH your current workouts – NOT instead of them. Even cooler: Many find that it actually amplifies their strength in their favorite kettlebell and bodyweight moves, like presses, squats, pullups, and more. And best of all, it's free. How free? I'm talkin' freer than the 4th of July, my friend. Get thee thine own copy here:  http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com  Have fun and happy training! Aleks Salkin

The Hammer Cast
Ep. 474: Insider Secrets to CONQUERING Your New Years Resolutions

The Hammer Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2025 31:12


It's the New Year. You're feeling newly invigorated and determined to make this your best year ever. If you're like most people, your fitness goals play a key role in your overall plans to better yourself; and why wouldn't they? After all, physically taking action is the key to achieving anything in your life. What better representation of your determination is there other than to take the reigns and make mad gains? Yet if you're like most people, odds are you're at risk of FAILING your New Year's goals within months, if not weeks.  Well, I say F that.  This episode will give you some of my finest tried-and-true road maps to conquering your goals in 2025.  In it I cover:  * Secrets to conquering New Year's resolutions 0:00:03   - Most people fail due to acting against their nature   - Importance of moving well and being strong 0:02:30 * Being clear on your goals 0:05:00   - Importance of visualization and mental training 0:06:00   - Doing something daily towards your goal 0:07:00   - Prioritizing and deprioritizing 0:08:00 * Focusing on what you can control (process goals) vs. outcome goals 0:09:09 * Avoiding overwhelm by setting low daily commitments 0:13:00 * Setting benchmark goals along the way 0:18:09 * Finding excuses to succeed, not fail 0:22:00 * Importance of finding support 0:26:00   Get the 9-Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge at www.9minutechallenge.com  If you liked the episode, be sure to share it with someone who you know would benefit from it!

Fitness M/K
#024 Movement Culture

Fitness M/K

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2024 55:10


Movement culture” er et nyt fænomen i træningsmiljøet. Det er en slags bevægelse, hvor man forsøger at få folk til at gå op i at udvide deres bevægelsesrepertoire, istedet for at være fastlåst i de rammer, der er udstukket i vægtløftning, fodbold eller almindelig gymnastik. En af hovedeksponenterne for det er israeleren Ido Portal, som i skarpe vendinger anklager samtidstræningskulturen for at være repræsenteret af bevægelsesmæssige analfabeter. Men hvad har den her nye bevægelseskultur som består af gymnastik, parkour, kampsport, dans og meget andet at tilbyde sportsfolk og motionister? Vi har Michael Schjerling, fysioterapeut og arrangør af masser af Movement workshops i studiet til en snak om “movement culture”.NB: Programmet er et genudgivet program fra da Fitness M/K blev produceret hos Radio24syv. Programmet blev sendt første gang 2016-01-09. "Hejsa, det er din vært, Anders her.Hvis du gerne vil følge bedre med i hvad der sker i Fitness M/K universet, så kan du nu blive skrevet op til vores nyhedsbrev. Der vil du på månedsbasis modtage nyheder om podcasten, som nye afsnit, kommende events, tilbud fra og samarbejder med podcast gæster.Du kan blive skrevet op til nyhedsbrevet her , læse nyt fra redaktionen her, se og søge afsnit her.Jeg håber at se dig i Fitness M/K universet på www."

The Hammer Cast
Ep. 470: Tim Anderson on the NEW Original Strength Gym, Upcoming Workshops, and More!

The Hammer Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 48:32


I'm joined once again by my pal and founder of Original Strength, Tim Anderson, to discuss a whole heapin' helpin' of epic stuff - namely: * Tim's new facility and the expanded crawling space * Crawling techniques and challenges * John Brookfield's influence and training philosophy * Upcoming Original Strength events and workshops * Fuquay-Varina and the local community * The impact and effectiveness of Original Strength * Passion and effective sales/marketing techniques * Cultural and language learning considerations Final thoughts and contact information Check Tim out online at the following totally digital locations:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OriginalStrengthSystem  Website: https://originalstrength.net/  Also, be sure to get your hands on my FREE 9-Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com

The Hammer Cast
Ep. 469: Pat Flynn on the 11 Commandments of Fitness

The Hammer Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2024 47:06


I'm joined once again on my podcast by my pal Pat Flynn, discussing his latest article on his very humbly titled "Journal of Absolute Truth," entitled: "The only 11 Fitness Tips You'll Ever Need." You can (and damn well better) read all about it here: https://journalofabsolutetruth.substack.com/p/the-only-11-fitness-tips-youll-ever Also:  Pat's got a new book now available for pre-sale that I highly recommend you snag as well. A very handsome and Hebrew Hammerly gent wrote a nice blurb about it, so you can be absolutely sure it's going to fill the gaping hole in your life (or at least your library) https://a.co/d/aqlisMp  And don't forget to snag your own free copy of my most splendiferous 9-Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge right here, baby: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com

The Hammer Cast
Ep. 467: Mark Shropshire on Building Strength and Muscle at Age 50 and Beyond

The Hammer Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 54:26


I'm joined on this brand-new episode once more by my friend Mark Shropshire, a master instructor with Original Strength (OS). Now it's YOUR turn to join us as we discuss:   His upcoming OS workshops in Colorado the benefits of the OS system for various populations, including older adults and those recovering from injuries.  Shrop's personal experience of recovering from a hip injury using OS techniques and the importance of addressing physical limitations to improve overall well-being.  How of kettlebells, the BakBon device, and blood flow restriction (BFR) training can be used for rehabilitation and strength training, highlighting the balance between scientific research and practical experience. His work on an upcoming book titled "Loaded Resets" that explores how adding load to OS resets can improve posture and mental clarity. His collaborative effort in writing an ebook on pickleball, a growing sport with a wide range of players, focusing on fitness and technique. Much, much more  Follow him online at markshropshire.com and follow him on Instagram at @shropshirest Wanna crush weakness and forge all-day strength, stamina, and resilience WITHOUT any complicated exercises or confusing programs? My world-famous 9-

The Hammer Cast
Ep. 466: Dan John Returns! The Past, Present, and Future of Strength & Fitness (Part 2)

The Hammer Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 75:30


I'm joined once again for round 2 with the great and powerful Dan John. On today's episode we discussed:  Experiences and lessons learned from fitness events, including a memorable trip to Disney World for an RKC certification The evolution of workout culture, from the "burn" culture of the 1970s-80s to the rise of high-intensity training and functional fitness in the 2000s The influence of the internet on the fitness industry, including the emergence of HIT and kettlebell training Misconceptions about lifting weights and bodybuilding, and the importance of proper form and technique The potential pitfalls of relying on AI-generated workout programs and the need for specificity The importance of community, mastery, and looking back to move forward in fitness and personal growth Recommendations for simple, effective workouts and the benefits of walking, eating vegetables, and getting good sleep We also talk about: personal growth, fitness trends, and the importance of community and mastery in exercise. the value of setting achievable goals, tracking progress, and finding joy in the journey. the significance of introspection, attitude, and proper technique in exercise. how small improvements in various aspects of life can lead to significant growth and improvement Check Dan out online at: https://danjohnuniversity.com  And check out the Armor Building Formula here: https://danjohnuniversity.com/bookstore  Wanna crush weakness and forge all-day strength, stamina, and resilience WITHOUT any complicated exercises or confusing programs? My world-famous 9-

The Hammer Cast
Ep. 464: 73-year-old SFG II Dr. William Moore on his Secrets of Longevity

The Hammer Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2024 75:53


I'm joined on this episode by Dr. William Moore - an SFG II and medical doctor who dishes on his simple, effective insights for life-long strength and health.  In this episode we discuss:  Bill's background in swimming, triathlons, and late discovery of kettlebell training Bill's preparation for his StrongFirst level 1 and level 2 kettlebell certifications Differences in recovery capacity as we age and how to approach training accordingly Emphasis on proper technique, consistency, listening to your body, and gradual progression Unilateral exercises and mobility work to address asymmetries and injury prevention Examples of effective programs like Simple and Sinister, The Armor Building Complex, and The GAPP Encouraging patients/clients to find enjoyable ways to move and stay active long-term Much, much more (or should I say, much much MOORE. Get it?) Wanna crush weakness and forge all-day strength, stamina, and resilience WITHOUT any complicated exercises or confusing programs? My world-famous 9-

The Hammer Cast
Ep. 462: Mark Rosenberg on Unconventional Lifting for Unreal Strength

The Hammer Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 59:14


I'm joined on this splendiferous episode by none other than Mark Rosenberg, who has made a name for himself with his unconventional yet highly effective approach to lifting for freakish levels of strength. In this episode we discuss: Unconventional lifting techniques and their effectiveness for strength and entertainment Deadlifting records and techniques, including working with various equipment and stances Injury prevention in weightlifting through proper form, listening to your body, and varying lifts Unconventional training methods for achieving fitness goals through variety and tailoring workouts Training with different implements like barbells, dumbbells, machines to build a strong foundation Dealing with injuries through not catastrophizing, distinguishing pain from discomfort, and continued training Strength training benefits for injury prevention in martial arts due to stronger connective tissues The role of social media and negativity, as well as providing free training resources online Check Mark out online at   / deadliestlift   Wanna crush weakness and forge all-day strength, stamina, and resilience WITHOUT any complicated exercises or confusing programs? My world-famous 9-

The Hammer Cast
Ep. 461: Diego Reyes on Restoring and Revitalizing Your Ailing Gut Health

The Hammer Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 58:12


I'm joined on this episode by none other than Diego Reyes - a gut health specialist aiming to help Americans turn the tide on one of the "secret" afflictions that beguiles many, and often goes undetected, untreated, and unsolved. Listen in as we discuss one of the most important battlefields on the frontlines of human health! And be sure to check him out online at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diegoreyeshealth/ Website: https://www.completevitalitylife.com/   YouTube: https://youtube.com/@diegoreyes04?si=ru1OFU2Y1LbXOLU6  Wanna crush weakness and forge all-day strength, stamina, and resilience WITHOUT any complicated exercises or confusing programs? My world-famous 9-

The Hammer Cast
Ep. 460: Strongman Strength Secrets REVEALED

The Hammer Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 27:46


Riddle me this, friendo: How is it that old school strongmen in the 1800s and early 1900s managed to set a wide array of strength records that still stand TO THIS DAY - despite: Shorter lifespans More life-threatening diseases Inadequate medical treatment More expensive and often lower-quality food And a litany of other seemingly insurmountable obstacles in their path?  The answer: they had a method.  I reveal this method in part on this short but riveting episode. Tune in, chill out, and enjoy.  Wanna crush weakness and forge all-day strength, stamina, and resilience WITHOUT any complicated exercises or confusing programs? My world-famous 9-

The Hammer Cast
Ep. 459: Dave Daglow on Training (and Gaining) *Without* Pain | 9MinuteChallenge.com

The Hammer Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 43:10


I'm joined on this episode by athletic coach and fitness revolutionary Dave Daglow. In this episode we talk all about Dave's back story - from up-and-coming athlete to severely injured and in desperate need of figuring out how to put himself back together again. From this humble beginning, he came to a series of startling realizations about his own body, that of other athletes, and the entire notion of exercise as we think about it - and from there he set out to get people back in touch with their TRUE athletic nature, one mover at a time. Check Dave out at https://dag.org Wanna crush weakness and forge all-day strength, stamina, and resilience WITHOUT any complicated exercises or confusing programs? My world-famous 9-

The Hammer Cast
Ep. 458: Karen Smith, Master SFG, on Calisthenics and Kettlebells for Epic, Real-World Strength

The Hammer Cast

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 56:34


I'm joined on this epic episode (epic-sode?) by none other than Master SFG and fellow bodyweight fanatic Karen Smith. In this episode we dive deep into a smorgasbord of spectacular stuff, including: her origin story and what got her into kettlebell training the fateful phone call she got from Pavel that inspired her to take on the challenge of nailing her first one-arm pushup the past, present, and future of the StrongFirst Bodyweight certification much, much more Check out Karen Smith online at www.coachkarensmith.com  And if you're down unda in Australia and want to attend any of her upcoming workshops there (as of June of 2024), check the links here and find the event nearest you: Brisbane: https://www.qldkettlebells.com.au/workshops/karensmithbrisbane Sydney: https://events.humanitix.com/karensmithpenrith  Melbourne: https://karensmithmelbourne.mystrikingly.com  And don't forget to follow her on Instagram: @_coach_karen_  Wanna crush weakness and forge all-day strength, stamina, and resilience WITHOUT any complicated exercises or confusing programs? My world-famous 9-

The Hammer Cast
Ep. 457: Pat Flynn and I Chat About Our Differing Approaches to Fitness

The Hammer Cast

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 25:24


I'm joined on this episode by my pal and yours, Pat Flynn. We decided to do this episode based on a very good question I got from an email subscriber, asking how Pat and I were able to work so well together despite our vastly different approaches to fitness.  Tune in for our stimulating, titilating, and riveting answer.  And be sure to follow Pat online at: https://www.chroniclesofstrength.com https://www.youtube.com/@KettlebellQuickies  https://hardstylekettlebells.clickfunnels.com/racked-and-loaded-2019  Wanna crush weakness and forge all-day strength, stamina, and resilience WITHOUT any complicated exercises or confusing programs? My world-famous 9-

The Hammer Cast
Ep. 456: Brooks Kubik on "Dinosaur Training", Old School Strength, & Physical Culture

The Hammer Cast

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 89:39


I'm joined on this episode by old school strength and physical culture enthusiast Brooks Kubik of Dinosaur Training.  Join us as we dive deep into the world of physical culture as it was before the days of widespread access to quality training information, insights on how the old schoolers trained, and how Brooks overcame crippling asthma and other physical maladies to become one of the greatest minds in strength of the 20th century.  Check him out online at https://www.dinosaurtraining.com  Wanna crush weakness and forge all-day strength, stamina, and resilience WITHOUT any complicated exercises or confusing programs? My world-famous 9-

The Hammer Cast
Ep. 455: Dr. Kathy Dooley on Learning Anatomy to Unlock Next-Level Strength

The Hammer Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2024 44:34


I'm joined on this episode by the wise and brilliant Dr. Kathy Dooley - anatomy fanatic, chiropractor, and all-around strong gal. Listen in as she talks about how and why the study of anatomy can help you unlock new and untold levels of unrivaled brute strength by learning how to work WITH the natural design of your body rather than fighting against it.  Check her out online at https://www.immaculatedissection.com    Wanna crush weakness and forge all-day strength, stamina, and resilience WITHOUT any complicated exercises or confusing programs? My world-famous 9-

The Hammer Cast
Ep. 454: Sven Rieger, SFG Team Leader, on Epic Strength and How to Obtain It

The Hammer Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2024 57:24


I'm joined on this episode by my colleague Sven Rieger - StrongFirst Team Leader and all around badazz lifter.  Listen in as we talk at length about his spectacular journey through the world of strength, culminating recently in successfully lifting the Dinnie Stones - a feat of strength few have ever conquered!  Wanna crush weakness and forge all-day strength, stamina, and resilience WITHOUT any complicated exercises or confusing programs? My world-famous 9-

The Hammer Cast
Ep. 453: Tim Anderson on his new book, "A Simple Book of Strength"

The Hammer Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 48:42


I'm joined on this episode by my friend and founder of Original Strength, Tim Anderson. In this fascinating episode Tim reveals some epic details on his spectacular new book, "A Simple Book of Strength," why it's his FAVORITE of the 10 books he's written so far, and how it can help YOU to change your life. Pick up your own copy here: https://a.co/d/afkbjMM  And be sure to follow Tim's magnum opus, Original Strength, by checking out their website here: https://originalstrength.net/  Wanna crush weakness and forge all-day strength, stamina, and resilience WITHOUT any complicated exercises or confusing programs? My world-famous 9-

The Hammer Cast
Ep. 452: Geoff Neupert on Muscle Myths & Fat Loss Facts for the Modern American Man (and Lady)

The Hammer Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 61:29


I had the pleasure of once again chatting with the great retired Master SFG Instructor Geoff Neupert - author of "Kettlebell Muscle" as well as a litany of other excellent books.    In this jam-packed episode we go head-to-head on the topic of various muscle, metabolism, and fat loss myths and facts, and how they impact the very real troubles many Americans now face: obesity.   Check Geoff out at https://chasingstrength.com/   Wanna crush weakness and forge all-day strength, stamina, and resilience WITHOUT any complicated exercises or confusing programs?   My world-famous 9-

The Hammer Cast
Ep. 451: Mark Reifkind on Longevity and Hitting BIG PRs in your 50s, 60s, and Beyond

The Hammer Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2024 92:48


Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I'm joined on this episode by none other than Master SFG Emeritus Mark Reifkind - a man who has been there, done that, and gotten the scars (and life-long training lessons) to prove it.  Come along for the ride as we discuss the highs and lows of training - and gaining - as you age, as well as how to keep the decrepitude away while hitting PRs all the live-long day! Follow Rif online at: https://rifsblog.blogspot.com/  On that note, if you like training that: · Gives you more strength than it takes from you · Improves your stamina and resilience simultaneously · Powers-up every nook, cranny, crevice, and corner of your Soft Machine Then you just might like my 9-Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge. As the name indicates, it's just 9 minutes long, and it's designed to be done WITH your current workouts – NOT instead of them. Even cooler: Many find that it actually amplifies their strength in their favorite kettlebell and bodyweight moves, like presses, squats, pullups, and more. And best of all, it's free. How free? I'm talkin' freer than the 4th of July, my friend. Get thee thine own copy here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Have fun and happy training! Aleks Salkin

The Hammer Cast
Ep. 450: Learn the RIGHT Lessons from Your WRONG Decisions

The Hammer Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 14:23


Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com On this episode I talk about how to learn the RIGHT lessons from the WRONG exercise choices. To err is human - to transcend those errors is divine.  Don't keep this episode to yourself! Spread the word (*cough cough* share this episode with someone *cough*) and  On that note, if you like training that:  · Gives you more strength than it takes from you  · Improves your stamina and resilience simultaneously  · Powers-up every nook, cranny, crevice, and corner of your Soft Machine Then you just might like my 9-Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge. As the name indicates, it's just 9 minutes long, and it's designed to be done WITH your current workouts – NOT instead of them. Even cooler: Many find that it actually amplifies their strength in their favorite kettlebell and bodyweight moves, like presses, squats, pullups, and more. And best of all, it's free.  How free? I'm talkin' freer than the 4th of July, my friend. Get thee thine own copy here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Have fun and happy training! Aleks Salkin

The Hammer Cast
Ep. 449: Jared Thomas on Club Bells, Kettlebells, and Living in Flow Motion

The Hammer Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2024 45:21


Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com  I'm joined on this episode by Jared Thomas - a kettlebell and mace bell enthusiast who has his eye on bringing his unique brand of training to the world - and in the process, creating a movement of people who are stronger, better conditioned, and more athletic.  Check him out on Instagram at @jaredmichaelthomas On that note, if you like training that:  · Gives you more strength than it takes from you  · Improves your stamina and resilience simultaneously  · Powers-up every nook, cranny, crevice, and corner of your Soft Machine Then you just might like my 9-Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge. As the name indicates, it's just 9 minutes long, and it's designed to be done WITH your current workouts – NOT instead of them. Even cooler: Many find that it actually amplifies their strength in their favorite kettlebell and bodyweight moves, like presses, squats, pullups, and more. And best of all, it's free. How free? I'm talkin' freer than the 4th of July, my friend. Get thee thine own copy here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Have fun and happy training! Aleks Salkin

The Hammer Cast
Ep. 448: Yes, Fit Pros: Your Body *IS* Your Business Card!

The Hammer Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 13:19


Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com On this episode I talk about why my fit pro collegues should NOT fall into the trap of thinking they don't have to look good as part of their job. It ain't shaming - it's essential.  Don't keep this episode to yourself! Spread the word (*cough cough* share this episode with someone *cough*) and  On that note, if you like training that:  · Gives you more strength than it takes from you  · Improves your stamina and resilience simultaneously  · Powers-up every nook, cranny, crevice, and corner of your Soft Machine Then you just might like my 9-Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge. As the name indicates, it's just 9 minutes long, and it's designed to be done WITH your current workouts – NOT instead of them. Even cooler: Many find that it actually amplifies their strength in their favorite kettlebell and bodyweight moves, like presses, squats, pullups, and more. And best of all, it's free.  How free? I'm talkin' freer than the 4th of July, my friend. Get thee thine own copy here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Have fun and happy training! Aleks Salkin

The Hammer Cast
Ep. 447: UFC Fighter Natan Levy on His Epic Journey to the Octagon

The Hammer Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2024 41:41


Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com On this episode I am joined by none other than rising UFC star in the lightweight division Natan Levy - a black belt in karate and kung fu and a force to be reckoned with in the Octagon.  In this episode we talk about his humble origins, how he went from being a successful karate school owner, yet sought something more, which led to him closing his schools and striking out (quite literally) into the Nevada desert to prove his mettle in one of the most fearsome sports of all: mixed martial arts.  Check him out online at: His website: https://levymma.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natan_levy/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NatanLevyOfficial  Don't keep this episode to yourself! Spread the word (*cough cough* share this episode with someone *cough*) and  On that note, if you like training that:  · Gives you more strength than it takes from you  · Improves your stamina and resilience simultaneously  · Powers-up every nook, cranny, crevice, and corner of your Soft Machine Then you just might like my 9-Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge. As the name indicates, it's just 9 minutes long, and it's designed to be done WITH your current workouts – NOT instead of them. Even cooler: Many find that it actually amplifies their strength in their favorite kettlebell and bodyweight moves, like presses, squats, pullups, and more. And best of all, it's free.  How free? I'm talkin' freer than the 4th of July, my friend. Get thee thine own copy here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Have fun and happy training! Aleks Salkin

The Hammer Cast
Ep. 446: How to Do Pullups (WITHOUT Hurting Your Shoulders)

The Hammer Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 11:56


Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com This is a brief, no BS guide to how to improve your pullups WITHOUT hurting your shoulders in the process.  Don't keep these secrets to yourself! Spread the word (*cough cough* share this episode with someone *cough*) On that note, if you like training that:  · Gives you more strength than it takes from you  · Improves your stamina and resilience simultaneously  · Powers-up every nook, cranny, crevice, and corner of your Soft Machine Then you just might like my 9-Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge. As the name indicates, it's just 9 minutes long, and it's designed to be done WITH your current workouts – NOT instead of them. Even cooler: Many find that it actually amplifies their strength in their favorite kettlebell and bodyweight moves, like presses, squats, pullups, and more. And best of all, it's free.  How free? I'm talkin' freer than the 4th of July, my friend. Get thee thine own copy here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Have fun and happy training! Aleks Salkin

The Hammer Cast
Ep. 445: Bowtied Bengal on The SECRETS of Effective Physical Therapy

The Hammer Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 61:22


Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I'm joined on this most intriguing of episodes by a mysterious stranger - a physical therapist known only as Bowtied Bengal.  Join us as we discuss his origin story, how he got interested in physical therapy, his unique and helpful approach to getting his clients back on the straight and narrow, and, of course, the meeting point between physical therapy and physical fitness.  Find him online at:  "I'm Hurt, Now What?" - https://imhurtnowwhat.com  On that note, if you like training that: · Gives you more strength than it takes from you · Improves your stamina and resilience simultaneously · Powers-up every nook, cranny, crevice, and corner of your Soft Machine Then you just might like my 9-Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge. As the name indicates, it's just 9 minutes long, and it's designed to be done WITH your current workouts – NOT instead of them. Even cooler: Many find that it actually amplifies their strength in their favorite kettlebell and bodyweight moves, like presses, squats, pullups, and more. And best of all, it's free. How free? I'm talkin' freer than the 4th of July, my friend. Get thee thine own copy here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Have fun and happy training! Aleks Salkin

The Hammer Cast
Ep. 444: How to Get Started with Kettlebells

The Hammer Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 11:57


Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com This is an audio crash course on how to get started with kettlebells the RIGHT way (i.e. my way lol) Listen, take mental notes, and enjoy (oh, and share the episode with a friend if you enjoyed it). On that note, if you like training that:  · Gives you more strength than it takes from you  · Improves your stamina and resilience simultaneously  · Powers-up every nook, cranny, crevice, and corner of your Soft Machine Then you just might like my 9-Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge. As the name indicates, it's just 9 minutes long, and it's designed to be done WITH your current workouts – NOT instead of them. Even cooler: Many find that it actually amplifies their strength in their favorite kettlebell and bodyweight moves, like presses, squats, pullups, and more. And best of all, it's free.  How free? I'm talkin' freer than the 4th of July, my friend. Get thee thine own copy here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Have fun and happy training! Aleks Salkin

Dr. John Vervaeke
Unveiling Wisdom Through Movement with Rafe Kelley

Dr. John Vervaeke

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 107:13


John Vervaeke and Rafe Kelley join forces to explore the profound connection between movement, nature, and personal growth. Kelley, a movement educator, reveals his "Ecology of Practices," a unique blend of parkour, martial arts, and nature-based movement designed to cultivate a holistic wisdom practice. Discover the transformative power of movement as it pushes physical boundaries, fosters environmental connection, and opens doors to personal evolution. Learn how Kelley integrates philosophy to build a wisdom practice that resonates not just in the mind, but deep within the body itself. Explore the challenges and rewards of connecting with nature through movement, and gain valuable insights into the future of movement culture and its potential to impact individuals and communities alike. This episode offers a thought-provoking journey for athletes, beginners, and anyone seeking deeper meaning, leaving you eager to explore the transformative power of movement in your own life.   Rafe Kelley, founder of Evolve Move Play, pioneers a unique movement philosophy, merging parkour with martial arts and a deep connection to nature, fostering a holistic wisdom practice. With over two decades of teaching experience, he offers transformative retreats, workshops, and online courses worldwide. His work emphasizes the synergy between body, psyche, and environment, inviting exploration of personal potential and the sacred in movement. Glossary of Terms   Ecology of Practices: A set of activities or habits that a group of people commit to doing together. Parkour: A discipline focused on navigating obstacles efficiently and creatively. Movement Culture: A broad approach to physical training that incorporates elements from various disciplines for holistic development.   John Vervaeke: Website: https://johnvervaeke.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@johnvervaeke  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/johnvervaeke   X: https://twitter.com/vervaeke_john   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VervaekeJohn/   Rafe Kelley Website: https://www.evolvemoveplay.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/rafekelley X: https://twitter.com/rafekelley   Join our new Patreon https://www.patreon.com/johnvervaeke   The Vervaeke Foundation - https://vervaekefoundation.org/   Awaken to Meaning - https://awakentomeaning.com/   John Vervaeke YouTube Awakening from the Meaning Crisis https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLND1JCRq8Vuh3f0P5qjrSdb5eC1ZfZwWJ   Quotes    "Discipline ultimately means to follow, and you don't discipline punitively; you discipline something by getting it oriented to something that it wants to follow. That's an important idea." - [01:26:20] John Vervaeke   "Parkour invites you to fall in love with your experience of being by opening up new affordances in how you perceive and experience the world, bringing joy and the potential for the flow state." - [01:41:00] Rafe Kelley   "If we want to solve the meaning crisis and the meta crisis, we have to fall more in love with being. And that's not something we can do just through dialogue. It's something we have to embody." - [01:43:20] Rafe Kelley    Chapters    [00:00:00] - Introduction and Background of Rafe Kelley [00:02:20] - Return to the Source Retreat Experience [07:50:00] -  The Essence of Movement Practice [00:21:00] - Challenges and Transformations Through Movement [00:53:10] - The Role of Community and Teaching in Movement [01:07:05] - Integrating Philosophy and Movement [01:25:28] - Future Directions for Movement Culture    

The Hammer Cast
Ep. 443: Megan Kelly on Training For ANOTHER Kettlebell World Record

The Hammer Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2024 48:26


Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I'm joined on this fun-filled episode of ye olde Hammer Cast once again by Megan Kelly - an English lass who not only broke, but SMASHED the Guinness World Record for most kettlebell swings performed in a single hour, and is gearing up to do it yet again. Listen in as we talk about her training, how she balances it with a busy career and personal life, and much, much more. Find her online at https://www.instagram.com/megan.kelly.1/ On that note, if you like training that: · Gives you more strength than it takes from you · Improves your stamina and resilience simultaneously · Powers-up every nook, cranny, crevice, and corner of your Soft Machine Then you just might like my 9-Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge. As the name indicates, it's just 9 minutes long, and it's designed to be done WITH your current workouts – NOT instead of them. Even cooler: Many find that it actually amplifies their strength in their favorite kettlebell and bodyweight moves, like presses, squats, pullups, and more. And best of all, it's free. How free? I'm talkin' freer than the 4th of July, my friend. Get thee thine own copy here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Have fun and happy training! Aleks Salkin

The Hammer Cast
Ep. 442: No Train, No Gain

The Hammer Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 11:57


Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com On this episode I want to give you some of my thoughts on minimalism and why you won't gain on what you don't train.  On that note, if you like training that:  · Gives you more strength than it takes from you  · Improves your stamina and resilience simultaneously  · Powers-up every nook, cranny, crevice, and corner of your Soft Machine Then you just might like my 9-Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge. As the name indicates, it's just 9 minutes long, and it's designed to be done WITH your current workouts – NOT instead of them. Even cooler: Many find that it actually amplifies their strength in their favorite kettlebell and bodyweight moves, like presses, squats, pullups, and more. And best of all, it's free.  How free? I'm talkin' freer than the 4th of July, my friend. Get thee thine own copy here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Have fun and happy training! Aleks Salkin

The Hammer Cast
Ep. 441: Red Delta Project's Matt Shifferle on the Glory of Calisthenics Training

The Hammer Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 49:45


Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I'm joined on this most glorious of episodes by none other than Matt Schifferle of the Red Delta Project.  In this chat we talk about his back story - how he got into calisthenics - and his unique and highly effective method of combining various approaches to calisthenics training into one unyielding and epic approach to long-term strength and fitness gains.  Find him online at: Website: www.reddeltaproject.com Instagram: @red.delta.project. Books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Matt-Schifferle/e/B01HAM23SC   Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RedDeltaproject On that note, if you like training that:  · Gives you more strength than it takes from you  · Improves your stamina and resilience simultaneously  · Powers-up every nook, cranny, crevice, and corner of your Soft Machine Then you just might like my 9-Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge. As the name indicates, it's just 9 minutes long, and it's designed to be done WITH your current workouts – NOT instead of them. Even cooler: Many find that it actually amplifies their strength in their favorite kettlebell and bodyweight moves, like presses, squats, pullups, and more. And best of all, it's free.  How free? I'm talkin' freer than the 4th of July, my friend. Get thee thine own copy here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Have fun and happy training! Aleks Salkin

The Hammer Cast
Ep. 440: TRANSFORMATION TUESDAY! Vikas Reddy on His 1-Man Mission to Bring Strength Back to India

The Hammer Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 42:24


Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I'm joined on this episode by Vikas Reddy - an enthusiastic and highly passionate student of strength all the way from the cradle of physical culture: India.  During our chat we talked about his earliest experiences with physical culture, how he methodically, tirelessly, and unceasingly followed whatever information he could get his hands on - and how he traversed various hardships, setbacks, and difficulties, only to emerge ultimately triumphant, and now finding himself wanting to inspire others to take a walk on the STRONG side as well. Follow him online at: Instagram handle: @mvikred_sfg Substack page: https://mvikred.substack.com/ On that note, if you like training that: · Gives you more strength than it takes from you · Improves your stamina and resilience simultaneously · Powers-up every nook, cranny, crevice, and corner of your Soft Machine Then you just might like my 9-Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge. As the name indicates, it's just 9 minutes long, and it's designed to be done WITH your current workouts – NOT instead of them. Even cooler: Many find that it actually amplifies their strength in their favorite kettlebell and bodyweight moves, like presses, squats, pullups, and more. And best of all, it's free. How free? I'm talkin' freer than the 4th of July, my friend. Get thee thine own copy here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Have fun and happy training! Aleks Salkin

The Hammer Cast
Ep. 439: Logan Christopher on Harnessing the Mind to Forge Greater Strength

The Hammer Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2024 42:46


Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I'm joined on this dynamite episode by legendary modern-day performing strongman Logan Christopher - a man known for his incredible feats of strength, stamina, and all-around badazzery.  Join us as we talk about the timeless and time-honored secrets of strength from the old school strongmen of yesteryear as well as the modern-day application for things like herbal supplements for vastly improved performance in no time flat. Check him out online at  https://legendarystrength.com/ On that note, if you like training that:  · Gives you more strength than it takes from you  · Improves your stamina and resilience simultaneously  · Powers-up every nook, cranny, crevice, and corner of your Soft Machine Then you just might like my 9-Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge. As the name indicates, it's just 9 minutes long, and it's designed to be done WITH your current workouts – NOT instead of them. Even cooler: Many find that it actually amplifies their strength in their favorite kettlebell and bodyweight moves, like presses, squats, pullups, and more. And best of all, it's free.  How free? I'm talkin' freer than the 4th of July, my friend. Get thee thine own copy here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Have fun and happy training! Aleks Salkin

The Hammer Cast
Ep. 437: Huggy McNiff on the SECRETS of Conquering Your Goals

The Hammer Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2024 55:22


Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I'm joined on this episode by former Navy SEAL and current nutrition and habits coach Huggy McNiff.  Huggy has an incredible back story and an even MORE incredible current story, where he continues to crush weakness, forge epic strength, and guide the way for his countless clients around the world to do the same.  Listen, take notes, and enjoy. And be sure to check him out at https://www.trevorkasheynutrition.com  On that note, if you like training that: · Gives you more strength than it takes from you · Improves your stamina and resilience simultaneously · Powers-up every nook, cranny, crevice, and corner of your Soft Machine Then you just might like my 9-Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge. As the name indicates, it's just 9 minutes long, and it's designed to be done WITH your current workouts – NOT instead of them. Even cooler: Many find that it actually amplifies their strength in their favorite kettlebell and bodyweight moves, like presses, squats, pullups, and more. And best of all, it's free. How free?  I'm talkin' freer than the 4th of July, my friend. Get thee thine own copy here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Have fun and happy training! Aleks Salkin

The Hammer Cast
Ep. 436: The SFG II Snatch: A Test Prep Program

The Hammer Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 11:42


Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com If you like training that: · Gives you more strength than it takes from you · Improves your stamina and resilience simultaneously · Powers-up every nook, cranny, crevice, and corner of your Soft Machine Then you just might like my 9-Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge. As the name indicates, it's just 9 minutes long, and it's designed to be done WITH your current workouts – NOT instead of them. Even cooler: Many find that it actually amplifies their strength in their favorite kettlebell and bodyweight moves, like presses, squats, pullups, and more. And best of all, it's free. How free?  I'm talkin' freer than the 4th of July, my friend. Get thee thine own copy here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Have fun and happy training! Aleks Salkin

The Hammer Cast
Ep. 434: How to Know When You're Ready to Do Pullups

The Hammer Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 8:44


Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com If you like training that: · Gives you more strength than it takes from you · Improves your stamina and resilience simultaneously · Powers-up every nook, cranny, crevice, and corner of your Soft Machine Then you just might like my 9-Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge. As the name indicates, it's just 9 minutes long, and it's designed to be done WITH your current workouts – NOT instead of them. Even cooler: Many find that it actually amplifies their strength in their favorite kettlebell and bodyweight moves, like presses, squats, pullups, and more. And best of all, it's free. How free?  I'm talkin' freer than the 4th of July, my friend. Get thee thine own copy here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Have fun and happy training! Aleks Salkin

New Books Network
Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, "Fit Nation: The Gains and Pains of America's Exercise Obsession" (U Chicago Press, 2023)

New Books Network

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2024 48:16


Today we are joined by Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, Professor of History at The New School, and author of Fit Nation: The Gains and Pains of America's Exercise Obsession (University of Chicago Press, 2023). In our conversation, we discussed the beginnings of fitness in the United States, how fitness both offered the state a way to shape bodies and liberatory possibilities for counter-cultural communities, and the future of exercise in a post-covid world. In Fit Nation, Petrzela investigates the long history of fitness in the United States to better understand how fitness became such an important part of American life. She notes that the number of people who think fitness is essential for a full life has expanded dramatically since the 1890s and fitness shape our understandings of national community, industry, security, wealth, and wellness. Her comprehensive and readable account begins with the immigration of European fitness fanatics to the United States in the 19th century and illustrates how fitness became one of the most proto-typically American pursuits. The book is divided into seven sections; the first, “When Sweating Was Strange,” shows how American entrepreneurs translated European practices to a sceptical audience. Muscle Beach in Venice, California played a special role in promoting bodybuilding but it also alarmed ordinary Americans who worried about the time participants spent on what many thought were narcissistic and vain habits. One of the major themes of Petrzela's work is the role of the government in promoting physical fitness and in the Cold War world the state opened the door to mass fitness. In the second section, “Slimming the Soft American,” she demonstrates how presidents starting with Eisenhower put fitness at the centre of their Cold War educational programs. The most notable example of government interventions into fitness was the President's Council on Youth Fitness (now the President's Council on Sport, Fitness, and Nutrition.) The third and fourth sections – “From the Margins to the Mainstream” and Movement Culture, Redefined” illustrate how fitness became a central part of the American experience and the limits to that experience in the 1960s and 1970s. Television brought fitness into American houses but gyms remained largely male spaces (although often associated with latent homosexuality.) Yoga and jogging made fitness accessible and linked fitness culture with counter-culture. Women were both the targets of most fitness programs – although not necessarily for liberatory reasons - and excluded from large sections of it. In the 1980s and 1990s, fitness changed further, moving away from the state-led efforts and counter-cultural currents of the 1950s and 1960s. Fitness became big business. In her fifth part, “Feel the Burn,” Petrzela shows how a new gospel of fitness emerged that made gyms, workout classes, and sweating accessible and desirable to growing numbers of Americans. In her sixth section, “Hard Bodies and Soulful Selves”, Petrzela shows how fitness shifted from an obligation imposed by the state for geo-political reasons to a more intrinsic requirement of people living in the neo-liberal era, but not everyone always fulfilled those obligations and many people resisted them. In the final section, “It's Not Working Out,” Petrzela looks at the present and the future of the Fit Nation. Americans are by some measures less fit than ever before, but Petrzela raises real questions about the potential of any narrow definition of fitness to fix persistent health problems. 9/11, the Global Financial Crisis, and Covid-19 changed the way people worked out – cross-fit, home gyms, and Peloton became more popular than ever but fitness was also politicized into the left/right dynamic that dominates American cultural life. Keith Rathbone is a Senior Lecturer at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia. He researches twentieth-century French social and cultural history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

New Books in History
Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, "Fit Nation: The Gains and Pains of America's Exercise Obsession" (U Chicago Press, 2023)

New Books in History

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2024 48:16


Today we are joined by Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, Professor of History at The New School, and author of Fit Nation: The Gains and Pains of America's Exercise Obsession (University of Chicago Press, 2023). In our conversation, we discussed the beginnings of fitness in the United States, how fitness both offered the state a way to shape bodies and liberatory possibilities for counter-cultural communities, and the future of exercise in a post-covid world. In Fit Nation, Petrzela investigates the long history of fitness in the United States to better understand how fitness became such an important part of American life. She notes that the number of people who think fitness is essential for a full life has expanded dramatically since the 1890s and fitness shape our understandings of national community, industry, security, wealth, and wellness. Her comprehensive and readable account begins with the immigration of European fitness fanatics to the United States in the 19th century and illustrates how fitness became one of the most proto-typically American pursuits. The book is divided into seven sections; the first, “When Sweating Was Strange,” shows how American entrepreneurs translated European practices to a sceptical audience. Muscle Beach in Venice, California played a special role in promoting bodybuilding but it also alarmed ordinary Americans who worried about the time participants spent on what many thought were narcissistic and vain habits. One of the major themes of Petrzela's work is the role of the government in promoting physical fitness and in the Cold War world the state opened the door to mass fitness. In the second section, “Slimming the Soft American,” she demonstrates how presidents starting with Eisenhower put fitness at the centre of their Cold War educational programs. The most notable example of government interventions into fitness was the President's Council on Youth Fitness (now the President's Council on Sport, Fitness, and Nutrition.) The third and fourth sections – “From the Margins to the Mainstream” and Movement Culture, Redefined” illustrate how fitness became a central part of the American experience and the limits to that experience in the 1960s and 1970s. Television brought fitness into American houses but gyms remained largely male spaces (although often associated with latent homosexuality.) Yoga and jogging made fitness accessible and linked fitness culture with counter-culture. Women were both the targets of most fitness programs – although not necessarily for liberatory reasons - and excluded from large sections of it. In the 1980s and 1990s, fitness changed further, moving away from the state-led efforts and counter-cultural currents of the 1950s and 1960s. Fitness became big business. In her fifth part, “Feel the Burn,” Petrzela shows how a new gospel of fitness emerged that made gyms, workout classes, and sweating accessible and desirable to growing numbers of Americans. In her sixth section, “Hard Bodies and Soulful Selves”, Petrzela shows how fitness shifted from an obligation imposed by the state for geo-political reasons to a more intrinsic requirement of people living in the neo-liberal era, but not everyone always fulfilled those obligations and many people resisted them. In the final section, “It's Not Working Out,” Petrzela looks at the present and the future of the Fit Nation. Americans are by some measures less fit than ever before, but Petrzela raises real questions about the potential of any narrow definition of fitness to fix persistent health problems. 9/11, the Global Financial Crisis, and Covid-19 changed the way people worked out – cross-fit, home gyms, and Peloton became more popular than ever but fitness was also politicized into the left/right dynamic that dominates American cultural life. Keith Rathbone is a Senior Lecturer at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia. He researches twentieth-century French social and cultural history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

The Natasha Crain Podcast
36. The Pro-Life Movement, Culture Wars, and How the Church Got Soft, with Seth Gruber

The Natasha Crain Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2024 72:36


Seth Gruber is a bold and passionate pro-life speaker and the founder of The White Rose Resistance. His mission is to be a voice for unborn children and to educate and expose culture to the evil of abortion until every person has the right to be born. In today's episode, Seth and I talk about the state of the pro-life movement post-Roe, the history of evil that led to where we are today with the killing of babies, the softness of today's church on cultural issues, and much more. SHOW NOTES:Seth's websiteSeth's ministry: The White Rose Resistance (Get Involved!)Seth's talk that I called the “Most Powerful Talk I've Ever Heard”Seth's podcastSeth with Jack Hibbs on “Happening Now” at Calvary Chapel Chino Hills

The Hammer Cast
Ep. 433: Creating Serious Strength Equipment with Metal Master Ryan Pitts

The Hammer Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2024 53:47


Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I'm joined on this episode by Ryan Pitts - founder of https://www.strongergrip.com In addition to being a life-long strength and health fanatic, he's also become famous the world over for his incredible strength creations: real-world functional equipment to build brute strength, raw power, and uncompromising resilience.  Check him out online on Instagram at @strongergripmetalmaster  On that note, if you like training that: · Gives you more strength than it takes from you · Improves your stamina and resilience simultaneously · Powers-up every nook, cranny, crevice, and corner of your Soft Machine Then you just might like my 9-Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge. As the name indicates, it's just 9 minutes long, and it's designed to be done WITH your current workouts – NOT instead of them. Even cooler: Many find that it actually amplifies their strength in their favorite kettlebell and bodyweight moves, like presses, squats, pullups, and more. And best of all, it's free. How free? I'm talkin' freer than the 4th of July, my friend. Get thee thine own copy here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Have fun and happy training! Aleks Salkin

The Hammer Cast
Ep. 432: A Bodyweight Core Drill You Can Do In (or Out Of) Prison

The Hammer Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 7:19


Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com If you like training that: · Gives you more strength than it takes from you · Improves your stamina and resilience simultaneously · Powers-up every nook, cranny, crevice, and corner of your Soft Machine Then you just might like my 9-Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge. As the name indicates, it's just 9 minutes long, and it's designed to be done WITH your current workouts – NOT instead of them. Even cooler: Many find that it actually amplifies their strength in their favorite kettlebell and bodyweight moves, like presses, squats, pullups, and more. And best of all, it's free. How free? I'm talkin' freer than the 4th of July, my friend. Get thee thine own copy here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Have fun and happy training! Aleks Salkin

The Hammer Cast
Ep. 431: Clif Harski on Kettlebells as a Secret Weapon for Forging Elite Athleticism

The Hammer Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2024 52:59


Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I'm joined on this episode by Clif Harski - co-founder of the PPSC (Pain-Free Performance Specialist Certification) and all-around avant garde kettlebell guru.  We talk at length about the value - and necessity - of variety in training, why the kettlebell is one of the best tools around for improved performance, and how to take the strength-based kettlebell movements and transform them into radical athleticism builders in short order.  Listen, take notes, and enjoy.  On that note, if you like training that: · Gives you more strength than it takes from you · Improves your stamina and resilience simultaneously · Powers-up every nook, cranny, crevice, and corner of your Soft Machine Then you just might like my 9-Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge. As the name indicates, it's just 9 minutes long, and it's designed to be done WITH your current workouts – NOT instead of them. Even cooler: Many find that it actually amplifies their strength in their favorite kettlebell and bodyweight moves, like presses, squats, pullups, and more. And best of all, it's free. How free? I'm talkin' freer than the 4th of July, my friend. Get thee thine own copy here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Have fun and happy training! Aleks Salkin

The Hammer Cast
Ep. 430: TESTIMONY TUESDAY! Malcolm McCowan on Crushing Weakness with KBs, Cals, and Movement

The Hammer Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2024 55:48


Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I'm joined on this episode by Malcolm McCowan - an Aussie transplant in America who has done a whole heaping helping of my programs, courses, challenges, and guides and has positively transformed his strength and movability because of it.  Listen, take notes, and enjoy.  On that note, if you like training that: · Gives you more strength than it takes from you · Improves your stamina and resilience simultaneously · Powers-up every nook, cranny, crevice, and corner of your Soft Machine Then you just might like my 9-Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge. As the name indicates, it's just 9 minutes long, and it's designed to be done WITH your current workouts – NOT instead of them. Even cooler: Many find that it actually amplifies their strength in their favorite kettlebell and bodyweight moves, like presses, squats, pullups, and more. And best of all, it's free. How free? I'm talkin' freer than the 4th of July, my friend. Get thee thine own copy here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Have fun and happy training! Aleks Salkin