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Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee
How Your Breath Affects The Way You Burn Fat, The Importance Of A Daily 45 Minute Walk (With Your Mouth Shut!), The Pros And Cons Of Nasal Breathing & The Five Gear Breathing System That Will Transform The Way You Handle Stress with Brian Mackenzie #5

Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 108:16


Your breath is intimately linked with every aspect of your health – from how you respond to stress to how efficiently your body burns fat. While most of us breathe over 20,000 times a day, few of us pay attention to this automatic process. But it may hold the key to transforming our physical and mental wellbeing. Today's returning guest is the wonderful Brian Mackenzie, Founder & Creative Director of SHIFT, President of The Health and Human Performance Foundation and a world renowned human performance specialist who combines breathing techniques, movement practices, and stress adaptation training to enhance physical and mental performance.    His methods have been used by Olympic athletes, professional sports teams and military special forces and Brian's work has undergone rigorous scientific testing at institutions including Stanford University School of Medicine and San Francisco State University. He is also the author of several books including, Unbreakable Runner, Power Speed Endurance and Unplugged. In this fascinating conversation, we explore: Why breathing is "the remote control to the nervous system" and how becoming aware of our breath patterns can help us instantly regulate our stress responses  The relationship between the way that we breathe and our ability to burn fat The "Five Gear Breathing System" that matches our breathing technique to different activity levels, from relaxed walking to high-intensity exercise Why nasal breathing (while beneficial at rest and low intensities) might limit our performance and oxygen use during higher-intensity activities How a simple daily 45-minute walk with nasal breathing can transform our metabolism, stress resilience and mental clarity The three-stage stress response cycle and how breathwork provides a practical tool to interrupt our automatic reactions to daily triggers Why Brian believes finding joy in mundane tasks like washing dishes is possible when we focus on the process rather than constantly chasing outcomes Practical techniques to establish healthier boundaries with work, technology and stress – including Brian's approach to shutting off work by 4-5 pm and using red light in the evenings to improve sleep Brian is a remarkable individual, with an enviable track record of transforming the wellbeing and performance of a wide range of individuals, and this conversation is full of practical insights that you can utilise immediately to improve your health, performance and the overall quality of your life. I hope you enjoy listening.   Support the podcast and enjoy Ad-Free episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/feelbetterlivemore. For other podcast platforms go to https://fblm.supercast.com.   Thanks to our sponsors: https://www.boncharge.com/livemore https://airbnb.co.uk/host https://drinkag1.com/livemore   Show notes https://drchatterjee.com/547   DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.

Resiliency Radio
223: Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill: Hacking Stress and Breath for Better Performance with Brian Mackenzie

Resiliency Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 48:00


Join us as Brian Mackenzie shares his groundbreaking insights on the importance of breath in managing stress and optimizing performance. Learn about the pivotal role that breath assessment plays in understanding your body's CO2 levels and how it impacts your nervous system and overall health. Brian explains how mastering your breath can enhance your VO2Max, ultimately leading to improved physical and mental resilience. Key Points   ✅ Breath can hold the key to improve VO2Max and optimal recovery and performance  ✅ This simple breath assessment indicates how sensitive we are to CO2, where our nervous system is, and how reactive we are to stress. ✅ Our breath responds to the energy needs of our bodies - via our nervous system - every moment of our lives. By measuring the time of our exhale, we can gain insight into how the deepest parts of our body cope with stress Brian Mackenzie Brian is a health human performance specialist with more than two decades experience of innovating new protocols for research, and for training Coaches, Olympians, Professional Athletes, Entrepreneurs, Musicians, Actors, High Performers and everyday people on the use of biological tools to achieve maximum output in training, performance and recovery through understand physiology. He is the author of Power Speed Endurance, co-author of UnPlugged the New York Times Best Seller, Unbreakable Runner. He created The Art of Breath, a principles based approach to teaching breathing's response to the body. 

Die Biohacking-Praxis
Breitfelds Top 5: Die besten Ausdauer-Hacks

Die Biohacking-Praxis

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 49:30


Die Folge für alle, die länger schneller laufen und Radfahren wollen, beständiger Fußball oder – vor allem – Tennis spielen wollen. Vom zugeklebten Mund über den Rucksack bis zum ziemlich skurrilen Natron-Trick: Andreas haut mal wieder einiges raus.Der Nachfolger von Stefans Relaxator ist der Artzt Vitality Atemtrainer, den gibt es hier. Andreas' Buch „Biohacking für Sportler“ gibt es hier. Die Biohacking-Praxis-Folge zu IHHT gibt es hier zum Nachhören. Die angesprochene Sache mit dem Sauerstoffanteil in der Luft ist nicht ganz einfach. Es geht nämlich um den Sauerstoffpartialdruck, nicht um den Sauerstoffanteil in der Luft. Die Seehöhe, auf der der Sauerstoffpartialdruck in der Luft nur 85% des Wertes auf Meereshöhe beträgt, sind immerhin 14.500 Meter, also noch ein paar Seillängen über dem Gipfel des Mount Everest.Beim Tabata-Training hat sich Stefan verhaspelt. Es sind natürlich 20 Sekunden Be- und 10 Sekunden Entlastung, nicht umgekehrt. (Es war tatsächlich ein Versprecher, Stefans Tabata-Einheiten gehorchen den korrekten Vorgaben.)Von Brian McKenzie gibt es diese beiden Bücher zum Thema Ausdauertraining: „Power Speed Endurance“ gibt es hier, „Unbreakable Runner“ hier.  Zur Netflix Doping-Reportage „Ikarus“ geht es hier. Ein gutes Zink-Präparat gibt es hier (von Pure) oder hier (von edubily). Ein gutes Selen-Präparat gibt es hier. Zur Kühlung der Hoden empfiehlt sich zum Beispiel dieses praktische (und auch formschöne) Kleidungsstück. Ein gutes Vitamin C mit Langzeit-Release ist zum Beispiel dieses. Das offenbar perfekte Verhältnis von EPA und DHA ergibt sich aus einem 1:1-Mix aus Algenöl und Alaska-Öl von Norsan. Rabattcode „biohacker15“ bringt 15% auf die erste Bestellung.Ein gutes Q10-Präparat gibt es hier. Quercetin gibt es zum Beispiel hier. Biogena One gibt es hier. 5% Rabatt gibt es mit dem Code andreas5. Taurin gibt es zum Beispiel hier. 5% Rabatt gibt es mit dem Code 70033082. Carnitin gibt es zum Beispiel hier. 5% Rabatt gibt es mit dem Code 70033082. Kreatin gibt es zum Beispiel hier. Kalium gibt es zum Beispiel hier (Biogena) oder hier (Pure).  Magnesium gibt es zum Beispiel hier.Natron gibt es zum Beispiel hier. Weil Andreas und Stefan so häufig gefragt werden, welche Produkte sie selbst verwenden, haben sie gemeinsam mit Julia Tulipan eine Seite eingerichtet, auf der sie ihre persönlichen Lieblingsprodukte (und aktuelle Rabattcodes) sammeln.Das Buch „Ab jetzt Biohacking“ von Andreas Breitfeld und Stefan Wagner erschien am 17. Mai beim Ecowing-Verlag. Bestellen kann man es hier.Das Buch „Viel Erfolg beim Misserfolg“ ist der Biohacking-Business-Ratgeber von Stefan Wagner, erschienen im Seifert Verlag, erhältlich hier.Andreas Breitfelds Website.Das ausführliche Porträt über Andreas Breitfeld in The Red Bulletin (Autor, übrigens: Stefan Wagner).Das Biohacking-Special, das Andreas Breitfeld und Stefan Wagner gemeinsam für The Red Bulletin INNOVATOR produziert haben.Stefan Wagners Biohacking-Kolumne im „carpe diem“.

Simon Ward, The Triathlon Coach Podcast Channel
Bite Sized * Breathing 101 - Inspire before you expire

Simon Ward, The Triathlon Coach Podcast Channel

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2023 13:28


This week, following a request from regular listener David Hill, I'm going to take a short dive into what is called breath work. So thank you David for a great suggestion! I've had several podcast conversation about this specific subject and there's no doubt in my mind that it makes a real difference to health and performance by managing anxiety, improving that ability to relax, and all of the positive knock ons from there.   Breathing is controlled by our autonomic nervous system (ANS), so for the majority of your day it happens unconsciously. And, you're probably thinking, "Well, I've got to 30, 40, 50 without ever having to really think about this so I must be doing something right." Yes, you are doing enough to keep your body alive and running.   In fact, with some conscious breathing you can make some really positive changes to your mind and your body, helping you to be more relaxed or more activated.   I'm going to divide this into 3 categories and provide an example of each that you can try: Purposeful breathing to maintain ease Breathing to improve exercise technique and recovery Calm down breathing to lower anxiety and physiological anxiety I'm going to finish the episode with a couple of little experiments you can try to see how different types of breathing affect your heart rate.   To revisit (or listen for the first time) to the longer podcasts about breathing please click on the links below.   How to improve your health and athletic performance with nose breathing - George Dallam How you can gain the Oxygen Advantage to supercharge your health and fitness - Patrick McKeown How to be an UnBreakable Runner - Brian MacKenzie If you are still breathing you are still winning - Louisa Holmes   If you're a new listener, you can subscribe to the podcast HERE so that you never miss an episode!   I would love for you to share the episode with one person you think could benefit!   To leave a review of the podcast on Apple podcasts CLICK HERE. Join our SWAT/High Performance Human tribe using this link, with a happiness guarantee! You can watch a brief video about the group by going to our website here, and join our SWAT High Performance Human tribe here. Purchase a copy of my High Performance Human e-book featuring more than 30 top tips on how to upgrade your life. If you would like to help offset the cost of our podcast production, we would be so grateful. Please click here to support the HPH podcast. Thank you! Visit Simon's website for more information about his coaching programmes. Links to all of Simon's social media channels can be found here.  For any questions please email Beth@TheTriathlonCoach.com.

Simon Ward, The Triathlon Coach Podcast Channel
How to be an UnBreakable Runner with Brian MacKenzie

Simon Ward, The Triathlon Coach Podcast Channel

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 85:18


Regular listeners will know that I'm a big fan of mobility and strength work, to the point where I have regularly recommended to athletes that they reduce their swim, bike, and run volume and use that time to work out in the gym (or at home). Several years ago I came across a book written by this week's guest, Brian MacKenzie. The book was “Unbreakable Runner” and the principle was to replace a lot of running volume with CrossFit-style workouts. Brian used this approach to complete his first 50 mile ultra on a much lower volume of running than you might expect, and he uses this approach with athletes he coaches. In our chat we discuss: The Unbreakable Runner - less volume, more intervals, and a lot more strength work Breathing as a measure of exercise intensity - Brian introduces the 5 gear system (22:00) Skill development for endurance athletes to reduce injuries (40:50) The negative impacts of wearable technology (56:45) Why mood is the most valuable metric for athlete performance (1:00:10) Valuing your time, and aligning behaviours with goals (1:01) To find out more about Brian please visit the following places Websites HHP Foundation Brian MacKenzie Instagram @shift_adapt   To purchase Brian's books PowerSpeedEndurance UnBreakable Runner UnPlugged Brian also recommended the following book: Awareness by Anthony deMello During the conversation Brian also mentioned the unique strength workouts created by the BEST BIG WAVE SURFER of all time, Laird Hamilton. Please visit XPTLife  and view a workout here: Laird Hamilton's Revolutionary Pool Workout.   To contact Beth regarding Life Coaching, please email her at Info@BethanyWardLifeCoaching.uk.   To leave a review of the podcast on Apple podcasts CLICK HERE.   Sports Nutrition questions - if you have a sports nutrition question that you would like answered on the podcast, please email it to me via Beth@TheTriathlonCoach.com. Join our SWAT/High Performance Human tribe using this link, with a happiness guarantee! You can watch a brief video about the group by going to our website here, and join our SWAT High Performance Human tribe here. Purchase a copy of my High Performance Human e-book featuring more than 30 top tips on how to upgrade your life. If you would like to help offset the cost of our podcast production, we would be so grateful. Please click here to support the HPH podcast. Thank you! Visit Simon's website for more information about his coaching programmes. Links to all of Simon's social media channels can be found here.  For any questions please email Beth@TheTriathlonCoach.com.

Just us On Justice and Other Things
Season 2 Episode 15 - It's the only work that matters

Just us On Justice and Other Things

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2023 91:54


We had an amazing chat with Brian MacKenzie of Shift Adapt. We discussed breathing, wellness, what matters and working on one's self. The conversation was amazing honest and raw. The concept of punk rock and fighting the system wove through the episode. [Listen Here] https://www.spreaker.com/show/...https://podcasts.apple.com/us/... [Show Notes] Shift Adapt - https://shiftadapt.com/ Power Speed Endurance by Brian Mckenzie - https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=powe... Unbreakable Runner by Brian Mckenzie - https://www.amazon.ca/Unbreaka... Unplugged: Evolve from Technology to Upgrade Your Fitness, Performance, and Consciousness - https://www.amazon.ca/Unplugge... CO2 Tolerance Test - https://shiftadapt.com/breathw... The Oxygen Advantage by Patrick McKeown - https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=the+... BOLT Score Testing - https://oxygenadvantage.com/me... @scottjones1859 @djj378 @twistedoakyogaandwellness @shiftadapt @ironmantri @ironmancanada @wimhoff @oxygenadvantage @daltonassociates @events4wellness @edmontonpoliceservice #breathwork #healing #punkrock #movement #breathing #yoga #lawenforcement #martialarts #ultrarunning #nosebreathing #biochemistry #mindbody #boxbreathing #training #firstresponders #co2tolerance #nervoussystem #prison #childhood #regulation #reconcilliation

Endurance Cartel
#12 - Breathing For Performance W/ Human Movement And Performance Specialist, Brian Mackenzie

Endurance Cartel

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 53:25


In this episode, I have human performance specialist,  former colleague,  and good friend Brian Mackenzie. We revisit his days at Crossfit, first as CrossFit Endurance and then his books PowerSpeedEndurance, Unbreakable Runner and Unplugged. Brian and Co. then focused on shifting the paradigm in training and preparation for endurance events and then expanding the skill first message throughout the world of human performance. SHIFT works with professional athletes, Fortune 500 executives, tactical personnel, and everyday people like us became an amazing lab for understanding how stress and our relationship with it shape human behavior. SHIFT's search for the most universal performance enhancement tool available led us down the rabbit hole of breathwork and ultimately resulted in the creation of the Art of Breath seminar series. The Art of Breath was designed to break down traditional silos in breathwork practices and make this amazing tool available to anybody regardless of the entry point.  Breath control is an incredibly powerful tool for improving resilience and enhancing performance for every living human on the planet.  Our journey traveling and developing this seminar highlighted a simple fact-people, even the highest performers on Earth manage stress poorly. I hope you guys enjoy this episode! Support the show

BeAwesome365
Running Hacks - for NOOBS and Moderates

BeAwesome365

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2019 13:52


I love the field of BioHacking and Running is something I hear daily as "hard to do" or "my doctor said not to"    c'mon man... https://beawesome365.com/2019/09/19/running-hacks-for-noobs-and-moderates/ https://powerspeedendurance.com/coaches/brian-mackenzie/ http://www.jeffgalloway.com/

The Mind Games Podcast with Hailey and Ronnie Lott
Brian Mackenzie on The Power of Breathing

The Mind Games Podcast with Hailey and Ronnie Lott

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2019 28:47


Brian Mackenzie is a Human performance specialist, educator, author and public speaker. Brian is a human performance specialist with more than two decades experience of innovating new protocols for research, and for training Coaches, Olympians, Professional Athletes, Entrepreneurs, High Performers and everyday people in numerous realms on the use of physiological, mechanical, breathing and many intrinsic tools to achieve maximum output in training, competition and recovery. He is the author of the New York Times Best Seller, Unbreakable Runner, and Founder of The Art of Breath, a division of Power, Speed Endurance. His clients have included: Ari Emanuel, Kelly Starrett, Tim Ferriss, US Military Units (Navy, Army, Marines), Jon “Bones” Jones, Tia Clair Toomey (2X CrossFit Games Champion), Rich Froning Jr. (4X CrossFit Games Champion) and many others. In this episode, we dive into: Why breath is a foundation for performance How you're able to use breath to control your state Why awareness is more important than the process Why you have to shift your approach depending on your situation Get more information from Brian at www.powerspeedendurance.com   

My New Normal
S1E26 | Brian Mackenzie and the Unscared Truth About Breath

My New Normal

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2019


Brian Mackenzie is a human performance coach with more than two decades experience of innovating new protocols and ideas for training Olympians, Professional Athletes, Entrepreneurs, and High Performers in numerous realms on the use of performance, mechanical, and breathing tools to achieve maximum output in training, competition, and recovery. Brian is the founder of UnScared Inc. (formerly Genetic Potential, and Athlete Cell) manages Power Speed Endurance brand, The Art of Breath, along with our training programs, personalized coaching, training camps, and subscription services. We are a human performance company rooted in understanding human potential for athletes, corporations, and the general population. Brian recently suffered a serious accident that injured his spine which made him paralyzed for a little bit. On this episode, Brian recalls this horrific experience and how he faced the challenges. We talked about some these topics: How Brian got the name Unscaredfor his company Remembering the accident that almost made him a paraplegic How breathing is a vital part of his regimen Experiences with building businesses Impact of social media Check out his books:Power Speed Endurance | bookUnBreakable Runner | bookUnPlugged | book Contact Connect with Brian Mackenzie at https://www.brianmackenzie.com or LinkedIn Listen to My New Normal Podcast here: YouTubeiTunesGoogle PodcastSpotify To check out Dr. T's Functional Training for the Adaptive Athlete Online Course (eligible for 0.5 CEU's for NSCA under Category D), visit: https://www.drtheresalarson.com/adaptive-trainers-course/

AnthroHealth
#40 - Brian MacKenzie - The Burden of Truth

AnthroHealth

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2019 74:38


Brian is a human performance coach with more than two decades of experience of innovating new protocols for research, and for training Coaches, Olympians, Professional Athletes, Entrepreneurs, High Performers and everyday people in numerous realms on the use of physiological, mechanical, breathing and many intrinsic tools to achieve maximum output in training, competition and recovery. He is the author of the New York Times Best Seller, Unbreakable Runner, and Founder of The Art of Breath, a division of Power, Speed Endurance. His clients have included: Ari Emanuel, Kelly Starrett, Tim Ferriss, US Military Units (Navy, Army, Marines), Jon “Bones” Jones, Tia Clair Toomey (2X CrossFit Games Champion), Rich Froning Jr. (4X CrossFit Games Champion) and many others.  He resides in San Rafael, CA with his wife Erin Cafaro MacKenzie (2X Olympic Gold Medalist / Rowing W8+) • Founder & Creative Director of Power Speed Endurance • Co-Founder & President of the Health and Human Performance Foundation • New York Times Best Selling Author Topics discussed: human performance, unconventional thinking, endurance sports, the burden of health, breathing, the ultimate player-coach, commandos of health, freedom, truth, utilizing social media properly, sport is an illusion, the circles of leadership, civil rights, and more!

Behind the Podium: Unveiling the Coach
Ep 64: Brian Mackenzie + Rob Wilson – Methods are Many but Principles are Few

Behind the Podium: Unveiling the Coach

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2019 75:32


Today we have Rob Wilson. Rob, with his wife, co-owns CrossFit Virginia Beach. He has over 15 years of experience as a manual therapist both as a practitioner and a teacher, a very robust background in martial arts, and is a part of our previous guest, Dr. Kelly Starrett’s, MobilityWod Team. Rob is also the head coach of Power Speed Endurance’s Breath and Tactical programs. Our other guest today is Brian Mackenzie—the Creator of Power Speed Endurance. Power Speed Endurance is a programming, coaching, and educational platform for developing sports performance, fitness, and health. Power Speed Endurance is also the name of Brian’s first published book, he has also co-written Unbreakable Runner, and Unplugged. Brian is a human performance iconoclast and forever dabbler—From CrossFit Endurance to 3Fuel Protein to heat/cold exposure and breath work to what will soon be a state optimizing smartphone app created alongside Neuroscientist Andrew Huberman. We cover: How no single method will solve all problems When to use the right tool at the right time Why awareness of self is the greatest gift How you can only help who is ready to learn Why humility is the key to a successful partnership How to learn from your mistakes Links: IG @_brianmackenzie IG @preparetoperform Power Speed Endurance This episode is sponsored by Procabulary – learn how the words you say and think can upgrade your life with the Core Language Upgrade. New language can uncover possibilities and opportunities to help you break through old patterns. Use the code “podium” at checkout to save $100. Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher | RSS | Google Play Listen Now!

The Same 24 Hours
89: Brian Mackenzie: Power Speed Endurance & Unbreakable Runner Running

The Same 24 Hours

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2018 60:12


Wait, I don't need to run 100 miles a week for my marathon training? What is CrossFit (really)? How do I run without getting hurt?  Brian Mackenzie is a human performance and movement specialist. He is the innovator of the endurance, strength and conditioning paradigm. He has studied performance and movement since 2001 with altitude, hypoxia, breathing mechanics & methods, along with heat and cold exposure. He has spent a lot of his time training and understanding in and around the water, and desert. He has participated in Ironman (Canada 2004) and has run the Western States 100 and the Angeles Crest 100 mile endurance runs. He co-authored the books Power Speed Endurance and The New York Times Best Seller UnBreakable Runner. His clients include: Ari Emanuel, Kelly Starrett, Tim Ferriss, US Military Units (Navy, Army, Marines), Tia Clair Toomey and many others.  He resides in San Mateo, CA. • New York Times Best Selling Author • Founder of Power Speed Endurance (Currently Creative Director & CEO) • Co- Founder of XPT Life Follow Brian and Power Speed Endurance Web: https://powerspeedendurance.com/ Instagram: @_brianmackenzie / @powerspeedendurance Twitter: @brianmackenzie  ======================  Request to Join the FREE Meredith Atwood Community & Coaching https://meredith-atwood-coaching.mn.co/ ======================  Buy Meredith’s Books: The Year of No Nonsense https://amzn.to/3su5qWp Triathlon for the Every Woman: https://amzn.to/3nOkjiH =======================   Follow Meredith Atwood & The Podcast on Social: Web: http://www.swimbikemom.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/swimbikemom   =======================  Want to Connect?  Email: same24hourspodcast@gmail.com =======================  Credits: Host & Production: Meredith Atwood Intro: Carl Stover Music Copyright 2017-2020, 2021 All Rights Reserved, Meredith Atwood, LLC

Triathlon Taren Podcast
Brian MacKenzie Talks About Crossfit and High-Intensity Training to Get Faster in Triathlon - Triathlon Taren Podcast

Triathlon Taren Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2018 62:27


Brian MacKenzie is a human performance and movement specialist.  After training for ultra endurance marathons and Ironman events and experiencing physical breakdown he analyzed traditional endurance training methods used by triathletes and runners, as a result he went down a path of creating training programs that reduced endurance training and increased strength and technique training. Topics discussed in the podcast interview: Power Speed Endurance 3 Fu3l Habit XPT Power Speed Endurance book Unbreakable Runner book

Renegade Radio with Jay Ferruggia: Fitness | Nutrition | Lifestyle | Strength Training | Self Help | Motivation
#206: Living Unscared with Brian Mackenzie: Endurance Training, Breath Work, and Why You Need to Unplug

Renegade Radio with Jay Ferruggia: Fitness | Nutrition | Lifestyle | Strength Training | Self Help | Motivation

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2017 111:47


If you want to improve your performance, optimize recovery and build endurance, Brian Mackenzie is the man to listen to.  From breath work to proper programming, to ice baths and saunas, Brian has a toolbox with something for everyone in it. Brian is my guest on Episode 206 of the #RenegadeRadioPodcast.  He is a world-renowned strength and conditioning coach who founded Crossfit Endurance and Power-Speed-Endurance. He is also the author of several great books including “Unplugged: Evolve from Technology to Upgrade Your Fitness, Performance and Consciousness”, “Power, Speed, Endurance” and “Unbreakable Runner”. In this episode, we discuss the relationship between strength and conditioning.  Brian details how to add conditioning to your training without risking injury or burnout.  We delve into how to breathe to improve performance, provide tips for optimal recovery, talk about the mistakes people commonly make in training and so much more. Topics include: Why everyone can suffer anxiety and stress from too much exposure to social media.  [5:33] The life lesson he learned while surrounded by sharks in the ocean.  [10:35] Why “Unplugged” is not about totally removing technology but how to use it more effectively.  [11:39] Why the co-author of Unplugged, Dr. Andy Galpin, didn’t like Brian at first.  [14:59] Is it possible to evolve while you’re still young or does it only come with age?  [20:09] How Brian determines which relationships to prioritize and put time and effort into.  [25:50] His early days as a coach and how he developed the Crossfit Endurance training methods.  [30:10] How the creation and evolution of crossfitendurance.com catapulted Brian to success.   [35:43] How his introduction to Laird Hamilton sparked the creation of Extreme Performance Training (XPT).  [38:02] How a training mask helped him develop his breath work methods.  [42:51] Why almost everyone can use breath work to optimize recovery and improve performance.  [53:07] The mistakes people commonly make in their training.  [56:43] Brian’s instinctive approach to his own training and conditioning.  [1:00:01] His thoughts on how conditioning and endurance training affect strength.  [1:00:56] How to add conditioning to your training program without setting yourself up for injury or burnout.  [1:05:37] Why he likes the Dorian Yates approach to training.  [1:13:31] Recovery methods that Brian uses daily.  [1:16:01] Can some recovery methods actually add more stress to your body? [1:16:46] How to correctly implement ice baths and saunas.  [1:17:46] Why it’s important to get outside and spend more time in nature.  [1:21:04] Why you should leave your sunglasses at home sometimes.  [1:24:27] The pros and cons of wearable fitness technology.  [1:26:43] How to prepare your feet for minimalist shoes and barefoot running. [1:32:54] What is VO2 Max training and why is it important?  [1:35:44] The best predictors of mortality and why you may want to become a farmer or gardener (or at least live like one).  [1:38:19] Tips for success, decision making and maintaining balance in life.  [1:40:59] What is Brian’s biggest struggle or weakness right now?  [1:46:30] His “meat eating vegan” nutrition plan.  [1:47:18] How Kelly Starrett inspired Brian’s Instagram handle and his mantra.  [1:49:12] Connect with Brian: Website Instagram Twitter Facebook Listen to Renegade Radio: To listen, you can either hit the flash audio player below or browse the links to find your preferred format … Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to listen on SoundCloud Click here to subscribe via Stitcher Right-click here and choose “Save As”to download this episode This episode is brought to you by Four Sigmatic, which I use every single day.  What is Four Sigmatic? 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Trail Runner Nation
Repost: Crush Every Race from 5K to Ultra with Brian MacKenzie

Trail Runner Nation

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2017 60:15


In December of 2014, we spoke with Brian MacKenzie, founder of crossfit endurance, ultrarunner and co-author of "Unbreakable Runner, Unleash the Power of Strength & Conditioning for a Lifetime of Running Strong".  He joined The Nation to talk about how you can train for lifelong healthy and sustainable running by incorporating crossfit endurance training.  The main principles include: Develop correct and efficient running skills Build running endurance without injury Build functional strength, conditioning and mobility Focus on nutrition Get the book HERE Brian's other book, " Power Speed ENDURANCE: A Skill-Based Approach to Endurance Training"  

The Lucas Rockwood Show
198: Breathe, Perform & Recover

The Lucas Rockwood Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2016 58:26


Could "mood" be the #1 determining variable in performance and recovery from training? What impact does reduced breathing versus accelerated breathing have on your oxygen and carbon dioxide levels—and what about your nervous system? On this week's Yoga Talk Show, you'll meet strength and conditioning coach, Brian MacKenzie, who will introduce you to breath training in a whole new way. Brian MacKenzie is a strength and conditioning coach and the creator of CrossFit Endurance, which specializes in movement with an emphasis in running, cycling, and swimming mechanics. Brian has been featured in Competitor, Runner's World, Triathlete, Men's Journal, ESPN Rise, The Economist, Outside, and in the book, The 4-Hour Body. Brian has consulted with several athletic teams, including the 2012 Western Athletic Conference Champions San Jose State Women's Swim Team. His books include: Power, Speed, Endurance and Unbreakable Runner. You can learn more about his work at www.Unscared.com --------------------------------------------------------------- What You'll Learn: What hypoxic training is, and why it can be useful How "elevation masks" are being used for warm-up and recovery How Wim Hof's method can be used to combat lactic acid post workout Why we're in the "Wild West" of breathing right now Nutritional Tip of the Week: Tomato Sauce - friend or foe? Links & References from the Show: PSE - Power, Speed, Endurance Got Questions? Write to us podcast@yogabody.com Thanks to our sponsor: Awesome Toes! Yoga Toe Spreaders & Separators for Nighttime, Yoga Practice & Running Awesome Toes! naturally stretch your feet after a long day of work. Loved by anyone who wears high-heeled shoes, work boots, or spends all day on their feet. They also help stretch the shortened connective tissues of your feet so they regain their natural shape and range of motion. Awesome Toes! can be used at night, while watching TV, while practicing yoga, and even in wide-toed athletic shoes for running. Most toe separators on the market fall off or break during activities, but Awesome Toes! are designed for durability and comfort during yoga practice, dance rehearsals and while engaging in sports. Find out more.  

The Tim Ferriss Show
#89: Laird Hamilton, The King of Big Wave Surfing (Plus: Gabrielle Reece and Brian MacKenzie)

The Tim Ferriss Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2015 111:49


Laird Hamilton (@LairdLife) is widely considered the greatest big wave surfer of all-time and an innovator in board sports. He’s the creator of tow-in surfing, and largely responsible for the rebirth of stand-up paddle boarding. Hamilton starred in multiple surfing films and was the centerpiece of Riding Giants, a documentary about big wave surfing. A contributing editor for Men’s Journal, he has been featured on Oprah, Charlie Rose, 60 Minutes, and The Ellen Degeneres Show. Laird was also the featured expert in the surfing episode of The Tim Ferriss Experiment. Laird is known for using his healthy lifestyle to raise money for charities including, Race Across America, Pipeline for a Cure for Cystic Fibrosis, Rain Catcher, and Muscular Dystrophy. Gabrielle Reece (@GabbyReece) has been named one of the “20 Most Influential Women Sports,” and is best known her success in volleyball, modeling, and for a starring role as a trainer on The Biggest Loser. A volleyball champion, Elle magazine called Reece, “One of the five most beautiful women in the world.” Reece used her crossover success to become the first female athlete to ever design a shoe for Nike. Brian MacKenzie (@iamunscared) is the founder of CrossFit Endurance and the author of the New York Times best-selling book Unbreakable Runner. MacKenzie created controversy by suggesting a counterintuitive approach to distance running, which challenges high-mileage runs, high-carb diets, and incorporates intense strength training to conquer everything from 5K runs to ultra marathons. He was also prominently featured in The Four-Hour Body where he showed how you could prepare for a marathon in record time. MacKenzie has been featured in Runner’s World, Men’s Journal, ESPN, Outside, and the Economist. In this episode we cover a lot of ground, including: Challenging your beliefs and physicality with underwater weightlifting, elevation masks, and exercise efficiency Laird Hamilton's potent magic yellow energy elixir The characteristics linked to success How to cultivate a thriving relationship: Training, Confidants and Value Systems Laird's formula for invention in sports Advice for an older, perhaps beat up, athlete seeking to get back to high-level performance Laird Hamilton's mantra of "training for life" [1:08:39] Links, resources, and show notes from this episode can be found at http://fourhourworkweek.com/podcast This episode is sponsored by Athletic Greens. I get asked all the time, “If you could only use one supplement, what would it be?” My answer is, inevitably, Athletic Greens. It is your all-in-one nutritional insurance. I recommended it in the The 4-Hour Body and did not get paid to do so. Get 50% off your order at https://www.AthleticGreens.com/Tim This podcast is also brought to you by 99Designs, the world’s largest marketplace of graphic designers. Did you know I used 99Designs to rapid prototype the cover for The 4-Hour Body? Here are some of the impressive results. Click this link and get a free $99 upgrade: http://www.99designs.com/tim Give it a test run. Enjoy!***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit tim.blog/podcast.Sign up for Tim’s email newsletter (“5-Bullet Friday”) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Visit tim.blog/sponsor and fill out the form.Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss YouTube: youtube.com/timferriss

End of Three Fitness betterhumanology
016: Brian Mackenzie talks endurance training, diet, supplements and more

End of Three Fitness betterhumanology

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2015 22:51


Brian Mackenzie is the founder of CrossFit Endurance, NYT best-selling author of Power, Speed, Endurance and Unbreakable Runner. He has taken a unique approach to training endurance which goes against the grain of most endurance training. Today, he gives great information on training, nutrition and supplements. In this 23-minute episode Brian Mackenzie and I discuss: […] The post 016: Brian Mackenzie talks endurance training, diet, supplements and more appeared first on betterhumanology.

Trail Runner Nation
Crush Every Race from 5K to Ultra with Brian MacKenzie

Trail Runner Nation

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2014 60:15


Brian MacKenzie, founder of crossfit endurance, ultrarunner and co-author of "Unbreakable Runner, Unleash the Power of Strength & Conditioning for a Lifetime of Running Strong" with T.J. Murphy joins The Nation to talk about how you can train for lifelong healthy and sustainable running by incorporating crossfit endurance training.  The main principles include Develop correct and efficient running skills Build running endurance without injury Build functional strength, conditioning and mobility Focus on nutrition Get the book HERE Brian's other book, " Power Speed ENDURANCE: A Skill-Based Approach to Endurance Training" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PARTNERS OF THE NATION Take the Tailwind Challenge at: Tailwind Nutrition    Check out the cool head TORCHES made for trail running at Petzl Get 20% off your purchase of INJINJI socks and wearbles by typing in the coupon code "TRNation" at check out (Valid in the USA only) Get $5 off your first purchase at HARRYS by using the promo code "TRN" at check out.

Free Thought
Ready to Run & Unbreakable Runner – TJ Murphy

Free Thought

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2014 43:04


I talk with TJ Murphy, a 2:38 marathoner, about his books Unbreakable Runner and Ready to Run. TJ found that by using crossfit endurance he's been able to recover from injuries and start running again. Through this approach, he's regained his athleticism and his love of running. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaronolson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaronolson/support

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Paleo Runner
Ready to Run & Unbreakable Runner – TJ Murphy

Paleo Runner

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2014 43:04


I talk with TJ Murphy, a 2:38 marathoner, about his books Unbreakable Runner and Ready to Run. TJ found that by using crossfit endurance he's been able to recover from injuries and start running again. Through this approach, he's regained his athleticism and his love of running.

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Free Thought
Brian MacKenzie – Unbreakable Runner

Free Thought

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2014 34:58


In this episode I talk with Brian MacKenzie. Brian is a runner, author, and entrepreneur; his latest book is Unbreakable Runner: Unleash the Power of Strength & Conditioning for a Lifetime of Running Strong. We talk about how crossfit endurance can help runners increase their mobility, get stronger, and run faster. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaronolson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaronolson/support

Paleo Runner
Brian MacKenzie – Unbreakable Runner

Paleo Runner

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2014 34:58


In this episode I talk with Brian MacKenzie. Brian is a runner, author, and entrepreneur; his latest book is Unbreakable Runner: Unleash the Power of Strength & Conditioning for a Lifetime of Running Strong. We talk about how crossfit endurance can help runners increase their mobility, get stronger, and run faster.

The B.rad Podcast
Rethinking No Pain, No Gain: An Evolved Approach To Fitness With Insights From Four Experts

The B.rad Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 52:09


This show is about rethinking the basic notions of athletic training, particularly the “no pain, no gain” model that’s been widely criticized but is still embedded into DNA of many competitive athletes. This show was syndicated on the Primal Endurance podcast, so if you are an endurance athlete, definitely check out that show and learn how to pursue endurance goals in a healthy, balance banner. I was a pro athlete for nine years and been in the fitness business for 30 years, but in the last couple years I’ve met some people that have absolutely blown my mind with evolved insights and athletic training, performance, and recovery. In particular, we are experiencing an awakening in the fitness world as to the importance of recovery in the big picture of peak performance. For decades, we’ve been stuck in a narrow mentality focused on conducting a thoughtful and effective pattern of workouts as the end-all for fitness success. What a joke. It’s time to wake up and learn some insights that will transform your approach to fitness, and help you preserve your health as you pursue ambitious fitness goals. I compiled some brief insights from an assortment of fitness leaders, patching them together to an interesting and memorable. I know you may like to listen to podcasts on the go, but this show requires some note taking. Do what these folks say you will become a better athlete and healthier person. Here is the dream team for insights and a sound bite for the insights detailed on the show: Dr. Phil Maffetone : The godfather of aerobic training and fat-adapted eating has been preaching the same message for nearly 40 years. Finally, people are paying attention and the MAF training concepts are becoming highly respected and adopted by endurance athletes. * MAF heart rate: The maximum aerobic heart rate is the upper limit for an effective aerobic workout. It’s 180-age in beats per minute. Go faster as a pattern (extremely common for endurance athletes of all levels) and you will dig yourself a grave of overtraining and overstress. * Stressful workouts—return on investment: You need never exceed 90% of maximum heart rate when conducting high intensity intervals, time trials, tempo sessions, or group classes. Topping out at 90 percent of max is vastly less stressful that taking things up to true max. You get only moderately different training stimulation but vastly more stress and recovery time necessary. Oh mercy, I wish I knew and honored this in my triathlon career. Lots of effort and money was left in workouts that should have been saved carefully for race day! Brian McKenzie: The Power, Speed, Endurance guru and author of Unbreakable Runner is now obsessed with breathing and recovery as the primary focus for fitness enthusiasts. If you learn to breathe correctly, you minimize the stress impact of the workout and spend more time in healthy balance between sympathetic (fight or flight) and parasympathetic (rest and digest) nervous system function. Brian helped endurance athletes embrace the importance of intensity instead of just road slog; now he is poised to help all athletes embrace the importance of recovery—including cutting edge techniques for breathing and hot and cold therapy. Listen to his show on the Get Over Yourself podcast! Joel Jamieson: The guru of Recovery Based Training talks about Rebound workouts, where doing a focused protocol of movements in the gym can actually speed up recovery! I have only recently implemented Joel’s techniques, and with great success. Previously, I thought that sleeping more, napping, and relaxing on the couch were the ultimate recovery tools. Joel’s workout features breathing, stretching, mobility/range of motion exercise, doing positive lifts only (dropping the weight after lifting to avoid eccentric), and doing very short intervals with mindful heart rate lowering during long recovery periods. Craig Marker: Craig and Pavel Tsatsouline of StrongFirst are making some awesome breakthroughs in training theory that you absolutely must try. First, dig the concept of HIRT instead of HIIT. The latter, High Intensity Interval Training, is a term that’s been bantered about for years as the foundation of serious athletic training. High Intensity Repeat Training conveys a different concept where you focus on producing repeat efforts of explosive, intense effort without declining performance and getting tired with successive efforts. This is similar to Jacques Devore’s breakthrough method called Maximum Sustained Power (MSP) that is detailed in the book Primal Endurance. How to transition to HIRT and MSP? Freakin ’ rest more between efforts man! And stop the workout when you notice performance declining! I have recently implemented the HIRT concept with fabulous success. I will be do ing a whole show about it in the future, so stay tuned. HIIT workouts lead to exhaustion, extended recovery time and ultimately burnout. Why do almost all group exercise workouts, high school and college team workouts, and personal trainers believe that HIIT is the way? Dated and misinterpreted science, such as the “bastardization of the Tabata concept” as Craig says. If you are a serious fitness enthusiast, this show can transform your approach, make recovery better, and change your entire life in the process! *TIMESTAMPS:* Some exercise programs are disastrously flawed and set you up for an overly stressful life. [03:51] Recovery is very important. [04:55] The most enthusiastic athletes as well as the casual fitness person need to learn how to work-out in a way that doesn’t do damage. [08:24] The Maffetone method is: slow down and emphasize aerobic development. For heart rate, the formula is 180 minus your age. [12:11] You need not ever exceed 90% of your maximum heart rate, even during the most intense and explosive training sessions. [14:09] Brian MacKenzie ,’s contribution to this is suggesting to endurance athletes to add Crossfit training into their routines. [18:30] What’s the big deal about breathing? [21:32] Dial things down. [24:24] Rebound workouts are sessions you perform when you are trying to recover from high stress training sessions. [26:13] HIIT is high intensity interval training. [30:55] Sprinting is very important. [32:32] When lifting, pick a weight you could do eight times, make sure to do a succession of sets with a declining number of reps in order to make sure you are rested and explosive for each effort. [37:59] Brad summarizes the messages in this podcast. 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The B.rad Podcast
Brian MacKenzie: Power, Speed, Endurance Guru

The B.rad Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 90:41


Brian is the co-author of an epic textbook on training titled Power, Speed, Endurance , and the New York Times bestseller, Unbreakable Runner. As the founder of the CrossFit Endurance movement, Brian gained notoriety for challenging the dated conventional endurance wisdom of a mileage obsessed, “more is better” approach. Brian’s comprehensive program blending traditional aerobic mileage with varied forms of explosive strength training, flexibility/mobility work (he’s a close associate of MobilityWOD.com and Becoming a Supple Leopard author Dr. Kelly Starrett), breath work and recovery has busted the boundaries and barriers of the old school approach. Brian has occasionally faced challenges and controversy by those favoring status quo. Consider this salacious magazine article title from Outside magazine in 2013: “Brian MacKenzie's Controversial New Approach to Marathon Training: The mastermind behind CrossFit Endurance says the best way to train for a marathon is to run less and torture yourself more in the gym.” Well, it’s not nearly as simple and crude as the frequently referenced juxtaposition of “quantity versus quality” suggests. It’s now becoming clear that chronic cardio is not only ineffective but can also destroy your health. Furthermore, it’s also evident that endurance athletes are deficient in many areas of general fitness, especially preserving efficient technique as they become fatigued. If your low back and hip flexors get cooked at mile 20 of a marathon (because, for argument’s sake, that’s a butt-long way and you’ve perhaps never run further than that in training), some of the energy your cardiovascular machine is still able to produce for the final six-mile slog is wasted. Instead of maintaining a balanced center of gravity and generative efficient explosive force with each stride, you center of gravity caves and you collapse a bit into the ground on each stride. This is where the explosive training goes in. Loading a squat bar with weight, running sprints or performing any other explosive efforts is in many respects simulating what happens to your body at mile 20, but without having to exhaust yourself by running the first 20 miles in training before obtaining that desired breakthrough adaptation. Explosive work is not an endurance “hack” (you will never hear Brad use that word on this show or in life, ever). Rather, it’s adding a critically important training modality to your game in order to best prepare your body for daunting competitive challenges without falling apart. With Brian passionately advocating to expand our training consciousness, he has come off as an intense guy, which he is. After all, that’s him sprinting in Tim Ferriss’s epic Four Hour Body book trailer and his thumbnail image with his individual finger tattoos spelling “U-N-S-C-A-R-E-D.” What was cool in meeting Brian person was how thoughtful and chill he is. The conversation went off into the metaphysical and reflective direction instead of just going into his boiler plate PowerSpeedEndurance message. Brian starts by discussing the perspective he has gained from his recent terrible accident, surgery, and recovery process, gives a refreshingly expanded perspective of the dated and oversimplified quality versus quantity debate, countering the “more is better” mentality with the priceless maxim, “Better is Better.” Perhaps the best takeaway from the show is Brian’s emphasis that the next evolution in human performance will come in the area of recovery, and complementary practices such as breathing, cold therapy, and heat therapy, of which he is super focused on these days. Visit PowerSpeedEndurance.com ( http://PowerSpeedEndurance.com ) to learn all about the progressive offerings of Brian and his team. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands