Corporate Warrior: High Intensity Training And Hit Business

Adam Zickerman is a New York Times Best Selling Author with his book, Power of 10: The Once-A-Week Slow Motion Fitness Revolution. He is the CEO and Founder of InForm Fitness Studios, providing high intensity strength training personal training throughout seven facilities across the US. Adam holds an undergraduate degree in biochemistry from Binghamton University, and was certified in 1995 as a personal trainer with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). He also studied under Ken Hutchins, the architect of slow-cadence strength training, for his level 1, 2 and Master SuperSlow® certifications. Self-taught in equipment design, biomechanics and exercise physiology, Adam has written a comprehensive trainer certification course, for qualified applicants, on the principles of high intensity training and the Power of 10 methodology. Adam and I get into some really interesting concepts in this interview. We kick off with how Adam got into HIT and what he learned from his mentors, Ken Liestner and Ken Hutchi

Dr Doug McGuff (@DougMcGuff / Instagram: ultimate_exercise_) is widely considered the foremost expert in exercise on the planet today. Doug practices full-time emergency medicine with Blue Ridge Emergency Physicians and owns, Ultimate Exercise, where he and his instructors continue to explore the limits of exercise through their personal training of clients. Doug regularly posts his exercise findings and experiences on his blog, BodyByScience.net and provides consultancy and other products and services on DrMcGuff.com. Doug's popularity exploded with the release of his ground-breaking book, Body By Science, which he published with John Little. More recently, Doug, alongside Dr Robert P. Murphy, published The Primal Prescription: Surviving The "Sick Care" Sinkhole. This book is an expose on medical care, shows you how to get the best care when you really need it, and is a prescription for wellness, longevity and personal accountability. This episode is brought to you by Hituni.com, providers of the best online

David Landau has been an exercise practitioner since 1978 and is often regarded as one of the top HIT trainers on the planet. From 1978 – 1984, he ran two successful YMCA Nautilus programs in Ohio and Pennsylvania. Moved to Florida in 1984 and managed exercise clubs and instructed private exercise before going exclusively solo in 2000. His present business Advanced Exercise offers high tech training in all phases of HIT/Nautilus Protocol. Over the years, Landau has amassed one of the largest exercise archive collections in the country, stimulated by doing extensive personal historical research. He has written several controversial articles as a result and is presently in the process of writing his first book exposing the major Fraud that goes on in the mainstream of exercise. David's articles on exercise and diet expose can be found at ExerciseFraud.com. You can contact David at Exarchives [at] AOL.com David's history of being brash and outspoken on training and nutrition has turned him into a controversial f

Keith Norris is an athlete, and an elite level strength and conditioning coach with 35 years of experience. He's the co-founder of Paleo f(x), a partner in Efficient Exercise and ARXFit, and a founding member of ID Life. He also runs one of the top fitness blogs called Theory To Practice.   Contact Keith via @KeithNorris or Theory To Practice Facebook Group.   I apologise in advance for my croaky voice and intermittent coughing during this interview. I had just returned from a holiday in Mexico. I think seven cheat days combined with jet lag didn't really help my immune system. Luckily for you, I don't do much of the talking.   These episodes are brought to you by Hituni.com, providers of the best online courses in high intensity training that come highly recommended by Dr Doug McGuff and Discover Strength CEO, Luke Carlson. Course contributors include world class exercise experts like Drew Baye, Ellington Darden and Skyler Tanner. There are courses for both trainers and trainees. So even if you’re not a trai

Steve Maxwell is a Brazilian Jujitsu blackbelt, nomadic strength and conditioning coach with over 50 years experience and was named one of the top 100 trainers by Men's Journal. Steve has come back on to the show to talk about more than just high intensity training. We cover: A list of tools and techniques to significantly improve breathing habits. Steve's nomadic lifestyle and how he manages to carry everything in his 45 litre back pack. The key contributors to Steve's business success and how he responds to business challenges. How to make progress using just body weight exercises, how to overcome sticking points and how to repair an injury to a rotator cuff. How to cultivate better movement patterns, and optimise diet and training for fat loss and hypertrophy. The importance of coming to terms with genetic limitations and the truth about the use of drugs in show business, sport and the media to create impressive physiques. How to prevent overtraining and how training expands consciousness. Contact Steve

Andy Magness is a husband, father, recreational philosopher, occasional adventurer, part-time athlete, race director, youth philanthropist, and author. Andy is a rock climber turned ultra endurance fanatic and pushes his mind and body to it's limits. I don't think he'll mind me saying that I think he's borderline crazy as illustrated and reinforced by his impressive Race Resume. To prepare for this podcast, I set aside some time to read through his website and resources. I was so impressed with his Ultra Mental Book that I devoured it one sitting. I thought it was beautifully written, funny, authentic and very practical. Andy has an MA in physics, and due to a growing list of responsibilities, he decided to put his scientific brain to work to figure out how he could continue to participate in adventure races whilst significantly reducing his training volume. Andy stumbled across HIIT (high intensity interval training) and found that he could train for 1-3 hours a week (typically just 1 hour a week!) and r

Skyler Tanner (@SkylerTanner) returns to the podcast due to popular demand. He is an Exercise Physiologist turned analytics professional, and has been a fitness and nutrition coach for more than 15 years. He's also lectured at the Ancestral Health Symposium 2011, The 21 Convention, and Paleo FX. Skyler’s talk Strength Training and the Biomarkers of Aging has been featured on Peak Fitness by Dr. Mercola. In this interview, Skyler expands on some of his answers in Skyler Tanner – Exercise Science in the Real World in relation to muscular and nervous system recovery. He also answers the questions that you, the listeners, submitted. This episode is sponsored by Hituni.com, providers of the best online courses in high intensity training. Whether you want to take their Full Personal Trainer Course or DIY HIT for Health course, simply add the course you want to your shopping cart and enter the coupon code CW10 to get 10% off your purchase! For all the show notes and resources - go here.

John Little's resume is prolific. Alongside Dr Doug McGuff, he is the co-author of Body By Science and author of Max Contraction Training (to name a couple) and is considered to be one of the world's foremost authorities on Bruce Lee, his training methods, and philosophies. John is the only person authorised to review the entirety of Lee's personal notes, sketches, and reading annotations and to edit books on his behalf. Some of his notable works include The Warrior Within: The Philosophies of Bruce Lee and The Art of Expressing the Human Body. Body By Science was a very pivotal book in my health and fitness journey and it was a real honour to have John on the show. He was a very humble guest and gave me a unique perspective on multiple aspects of high intensity training and health and fitness in general. A recurring theme in this interview is the health and fitness industry and its relentless drive to leverage mass media to manufacture the desire for people to be muscular, ripped, and attractive. It does

Steve Maxwell was the first man to teach kettlebell classes in the US, trains professional athletes from the Phillies, Dodgers, and Eagles, and was the first american to earn a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from Relson Gracie. Steve holds a Masters Degree in Exercise Science,  owned and operated Maxercise Gym in Philadelphia for 16 years, and is a huge advocate of HIT as part of a comprehensive exercise regimen. At 62, Steve is a physical specimen, and is a testament to how the human body can look, feel, and function in later life. Steve has learnt from some of the greatest health and fitness pioneers of the last century. He's been mentored by Dr Ellington Darden, Ken Hutchins, Arthur Jones, and Mike Mentzer. Steve Maxwell is remarkable; he is a homeless and wondering nomad who carries everything he needs in a modest back pack whilst he travels the globe sharing his health and fitness wisdom. Ever since I saw Steve on London Real, he's been a big inspiration to me, and I hope he can be the same for you

James Steele PhD is a lecturer in Applied Sport Science at Southampton Solent University in the UK. He’s helped publish some game-changing studies on exercise (see resources), and is well known for his talk titled ’There Is No Such Thing As Cardio’ which he presented at The 21 Convention.   James is one of the UK’s finest experts on exercise, and is a keen participant in HIT. This was his second appearance on the Corporate Warrior podcast (click here for his first interview), and he did an excellent job building on our first discussion.   In this interview, we talk about training to momentary muscular failure vs sub-maximal failure, the amount of recovery people really need between HIT workouts, the benefits of a fasted workout, his views on X-Force machines, how to rehab/rehab effectively, how to prevent chronic back pain, and much more. James also provides an in-depth description of his own A/B routine and training frequency.   This episode is sponsored by Hituni.com, providers of the best online courses in

Roger Schwab founded Main Line Health & Fitness (MLHF), a HIT facility based in Philadelphia, and is often quoted as being one of the finest fitness experts in the US. Roger is a best-selling author, the first strength and conditioning coach at Pennsylvania State University, and was the former international federation of body builders head judge between 1977-82 judging 5 Mr & Ms. Olympia contests. Having been a head judge during Arnold Schwarzenegger's Mr Olympia reign, Roger is no spring chicken. Boasting a muscular physique and maintaining ~10% body fat year-round, Roger is a testament to the health benefits of properly performed high intensity strength training. Roger had a vey close relationship with HIT legend Arthur Jones. We dig into some of Roger's fondest memories of Arthur, his attitude towards life and his impact on exercise today. We talk about Roger's HIT protocols at MLHF, how he got into HIT, and how he helps his clients get maximum results. For all the show notes, books, and resources

I was super stoked to have Ben Greenfield on the Corporate Warrior podcast. I've been listening to his podcast Ben Greenfield Fitness (one of the top podcasts on health in iTunes) for some time, and it's kind of a dream come true to get him on my show. Ben is a New York Times Bestselling author with his book Beyond Training, an ex-body builder and Ironman triathlete. In 2008 Ben was nominated by NSCA as America's top personal trainer, and in 2013 and 2014, Ben was voted as one of the top 100 most influential individuals in health and fitness. To be honest, I am just scratching the surface. I could dedicate a single blog post to Ben's bio and it would be a good word count! Needless to say, this man hustles and walks the walk. In this episode, I challenge Ben on his exercise regimen, and in particular, his strength training. We discuss the pros and cons of high intensity strength training, diet, and Ben's fitness regime. This episode is sponsored by Hituni.com, providers of the best online courses in high inten

After hearing Skyler Tanner mentioned on multiple occasions by some of the world's top experts on exercise, I knew I had to find out more about him. After checking out his blog and watching a few of his seminars on YouTube, he blew my mind. This interview was no different. Skyler Tanner holds a Masters in Exercise Science, has been a high-level fitness and nutrition coach for 15 years, and has lectured at the Ancestral Health Symposium 2011, The 21 Convention, and Paleo FX. Skyler's talk Strength Training and the Biomarkers of Aging has been featured on Peak Fitness by Dr. Mercola. Skyler is very entertaining, and provides uniquely brilliant answers to some of the most common questions about health, fitness, and nutrition. This interview is a massive learning opportunity for anyone interested in expanding their knowledge on strength training, health, nutrition, and longevity. This interview was one of my best yet, although I definitely need to shut up and listen more! All the show notes, books, and resources

As this podcast has grown more and more popular, I've come to realise that many of you are personal trainers who are passionate about evidence-based exercise. This latest interview is for you. Luke Carlson is CEO and founder of Discover Strength. Luke is a highly qualified exercise professonal and has achieved great success with his health and fitness business. In this interview, you will learn how to take your personal training business to the next level. Luke reveals the secrets to success in the health and fitness business arena and what separates his business from the rest. After some business chat, we dive into the specifics of the Discover Strength workout protocols, his personal workout regime, and his top books, resources and tips on health and business. For all the show notes, books, and resource CLICK HERE

James Fisher is a senior lecturer in exercise physiology at Southampton Solent University in the UK, an olympic-level strength and conditioning coach, and prolific exercise scientist, and has helped publish 9 papers on resistance training. It was awesome to get James on the show. We talk about everything exercise from how to optimise resistance training to how to train effectively for specific sports. If you're a weekend warrior who trains HIT once a week and plays a sport at the weekend, this one is definitely for you. For the show notes, books, and resources CLICK HERE  

James Steele is a PhD, expert in exercise physiology and biomechanics, and a lecturer in Applied Sport Sciences at Southampton Solent University. Alongside his colleagues, James is responsible for publishing game-changing research in the exercise field.  James is only in his mid-twenties but is no less than brilliant. We discuss exercise, high intensity training, self-education, nutrition, and everything in between. For the show notes, books, and resources click here: http://www.15minutecorporatewarrior.com/pioneers/james-steele/ ‎

Adam Budnik is a highly knowledgable and experienced HIT personal trainer. He's been training clients for 7 years, and spends most of his time learning how to optimise health through exercise, lifestyle, and nutrition. Adam is a dear friend of mine, and I have been lucky enough to learn from him over the last 2 years during my time training at Kieser London. For the shownotes, books, and resources, click here: : http://www.15minutecorporatewarrior.com/pioneers/adam-budnik-he…ng-made-simple/

Drew Baye is the founder of Baye.com, the number one high intensity strength training website online. Drew is a prolific writer and researcher, and a personal training veteran. In The 4-Hour Body, Tim Ferriss uses Drew Baye to demonstrate how to reach 3-4% body fat with no "cardio". Drew has also appeared on The 21 Convention on several occasions to teach young adults how to exercise effectively and safely. For the podcast, show notes, and resources click here: http://www.15minutecorporatewarrior.com/pioneers/interview-with-drew-baye-part-2-how-to-optimise-your-health-happiness-and-success 

Ted Harrison is owner and founder of Vital Exercise, and has been a personal trainer for 30+ years. After being inspired by Mike Mentzer in the fitness magazines of the time, Ted embraced many of the principles of HIT to provide his clients with bespoke training programs. Ted helps his clients achieve their goals with less than 30 minutes a week of gym time. Ted himself, spends less than an hour a week in the gym and looks fantastic for 53. I'm sorry for the echo on the podcast. You will be pleased to read that I've figured out how to eliminate it for all future podcasts! Check out Ted's physique, the show notes, and the podcast at: http://www.15minutecorporatewarrior.com/pioneers/interview-with-ted-harrison-vital-exercise/  

Ever since I watched Bill DeSimone on the 21 Convention several years ago I was fascinated with his views on safe and effective biomechanics. A resistance training program should be a good thing for your body, but what if you're compromising your joints by not exercising correctly? Bill DeSimone is one of the leading experts in applying exercise biomechanics and he made my head spin more than once in this interview. He's author of the popular biomechanics books Moment Arm Exercise and Congruent Exercise: How to Make Weight Training Easier on your Joints. Bill is a veteran in the exercise world and has been a personal trainer for 30+ years. For the podcast, resources, and show notes click here