Survival Of The Fittest

This episode is about a "leaky brain".  A leaky brain is a condition where substances that should not be in the brain make entry into the brain.  This problem stems from an incompetent blood-brain barrier.  This is very similar to a leaky gut, but instead of the gut wall, it's the blood-brain barrier.Physical trauma, diet, and exercise can play a major role in leaky brain development.  This podcast will describe methods to help prevent leaky brain thought diet and exercise modifications.LIABILITY: Olympic Systems, EliteFitnessNow.com and its organizations and agents specifically DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES and assumes no responsibility or liability for any loss or damage suffered by any person as a result of the use or misuse of our programs or any of the information or content on our website and social media posts. Olympic Systems, EliteFitnessNow.com and its organizations and agents assume or undertakes NO LIABILITY for any loss or damage suffered as a resu

This podcast is about injuries and their effect on mental health.  Injuries can have a profound effect on individuals' physical and mental well being. It is not uncommon for people to develop either subclinical or significant PTSD after an injury.  This podcast discusses how to completely heal after an injury.Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) can help an individual become more mentally resilient.Here is a link to a video on CBT by Barbara Heffernan LCSW who is an expert on mental resilience and helping individuals recover from PTSD.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqJJgIcCA_AYou can connect with Barbara on Facebook and Instagram @awakenjoy.lifeLIABILITY: Olympic Systems, EliteFitnessNow.com and its organizations and agents specifically DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES and assumes no responsibility or liability for any loss or damage suffered by any person as a result of the use or misuse of our programs or any of the in

This episode is about drug-free ways to manage pain.  Medications can be a useful tool for pain management but often come with high risks and side effects.This podcast will lifestyle modifications, natural medications and other drug-free methods to manage pain.

This podcast is about how to become mentally resilient.Mental toughness means being able to be strong enough to handle life's known and unknown challenges when they arise.  This is a critical component in life for success.Being mentally resilient has all of the good components of mental toughness with one key differentiator.  Mentally resilient people can bounce back and be completely healthy when the challenge is over.  While mental toughness is necessary for success, it's important after we survive the challenge to bounce back and be healthy.  This podcast is about mental resilience and how to increase your level of mental resiliency.Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) can help an individual become more mentally resilient.Here is a link to a video on CBT by Barbara Heffernan LCSW who is an expert on mental resilience and helping individuals recover from PTSD.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqJJgIcCA_AYou can connect with Barbara on Facebook and Instagram @awakenjoy.lifeLIABILITY: Olympic Sy

In this podcast, we discuss anabolic steroids, hormones and how they affect the body.We discuss common anabolic and androgenic steroids and their effects on the body.TestosteroneOxandrolone (Anavar)Stanozol (Winstrol)We discuss neurotransmitters and how they affect the body.We discuss diet and its impact on hormones.  LIABILITY: Olympic Systems, EliteFitnessNow.com and its organizations and agents specifically DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES and assumes no responsibility or liability for any loss or damage suffered by any person as a result of the use or misuse of our programs or any of the information or content on our website and social media posts. Olympic Systems, EliteFitnessNow.com and its organizations and agents assume or undertakes NO LIABILITY for any loss or damage suffered as a result of the use or misuse of any information or content or any reliance thereon.USE AT YOUR OWN RISK: This program, website and any social media posts are for informational purposes only. C

In this podcast, we discuss hormone replacement therapy.  Testosterone replacement therapy for men, and estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone replacement therapy in women. We discuss ·      How To Free Up Testosterone For Best Results·      How To Increase Free Testosterone (Usable Testosterone)·      Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG)·      Managing Estrogen Levels in Men We discuss common anabolic steroid and testosterone effects on lab and health status.We discuss lab tests needed when your taking Anabolic Steroids or Testosterone.  We discuss what to look for in a physician when your taking testosterone or anabolic steroids. LIABILITY: Olympic Systems, EliteFitnessNow.com and its organizations and agents specifically DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES and assumes no responsibility or liability for any loss or damage suffered by any person as a result of the use or misuse of our programs or

This episode is about bioidentical hormone replacement therapy.We discuss the risks and benefits of hormone replacement therapy, how hormones are replaced, and what you as a patient need to know.We cover the following hormones:TestosteroneDHTEstrogenProgesteroneDHEAPregnenoloneLIABILITY: Olympic Systems, EliteFitnessNow.com and its organizations and agents specifically DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES and assumes no responsibility or liability for any loss or damage suffered by any person as a result of the use or misuse of our programs or any of the information or content on our website and social media posts. Olympic Systems, EliteFitnessNow.com and its organizations and agents assume or undertakes NO LIABILITY for any loss or damage suffered as a result of the use or misuse of any information or content or any reliance thereon.USE AT YOUR OWN RISK: This program, website and any social media posts are for informational purposes only. Consult a physician before performing this or an

The body is amazing.  It can grow, heal and rebuild itself.Often our lifestyles can disrupt the body's natural healing capabilities.  This podcast discusses how to leverage the optimal diet and lifestyle to enable the body's healing capabilities.  Additional topics in this discussion includeFish Oil SupplementationPolyphenol SupplementationExerciseStress ManagementHormonesLIABILITY: Olympic Systems, EliteFitnessNow.com and its organizations and agents specifically DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES and assumes no responsibility or liability for any loss or damage suffered by any person as a result of the use or misuse of our programs or any of the information or content on our website and social media posts. Olympic Systems, EliteFitnessNow.com and its organizations and agents assume or undertakes NO LIABILITY for any loss or damage suffered as a result of the use or misuse of any information or content or any reliance thereon.USE AT YOUR OWN RISK: This program, website

This podcast is about being healthy.  We try to take years of experience in both internal medicine and naturopathic medicine and come up with some simple advice to stay healthy.This is a discussion where the perspectives of the speakers are different but they can agree on many points on achieving optimal health and wellness.LIABILITY: Olympic Systems, EliteFitnessNow.com and its organizations and agents specifically DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES and assumes no responsibility or liability for any loss or damage suffered by any person as a result of the use or misuse of our programs or any of the information or content on our website and social media posts. Olympic Systems, EliteFitnessNow.com and its organizations and agents assume or undertakes NO LIABILITY for any loss or damage suffered as a result of the use or misuse of any information or content or any reliance thereon.USE AT YOUR OWN RISK: This program, website and any social media posts are for informational purposes o

This episode is about how to improve your gut health.  We discuss the parts of the gastrointestinal system (Gut). We discuss common gut health problems  such as:DiarrheaConstipationAcid Reflux (GERD)UlcersIBSSIBOWe discuss lifestyle changes to improve digestion and elimination.Additional topics discussed include :How to fix constipationHiatal herniasAbdominal massageVisceral massageelitefitnessnow.comDr Melanie KellerLIABILITY: Olympic Systems, EliteFitnessNow.com and its organizations and agents specifically DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES and assumes no responsibility or liability for any loss or damage suffered by any person as a result of the use or misuse of our programs or any of the information or content on our website and social media posts. Olympic Systems, EliteFitnessNow.com and its organizations and agents assume or undertakes NO LIABILITY for any loss or damage suffered as a result of the use or misuse of any information or content or any reliance thereo

This podcast discusses naturopathic medicine.In this podcast we discuss the following topics:Difference between traditional medicine and naturopathic medicineDifferent diagnostic approaches between naturopathic and traditional medicinePrescribing naturopathic medicinesInteractions between supplements and medicationsWhy supplements are medicine and need a knowledgeable practitionerLIABILITY: Olympic Systems, EliteFitnessNow.com and its organizations and agents specifically DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES and assumes no responsibility or liability for any loss or damage suffered by any person as a result of the use or misuse of our programs or any of the information or content on our website and social media posts. Olympic Systems, EliteFitnessNow.com and its organizations and agents assume or undertakes NO LIABILITY for any loss or damage suffered as a result of the use or misuse of any information or content or any reliance thereon.USE AT YOUR OWN RISK: This program, website and any

This episode is about building durability in athletes.In this episode, we interview Shauna Boles who is a yoga instructor and durability coach in Texas.We discuss how we have taken elements of yoga and strength training to build more stable and durable athletes.Topics we cover include:Increasing durability in athletes. Preventing training injuries, Preventing sports injuries, Yoga for injury preventionModifying yoga for safetyThe more we can do to prevent injuries the better we can develop our athlete's performance.LIABILITY: Olympic Systems, EliteFitnessNow.com and its organizations and agents specifically DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES and assumes no responsibility or liability for any loss or damage suffered by any person as a result of the use or misuse of our programs or any of the information or content on our website and social media posts. Olympic Systems, EliteFitnessNow.com and its organizations and agents assume or undertakes NO LIABILITY for any loss or d

The sauna is your friend.  Spending time in the sauna not only feels great but it can have numerous health benefits. In this episode with have naturopathic physician Dr. Melanie Keller discussing sauna therapy.  Sauna therapy is often used for detox We discuss the following concepts: ·      sauna therapy·      sauna therapy for detoxification and healing·      sauna therapy for pain·      detoxification therapy·      sauna yoga·      hot yoga detoxification·      integrative medicine·      naturopathic medicineLIABILITY: Olympic Systems, EliteFitnessNow.com and its organizations and agents specifically DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES and assumes no responsibility or liability for any loss or damage suffered by any person as a result of the use or misuse of our programs or any of the information or content on our website and social media pos

This is a podcast that can literally change your life!  In this podcast, we discuss fish oil and inflammation.  Dr. Barry Search provides fish oil guidelines for athletes, as well as fish oil dosing for health optimization.Dr. Barry Sears has been a leading research pioneer studying Omega 3 fatty acids and inflammation.In this podcast, we discuss fish oil and its impact on athletic performance, health, inflammation, and numerous medical conditions.Additionally, this podcast discusses how to measure inflammation in the body, and labs to determine if you have sufficient omega 3 fatty acids in your blood.LIABILITY: Olympic Systems, EliteFitnessNow.com and its organizations and agents specifically DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES and assumes no responsibility or liability for any loss or damage suffered by any person as a result of the use or misuse of our programs or any of the information or content on our website and social media posts. Olympic Systems, EliteFitnessNow.com a

In this episode, we have gut health expert Dr. Melanie Keller discussing leaky gut syndrome.Leaky gut is a common but often misdiagnosed problem.Maintaining gut health is very important for overall wellness.Symptoms of leaky gut include:Chronic diarrhea, constipation, gas or bloating  Poor immune systemHeadaches, brain fog, memory lossExcessive fatigueSkin rashes and problems such as acne, eczema or rosaceaCravings for sugar or carbsArthritis or joint painDepression, anxiety, ADD, ADHDThis episode describes what is leaky gut, symptoms of leaky gut and how to get help for leaky gut syndrome.LIABILITY: Olympic Systems, EliteFitnessNow.com and its organizations and agents specifically DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES and assumes no responsibility or liability for any loss or damage suffered by any person as a result of the use or misuse of our programs or any of the information or content on our website and social media posts. Olympic Systems, EliteFitnessNow.com and its organizati

This podcast is with Jake Parker from What’s Your Story. In this podcast, we discuss the difference between strength and conditioning and bodybuilding. We discuss optimizing nutrition for health, wellness, and physical performance. We discuss how to become mentally tough and come back from setbacks. We discuss how to become a leader and how to treat others with respect and honesty. Lastly, we discuss avoiding procrastination as that is a critical problem that affects the potential success of so many individuals.LIABILITY: Olympic Systems, EliteFitnessNow.com and its organizations and agents specifically DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES and assumes no responsibility or liability for any loss or damage suffered by any person as a result of the use or misuse of our programs or any of the information or content on our website and social media posts. Olympic Systems, EliteFitnessNow.com and its organizations and agents assume or undertakes NO LIABILITY for any los

In this podcast, we speak with Dr. Barry Sears on tuning the zone diet for athletes.  Dr. Barry Sears has worked with 25 US Olympic gold medalists on optimizing their performance with the zone diet. The zone diet is designed to optimize health and wellness.  It promotes fat loss, muscle gain, and hormonal optimization.He has over 30 years’ experience in working with athletes as well as ill individuals who need lifestyle changes to become healthy.This podcast will address athletes and inflammation, how to reduce pain in athletes,  and explain how to use the zone diet to increase performance. At Elite Fitness Now we follow the zone diet and our clinical staff has been following the zone diet for almost 20 years.  We have seen increased performance, reduced pain, and inflammation.LIABILITY: Olympic Systems, EliteFitnessNow.com and its organizations and agents specifically DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES and assumes no responsibility or liability for any lo

In this podcast, we have six-time world champion kickboxer and now professional MMA fighter Gabriel Varga. Gabriel has been practicing martial arts for almost thirty years and has a wealth of experience in training, mindset, and how to live and act like a champion. We will be discussing martial arts, mental toughness, the mind of a champion, and giving back. Gabriel is a fascinating individual and has so many great lessons to teach us all.  LIABILITY: Olympic Systems, EliteFitnessNow.com and its organizations and agents specifically DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES and assumes no responsibility or liability for any loss or damage suffered by any person as a result of the use or misuse of our programs or any of the information or content on our website and social media posts. Olympic Systems, EliteFitnessNow.com and its organizations and agents assume or undertakes NO LIABILITY for any loss or damage suffered as a result of the use or misuse of any information or c

This episode is about the importance of digestive health.The episode covers the following topics:gastrointestinal inflammationsystemic enzyme therapydigestive system paindigestive painhow to fix abdominal painfix abdominal painabdominal bloating treatmentprobiotics for digestive healthdigestive problemshow to fix bloatingabdominal painaloe vera supplementationfish oil supplementationhow to fix your digestionThis episode is part of our ongoing podcast series regarding health, wellness and fitness.www.elitefitnessnow.comDISCLAIMERThe only purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. It is no substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. This podcast is provided on the understanding that it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Instead, we encourage you to discuss your options with a health care provider. Guests who speak in this podcast express their own opinions, experience and conclusions do not constitute the opinions of elitefit

We all can be stronger than we have ever dreamed.  However, most people do not know how to build mental toughness or grit.  Mental toughness is the key to survival, career success or even achieving your dreams. We can all do so much more then we thought was possible. Learning how to be mental tough is the key. This podcast discusses how to build mental toughness and how to achieve more then you ever dreamed possible.   DISCLAIMERThe only purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. It is no substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. This podcast is provided on the understanding that it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Instead, we encourage you to discuss your options with a health care provider. Guests who speak in this podcast express their own opinions, experience and conclusions do not constitute the opinions of elitefitnessnow.com or Olympic systems.This podcast is available for private, non-co