The Rdella Training Podcast: Strength Training | Kettlebells | Barbells | Fitness | Nutrition

This episode is not to be missed.  I was able to chat with the Underground Strength Coach, Zach Even-Esh. In this open and honest interview, you'll hear about Zach's story and what he learned through all his experiences in the world of "old school" strength training. This is really great information you can learn from and apply in your own training. Zach's a no BS guy with a wealth of knowledge and passion. Here's some of what you will learn about in this episode: Why we all need "Brute Strength" Understanding the importance of heavy lifting What Zach has discovered about the Olympic lifts How to specifically blend Powerlifting exercises and Olympic lifts What exactly is the "Underground Strength System?" How "Underground Strength" implements kettlebells What is the "Underground Strength Coach" certification You'll hear about Zach's upcoming book And, Zach's #1 recommendation after listening to this interview To Subscribe to the show (and drop a quick review) in iTunes, CLICK HERE. Also, you can listen to the podcast on your smartphone with the Stitcher App. To find out more information on Zach, go to his NEWLY UPDATED website, ZachEven-Esh.com. If you enjoyed this, please share it! And, grab your FREE copy of the "Shock and Awe" Protocol right now, if you haven't done so already. See you next time on what will be an amazing Episode 25 of the RdellaTraining Podcast.  Don't miss it!

Check out this episode that features an inspiring, educational interview with SFG kettlebell instructor, Karen Smith. Karen is a Senior StrongFirst™ kettlebell instructor and has incredible insight on women and strength training. But, you can apply these tips whether you're male or female, it's all about strength. Here's a few key things you'll learn in this great episode: The most important barbell exercise ALL women should do. How Karen conquered the ultimate strength challenge for women: The Iron Maiden Challenge. Exposing common myths of women in strength training. Is strength training different for a woman vs. a man? Simple, practical tips to improve your pull up strength. The #1 big action you can take after listening to this episode. To subscribe to the show, click here. You can also listen to the podcast in the Stitcher App where it's now available to listen to easily from your smart phone!  This is great, if you haven't checked out this free app! And, to connect with Karen, go to Kettlebell-elite.com or catch her on Twitter. Listen through to the end of this episode when I reveal who's coming next on the RdellaTraining Podcast! And, get your FREE copy of the "Shock & Awe" Protocol right now.  Just enter your email above and I'll see you on the inside!

In this episode of the podcast, I interview the creator of Primal Move™, Peter Lakatos. Peter has an impressive athletic background and he has the distinction of being one of only a handful of Master Kettlebell instructors with StrongFirst™. Peter is in elite physical condition and has exceptional physical strength, as you can see here. If you don't know what Primal Move is yet, you'll learn everything you need to know about this new and unique movement based training system. I'm a believer and this definitely has a major role in serious strength training. Learn directly from the creator how this dynamic system came to be, what exactly it is, and how it can improve your training. Check out this episode out to learn about a cutting edge approach to improve performance. Don't forget to subscribe to the show here in iTunes. And, now you can catch the podcast in Stitcher. To learn more about Primal Move, click here. Train strong and if you have questions you'd like me to answer, catch me on the New Facebook Fan Page. Head on over and click "like" while your there and join the new movement in strength training. Hope you enjoy this episode!

This episode is a brief introduction to the new Podcast, the RdellaTraining Podcast. Just a short intro and explanation about the new brand and new focus on strength training. This episode is a "primer" for what's to come. I also answer a few listener questions covering a few training tips.  Some of the questions covered are: How often and how long should you do a kettlebell interval training program for the goal of weight loss? Are kettlebells effective for mass building and cardio conditioning and what's best for each? What's the best way to integrate barbells and kettlebell into a workout program? To subscribe to the show, click here: Show Notes: I mentioned the Sinister workout by Tracy Reifkind.  To see that workout, click here.  The other conditioning program I mentioned was Viking Warrior Conditioning. Also, the 2 books I mentioned were Intervention by Dan John and The Swing by Tracy Reifkind. And, don't forget to enter your email in the box above to get the "Shock and Awe" Protocol as soon it's available. See you next time on the Podcast!

The latest episode of the podcast features an in-depth discussion with Master SFG Kettlebell Instructor, David Whitley, also known as the "Irontamer." Dave has the honor of being a Master Instructor with Pavel Tsatsouline's new organization, StrongFirst. He's one of the top guys in the kettlebell community and always has great knowledge and tips to share. In this session we discuss common questions and topics related to kettlebells and strength training that may have some misunderstanding, depending on who you're listening to. You'll learn the truth about topics like: How should you use "muscular tension" properly to improve training performance? Is "packing the joints" really safe to do? Is "abdominal bracing" over emphasized in kettlebells? The "hip hinge."  Is it really that important and is it over used? New perspective on breathing techniques to maximize your training. And many more great training tips and pearls from Dave... To subscribe to the show, click here. SHOW NOTES: To find Master SFG Kettlebell Instructor, David Whitley, visit him at IronTamerblog.com.  You can find out about his upcoming events and be sure to check out the post and and great cause Dave is supporting, "Bending for Burt" that we discussed on the show. Dave's two training DVD's are: Deepening Your Get Up Skills and Lessons of the Old Time Strongman. If you enjoyed this, please do me the favor of sharing it!  Simply click on one of the buttons above or below.  Thanks!

This episode features a very candid and exclusive interview with renowned Strength Coach, the one and only, Dan John. If you don't know who Dan is, get ready for a world class education in strengthening and conditioning. And, if you do know about Dan, then get ready to absorb more knowledge, as you already know how much insight and value he provides every single time he speaks. Brilliance, insight, and full transparency. He's also one of the most humble and down to earth people you'll ever meet. Dan writes for many top fitness websites and also for top magazines.  He is recognized as a leader, expert, and top tier coach in the strengthening and conditioning industry. The topic of discussion in this interview are some of the 'pearls of wisdom' from his great books, "Never Let Go," and "Easy Strength" (which is co-written with Pavel Tsatsouline). You'll also hear and learn about his brand new book titled "Intervention." To subscribe to the Podcast, click here. Here's some of what you'll learn in this episode: The hidden benefit of the Bird Dog exercise How to instantly improve your kettlebell swing What exactly is "Easy Strength" Is doing an exercise everyday beneficial What are the 4 quadrants and where does your training fit The truth about injury and recovery Can you really put on muscle mass with kettlebells The most simple hypertrophy program you can do with kettlebells The big 5 lifts The 5 principles of Intervention that can revolutionize your training Dan's take on the best kettlebell exercise (not what you think) The #1 thing for fat loss (again, not what you think) And, much more... Take time, listen, and think about how all of this applies to your own training. I challenge you to discover what you can do differently and improve on with this information.  Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: To find Coach Dan John online, his website is DanJohn.net. The books we discussed were Never Let Go and Easy Strength by Pavel Tsatsouline and Dan John, which I highly recommend. Both books are loaded with tremendous content and programming. These aren't "light" reads by any means, but are very valuable resources if you want to elevate your training and always learn and improve. If you enjoyed the episode, take just a minute and post a quick review in iTunes!  That would be greatly appreciated. To post a review, click here. And, please share this...

This is a special episode.  In this session, I was very honored to interview long time strength coach, movement expert, and former competitive athlete, Mark Reifkind. You'll learn a ton in this information packed interview, where we discuss the theme of strength training over the age of 40. Mark has extensive experience, as an athlete and an elite strength and performance coach.  The knowledge and passion he shares is unbelievable. Here's just a few samples of what we cover in this episode: The difference between training for health and training for performance. What is the unique blend of training and skill development that the kettlebell offers? What type of training methods are best as we age to prevent 'breakdown.' What is "length-tension" and why is this important? Discover the 7 primal movement patterns. The #1 most important thing we need to remember in exercise training. Should people over 40 train heavy? 2 specific actions you can take after listening to the interview... And (seriously) so much more! Get your notepad and pen ready to learn from a man with over 40 years in the trenches of athletic training and performance.  Make sure you listen all the way through to take it all in. Subscribe to the podcast!----->>>>>click here. SHOW NOTES (things discussed in this episode). You can find out more about Mark on his website, GiryaStrength.com.  Mark's DVD's are Restoring Lost Physical Function, Lats, The Super Muscle, and Mastering the Hardstyle Kettlebell Swing.   The upcoming workshop in South Florida this January is Grumpy Old Men: Training Over the Age of 40 by Mark Reifkind, Dan John, and Tom Furman.  Learn to train properly as we "mature."  This is a workshop not to be missed!  (Please note: I have no affiliation with this workshop, I just believe this is an outstanding learning opportunity.) If you don't have it, get the great book, The Swing by Mark's awesome wife, Tracy. She is truly an inspiration to all of us! And, the book I am currently reading on the topic of "practice" is Practice Perfect: 42 Rules for Getting Better at Getting Better by Doug Lemov et al. To learn more about primitive movement and Primal Move, click here. Please SHARE this valuable episode! And, make sure you enter your email above to get much more great information and updates, including instant access to the Stealth Fat Loss Report right now!  See you on the inside.

In this episode of the Podcast, you'll learn about a very different way to train and "bullet proof" your body by returning to fundamental movements. You may be VERY surprised what these movements are and how they can elevate your training and performance. In this interview, I got to speak to the author of the book "Becoming Bulletproof," Tim Anderson. Tim is an RKC kettlebell instructor, Functional Movement Specialist, personal trainer, book author, and just a great guy. This is a ground breaking training concept, not to be missed. To subscribe to the show or drop a comment in iTunes, click here. SHOW NOTES: To find find out more about Tim, visit Tim-Anderson.net.  And, to get his book Becoming Bulletproof, click here. Also, I mentioned a great workshop on the podcast that is coming to the South Florida area soon.  I am not associated with this workshop in any way, just simply passing along a great learning opportunity, if it's right for you.  To find out all the details of the workshop, click here. Thanks for listening to this episode and hope you found the information valuable and applicable to your own training. If you liked this, please do me a favor and share the episode with others! Thanks and see you next time...

In this episode, I was privileged to interview Dallas and Melissa Hartwig, founders of Whole9Life.com. The are also the authors of an amazing new book called, "It Starts With Food." This is an interview you will not want to miss, believe me.  They provide great, practical, actionable information in the area of Paleo Nutrition. You will not only learn a lot about optimizing health and nutrition, but you will learn about some great resources to take action on immediately after listening to this interview. This is definitely a great session with lots of great content. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast by clicking here. SHOW NOTES: To get the complete PDF transcript of this interview, click here to download. Check out Dallas and Melissa Hartwig at Whole9LIfe.com and be sure to download the free PDF of the Whole30 Program. And, of course, get the great book, It Starts With Food.  It's fantastic! See my previous review here. Please do me a favor and share this interview!  Click one of the buttons above or below to help spread the word. Thanks!

In this episode of the StealthBody Podcast, I interviewed Mike T. Nelson discussing the importance of Metabolic Flexibility for Fat Loss. You'll learn all about Metabolic flexibility, nutrient timing, pre/post workout nutriton, and many other nutrition topics related to fat loss and performance. If  you haven't heard of Mike, he's an an 'underground' fitness expert finishing up his PhD in exercise physiology and he's one smart guy. He's written for many top fitness websites and scientific publications.  He's was featured in the book "Dietary Protein and Resistance Exercise."  He's also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Z-Health Master Trainer, former RKC, and member of the ACSM, ISSN, and ASN.  He's got a lot of knowledge and experience that get his clients results. Here's some of what you'll learn in this episode: What exactly is Metabolic Flexibility & why it's important for Fat Loss? How to optimize pre and post workout nutrition. The truth about pre-workout supplements. Does creatine timing matter? What type of training is best for Metabolic Flexibility. To subscribe to the show, click here. To learn more about Metabolic Flexibility for Fat Loss, check out MikeTNelson.com and his 6 Part Video Training. If you have questions about these topics or questions for future episodes, email me now at scott@stealthbody.com. For insider tips, important updates, and much more, enter your email in the box above and join the StealthBody community right now. See you on the inside!

In this episode, you'll learn everything you need to know about dietary protein.  The facts and myths, including how much protein you really need. Protein is definitely one of the most controversial and widely debate topics in nutrition.  Now you'll get to hear directly from one of the leading experts in the topic of protein and resistance exercise, Dr. Lonnie Lowery. Dr. Lowery is a PhD exercise physiologist, nutritionist (RD), academic professor, competitive bodybuilder, and one of the co-hosts of the Iron Radio Podcast at Iron Radio.org. Not only is Dr. Lowery a scientific expert, but he's also a clinical expert with extensive practical experience and knowledge in the area of resistance training.  This is a rare combination. He's also been involved in many publications and is the co-efitor of a new, comprehensive textbook titled "Dietary Protein and Resistance Exercise."  This is the definitive textbook in the area of protein and resistance exercise.  If you want to know what the data says and what the facts really are, then get this book.  You'll hear more about this in the episode. This episode is not to be missed if you want to know the truth about dietary protein, from someone who knows the facts and understands the data. Don't forget to subscribe to the show here. Show notes: To find out more about Dr. Lowery, visit IronRadio.org.  You can also get a 20% discount on the book, "Dietary Protein and Resistance Exercise" on the iron radio site, just look for the book image on the right upper corner and use the code to get your discount. We also discussed a published research paper on the topic.  The tile of the paper is "Dietary Protein Safety and Resistance Exercise: What Do We Really Know" by Dr. Lonnie Lowery and Lorena Davis. Please like, tweet, or pin this episode to help others learn the facts about protein.

In this podcast episode, I review the highlights from this year's International Society of Sports Nutrition's Annual Conference. This meeting presented the very latest in cutting edge sports nutrition from the top thought leaders in the industry.  You'll learn about the latest clinical and practical applications to help you improve  your body composition and enhance your training performance. Here's some of what you'll learn in this episode: How to minimize the negative effects of combining strength and endurance training without compromise, as presented by Dr. Jacob Wilson. You'll learn some key concepts from Dr. Jim Stoppani on maximizing hypertrophy. You'll find out the 4 best supplements for muscle building and performance, as presented by the expert panel at ISSN. And, get the latest updates in Nutrient Timing (strategic nutrition intervention) as presented by Dr. Paul Cribb Make sure to subscribe to the show here:  StealthBody Podcast. Show Notes: Be sure to check out the International Society of Sports Nutrition.  A couple topics that Dr. Jim Stoppani presented were 2 muscle building programs.  These are not the kind of training programs I do these days, but since I mentioned, I thought I would share with you.  The programs were his Shortcut to Size program (Free PDF download) and Six Weeks to Sick Arms.  To find out more about Dr. Stoppani and get more of his workouts, get the July issue of Muscle & Performance Magazine, available for FREE at the Vitamin Shoppe stores. The previous article I wrote summarizing one of the lectures on what to eat before bed is here.  And, here's the great book on Nutrient Timing by John Ivy.  I highly recommend this classic book, if you're more interested in learning more about eating for performance. Questions or comments?  Post them below. If you enjoyed this, please share it! And, as I mentioned, I've got a great interview you've got to hear with Dr. Lonnie Lowery coming next on the podcast.

The topic of this episode is sports nutrition supplements with Dr. Jose Antonio. Dr. Antonio is the CEO and Co-Founder of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, which is the premier organization in the field of sports nutrition and supplementation. He is a PhD Nutritionist and internationally recognized expert in the field of sports nutrition and has authored/edited many great books and publications in this area. In the episode, you'll learn about: Updates in nutrient timing The latest in creatine (and media myths) Benefits of beta alanine in performance training Benefits of fish oil supplementation The facts and myths of protein And much, much more... To subscribe to the show, click here. Show Notes: For the latest in cutting edge sports nutrition, go to SportsNutritionSociety.org. Also, to get the latest in evidence based clinical data in sports nutrition, go to JISSN.com. This is a phenomenal free resource for clinical data (if you're a science nerd like I am). The book we mentioned on protein was "Dietary Protein and Resistance Exericise" by Lonnie Lowery and Jose Antonio.  This is essentially a textbook on the topic of protein, for a deep understanding of the clinical data.  I have no doubt it's outstanding, based on other books I've read by Dr. Antonio, which is why I asked about it.  (*Please Note, this is my affiliate link which means I receive a small commission if you purchase through this link). Please by sure to listen through to the end of this episode where I have a "special announcement." Hope you enjoy this episode and please be sure to share, comment, or post a review over in iTunes.

Here's the 2nd part of the great interview with Master RKC and book author, Geoff Neupert. This is Part II of an interview you don't want to miss.  This is a great opportunity to hear directly from Geoff. Here's some of what you'll learn in this episode: Intermittant fasting concepts and why it works Geoff's Pre/Post workout nutrition & unique meal schedule Why common challenges are not the same for everyone The biggest mistakes in fat loss Which exercises are best for fat loss Understanding the importance of EPOC (Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption) and why you need to know about it And, you'll hear directly from Geoff about his training programs and who they're designed for... To make sure you don't miss future episodes of the show, click here to subscribe Show Notes: Here’s Geoff’s kindle ebook, Six Pack Abs 365 available on Amazon.  You can find Geoff online at ChasingStrength.com. Also, for the intermediate or advanced kettlebell enthusiast, I highly recommend his great book Kettlebell Muscle: The Secrets of Compound Kettelbell Lifting.  Personally, this is one of my favorite programs!  It’s amazingly simple and time efficient, but incredibly challenging. Another one of Geoff’s great products, specifically for fat loss is Kettlebell Express. (Please note, this is my affiliate link for this course, meaning I will receive a small commission if you purchase through this link.  You should know that I would never recommend anything I don’t fully endorse, so you have my full recommendation in Geoff’s products.) I hope you enjoyed this 2 part interview series with fitness expert, Geoff Neupert. Look for more great interviews coming up on the StealthBody Podcast. There's a lot of "behind the scenes" work to prepare and publish these interviews.  If you would please share this, retweet it, pin it, or pass this along any way you’d like, that would be awesome. And, if you're up for it, take a minute and drop a quick review in iTunes. Well, all for now...

In this episode, you'll hear Part I of a phenomenal interview I had with Master RKC, Geoff Neupert. Geoff is an internationally recognized strength and conditioning expert and author of the great book "Kettlebell Muscle" and also of the new kindle ebook, "Six Pack Abs 365." Geoff is a really awesome guy and has a wealth of knowledge and experience in many different areas. In Part I of this interview series, you'll hear about: The 4 factors that make kettlebells unique to other training methods The hormonal effects of kettlebell training How hormones are effected differently in ballistics vs. grinds The 2 main reasons people 'get fat' Effects of strength training on women (it's not what you think) You'll hear about his new book "Six Pack Abs 365" available now on Amazon and many more stories Geoff shares about his own journey into kettlebells and fat loss... To subscribe to the show, click here. You definitely don't want to miss this interview as Geoff has too much knowledge to share.  Make sure you listen through and take some notes. There's always something to learn.  Think of this as sort of a "mini course" in kettlebells and fat loss because that's exactly what it is. Enjoy the episode. SHOW NOTES: Here's Geoff's kindle ebook, Six Pack Abs 365 available on Amazon.  You can find Geoff online at ChasingStrength.com. Also, for the intermediate or advanced kettlebell enthusiast, I highly recommend his great book Kettlebell Muscle: The Secrets of Compound Kettelbell Lifting.  Personally, this is one of my favorite programs!  It's amazingly simple and time efficient, but incredibly challenging. Another one of Geoff's great products, specifically for fat loss is Kettlebell Express. (Please note, this is my affiliate link for this course, meaning I will receive a small commission if you purchase through this link.  You should know that I would never recommend anything I don't fully endorse, so you have my full recommendation in Geoff's products.) We discuss Kettlebell Express and some of his other products in Part II of the interview, coming in the next episode.  You'll definitely want to hear about the benefits of his many different programs in Part II, where we continue to dive deeper into the topic of fat loss. This is a great interview, so please share, retweet, or pass this along any way you'd like. And, if you could do me a favor and drop a quick review in iTunes, that would be awesome and greatly appreciated.