What is the meaning of the word Sifu or Shifu? Kung fu practitioners around the world have used this term to describe their teachers, but what does it truly mean to be a kung fu sifu?
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166. Nick Winkelman on why language matters
Nick Winkelman is the head of athletic performance & science for the Irish Rugby Football Union. As a performance coach, Nick has worked with many athletes across the NFL, MLB, NBA, National Sports Organizations, and Military.
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152. Brendon Rearick on maintaining physical and mental health during the covid19 pandemic
Today I chat with my friend and awesome strength coach Brendon Rearick. If you check out his website, you will see he describes himself as a husband, father, strength coach, public speaker, teacher, business owner, ice cream lover, bookworm, bearded commoner, plaid-wearing gentleman.
Read more150. Kevin Carr and the routine during pandemic
Coach Kevin Carr of Mike Boyle’s Strength and Conditioning and Movement as Medicine chats with me today on how the fitness industry has been affected by the covid19 coronavirus pandemic.
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145. Exercising at home during the coronavirus lockdown
Everyone is stressed during the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak, and rightfully so. Last week I focused on self care and mental health during this pandemic. This week I have my favorite guest of all time on the show – my husband Oscar, to discuss why moving and staying active during lockdowns are so important.
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143. Dan John on love, kindness, and being a good trainer
Dan John is one of the premier coaches and resources in the fitness industry. He is a strength coach and mentor to many in the fitness world.
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135. Dan John on education and fitness
My recurring guest Dan John has taken me on this incredible journey through T.H. White’s The Once and Future King, or The Sword in the Stone. In previous episodes with Dan, we discuss everything from fitness philosophy to musicals.
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128. Brett Jones on rehabbing from injuries and the movement culture in America
Today I welcome back SFG Chief Brett Jones. Brett teaches Functional Movement Systems (FMS), and kettlebells as the Director of Education for StrongFirst. Today we talk about Rambo: Last Blood, The Boys… oh and fitness! Brett and I share a love for 80s movies and quotes. I somehow tie in Ferris Bueller and History of the World Part 1 to a discussion on anti-aging, rehabbing from injuries, and the history of movement.
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124. Dan John on why we should reread great books, plus more Sword in the Stone!
Dan John and I have redefined tangent today. Our discussions take us in many different directions, but they are all worth listening to. We talk about his personal and family mission statements, musicals (and how they show excellence), but mostly the importance of rereading books. Dan discusses the benefits of rereading great books at different stages of your life. In addition to being a world-class fitness coach, best-selling author, and professor.
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115. Dan John on The Sword in the Stone and fitness philosophy
I love books and films about Merlin and King Arthur. I recently listened to T.H. White’s: The Sword in the Stone. My husband frequently recommends guests to me, and he thought Dan John would be the best person to discuss the many layers of this book.
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