Special Guest Jade Wiggins joins us to discuss her experiences with a 15 year run with gymnastics and enjoyment of yoga. We go into sports training and the constant sacrifice in gymnastics in order to reach the top level of Collegiate or Olympic routes. Sports can take a toll on all of us physically and mentally. However, within our respective sport, we gain discipline, communication, leadership and so much more to keep getting better every single day! Remember to push yourself to reach your goals and be the best version of yourself during that process! Sometimes it is not always going to be an easy day, and that’s OKAY. Just stay consistent, work hard, and surround yourself with good people 🤜 🤛

Stay Fit 💪

Here are helpful links we covered in today’s episode:

• UF Article - Jade’s Mantra 2012

• Swamp Kings Documentary Article

• Florida Gymnastics Instagram

• Florida Gymnastics Official Page

• Find a Gym Near You - USA Gymnastics

• Altamonte Springs Yoga
  

Special Guest Cole Henry joins us to discuss his training philosophy and the mentality and intentions behind muscle growth over time. We go into common myths when it comes to physique and achieving absolute monster builds! Genetic anomalies are REAL and it definitely impacts the way our body’s operate at complete efficiency. Cole trains and takes the approach of Mike Mentzer by limiting the amount of days per week he trains as well as rep ranges to optimize muscle stimulus and recovery away from the gym. Remember to workout with intensity and intention, sleep well, eat well and you’ll reach your goals ladies and gentlemen.

Stay Fit 💪

Here are helpful links we covered in today’s episode:

• Mike Mentzer’s training philosophy broken down

• Mindset and Intention to train

• Mindset can impact outcome

• Motor Imagery Combined with physical training improves response inhibition in the stop signal task

• Genes and Athletic Performance: 2023 Update
  

Today, Andrew and Bryce discuss what a gymfluencer is considered today. We go into how entertainment from social media can take away the lure of helpful tips and content, especially if that influencer is ONLY trying to sell you something. We speak on viewership and what makes up a valid person to listen to for advice in such a saturated industry. Scrolling aimlessly on social media can affect our judgement between entertainment and factual truth on what is considered helpful in each of our unique situations, so please do your research and tailor it to your needs! Stay Fit 💪

Here are helpful links we covered in today’s episode:

• JPG Coaching

• Jeff Nippard

• Athlean X

• Bradley Martyn
  

Special Guests Vanya Kozin and Reza Vaziri joins us to discuss steroid use in the fitness and bodybuilding community. We go into how bodybuilding has shaped their mental and physical state of achieving purpose. We look at Ronnie Coleman’s natural body (1991) compared to his first unnatural, juiced body (1992). Vanya talks about being  open about his progress whereas Reza has been more reserved from social media. Watch them show off their muscle on stage at their upcoming show on July 22nd 2023, for OCB Natural Kingdom!

Here are helpful links we covered in today’s episode:

• Reza’s Instagram

• Vanya’s Instagram

• John Le

• OCB Website

• Bodybuilding Competition Classes

• Natural Bodybuilding v Unnatural

• DEA steroid drug facts
  

Today, Andrew and Bryce discuss the differences between supplementation and nutrition. We go into how you can fully benefit from supplementing in and out of the gym with proper testing and diet changes to compliment any deficiencies. Make sure to consume whole foods first before supplementing, however, it can be difficult for most who are not fully invested in their health and nutrition. The average person will more than likely not be able to achieve full whole foods diet without any supplementation for possible deficiencies. Eating balanced meals full of fruits, veggies, proteins, and complex carbs are a winner for homeostasis and simplicity in your lifestyle.

Here are helpful links we covered in today’s episode:

• Supplement Labels

• Supplements replacing need for balanced diet

• How to choose supplements

• Melatonin studies and recent news

• Deaths and Overdoses of Melatonin
  

Today, Andrew and Bryce discuss the NCAA committee ruling on marijuana being dropped from the banned substance list. We go into what they’ve changed so far before the final decision some time around August. Marijuana use in college athletes has shown no effect on athletic performance, therefore deemed to not be a performance enhancing drug (PED). In compliance with the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) and World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), the THC threshold has been changed to a higher acceptable tolerance level and precautions of athletes harm from using marijuana is the emphasis. “Name, Image, Likeness” (NIL) deals come to question if popularity and marijuana in all 50 US states are legalized. Currently there are 23 states that legalized recreational and medical use of marijuana.

Here are helpful links we covered in today’s episode:

• NCAA committee recommends dropping marijuana from banned drug list for athletes

• NCAA banned substance list

• USADA Marijuana use FAQ

• Cannabis and Exercise Performance: Current Evidence (2018)

• Cannabis and Athletic Performance

• NIL Deals with Cannabis Companies

• NIL Tracker
  

Today, Andrew and Bryce discuss Artificial Intelligence or AI in the health and fitness space. We go into the different technological uses in and out of the gym that are prominent today. However, we should ask ourselves if it is necessary to incorporate and embrace a new wave of AI in our daily lives.

Here are helpful links we covered in today’s episode:

• AI in Fitness

• Lululemon Mirror

• Apple Watch Fitness Tracking

• WHOOP

• Firefly recovery

Special guest Beth Anesi joins us again to discuss her expertise in Qigong and Traditional Chinese Medicine. We go into what it means to practice Qigong and how to implement the 4 Energy Gates to feel AMAZING every day! Recently, Grand Master Nan Lu hosted a retreat in North Carolina that Beth attended and she has a great lesson we all should think about so more. Remember, Qigong is not just something you do, it is a way of life ☯️

Here are helpful links we covered in today’s episode:

• Grand Master Nan Lu - Qigong

• Tao of Healing

• Energy Gates - Master Lu

• Chinese Derived Nootropics guide