LLA Ep #225: Jerry Brainum returns to help put an end to the soy controversy, discuss the villainous portrayal of estrogen, and the cognitive dissonance of a few well-known legends of fitness Links & Resources mentioned in the show: Enjoy big savings on Life Insurance for being Health Conscious: http://healthiq.com/LLA Listen to ad-free LLA Podcast Premium Episodes for Patreon Subscribers Only. Become a monthly supporter via $5 or more on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/llapodcast Project Ch...
Apr 02, 2018•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 226
Links & Resources mentioned in the show: Enjoy big savings on Life Insurance for being Health Conscious: http://healthiq.com/LLA Listen to ad-free LLA Podcast Premium Episodes for Patreon Subscribers Only. Become a monthly supporter via $5 or more on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/llapodcast Project Child Save: http://projectchildsave.org Warrior Angels Foundation: http://warriorangelsfoundation.org Purchase Aggressive Strength products: http://strengthbymahler.com Purchase Aggressive Stren...
Mar 18, 2018•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 225
LLA Bonus Episode: Mike met with Harm's Way frontman, James Pligge in Vegas to have a conversation on the new Harm's Way record "Posthuman" and discuss the following: James' powerlifting regimen Challenges training on the road How James regimen changes when touring Working with James Skinner of American Barbell Club Why consistency is more important than following the current hyped program. The importance of patience and to enjoy the process Why everyone should start light, emphasize technique, ...
Mar 15, 2018•55 min•Ep. 224
LLA Ep #223 pt.2: Prince Bell Prince discusses meeting porn stars, Darth Vader underoos, and hiding his "lightsaber" The guys talk the most non-optimal places to rub trans-dermal testosterone cream Why the post-millenial generation is more depressed Why the bitcoin rush has many committing the ultimate ponzi scheme on themselves Why mental tricks in the gym are detrimental to hitting PRs Prince shares his #metoo incident All this and much more: Links & Resources mentioned in the show: Enjoy ...
Mar 05, 2018•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 223
LLA Ep #222: Christian Thibaudeau All this and much more: Links & Resources mentioned in the show: Enjoy big savings on Life Insurance for being Health Conscious: http://healthiq.com/LLA Listen to ad-free LLA Podcast Premium Episodes for Patreon Subscribers Only. Become a monthly supporter via $5 or more on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/llapodcast Project Child Save: http://projectchildsave.org Warrior Angels Foundation: http://warriorangelsfoundation.org Purchase Aggressive Strength produ...
Feb 20, 2018•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 222
LLA Ep #221 pt.1: Prince Bell is a Nashville-based fit coach, as well as a popular YouTube creator, martial arts enthusiast, and plant-strong Jedi (yes...Jedi). Prince's Star Wars-focused youtube channel has garnered over 13 million views and nearly 65 thousand active subscribers in a short amount of time. Prince joins us to discuss the following: Mike shares why organ meats are not the healthiest choice of meats to consume, despite the b.s. myths What are some of the best supplements to combat ...
Feb 16, 2018•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 221
Ep. #220: Renaissance man & fitness expert Ron Morris returns to discuss the following: Ron discusses how he broke his leg in a motorcycling accident and repaired the injury himself, instead of immediate doctor recommended surgery How did Qi Gong and diet help Ron mend his broken leg Ron shares how living life on your own terms can help change even the most traditional mindsets What is the one key element to having a successful training program or business Mike shares his specialty coffee sh...
Jan 29, 2018•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 220
LLA Ep.#219:Fitness expert Shawn Phillips returns for our first episode of 2018 to discuss the following: How does the "challenged" attention span of the POTUS influence your fitness goals What is the Zen of strength Shawn focuses on his Focus Intensity Training philosophy What is the real payoff for doing what you like Shawn shares how to make your gym/training time more effective What is Shawn's 100 Challenge, and what can you learn from it Why is it never too late to know who you are and how ...
Jan 15, 2018•56 min•Ep. 219
LLA Episode #218: It's our annual year end episode. On this episode we discuss the following: Mike and Sincere share their favorite episodes of 2017 and why What is the future of the LLA free episodes Why it's more important to become a Patreon premium episode subscriber more than ever Future guests for 2018 Why the guys are glad 2017 is over All this and much more: Links & Resources mentioned in the show: Listen to exclusive LLA Podcast Premium Episodes for Patreon Subscribers Only. Become ...
Dec 29, 2017•57 min•Ep. 218
LLA Episode #217: Fitness legend and author of one of the most influential training books, "Bulgarian Power Burst," Leo Costa joins us to discuss surviving 3 strokes in 3 weeks, strength training wisdom from the Bulgarians, plus the following: How did Leo utilize the knowledge gained from an exclusive trip to visit the Bulgarian weightlifting team to create his popular bodybuilding program How was Leo's first book "Bulgarian Power Burst" far ahead of its time and how has it influenced today's hi...
Dec 09, 2017•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 217
Ep.#216: Dr. Mark Gordon returns to discuss the following: Why is estrogen is so misunderstood When supplementing with testosterone (i.e. TRT), what hormone is needed even more, but is often ignored What is Dr. Gordon's opinion of DHT creme, in terms of increasing sex drive in men Why taking a liver panel or cortisol test can be a bit murky Dr. Gordon shares his thoughts on the effects of a ketogenic diet and if there are true hormonal benefits What is the effect of gut health on mood and cognit...
Nov 20, 2017•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 216
Ep.#215: Top strength coach and all around high-level athlete, Andrew Durniat returns to discuss the following: Mike issues an online challenge to our listeners. Do you have what it takes to win? How does Andrew mesh strength training, kettlebell sport, and extensive endurance event training together intelligently Who or what inspired Andrew to begin competing in Ironman competitions How does Andrew mentally prepare for a 15 hour non-stop race Andrew discusses how he is able to train for enduran...
Nov 10, 2017•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 215
Ep.#214: Top strength coach, physical culturist, and guitarist for the hardcore band Burn, Gavin Van Vlack returns to discuss the following: Gavin shares why it took Burn so long to get back together and put out their first full length album How does Burn intelligently manage to merge the musical energy of the 90s with the current events of today without getting stuck in a "back in the day" mentality What are the pros and cons of the various music genres Why did Burn choose to forgo their origin...
Oct 30, 2017•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 214
Ep.#213: Kevin Gill is the host of The Kevin Gill Show, pro wrestling announcer, interviewer, improv comedian, video game/music industry vet. Kevin joins us to discuss the following: The guys talk the connection of hardcore music and pro wrestling Why wanting to see your favorite band who no longer get along, is not the best idea for you, as a fan Why forgiving and forgetting is often one-sided b.s. How did Kevin get into the New York hardcore music scene How does Kevin feel about the current ba...
Oct 10, 2017•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 213
Top guest, Jerry Brainum, returns to discuss the following in part 2 of this 2 part chat: Why Jerry's newsletter article regarding "hip thrusts" is worth its weight in gold & why the exercise can be problematic What are the ideal exercises for glute development that are far better than hip thrusts How did Jerry's recent article on marijuana give Mike pause on its use What is marijuana's connection to gyno and testosterone Why does Jerry try to avoid mentioning animal studies in his articles ...
Sep 22, 2017•31 min•Ep. 212
Top guest, Jerry Brainum, returns to discuss the following in part 1 of this 2 part chat: Why Jerry's newsletter article regarding "hip thrusts" is worth its weight in gold & why the exercise can be problematic What are the ideal exercises for glute development that are far better than hip thrusts How did Jerry's recent article on marijuana give Mike pause on its use What is marijuana's connection to gyno and testosterone Why does Jerry try to avoid mentioning animal studies in his articles ...
Sep 09, 2017•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 211
Voice For The Animals founder and animal right advocate, Melya Kaplan, returns to discuss pairing vets with rescues, taking on the L.A. Zoo, dealing with childhood abuse, as well as the following: How has Melya's mission with Voice For The Animals taken her from working directly with the LAPD to working with police departments in Greece Melya discusses the connection between animal cruelty to school shootings Melya shares the current situation w/the LA Zoo, Billy the Elephant, and what you may n...
Aug 21, 2017•2 hr•Ep. 210
Strength industry vet Shawn Phillips returns to join us to discuss the following: Shawn weighs in on the issues of modeling your program based on the genetically gifted The guys discuss the spiritual aspect of lifting Mike shares why lifting is more like a longtime best friend Shawn shares why he prefers the smith machine for bench pressing When getting hormone testing, Mike shares which is one of, if not, the most important one to get Why low cholesterol and not having enough fat consumption is...
Jul 21, 2017•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 209
This week we chat with Eric & Alex, from the group, Backwordz. Some may recognize Backwordz frontman, Eric July, via his very outspoken YouTube videos & tweets, regarding his Libertarian-driven views, the need for a free-market, anti-statism, the ills of the U.S. government system, and more. These messages can be heard in Backwordz's music, and their debut release, "Veracity" is no exception. Eric & Alex join us to discuss the following: Eric & Alex discuss the song "Be Great" an...
Jun 27, 2017•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 208
This is pt.2 of our discussion with Dr. Thomas Incledon, as he goes more in depth on his non-traditional approach toward cancer treatment, plus the following:: Dr. Incledon address the issues of insurance coverage & cost-prohibitive healthcare Dr. Incledon shares some key preventative measures to improve your health Can excessive exercise cause or fight cancer, and why? What is the relationship between curcumin and cancer treatment and why this needs to be discussed more Dr. Incledon discuss...
Jun 20, 2017•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 207
Popular LLA guest, Dr. Thomas Incledon joins us for a 2 part discussion no true LLA Show fan will won't to miss. If you have been affected by cancer in any way, this 2 part discussion is a must-listen. During part 1, we discuss the following:: Why is cancer the most feared diseased in the world What is the real reason as to why people die from cancer Why being insured may be extremely detrimental to an individual's cancer treatment Dr. Incledon address typical myths and questions he faces regard...
Jun 12, 2017•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 206
This is part 2 of our discussion with popular LLA guest, Dr. Nick Delgado. During this episode, we discuss the following: Dr. Delgado shares how to supplement to improve sexual performance Dr. Delgado discusses the importance of thyroid health in men an women and how to address it What foods have the highest estrogen and why Dr. Delgado shares his experience when he tested bulletproof proponent Dave Asprey, & why Asprey was shocked by the results All this and much more: Links & Resources...
Apr 13, 2017•58 min•Ep. 205
Popular LLA guest, Dr. Nick Delgado joins us f for a 2 part discussion about the following:: Is Dr. Delgado's TestroVida cream a form of hormone replacement What is Dr. Delgado's suggestion for cycling TestroVida cream How did a stroke in his 20's play a significant role in Dr. Delgado's approach to diet choices Dr. Delgado explains how popular supplementation and protein suggestions are flawed How significant is DIM in hormone optimization What is Dr. Delgado's opinion on keto diets and why Dr....
Apr 04, 2017•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 204
This is part 2 of our discussion with veteran pro bodybuilder and fitness and supplement expert, Vince Andrich. Vince has over twenty years of sports nutrition business experience and has managed and built several industry leading sports nutrition brands. In part 2 of this 2 part show, Vince joins the LLA Show to discuss the following: Vince talks the pros and cons of multiple meals consumptions How did Vince's sister influence him to approach bodybuilding from a healthy standpoint Vince shares ...
Mar 20, 2017•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 203
Veteran pro bodybuilder and fitness and supplement expert, Vince Andrich, has over twenty years of sports nutrition business experience and has managed and built several industry leading sports nutrition brands. In part 1 of this 2 part show, Vince joins the LLA Show to discuss the following: What supplements have withstood the hype, since Vince first wrote "The Sport Supplement Review" for EAS, over 15 years ago Vince shares the detailed effects of consuming high amounts of proteins and amino a...
Mar 13, 2017•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 202
Strength coach, Alexander Cortes joins the LLA Show to discuss the following: Alexander shares how to start your morning off with energy and focus, and it's probably not what you think Alexander discusses the importance of mobility and why mobility certifications are very unnecessary What can the everyday trainee learn from the old school bodybuilding icons of the mid-20th century Why discipline and sacrifice are slowly becoming a high skill set How knowing your true worth can "Trump" protests A...
Feb 27, 2017•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 201
Here's part 2 of our discussion with Dr. Thomas Incledon (aka "The World's Strongest Scientist") on the LLA Show, as we discuss the following: How can pre-workouts supplement negatively impact training recovery Dr. Incledon shares exciting next level technology, that sounds like it's coming from an episode of Star Trek, that will help take injury recovery to the next level How does Thomas help his athletes get through training plateaus How does Dr.Incledon utilize certain breathing drills for ma...
Feb 20, 2017•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 200
Dr. Thomas Incledon (aka "The World's Strongest Scientist") returns to the LLA Show in the first of a 2 part episode to discuss the following: Dr. Incledon discusses how the desire for getting more sleep, adequate sunshine, and wanting to work a 9 to 5 equates a lack of commitment Dr. Incledon shares how he helps his patients remedy irregular sleep and the negative results of sleep imbalance Why does having high body fat does not necessarily equate the cause for sleep apnea, and why some of he f...
Feb 06, 2017•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 199
One of the LLA Show's most downloaded guests and highly sought-after coach, Christian Thibadeau, returns for the new year to discuss the following: The guys discuss the pros and cons of explosive lifting vs. accelerated lifting Why your walk out during squats may be working against you Christian discusses the paradox of bulking season vs. the New Year resolutionaries Reevaluating the need for motivation for training & big meals after a hard training session Why does Christian feel protein is...
Jan 13, 2017•2 hr 20 min•Ep. 198
Top strength coach, Lee Boyce, returns to the LLA show to share the results of his 2016 training goals, as predicted on episode #159, to see if Mike & Sincere made good on their predictions, explains why he is sitting in his car in "stake out" mode, as well as discusses the following: The guys share the results of their training year predictions, declared on episode #159 Why you should never be concerned with performing better than the average person What inspires at least 60% of Lee's famou...
Jan 06, 2017•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 197
