Today is a bonus episode of the show! I recently travelled to South Carolina to take part in Sorinex's yearly Summer Strong event. It was an unreal weekend filled with great speakers, amazing food, and awesome people. I stayed in a house with several other guys, all of whom come from different strength backgrounds. When we got back to the house at 1:30 AM after everything wrapped up, we decided to record a podcast in the living room to recount our experience. Summer Strong is a special event for...
May 28, 2021•1 hr 13 min
After a brief hiatus, the solo shows are back. This week we are going over my favorite recovery protocols to keep you feeling fresh, training hard, and sleeping great. There are far more methodologies than what I go over here today, but these are the ones I start with when I coach others and they are my personal favorites! Pull out a pad and take some notes for this one today. Enjoy! +1 Follow along: www.instagram.com/coachrosshillier Sign up for the newsletter: www.nomad-strength.com Learn more...
May 27, 2021•27 min
In today's episode I'm joined by my good friend Ben Walker. Ben is currently a coach for the Strong Coach program, the same program that connected the two of us. Ben is also a highly intelligent and masterful coach when it comes to movement and fitness, specifically with the steel mace. This was a really fun conversation to catch up with him and dive deep into a couple of fun topics, including: -The power of the language you use daily, both to people and to yourself -The multiple branches of the...
May 25, 2021•1 hr 19 min
Every so often you have a conversation with someone that you have such a nerd-like connection with on a topic that an hour conversation feels like five minutes. That was how my conversation with Harvey Martin went. Harvey is the founder of The MindStrong Project, an organization that takes training and human performance to a whole new level. They combine foundational nature based training with industry leading strength, movement, conditioning, and nutrition programs that give athletes a serious ...
May 17, 2021•51 min
Buckle up, y'all. On today's, episode I was extremely fortunate to talk with NYT Bestselling author and former Navy SEAL, Jack Carr. I am a massive fan of his novels and it was a great conversation discussing his most recent release, The Devil's Hand. He was also able to give us some more details on the new Amazon series adapted from his first book, The Terminal List. This was a really fun conversation for me to have as such a big fan of his work, and I hope you enjoy it as well. +1 Learn more a...
May 10, 2021•47 min
Today’s solo episode came about from a fairly heated group chat exchange I had over the weekend. We wanted to find out who would be on the Mt. Rushmore of Health and Strength Influence. This episode is my list, and I make my case for each person on the list, plus two honorable mentions. If you disagree with my list, I don’t care. Kidding, but let me know who would be on your Mt. Rushmore! NOTE: The key word here is Influence. Enjoy! +1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...
May 06, 2021•24 min
Men need a tribe, and many man today don't truly have one. My guest today is Hance' Boulden, Owner of Warpath Supply Co. apparel, and a former Special Operations soldier in the US Military for nearly two decades. We cover a lot of ground in this conversation and we could have easily gone for another few hours. We discuss: Hance's military career coming to a close and what is next for him, including a book he's writing Why its important for a man to find a true tribe and close-knit group of broth...
May 03, 2021•1 hr 39 min
I've posted about the garden in the back for a couple years now and since its Spring time, there have been lots of questions about this years set up and what I'm growing. This episode is about what I'm doing with my garden this year and its setup/layout, but more than that we talk about how growing and harvesting your own food is the ultimate freedom flag planted in the ground. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 29, 2021•22 min
Today my guest is Eric Conn, host of the Hard Men Podcast and the Wilderness Warrior Podcast. Eric is a husband, father, writer, hunter, gardener, podcast host, and likely some other things I’m forgetting. In our conversation today we went all over the place, which was great. We discussed: Eric’s background and what it means to be a Wilderness Warrior Why men need to be dangerous Why men (and fathers specifically) need the wilderness and hunting to share with their children How a hiking trip whe...
Apr 26, 2021•1 hr 22 min
Today is Part 2 of the Top 5 list mega podcast. I've got four more Top 5 lists to go over today and these were great suggestions via the Instagram audience. The list covered today: Top 5 Kettlebell Exercises Top 5 On-the-Go Healthy Food Options My Top 5 Training Mistakes Top 5 Workout Songs (which got amended) Enjoy! +1 Follow along: www.instagram.com/coachrosshillier Sign up for the newsletter: www.instagram.com/coachrosshillier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Apr 22, 2021•36 min
Today my guest is Johnathan West, host of Being Husband Podcast. We have a great conversation about the pull he felt to start the show and why it's important for men in today's culture. We had a great conversation and touch on a handful of great topics: Johnathan's dream that gave him the idea for the podcast His biblical approach for each show and how he ties it to what he's currently learning and going through His first hunting story and experience with Blood Origins and the impact it had on h...
Apr 19, 2021•49 min
Today’s episode is all about the Top 5 lists. I got so many responses when I posted the prompt about which top 5 list to cover in today’s show I instead decided to do four of them! This show was a lot of fun and a nice change of pace even though there still are some good training and strength things covered. We will definitely have to do a part 2 and maybe 3 to cover all of these different lists. So today’s Top 5 lists, as requested by you are: -Top 5 Lord of the Rings Characters -Top 5 Sandbag ...
Apr 15, 2021•28 min
Today, my guest has been one of the most requested by all of y'all since I started this show. Luckily for you, I was going to have him on anyway. Brandon Lilly has been someone that I have learned from and looked up to for many years as an athlete and a coach, and in the last year become someone I can call a friend. He is most widely known as a world-class powerlifter, and trained at Westside Barbell. Since then his pursuit of health and longevity have culminated in one of the more amazing trans...
Apr 12, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Today’s solo show is another AMA with questions I got via instagram. There were a wide range of topics in these questions today so it was fun to bounce all over the place. We touch on what I’ve learned about myself since starting Jiu Jitsu, and my all time favorite sandbag workout. There is also a great question about how to train with a job that keeps you sleep deprived, and what the deal is with all the raw milk I’ve been drinking. Enjoy! Follow on Instagram: www.instagram.com/coachrosshillier...
Apr 08, 2021•26 min
Sometimes you meet someone and instantly feel like you're talking to yourself in a mirror. Well, that's what my conversation with Ray (@Zingler_strength) was like. Ray is a fantastic coach that develops youth athletes into what he affectionately calls, “Hammers.” This was a really fun conversation and we got into some fun stuff, including: How to train young kids the smart way so they enjoy it and stay safe What its like dealing with parents of kids What to look for in a coach if you have sport-...
Apr 05, 2021•1 hr 6 min
In today’s solo episode, I’m giving you my list on the essential guide to starting your home gym. As you may know, I’m a huge proponent of the home/garage gym. I believe that every home should have a designated training space no matter how big, and I’ll give you what I believe every gym has to have starting out. Give it a listen and let me know if you think I missed anything or what you would add! This was a fun episode and like my own home gym, I’m sure I’ll do a Part 2 with updated ideas. Enjo...
Apr 01, 2021•29 min
Today’s episode is a doozy. I chatted with Strong Coffee Company CEO, Adam Von Rothfelder and we covered about as many things as you can in 90 minutes, and it was a blast. Adam has some amazing stories about his time as a professional MMA fighter, model, reality TV villain, celebrity trainer, and now Founder of Strong Coffee Company, which he gave up all of the previously mentioned things to pursue. We talk about what is different about Strong Coffee, and why he felt the need to make it. He also...
Mar 29, 2021•1 hr 38 min
In today's solo episode, we cover one of the most common questions I get asked; how to put together a morning routine. What things do I need to do? Is there a magic formula? Can I copy the routine of some massively successful billionaire? We go over all of this, and some contrarian thoughts I have on the idea of the 'perfect morning routine'. Take a listen, share, and enjoy! Follow along: www.instagram.com/coachrosshillier Sign up for the newsletter: www.nomad-strength.com Learn more about your ...
Mar 25, 2021•25 min
In today’s episode, we talk to Rob aka The Grounded Athlete. Rob is a high-level sprinter and the founder of the Grounded Athlete and GAIA footwear. We get into a lot of great stuff in this conversation about grounding and why it's so beneficial for humans to be in touch (literally) with the Earth’s electrical field. Rob gives incredibly detailed data outlining why it's so beneficial, and also ties in his Native American heritage to why it’s so important to him to spread the message of grounding...
Mar 22, 2021•53 min
Setting goals is one of the most powerful habits you can implement in to your life. Unfortunately, most of us just set very vague and superficial goals that don't have any real power behind them. In today's solo episode, I break down the exact process I use and teach to all of my clients to make goals concise, specific, and powerful. You'll have more clarity and direction with your process, and will be able to develop a roadmap to success. Grab your notebook and pen for this one. Cheers. Follow ...
Mar 18, 2021•23 min
In today's episode we talk to Grayson Strange, Owner of Basis Health and Performance, where he coaches strength, strongman, conditioning, and Kinstretch. Grayson was a former coach at NorCal Strength & Conditioning and previously owned and operated two CrossFit gyms in Denver, CO. Grayson was also a cheerleader for the Denver Nuggets basketball team. We get into a lot of great stuff here for all of you folks spinning your wheels on what "mobility" is. Grayson gives some very practical and ap...
Mar 15, 2021•47 min
In today's episode, we go through a short AMA, answering some questions I received in an Instagram prompt. We cover; Old Timey Strongman Training, my history and journey into coaching, an update on my Carnivore experience and touch on some mindset issues that plague goal setting. We'll do more of these AMA's in the future, so be on the lookout for when I post a question prompt. Follow on IG: www.instagram.com/coachrosshillier Sign up for the Newsletter: www.nomad-strength.com Learn more about yo...
Mar 11, 2021•35 min
Christian Williams is a movement and corrective exercise specialist who works with archers to maximize shoulder health and shoulder performance. His business Archery Strong is focused on relieving pain, preventing injury, and improving performance in archers. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 08, 2021•59 min
In today's episode, I cover my 3 favorite books of 2020, which actually turns out to be 6 books... Its a short list, because I could have talked for hours about books. Let me know what you would have added to the list! Follow along: IG: @coachrosshillier www.nomad-strength.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 08, 2021•22 min
In this episode we talk to Marshall Seedorff, who runs sales and marketing for Force of Nature meats, a mission based regenerative meat company focused on changing the way animals are raised. The land is managed and the quality of meats available to consumers. He also is a hunting guide for Roam Ranch, which is owned by two of the owners of Force of Nature. We get into a lot of stuff in this episode including; regenerative agriculture and why its important to the future of food in our country, t...
Mar 08, 2021•57 min
The kettlebell is a beautiful tool. In this episode we talk have a little history lesson on the origin of the kettlebell and its migration into mainstream fitness. I also cover my starting recommendations for how to select a proper weight for your goals and a go over a few of my favorite kettlebell exercises you can implement into your training. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 08, 2021•22 min
Anders Varner is the co-host of the Barbell Shrugged Podcast. In 2010, he founded San Diego Athletics and sold the gym in 2016. He has coached athletes from every major sport including the NFL, MLB,WWE, and CrossFit. As an athlete he competed in the CrossFit regional four times and medaled at multiple Olympic Weightlifting competitions. Anders’ mission is to unite dads that want to be great fathers, husbands, and love lifting weights. The Diesel Dad is the result of refocusing my life away from ...
Mar 07, 2021•1 hr 16 min
Welcome to the Nomad Strength Show! Here is a brief overview of what this show is all about and what my plans for it's future are. Enjoy! Please subscribe, rate, review and share the show so it can grow and help as many men as possible. Follow on Instagram @coachrosshillier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 01, 2021•4 min
