Richard Wolff is the president of MED Fitness in St. Charles, Illinois. He and his team put clients through "on demand" supervised workouts at a reduced cost without ever having to schedule an appointment. Richard is a registered dietitian with over 30 years of experience in the fitness industry. Check out http://medfitnessprogram.com/ and look for MED Fitness across all social media platforms!
In this episode Liam and Jesse answer listeners' questions about going past positive failure, "Q-angles" with female athletes, whether or not to use pre-workout supplements, and the ever-trendy glute training. TNT also pays homage to the late legendary strength coach, Dr. Ken Leistner. Check out our blog post on Dr. Ken at https://www.truthnottrendspodcast.com/tnt-blog
Jim Flanagan got in with Arthur Jones and Nautilus on the ground floor selling equipment and working trade shows. He used the education he got from Arthur to start his own gym business, but he stayed involved with Nautilus and then later, MedEx. In this episode Big Jim tells us what it was like when Nautilus took the fitness world by storm and what it was like working with the enigmatic Arthur Jones. Spend a day with Jim by signing up for the Real HIT Experience at http://therealhit.com/...
Liam and Jesse have an admission to make: we've been holding out on you. We've had the secret sauce to rock-hard abs and flawless physique this entire time! For our loyal listeners who have stuck with us through thick and thin, you are about to be rewarded. Listen closely to this episode as Taku and Wonder Boy reveal the single most important tool to achieve physical perfection!
Eric Feigl doesn't work out efficiently for the novelty, he does it out of necessity. As a new dad, co-owner of Balance Fitness in Harrison, Ohio, and host of the Fitness Candor Podcast, Eric has no choice but to optimize his schedule. To top that, in his spare time Eric teaches a fitness business class at Cincinnati State! Check Eric out at https://ericfeigl.com/
When Dr. Ellington Darden was the Director of Research for Nautilus/Medical Industries it was bigger than Nike. The founder Arthur Jones was edgy and, according to Dr. Darden, the "smartest man he ever knew." In this episode Dr. Darden recounts anecdotes from Arthur Jones and his experiences with Nautilus including Project Total Conditioning. For case studies and more information visit Dr. Darden at http://drdarden.com/
Dr. Darden has published over 50 books to date. In this episode we talk to him about his latest one, Killing Fat , which features his original 30:10:30 protocol. In addition to 30:10:30, Dr. Darden covers his unique hydration recommendation, his opinion on low-carb diets, and shares advice on how to get body fat to act more like muscle. For case studies and more information visit http://drdarden.com/...
Jami Edgell weighed 198 lbs. at 14 years old. She decided to lose weight, and it worked, but she developed some unhealthy eating habits along the way. In this episode we find out how Jami dug herself out of that hole and became the empowered fitness professional she is today. Now, as a general manager for Anytime Fitness, Jami coaches other people on nutrition and strength training. Follow Jami on Instagram @jami.edgell
Chris Pearson's credentials pack a punch: CSCS, MS in sports humanities, and a doctorate in theology. To top it all, he was a strength and conditioning coach for the Oakland Raiders for 14 seasons. In this episode Chris lets us know what it takes to train a Super Bowl caliber team and accomplish his life goal of owning his training business TurnPro Sports in Hayward, CA. Visit Chris online at TurnPro Sports
Good programming keeps some of the old while making room for variety. There are variables and constants, like algebra, or poetry. The Russian Roulette system is designed to progress each individual muscle in your body on its own some days, and with a group of muscles on other days. In this episode Jesse and Liam outline the Russian Roulette program and talk about pre-exhaust, post-exhaust, and other useful training techniques.
Tyler Hobson is the inventor and owner of Pendulum, a subsidiary of Rogers Athletic that specializes in plate loaded machines with near perfect strength curves. In this interview we delve into the mechanics behind building a top-tier strength training equipment company and how Tyler and Pendulum are taking the world by storm! Visit Tyler at: https://www.rogersathletic.com/pendulum
Pete Sisco has been making 100% of his income online with his original power factor training since 1996. He is an expert on static contraction training and entrepreneurship. In this interview with Pete we talk about how power factor has created raving fans across the globe and enabled Pete and his wife to live a comfortable life outside the rat race. Visit Pete at http://www.precisiontraining.com/ Also visit Pete at https://www.safelyleavetheratrace.me/...
Diana Del Garbino's mantra is "leave the world a better place than you find it," and at Muscles in Motion in Lake Oswego, Oregon she keeps that promise! Don't be fooled by her bedside manner though. This former LA S.W.A.T team member may have a soft touch, but when she puts you in the crosshairs of her H.I.T. workouts, you won't forget it.
Dr. John Jaquish helped his mother reverse her osteoporosis and now he's helping us reverse weakness with his patented X3 Bar! If you are a fan of variable resistance, osteogenic loading, the ketogenic diet, or just building strength, Dr. Jaquish is your man. Check him out @drjaquish on Instagram.
Almost every new trainee wants to a) get stronger, b) lose the gut, and c) gain flexibility. But is flexibility really trainable? How important is it anyway? Static stretching, ballistic stretching, dynamic stretching, active-isolated stretching, or PNF, in this episode we cover them all and show you how to get the most out of your flexibility and mobility training.
Juan Carlos "J.C." Santana is the founder of the Institute of Human Performance in Boca Raton, FL. He has been active in the fitness industry for over 30 years, he has a master's degree in exercise science, and he is an expert in functional fitness. This episode has a broad scope from functional training to the fallacies of Olympic lifting and kettle bell training. We also cover balance training, the Serape effect for rotational athletes, minimalist shoes, and the impact of social media on the f...
If there ever was an evangelist for strength training as preventative medicine that person is Dr. Wayne Westcott. Dr. Westcott has been doing research for over 40 years and we had to privilege of discussing obesity prevention, maximizing muscle, gaining muscle at 90 years old, proper protein intake, and the psychological effects of strength training with him.
What have we learned about aerobic conditioning since the jogging craze of the 1970s? Must we be concerned if we aren't doing endless cardio to shed unwanted body fat? This is a great episode for you if you spend more than one hour per week doing cardio or you want to make sure your heart and lungs are getting the work they need to stay healthy. Make sure your conditioning matches the energy system you are trying to tap into!
Dave Durell is affectionately known as the husband of Patty Durell (Episode #5). Dave is a former NFL strength coach with 40+ years of strength coaching experience, and co-owner of Rock Solid Fitness in Dunedin, FL. In this episode, Dave details what it takes to condition like an NFL player, and the surprising differences between the way professional athletes and the rest of the population train.
How long should a program be effective for? Should we use the same weights we used last workout or go heavier? Should we be seeing progress in every workout or are there times we regress? In this episode Liam and Jesse break down the major benefits of keeping tight records on your resistance training progress.
Sunir Jossan is the chief of health and fitness for the National Counterterrorism office in Washington D.C. He worked as a strength coach with the Jacksonville Jaguars for 4 years and he is also the owner of the Personal Edge . In this episode, Sunir tells us what it takes to train America's best and brightest, and why we all need to get our hands on high-quality strength training equipment like Pendulum.
"Heavy weights make women big and bulky," " Weight lifting is dangerous," "Women should lift light weights to look toned..." Myths abound for women in fitness. Fortunately, there is Alexia! Alexia and Jesse worked together for a year, and in this client testimonial episode, Alexia talks about why she took the leap into High Intensity Training and never looked back. Find her @mommylexiloves on Instagram.
Mike Bradley has been the Head S&C coach for the FSU Seminoles basketball team since 2002, helping lead them to multiple Sweet Sixteens and one Elite Eight appearance. He holds a master's degree in chemistry and is highly regarded by the High Intensity Training community. Tune in to hear Mike's advice on how to train you body and mind like an elite athlete!
Are the best physiques born or made? What factors do we have control over when it comes to improving our health and where should we start? In this episode we give you the building blocks to help maximize whatever genetic potential you've been blessed with.
Shawn Bennett has used his One Rep Gym to help everyone from professional athletes to multiple sclerosis clients reach freaky levels of strength. His clients love the ten-minute average duration and especially the ABOVE average results from his strong-range isometric contractions. Tune in to this episode to see why not moving may be the best move you can make in your workouts!
Vegan, vegetarian, carnivore, keto, which one is the best? Diet trends are a dime a dozen and the misinformation is even more prevalent. In this episode we'll cover the underlying processes going on as your body processes your food and give you the tools to help decide which eating plan will be the most effective for your fitness goals!
Low back pain is ubiquitous in America but Gary Bannister has the solution. In this episode, Gary gives us the low down on the low back machine so effective, it threatened to put orthopedic surgeons out of business! Gary is a retired personal trainer, and the author of Golf Performance Training: What They Won't Tell You, In Arthur's Shadow, and If You Like Exercise, Chances Are You're Doing It Wrong.
Mark Asanovich spent 14 years as an NFL strength and conditioning coach working with the Vikings, Buccaneers, Jaguars, and Ravens. Mark is leading the way for concussion prevention, and in this episode we dig into how athletes and regular people alike can strengthen their necks to reduce injuries and live longer, healthier lives.
Jesse came on the professional personal training scene in 2017 and quickly became one of the top-selling trainers in his gym. Much of that success can be attributed to Liam's guidance and in this episode we'll hear how Jesse's journey led him to the inception of Truth Not Trends.
Denise Easterling manages a high intensity training gym and stays fit by training as an amateur bodybuilder and physique competitor. Training for any competition can be challenging so in this episode Denise gives us her best strategies for gearing up for the test.
