Fight Strength Podcast - Episode #50 with Dan Garner

Episode #50 with Dan Garner

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03/23/19 • 66 min

Fight Strength Podcast

Episode #50 is finally here! What a milestone! What a privilege and an honour to be joined AGAIN by Canadian Strength Coach and Nutritionist, Dan Garner! Hardcore followers of this show will remember Dan Garner's first appearance as a guest back on episode #19 of the Fight Strength Podcast!

This time around, we had the opportunity to get Dan in the studio in-person during his Australian Seminar tour. Unfortunately due to that pesky little thing called timezone difference, we were not able to sync availabilty between Phil Daru in Florida with the boys in Melbourne, Australia. So to make up for Phil's absence, Macgregor enlisted the help of our old friend, Dan Howard, to round out the interview.

Some of the topics covered in this incredibly entertaining and informative episode are:

Dan's background and career achievements (including coaching Michael Bisping to the UFC Middleweight Championship, coaching Ronda Rousey as well as many others)

Common myths which need busting, i.e: "should fighters drop carbs during camp to cut weight?"

Energy balance and weight loss for fighters

Using Carbs to help with weight cutting

Pre/Intra/Post workout nutrition for fighters

Hydration and electrolyte balance

Meal frequency for fighters

Testosterone replacement therapy for older trainees

Getting the basics right, i.e: "tried and proven always beats new and improved"

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Check out the Fight Strength Podcast on YouTube!!! Watch the video recording of this episode on Phil Daru's YouTube Channel!

Follow the show, Phil, and Mac on social media at:

Twitter: @DaruStrong

Facebook: Phil Daru & The Unknown Strength

& Dan Garner - Strength Coach & Nutritionist

Instagram: @DaruStrong & @unknownstrength

& @dangarnernutrition

& @fightscienceinstitute

& @coach_dan_howard

Online: www.darustrong.com

www.theunknownstrength.com

www.fightscienceinstitute.com

www.coachgarner.com

And please follow the shows social media pages, and send us questions for Phil and Mac to answer:

Facebook: Fight Strength Podcast

FightScienceInstitute

Twitter: @FightStrength_

Outro Music:

J1 - Floridian Fighting Bear

Some of the topics covered in this incredibly entertaining and informative episode are:

Dan's background and career achievements (including coaching Michael Bisping to the UFC Middleweight Championship, coaching Ronda Rousey as well as many others)

Common myths which need busting, i.e: "should fighters drop carbs during camp to cut weight?"

Energy balance and weight loss for fighters

Using Carbs to help with weight cutting

Pre/Intra/Post workout nutrition for fighters

Hydration and electrolyte balance

Meal frequency for fighters

Testosterone replacement therapy for older trainees

Getting the basics right, i.e: "tried and proven always beats new and improved"

** Please remember to subscribe to this podcast so that you get notified as soon as we put out more new content **

Check out the Fight Strength Podcast on YouTube!!! Watch the video recording of this episode on Phil Daru's YouTube Channel!

Follow the show, Phil, and Mac on social media at:

Twitter: @DaruStrong

Facebook: Phil Daru & The Unknown Strength

& Dan Garner - Strength Coach & Nutritionist

Instagram: @DaruStrong & @unknownstrength

& @dangarnernutrition

& @fightscienceinstitute

& @coach_dan_howard

Online: www.darustrong.com

www.theunknownstrength.com

www.fightscienceinstitute.com

www.coachgarner.com

And please follow the shows social media pages, and send us questions for Phil and Mac to answer:

Facebook: Fight Strength Podcast

FightScienceInstitute

Twitter: @FightStrength_

Outro Music:

J1 - Floridian Fighting Bear

Previous Episode

Episode #49 with Dan Leith

Episode #49 is here! Featuring co-founder of Lockhart & Leith Nutrition, Dan Leith, your hosts Macgregor McNair and Phil Daru dive deep into the world of nutrition and weight cutting for elite MMA fighters.

Dan Leith is responsible for the nutrition and weight cutting process for countless UFC fighters and celebrities including UFC "champ champ" Daniel Cormier, Cain Velasquez, Luke Rockhold, Cody Garbrandt, Uriah Faber, Michael Chiesa, as well as pop icon Demi Lovato.

In a very short amount of time, George Lockhart and Dan Leith have built the world's premier nutrition coaching business, which amazingly serves OVER HALF THE UFC'S FIGHTER ROSTER!

Some of the topics discussed:

Dan's background and career path

Dan's experience working with Daniel Cormier, Cain Velasquez and most of the fighters from American Kickboxing Academy (AKA)

Dan's experience working with Demi Lovato

Dealing with eating disorders

Paradigm shifts within the industry

Lockhart & Leith coaches certification program

Insight on the inner workings of the Lockhart & Leith business

Check out the Fight Strength Podcast on YouTube!!! Watch the video recording of this episode on Phil Daru's YouTube Channel!

Follow the show, Phil, and Mac on social media at:

Twitter: @DaruStrong

Facebook: Phil Daru & The Unknown Strength

& Lockhart & Leith

Instagram: @DaruStrong & @unknownstrength

& @d.leith

& @fightscienceinstitute

Online: www.darustrong.com

www.theunknownstrength.com

www.fightscienceinstitute.com

www.lockhartandleith.com

And please follow the shows social media pages, and send us questions for Phil and Mac to answer:

Facebook: Fight Strength Podcast

FightScienceInstitute

Twitter: @FightStrength_

Outro Music:

J1 - Floridian Fighting Bear

Next Episode

Episode #51 "Ask Daru & Mac"

After a short hiatus, the Fight Strength Podcast is back on air! In the months gone by since the last episode, questions from Phil's and the show's followers have been piling up - so Phil & Mac waste no time and get busy answering some of them.

If you haven't already, hurry up and cast your vote for Phil at the World MMA Awards!! You have until the end of May 2019 to show your support and vote for Phil in the category "Trainer of the Year". This is a massive honour, and there is no more deserving coach than Phil for this coveted award! To cast your vote, head over to https://www.worldmmaawards.com/vote/

If you are in the South Florida area, be sure to get your tickets for the upcoming Fight Science Institute Seminar on July 27th at Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The speakers for the seminar will be:

Prof. Tony Ricci
Dr. Mike Camp
Dr. Corey Peacock
Phil Daru
Dr. Jose Antonio (founder of International Society of Sports Nutrition ISSN)

Tickets available at www.fightscienceinstitute.com

Some of the questions from the audience which Phil & Mac address in this episode are:

How is Dustin Poirier's preparation for the UFC Lightweight Title match against Khabib Nurmagomedov?
If you had to choose between a Belt Squat machine or a Reverse Hyper machine, which would you choose?
How do you warm up properly for a fight?
How do you periodise energy systems training during a fight camp? Do you train each individually phase for phase, or do you train them all concurrently during camp?
Did you have any moments throughout your career where you thought you were doing a disservice to your athletes? What challenges did you face and what lessons did you learn?
What is the best training routine for fighters wanting to gain muscle mass?
What are the mechanisms involved in hypertrophy training using blood flow restriction training?
What books do you recommend for MMA strength & conditioning, and strength & conditioning in general?
What mobility prerequisites do you have for fighters based on what you've seen?
What distance and intensity do you recommend for roadwork/running for boxers?
What are your favourite glute & hamstring exercises for hypertrophy?
What are the most effective exercises for strength & conditioning for Judo athletes?