#114: Shoulder Training, The Dark Side of Fat Loss & How To Get Paid

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09/16/16 • 49 min

I’m back for another solo episode where I catch you guys up on what’s happening at REnegade HQ, dive into some current pop culture and sports news, and answer your listener questions. Today’s topics include...

1:10: My thoughts on the start of the NFL season and the Colin Kaepernick national anthem kneeling

5:02: Finally taking a line on steroids in sports and the baseball Hall of Fame

8:33: Beyoncé vs Rhianna, Kanye’s new video, the VMAs, #blessed, and music I am currently digging

12:13: The one phrase that will ruin a relationship with a potential mentor

16:01: Why does everyone have Vitamin D deficiency these days?

18:08: Good exercises for improving shoulder mobility

21:46: How to get rid of your To Do List

26:11: Is it okay to squat 4 days per week?

29:11: What are some good ways to eliminate foot pain and keep your feet healthy?

32:46: How to set up your training on a tight schedule

36:05: Becoming an ultra high level personal trainer

40:25: My thoughts on the pros and cons of getting ultra lean and how to keep training from taking over your life

46:15: How to train your legs when you’re playing rec sports or competing in season

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1:10: My thoughts on the start of the NFL season and the Colin Kaepernick national anthem kneeling

5:02: Finally taking a line on steroids in sports and the baseball Hall of Fame

8:33: Beyoncé vs Rhianna, Kanye’s new video, the VMAs, #blessed, and music I am currently digging

12:13: The one phrase that will ruin a relationship with a potential mentor

16:01: Why does everyone have Vitamin D deficiency these days?

18:08: Good exercises for improving shoulder mobility

21:46: How to get rid of your To Do List

26:11: Is it okay to squat 4 days per week?

29:11: What are some good ways to eliminate foot pain and keep your feet healthy?

32:46: How to set up your training on a tight schedule

36:05: Becoming an ultra high level personal trainer

40:25: My thoughts on the pros and cons of getting ultra lean and how to keep training from taking over your life

46:15: How to train your legs when you’re playing rec sports or competing in season

This episode is sponsored by:

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#113: Optimizing Gut Health & Digestion With Wade Lightheart

In this episode, vegan natural bodybuilder, Wade Lightheart, joins me to discuss all things performance, health, and nutrition.

Wade is a world renowned expert in digestive health, muscle building, and high performance training.

Tune in to hear us discuss the protein myth, probiotics, digestive enzymes, and the path to a life of supreme health.

0:00 An introduction today’s topics including gut health, the protein myth, and his awesome digestive enzymes product.

3:35: How Wade’s start in fitness and nutrition happened in the back of a barn

6:17: What training mistakes did Wade make that he still sees today?

9:29: The psychological benefits of having a coach

10:32: The whackiest diets Wade and I have ever followed and our experiences as vegans and vegetarians

18:39: The often overlooked benefit of a plant based diet

23:16: An overview of Wade’s current diet and his current thoughts onthe importance of gut health

28:46: The downsides of antibiotics as a medicine and a component of our foods

32:47: Wade’s lifestyle approach to counting calories and manipulating his body composition

33:40: Dissecting the protein myth and understanding the importance of enzymes in protein synthesis

42:05: The nutrition supplement that, regardless of what the research says, gets the best results in real life.

45:33: The benefits of supplementing with enzymes and probiotics, including anti-inflammatory effects

53:29: What’s the best diet for mental clarity and how can you customize a personal nutrition protocol?

56:43: What are the downsides of too much fat or a ketogenic diet?

1:00:10: Wade’s fasting strategies to boost his health and longevity and how you can try them yourself

1:03:25: What’s the low level of fat intake where hormone problems start to occur?

1:08:21: What to look for in a digestive enzyme product and why they work

1:14:09: How to identify the optimal probiotic supplement

For more from Wade, be sure to check out his website at www.WadeLightheart.net

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#115: Rob Van Dam on Pro Wrestling Biz, Fitness, & Medical Marijuana

The high-flying, risk-taking professional wrestling legend, Mr. Monday Night aka The Whole F’n Show, Rob Van Dam is today’s guest on the Renegade Radio podcast.

Rob is the only wrestler in history to have held the WWE Championship, the ECW World Heavyweight Championship, and the TNA World Heavyweight Championship (including holding the WWE and ECW World titles simultaneously within WWE).

In 2002, Van Dam was ranked the number one wrestler in the world by Pro Wrestling Illustrated.

In addition to listing those accolades I should note that Rob is just one hell of a cool guy, with a great spirit and energy.

Rob dropped by our Santa Monica HQ recently for a very candid, in depth discussion on a variety of subjects

Even if you’re not a fan of pro wrestling I think you’ll really enjoy the podcast. Any time you get the chance to listen to a guy who has ascended to the highest level in athletics, entertainment or business, you’re going to learn something and have at least one big takeaway.

Some of the topics we discuss include:

4:20: His first ever appearance on WWE television in 1987
11:21: His thoughts on the roster split and current state of WWE
12:52: Reaction to CM Punk’s UFC debut and thoughts on his future
19:03: The early days of ECW including locker room stories, favorite matches, his legendary rivalry with Sabu, and more
20:24: Concussions and head trauma. Why RVD donated his brain and spine in the name of science
22:08: Why he believes he still has full cognitive function after suffering over 100 concussions
24:36: Benefits of medical marijuana for prevention of neuro-degenerative disease and his thoughts on the legalization of marijuana
47:56: What happened when ECW fell apart
56:15: Favorite memories from his days in WWE. favorite WrestleMania moment. and wrestling heroes he looked up to as a kid
1:05:52: Success habits or daily rituals, developing a successful mindset, and creating and maintaining a positive environment
1:16:11 How he maintains such impressive flexibility, what his workouts are like
1:19:44: His new favorite way to train
1:23:40: What he does for recovery
1:25:46: Name association with Vince McMahon, Paul Heyman, Bret Hart, Kurt Angle, John Cena and more

Be sure to check out RVD’s apparrel brand at www.Nonconformityclothing.com and support Sabu’s hip surgery fundraiser at https://www.gofundme.com/prowrestlersabu

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