This week we are comparing Kick-Ass (2010) and Super (2010), twin films about average people taking on superhero identities to fight crime in their local neighbourhoods. ----- The Movies: Kick-Ass (2010) Directed by Matthew Vaughan Written by Jane Goldman & Matthew Vaughn Based on the comic book by Mark Millar & John Romita Jr. iMDb Rating: 7.6 Sup…

The Protocol / fasted version for Janine and how we use it

such a deep rabbit hole, and i am talking all the way to the biological level

Join us this week for our third anniversary of podcasting, as we pit Ireland versus New Zealand by comparing Boy (2010) and Belfast (2021). ----- The Movies: Boy (2010) Directed by Taika Waititi Written by Taika Waititi iMDb Rating: 7.5 Belfast (2021) Directed by Kenneth Branagh Written by Kenneth Branagh iMDB Rating: 7.2 ----- Find us on: Discord …

Strongfit system & seminar, and the age old question "what is Strongfit?" answered, finally. I go in one of the most important rabbit hole so far btw...

This week, we are comparing Sliding Doors (1998) and Look Both Ways (2022) - two films about young women's lives taking different paths depending on one change that is out of their control. ----- The Movies: Sliding Doors (1998) Directed by Peter Howitt Written by Peter Howitt iMDb Rating: 6.7 Look Both Ways (2022) Directed by Wanuri Kahiu Written …

Training frequency for exercises based on recovery for proper programming Deadlift vs BTQ vs bodyweight, etc...

For this week's episode, we are comparing Rear Window (1954) and Disturbia (2007) - two films about men stuck inside who start watching their neighbours and suspect one of them is up to something sinister... ----- The Movies: Rear Window (1954) Directed by Alfred Hitchcock Written by John Michael Hayes Based on the short story by Cornell Woolrich i…

This week we return to our remakes series with The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) and The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008). ----- The Movies: The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) Directed by Robert Wise Written by Edmund H. North Based on the short story by Harry Bates iMDb Rating: 7.7 The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) Directed by Scott Derric…

The 2nd level of the S-Pyamid is Stabilisation Bodyweight for strength is the answer?

Soooo... the trip to Cali and the UCLA study

This week, we are comparing But I'm a Cheerleader! (1999) and The Miseducation of Cameron Post (2018), two films about teenage girls being sent to conversion camps for LGBTQ+ youth. ----- The Movies: But I’m a Cheerleader! (1999) Directed by Jamie Babbit Written by Brian Wayne Peterson & Jamie Babbit iMDb Rating: 6.8 The Miseducation of Cameron Pos…

For our first Pride Month episode of 2024, we have a fun episode comparing Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022) and Muppets From Space (1999) - Two movies about LGBTQ+ characters feeling isolated and searching for meaning, acceptance, and connection from otherworldly sources. ----- The Movies: Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022) Directed b…

This week we are returning to our Remakes series with Planet of the Apes (1968) and Planet of the Apes (2001) ----- The Movies: Planet of the Apes (1968) Directed by Franklin J. Schaffner Written by Michael Wilson & Rod Serling Based on the novel by Pierre Boulle iMDb Rating: 8.0 Planet of the Apes (2001) Directed by Tim Burton Written by William B…

So first the UCLA study is on in a few weeks, and the shit show that is Ozempic

What is Game Theory and how can it help you with your training?

This week's episode compares The Terminator (1984) and Looper (2012) - two films about men protecting women named Sara(h) from a time traveling assassin bent on preventing her son from growing up and changing the world in the future ---- ----- The Movies: The Terminator (1984) Directed by James Cameron Written by James Cameron, Gale Anne Hurd & Wil…

So how does one make the template (or any programming work)?

Shoulder issues and pain, specifically during or from the Bench Press

This week we are comparing Basic Instinct (1992) and Body of Evidence (1992) - two erotic thrillers about women who use sexuality to manipulate the people around them in the midst of a murder investigation. ----- The Movies: Basic Instinct (1992) Directed by Paul Verhoeven Written by Joe Eszterhas iMDb Rating: 7.1 Body of Evidence (1992) Directed b…

Sooooo... The Protocol and how we adapt it for performance & strength

Our overall training, my template coming up

This week we have a sequel to our 2022 Dune episode, comparing Dune: Part Two (2024) with the last 40 minutes of Dune (1984). ----- The Movies: Dune: Part Two (2024) Directed by Denis Villeneuve Written by Denis Villeneuve & Jon Spaihts Based on the novel by Frank Herbert IMDb Rating: 8.8 Dune (1984) Directed by David Lynch Written by David Lynch B…

A very important topic i think, and the dark side of narcissism

Head positioning and shoulder health. The difference between pressing and jerking the weight. Also, the Q-1 as a refresher is needed

For this week's fun episode, we are comparing Monsters, Inc. (2001) and Minority Report (2002) - two films about corrupt businesses that are dependent on exploiting children, and the star employee who takes them down with the help of a kidnapped girl. ----- The Movies: Monsters, Inc. (2001) Directed by Pete Docter, David Silverman & Lee Unkrich Wri…

Ading to the Movement Box, balance through movement patterns

Last weekend Janine competed for the first time at Nationals, she took 3rd with a 400kg total. Let's talk about what we saw and the plan moving forward

We've got another in our Disney Remakes series this week with The Lion King (1994) and The Lion King (2019). ----- The Movies: The Lion King (1994) Directed by Roger Allers & Rob Minkoff Written by Irene Mecchi, Jonathan Roberts & Linda Woolverton IMDb Rating: 8.5 The Lion King (2019) Directed by Jon Favreau Written by Jeff Nathanson iMDB Rating: 6…

the answer is yes

In our next installment of our Remakes series, we are comparing Mulan (1998) and Mulan (2020) ----- The Movies: Mulan (1998) Directed by Tony Bancroft & Barry Cook Written by Robert D. San Souci, Rita Hsiao, Chris Sanders, Philip LaZebnik, Raymond Singer & Eugenia Bostwick-Singer Based on the poem by Guo Maoqian iMDb Rating: 8.2 Mulan (2020) Direct…

The age old question: sandbag or barbell?

Assistance Work: Compound vs Isolation, and why i think we should stay away from the latter

For Valentine's Day, we are comparing two quite different adaptations of Jane Austen's Emma - Clueless (1995) and Emma. (2020), two films about a vain young woman with a penchant for getting involved in others' love lives. ----- The Movies: Clueless (1995) Directed by Amy Heckerling Written by Amy Heckerling Inspired by “Emma” by Jane Austen iMDb R…

Soooo what exercises did i use to get back toward being strong?

Let's finish that point from last week with warm-up and assistance work

This week in our remakes series we are comparing Oldboy (2003) and Oldboy (2013). Warning: Discussions cover many disturbing and potentially triggering topics, and major spoilers for these films. ----- The Movies: Oldboy (2003) Directed by Park Chan-wook Written by Park Chan-wook, Joon-hyung Lim & Jo-yun Hwang Based on the manga by Garon Tsuchiya &…

Is your shoulder hurting during or after the bench press? let's talk about a few ideas

I am back coaching, and that means template, metoring and the whle thing. This is part 1 of a few on the subject

This week we are comparing Howl's Moving Castle (2004) and Stardust (2007), two fantasty films based on novels with characters who fall in love during magical adventures together. ----- The Movies: Howl’s Moving Castle (2004) Directed by Hayao Miyazaki Written by Hayao Miyazaki Based on the novel by Diana Wynne Jones iMDb Rating: 8.2 Stardust (2007…

This week we are comparing Rain Man (1988) and The Wizard (1989), two films about brothers travelling together to Chicago and discovering that one of them has a special ability connected to an Autism Spectrum Disorder that can help them earn some money on their travels. ----- The Movies: Rain Man (1988) Directed by Barry Levinson Written by Barry M…

Happy Christmas! This week we are comparing two adaptations of a Dr. Seuss classic - How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966) & How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) ----- The Movies: How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966) Directed by Chuck Jones & Ben Washam Written by Irv Spector & Bob Ogle Based on the book by Dr. Seuss iMDb Rating: 8.3 How the Grin…

Meet my new co-host Mike

Join us this week for one of our infamous Hallmark Christmas specials where we compare Christmas in Homestead (2016) and Christmas in Notting Hill (2023) - two films about developing relationships between civilians and famous people when one visits the other's home town for Christmas. ----- The Movies: Christmas in Homestead (2016) Directed by Stev…

Join us for a child-friendly episode this week as we compare Jurassic Park (1993) and We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story (1993) - two films about scientists bringing dinosaurs into the 20th Century! ----- The Movies: Jurassic Park (1993) Directed by Stephen Spielberg Written by David Koepp & Michael Crichton Based on the novel by Michael Crichton iMDb …

This week we are comparing Home Alone (1990) and Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987) - two John Hughes films about John Candy helping displaced parents get home to their kids in Chicago in time for the holidays. ----- The Movies: Home Alone (1990) Directed by Chris Columbus Written by John Hughes iMDb Rating: 7.7 Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987)…