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I am a NASM certified Personal Trainer. In total, I have placed 1st and 2nd in the four bodybuilding shows I have competed in. I have been pursuing my pro-card for the past three years. Through my eight years of weight training, I have attained an incredible foundation of knowledge and experience that I hope to share with you. In this time, I have had the pleasure of working with many coaches, friends, and athletes. I’ve helped many of my close friends begin their journey in the gym and I as ...
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In this episode, two ALL TIME World Record Holders join us to talk about their experiences competing. Mikey (@mikeyestrella) and Brianny (@briannyt) talk about cutting weight, training variation, and how their backgrounds have assisted their ability to reach the mind boggling feats of strength they’ve accomplished. Join us and listen to us shooting…
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Episode 31 | Developing the ATHLETE with Former Baseball Pro Brent Lillibridge
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The @zuurcast is making a return this week! I had @brentlilly , former professional baseball player current owner of @basebypros. Cross training, athletic development, and self-improvement are just some of the topics we covered. Tune in Thursday on iTunes and YouTube to give it a listen!By zuurcast
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In this episode, Bardya Bani (@bardyabani) joins us to talk about his recent boxing match. During the course of 3 months he trained for practically 6 hours a day... he tells us why and what he learned in that time-span. Available on iTunes, Sound Cloud, and YouTube.By ZUUR Cast
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In this week's episode Brandon Smith (@hercuspartan) talks about stepping off of USAPL Raw Nationals 2018 and the aftermath. He's all about building that base right now. Additionally, we talk about his years of training as an Olympic Lifter and Athlete. Transitioning between sports and the politics that USAW was all about. We also touch on sports p…
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Speed specialist, Andrew Mapps(@drewmapps) joins us in this episode to discuss all things speed. Being a track athlete in the past and coach in the present, Mapps has an abundance of wisdom to offer in building quick athletes. At Ford Sports Performance, they build athletes from a young age, so we talk about progressions, corrections, and mentality…
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In this episode, Lionel Orji (@lionelsden) drops by to talk about how he got his crazy total alongside winning many shows. We talk diet adherence and establishing long-term success for the clients under our wing.By ZUUR
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Aaron Orton (@genuinefitnesstraining), WNBF Pro Bodybuilder joins us today to talk about balancing life, business, with competing as a pro. He runs his own gym down in Eugene, Oregon, named “Genuine Fitness” where he’s helped sculpt many successful bodybuilding and bikini competitors. In this episode, we talk about programming with RPE, combating i…
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In this episode, Ty Crisostomo (@tylerurien) and Bardya Bani (@bardya121b) join us in a discussion about relatability. We had so much to talk about. This episode we expand our discussion about connecting with others. I loved this one. So please don't miss it! Link in bio!By zuur
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In this episode, Ty Crisostomo (@tyurien) and Bardya Bani (@bardya121b) join us in a discussion about mastery and performing at elite levels. We talk about how we can achieve higher levels of performance by letting our body do the work for us. Ty is a fighter, acrobat, and dancer. These are skills that require the perfect mind and body connection. …
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Joining us this week is Bardya Bani. In this episode we talk about, "The Hero's Journey". The struggle we all have to go through to find fulfillment. Taking an honest objective perspective of how we lead our lives to attain the most meaning. Both of us reflect on our pasts and how we have improved and gotten better as people.…
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Joining us this week is Zack Belknap, a highly successful Vegan bodybuilder/power-lifter. In this episode we discuss the ethics of Veganism, its health benefits, and how to sustain a plant-based lifestyle. Zack takes us through his daily meals and how to produce synthetic meats. He also shines a light on the corporate side of mass farming and meat …
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Episode 21 | Auto-regulation, Fatigue Management, and Training Variation with Zac Skeltis
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One of my strongest friends, Zac Skeltis joins us this week. I have the privilege of picking his brain on some of the tactics that have carried him to a 705 lbs dead-lift. In this episode we dissect the components of a good program through proper workout variation, fatigue management, and auto regulation. Good programs are good. But people who can …
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In this episode, my guest is Hogan Massingham. He is a former athlete who competes in physique, does online personal training, and is pursuing a degree in Nutrition. Hogan tells us what it was like to bounce back from contest prep into the off-season. He also explains how diets are more nuanced and work differently for each person. Finally, this ep…
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In this episode, my guest is Kiana Loomis (@nirvanafit). She is a personal trainer/coach at the @glutelab. Kiana tells us about overcoming a crippling eating disorder she's battled her whole life. She also explains the intricacies of glute training and outlines the importance of certain exercises. She finally discusses her experiences competing and…
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Metierclothing stops by for a second round of shots and update us on how 2018 has been. Kui and Nathan discuss their highs, lows, and the progress they've made with their business.By ZUUR
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KJ Wright from the Seahawks talks about what it takes to be in the NFL. Less than 5% of college athletes manage to reach the NFL and we discuss the difference. He talks about daily routine, the daily grind, maintaining athleticism, and offseason/inseason mentality. He also describes what it was like to win a Superbowl. Grab some coffee and hit play…
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Recovering from an injury is a long and thorough process. This week we discuss injury prevention and recovery with Mike from Sports Physical Therapy. Owning several clinics, he has a wealth of information on how we can efficiently bounce back from injuries. KT tape, ice, ASTYM, injury susceptibility, and stages of injury are only a items we talk ab…
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In this episode, I talk about my personal journey with injuries. Prehab, stability work, and patience act as preventative measures in training. After working with chiropractors, physical therapists and personal research I have learned at least a little bit. I plan on sharing the mentality and skills I have attained over these last five months.…
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Swole Sarah takes us through her contest prep for Nationals in powerlifting and figure in the upcoming months. She unpacks the struggles of getting aesthetic and strong AF at the same time. Additionally, we have an honest look at how females have been represented in the lifting community recently. Sarah gives us steps to take on how we can promote …
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2 Bodybuilders. One mic. Join us this week where Tony Starr takes us through his contest prep. High carbohydrate or high fat diet? Heavy weight/low reps or light weight/high reps? We tackle many tips and tricks that'll help you optimize your cut for this year. When it comes to dieting there are many ways to skin a cat. In this episode, Tony Starr g…
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Today's topic is controversys. Here, we dive deep on their uses, side effects, and touch on its ethics. We talk about substances that are used for dieting, bulking, cutting, and their medicinal use. This one was especially interesting so sit back, get comfortable, and take a listen.By zuurcast
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Hey guys. I talk about how my interests in training/nutrition have developed over the years. Surprised i filled 50 minutes of time with all of it so excuse the lack of structure and rambling. There was a lot more I had to say but sometimes the deeper stuff is hard to express. My overall goal is to continue my journey by learning as much as I can ab…
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The powers out the years almost over. We give cheers to the start of a new year by taking shots and discussing the future/past of metierclothing. Metierclothing is a new up and coming company aimed at promoting confidence through clothing. Co-founders Kui Kapu and Nathan Harrison talk about their approach to starting their company and the many diff…
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Javad and Allan talk about dealing with depression and anxiety and how to work towards getting the most value out of life. How reaching a state of happiness and forward progress are what contribute to living a full life. Also... a bunch of other stuff.By ZUUR
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Javad and "Gootecks" explore the competitive atmosphere of bodybuilding and Street Fighter and how they overlap. Failures in our realms of interest are ultimately what motivated us to become most successful. Join us as we discuss how our passions have grown over the years.By ZUUR
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Neuroscience & Yoga enthusiast Josh Wilkes takes us through the necessity of mindfulness in decreasing daily stress. Josh breaks down the science behind stress and why a majority of us need to confront it through the implementation of Yoga.By ZUUR
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Demietrich and Javad have casual discussion on optimal programming for strength gains, training for a meet, and competing in powerlifting. We also talk about how beginners can break into the industry and the mental fortitude required for long term strength gains. Kick back grab some coffee and listen to this stimulating conversation on all things p…
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A new episode of the ZUUR Cast is now live! I hope you guys had a good thanksgiving. Take an hour and kick back to listen to this podcast. This week I talk with Adam Thackery (a specialized NCAA strength coach) about Olympic lifting for sport specific goals. He talks on programming in sports, training blocks in a season, and gender specific trainin…
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Dylan Petit and Javad Bakhshinejad discuss programming for crossfit and the drive required to be an elite level athlete. We delve deep into the many aspects of the industry, crossfit gyms, dieting, strongman lifts, and competitions. PermalinkBy ZUUR
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Jacqueline and Javad have stimulating conversation about how social media has consumed modern day society. Fitness has become a "trendy" thing that has flooded the many platforms of social media. Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter have changed the way we view ourselves and the people around us. Permalink…
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In this Super Spooky Halloween Special, Coach Katie and Deadpool explore the fine details of strength training NCAA Athletes. We go over topics like diversity in team cultures, programming for various sports, and the mentality behind coaching. This Halloween Special will PRIME you for diving deep in the high octane environment of an ATHLETE GYM. Si…
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On today's zuur cast we talk about keto with our self proclaimed keto master Jackson Carroll. We confront questions like: What is it like to pull carbohydrates out of your diet? How sustainable is it? Are there any medicinal benefits to transitioning to this sort of diet? Keto has had a bunch of recent studies that have proved its consideration. We…
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