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The Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and Mindset

Adrian Vilaca & Sylvie Tetrault : Health and Wellness Experts

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The Championship Lifestyle Podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by Adrian Vilaca (Professional Fighter and Strength Coach) and Sylvie Tetrault (Registered Holistic Nutritionist/ Strength Coach and Resident Ginger) who bring their 20 plus years of coaching in the health and wellness industry to your ears. It is a look into the training, nutrition, and mindset practices of the North's top performers, from professional athletes to CEOs to stay-at-home Dads there is something for everyone on the q ...
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We hope that you're staying safe wherever you are in the world listening to this. Our guest in this episode is a repeat and his company is doing amazing things in this trying time. Marc Lafleur is the CEO and co-founder of truLOCAL and he shares his day-to-day routine and mindset for navigating COVID as an essential service. This Podcast is Brought…
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This week on the pod we take a deeper look at Zone 2 training and why we are so convinced that it is necessary for optimal health and athletic performance. We also nerd out on some muscle fiber recruitments and realize that we need to do some more research on the topic. Maybe that's for next week! This Podcast is Brought To You By Our Mothers Thank…
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What an episode! We couldn't be more excited to share this week's discussion with Martin Williams, the founder of Recipe For Tomorrow and a 20-year bio-hacker. We dive into everything from brand strategy and development, to the future of food, upcycling and the relationship his daughters have with the food chain. Enjoy and share! Follow Martin http…
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This week's episode is our return to the world of podcasting after a 2-month hiatus. We apologize for the delay and appreciate your patience, it's a very honest episode and Adrian talks at length about fighting and what is next for the CL team. Please enjoy! This Podcast is Brought To You By Our Mothers Thanks to Karen and Anne for bringing us into…
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We have been trying to get this week's podcats guests on for a long time and schedules finally aligned! We are joined in this episode by the co-owners of Surf the Greats - a Toronto surf shop. Lucas and Antonio were kind enough to take time out of their day to discuss the journey and process of opening a surf store inland of an ocean and the amazin…
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This week's podcast has us chatting with one strong New Yorker in all senses of the word. Samantha Ciaccia is an Emergency Room Physician Assitant, a personal trainer, and one of StrongFirst's (Kettlebell Cert) master trainers. In today's episode, we discuss dealing with stressful jobs, listening to your body, life in the ER, and traveling the worl…
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This week's podcast was a roadshow, we headed up North for Thanksgiving and did a great Q & A episode with all of your questions. Thank you so much to everyone who submitted, we appreciate the love and do it all for you guys! Have a great weekend! Links - The Oxygen Advantage Nature Blue Light This Podcast is Brought To You By Our Mothers Thanks to…
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Today's #championshipbreakdown is sponsored by Biosteel Sports and with the season changing to Fall thought, it appropriate that we talk again about our favorite soup...bone broth. We have been diligent about making our broth weekly for the last year and have loved the results. Great for the gut, immunity, delicious, and warming we can't say enough…
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This week's podcast was recorded several months ago but we wanted to make sure that it got out to you guys. Brian Rothwell is the founder of the company Sticks & Stones - Stick mobility and KB strengthening - that is focused on creating functionally independent movers. A Senior coach at one of Toronto's top Crossfit gyms, Academy of Lions, Brian is…
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Today's #championshipbreakdown is sponsored by Biosteel Sports and builds on last week episode about getting back on track and into a routine of health, wellness, and high performance. With the Fall weather here Sylvie offers up some suggestions for getting your nutrition back on track and getting excited about your relationship with food. A Quick …
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This week's podcast is with a true pioneer in the nutrition field, Joy McCarthy, the founder of Joyous Health has become a bestselling author, TV Expert, been featured in hundreds of publications, and helped countless people in their own health journey. She shares her start in the field, diversifying her brand, and how to live and work with a loved…
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With summer behind us, this week's #championshipbreakdown sponsered by Biosteel Sports and is focused on getting back on track and into a routine of health, wellness, and high performance. A Quick Thank You... Today’s podcast is brought to you by a company that takes up significant shelf space in our kitchen and one we have been using for years. Bi…
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We are BACK! After a much-needed hiatus for our summer training program, we are super excited to be back in the studio and cranking out podcasts with some amazing people. In this episode, Sylvie is joined by our first repeat guest and close friend Kate Beirness to talk about their upcoming event - Her Strength - and why they are so passionate about…
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This week's #championshipbreakdown is brought to you by Biosteel sports and explores the fad that is detoxing. Every year thousands of dollars are invested into detox programs and cleanses but is it worth the price? A Quick Thank You... Today’s podcast is brought to you by a company that takes up significant shelf space in our kitchen and one we ha…
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This week's #championshipbreakdown is brought to you by Biosteel sports and dives deep on breathing and how we have forgotten how to breathe properly. Why we need to start breathing with our nose into our diaphragm and how changing your breathing can improve your ability to tolerate and react to stress. A Quick Thank You... Today’s podcast is broug…
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This week's #championshipbreakdown focuses on a topic that is very important to us and one we discuss often. We - as a society - shy away from the difficult tasks that help us to grow. Progression in any area and discomfort are inextricably linked. We must embrace it! A Quick Thank You... Today’s podcast is brought to you by a company that takes up…
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This week's #championshipbreakdown is powered by Biosteel and focuses on a problem that many of us will deal with in our life...sore knees. We touch on the most common causes and what you can do mitigate them. From mobility to strengthening to diet, it requires a multi-faceted approach. A Quick Thank You... Today’s podcast is brought to you by a co…
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This week's #championshipbreakdown is powered by Biosteel and focuses on one of our most basic movements...Sprinting. The benefits of sprinting are significant and we wanted to highlight a few of the reasons that you should add them into your weekly routine. From weight loss to muscle gain, improved metabolism, and insulin sensitivity. We also cove…
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This week's #championshipbreakdown is powered by Bioseel and takes a closer look at something we all struggle with...fatigue. Sylvie explores options and strategies separate from stimulants that you can use to stay alert and focused day-to-day. A Quick Thank You... Today’s podcast is brought to you by a company that takes up significant shelf space…
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In this week's #championshipbreakdown we take a closer look at metabolism and what steps you can take to naturally improve it. Age, lifestyle, diet, training, are all factors that can affect our bodies natural metabolic rhythms, fortunately, we can make decisions that help re-regulate and optimize. A Quick Thank You... Today’s podcast is brought to…
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This week's #championshipbreakdown is powered by Biosteel and takes a look at the age-old idea that the only way to lose weight is through running. Is there a better to lean out or should you lace up the shoes? A Quick Thank You... Today’s podcast is brought to you by a company that takes up significant shelf space in our kitchen and one we have be…
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This week's #championshipbreakdown is powered by Biosteel and offers a few of our top suggestions for staying dialed in when life starts to get crazy. We all have busy times of the year but it doesn't mean you can sacrifice workouts and in fact, doing so will decrease performance over the long run! A Quick Thank You... Today’s podcast is brought to…
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Our guest this week knows a thing or two about being a champion. Four things in fact. A two-time Olympic gold medalist and two-time World Champion, Rosie is pretty good on a trampoline. We chat about her training, nutrition as well as her approach to competition. She is currently working through an ankle injury and shares her approach to adversity …
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This week's #championshipbreakdown is a quick PSA to remind you that we need to spend more time outside! We have evolved to be under the open sky and in the woods. As wonderful as the invention and integration of technology is are missing out on a fundamental part of who we are if we never get out into the wild, and a patio doesn't count! A Quick T…
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This week's #championshipbreakdown powered by Biosteel revisits an older episode but one that we have been receiving a lot of questions about lately. Collagen Protein! Vital for tendon and ligament health, skin, and even more importantly your gut lining. We breakdown the different kinds, how to consume it and a few other, need-to-know- facts. If yo…
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This week's #championshipbreakdown powered by Biosteel is a full 180 switch from last week. We spent the previous episode in the cold, now we're headed into the heat, specifically the sauna! Different cultures around the globe have embraced the sauna for its amazing benefits. We talk about when to use it and what you can expect from your sessions! …
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We are joined this week by a leader in the fitness industry and someone who truly has an inspiring attitude and outlook on life. Nsuani Baffoe is the manager of GoodLife fitness downtown Toronto and shares with us some of the greatest lessons he has learned over his career from mentors like Goodlife founder Patch. From playing NCAA football, growin…
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This week's #championshipbreakdown Powered by Biosteel is all about the cold! Traditionally we've been told to avoid it for fear of falling ill. But, it might be time to rewrite that narrative and today's episode tells you why. Learn about Cold Immersion, the potential amazing benefits, when and when not to use it and more If you found this episode…
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This week's episode is with one of our closest friends and a person who truly stands by exactly what he believes. Lyndon Whitlock is one of the head coaches at Parabellum MMA, former professional fighter and on his way to becoming a serious rock climber. He also has some unique insights on life and is not afraid to disagree in a way that really is …
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Take it out... This week's #chamionshipbreakdown takes a closer look at a diet/lifestyle that has been rising in popularity of late but is still full of confusion. Sylvie shares her opinions on when it is appropriate, who should use it, and what concerns there may be. She also highlights some of the main foods that are often eliminated and a few sp…
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This week's episode is with one of the dopest people we know and a person who truly embodies the championship lifestyle. From how she competes and trains to the way that she interacts with the world and everyone she meets Lindsay Garbatt is truly one of a kind. We discuss her journey becoming a boxing world champion, transitioning into MMA at 30 ye…
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Our guest this week brought an outrageous amount of energy and an infectious smile to the podcast, plus some pretty impressive handstand skills. Jennifer Rochon is one of Montreal's top trainers, an Under Armour Ambassador, and Global News's fitness expert. Jennifer discusses her past influences in gymnastics and diving, being bullied as a teenager…
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You know that feeling around 2 o'clock in the afternoon when you have a burning desire for coffee or sweets or the late night bag of chips? This week's #biosteelbreakdown follows up on last week's Bloating episode and explores another all too common problem, Cravings. Why we want what we want is multifaceted and it requires some personal reflection…
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This week on our #biosteelbreakdown we're taking a closer look at a condition that is often a daily occurrence, bloating. Everyone has left dinner to arrive at home and realize that their stomach may actually burst. The feeling can linger for hours and occur day after day. Sylvie tells you why and what you can do about it! A Quick Thank You... Toda…
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Pod Before Dawn - This is the first episode of our early morning series. With a very busy off-season ahead of us we wanted to separate the podcasts with guests from those without. Our 'solo' episodes are often recorded in the wee hours of the morning - before dawn- and so it seemed fitting. Today, Sylv discusses her clients, we exchange ideas on mi…
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This week's #biosteelbreakdown explores the differences between strength training and aerobic conditioning. The potential challenges of trying to get strong and fit at the same time and how you can incorporate both into a program as effectively as possible. If you want more information on this topic we highly suggest that you explore Joel Jamieson'…
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Our guest this week is well on his way to becoming a true polymath. From playing hockey in the KHL to recording songs with Latvian rock legends, Matt Maione can do it all. We have known Matt for several years and were super excited to have him on the podcast. His story is one of perseverance along the road less traveled, from playing at a small uni…
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This week's #biosteelbreakdown is focused on some of the nuts and bolts behind your workout. It's easy to feel lost in the gym, even when you gain some knowledge, you have a goal and have learned some of the basic movements the question becomes: how do I implement these concepts? How many reps or sets? What if I want to gain muscle or loss weight? …
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As podcast’s replace blogs we have been asked several times over the last month how to start a podcast. What we wish we knew, lessons learned and more. We answer those questions in this week’s episode and give you some insight into starting your own. This Podcast is Brought To You By Our Mothers Thanks to Karen and Anne for bringing us into this wo…
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This week's #biosteelbreakdown takes a look at a piece of sports technology that has the ability to drastically you improve your training sessions and overall life. HRV training has been around for several decades but advancements in knowledge and tech have now made it accessible for everyone from professional athletes to weekend warriors. A Quick …
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Episode 100 and we couldn’t be more excited to share it. We are joined today by a man that wears more hats in a week than most do in their life. Real Estate Agent, Entrepreneur, CBD advocate and soon to be a band member. Freddy Gervasi has taken the lessons learned while playing NCAA hockey and translated them into a championship lifestyle. Please …
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This week's #biosteelbreakdown takes a closer look at how nutrition impacts the health of your skin and what you can do to improve it! A Quick Thank You... Today’s podcast is brought to you by a company that takes up significant shelf space in our kitchen and one we have been using for years. Biosteel Sports Nutrition is a Toronto based company, an…
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Hot off the Press! We are joined this week by chiropractor, author, cyclist, and all around great guy Dr. Alex Ritza. We discuss his journey into medicine, hard lessons learned along the way and his love for cycling. We hope you enjoy this week's episode! Follow Alex www.dralexritza.com @dr.alexritza This Podcast is Brought To You By Our Mothers Th…
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This week's #biosteelbreakdown is about a quest as old as humankind. Men have for generations been attempting -through science or folklore- to increase their testosterone. We only mention 3 different aspects of naturally increasing the big T but there are plenty more and worth exploring, we suggest you check out Ben Greenfield if you are looking fo…
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In celebration of our upcoming 100th episode, we wanted to create a few highlight tapes from some of our favorite guests. This week we choose two amazing women that are crushing it in their business and life. Anne Matthews - Energy Tree Anne - Acupuncturist & Fitness Coach Episode w. Anne Sheena Russell - Made With Local - Biz Owner & East Coaster …
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This week on the #biosteelbreakdown we take a closer look at digestive enzymes, what they are and why you might need them! A Quick Thank You... Today’s podcast is brought to you by a company that takes up significant shelf space in our kitchen and one we have been using for years. Biosteel Sports Nutrition is a Toronto based company, and a leader i…
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Welcome back Champs! Today’s guest is a savvy podcast veteran, a gluten-free expert, and the founder of Freedom Business coaching, a company dedicated to helping wellness entrepreneurs take their dream passion into a legitimate and sustainable business. Rachael Hunt is a Toronto based entrepreneur, who, after a surprise celiac diagnosis triggered a…
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This week on our #biosteelbreakdown we discuss the importance of unplugging. We spent 5 days in Mexico with no wifi on a forced fast and wanted to discuss the lessons learned and how you can incorporate them into your own life. From leaving behind the social media comparisons to improving sleep to regenerating your body time away can be hugely bene…
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This week's #biosteelbreakdown is exploring a topic that is often controversial in the training world, and misunderstood..overtraining! We offer some suggestions on identifying and avoiding it so you can get the most out of every workout. A Quick Thank You... Today’s podcast is brought to you by a company that takes up significant shelf space in ou…
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On this week's podcast, Adrian and Sylvie sit down to discuss Adrian's fight on the weekend. Lessons learned, emotions, next steps and how to move forward confidently with purpose. Losing sucks but refusing to grow is worse. This Podcast is Brought To You By Our Mothers Thanks to Karen and Anne for bringing us into this world and keeping us alive l…
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