Adam McCubbin

February 17, 2018

Ep 9 Elle Russ: Thyroid health and hypothyroidism

“Take ownership with your health and condition… no one is going to do it for you” – Elle Russ

In this episode, Adam interviews Elle Russ who is a writer, actor, and life coach. She is a popular host of The Primal Blueprint Podcast ( Mark Sisson ), a top-20 ranked show in the Health category on iTunes. She interviews an assortment of guests including health experts, best-selling authors, athletes, and celebrities.

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February 14, 2018

Keep youthful with 5 basic daily movements

Believe it or not, basic movements done on a daily basis and done well, will keep you younger for longer!

You might have heard trainers or coaches refer to weight training as the ultimate fountain of youth…

And in part, they’re right!

However, just doing weights without grasping the essence of movement can be a limiting factor and actually prematurely age your body.

Connective tissues, muscles and posture can regress if you don’t connect all the dots.

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February 6, 2018February 7, 2018

Create a plan B for fitness and health

There are countless methods to get you from point A to point B when it comes to your health and fitness.

More diets and training plans are created than people have the time to implement… And the funny thing is, most of these programs (assuming they are credible) work! That is…IF you follow them correctly.

Therin lies the magic! You MUST be able to follow the plan or diet for it to work. Continue reading “Create a plan B for fitness and health”

January 29, 2018January 29, 2018

Lessons from Dan John – Little and often over the long haul

I was fortunate to interview strength coach royalty Dan John, on the weekend. (iTunes – Stitcher – YouTube)

He’s kinda a big deal, for those that might not have heard of him.

Dan is a pioneer in strength training (inventor of the goblet squat) and athletic development.

With over 5 decades of experience at an elite level and a dry sense of humour second to none (his books and articles are hilarious).

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January 27, 2018April 12, 2018

Ep 8 – Dan John – Being reasonable, humour for coaching and simple habits

“Little and often over the long haul” – Dan John

In this episode, Adam interviews Dan John who is an successful writer, athlete coach, professor and family man. An All-American discus thrower, Dan has also competed at the highest levels of Olympic lifting, Highland Games and the Weight Pentathlon, an event in which he holds the American record.

Dan has an amazing free blog and email list called wandering weights that has endless insights and resources. That I suggest everyone signs up to. Continue reading “Ep 8 – Dan John – Being reasonable, humour for coaching and simple habits”

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January 23, 2018January 23, 2018

Setting new standards for movement and strength

With emerging science, nutrition, information and progress over the last 100 years, we all know much more than we used to. Additionally, the average age that people live to has significantly increased.

And that’s great! Power to the people!

However, the smart phone, refined carbs and the time spent sitting on a chair has drastically regressed the ability for people to move properly, be pain-free and have only one chin.

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January 16, 2018January 18, 2018

Ep 7 – Tim Anderson – What is original strength, breathing exercises, crawling for adults

“Change can happen at the speed of the nervous system” – “Rolling teaches you how to be graceful and move like poetry” – Tim Anderson

In this episode, Adam interviews Tim Anderson, well known strength coach and author of best selling books Original Strength: Regaining the Body You Were Meant To Have and Original Strength Performance: Becoming the Superhero You Were Meant to Be. He is also the co-founder of Original Strength Systems, LLC. Continue reading “Ep 7 – Tim Anderson – What is original strength, breathing exercises, crawling for adults”

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January 12, 2018January 14, 2018

Simple training and nutrition is all you need

The more I read and learn from the leaders in the health and performance space, I find the answers become more simple and effective.

Over complication of training and nutrition is for idiots, internet trolls and marketers.

Complicated gets in the way of doing the things that count.

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January 8, 2018January 8, 2018

EP 6 – Dr Tim Crowe: Food science, intermittent fasting & red meat

“Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence” “Be mindful of your serving size. There is no magic eating regime, low carb, high carb, paleo, IM fasting etc. If it connects with you and works for you, knock yourself out.” – Dr Tim Crowe

In this episode, Adam interviews well known research scientist Dr Tim Crowe. Tim is a career reserch scientist and educator in the area of nutrition and sports nutrition. He now works chiefly as a freelance health and medical writer and scientific consultant. You’ll als see him in the media giving regular TV, radio and newspaper interviews.

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