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The Hockey Lab Podcast#23 - Sylvie Tetrault - A Hockey Nutrition Webinar - Understand the Nutrition HierarchyIn today's episode we share a nutrition seminar that Sylvie Tetrault - our in-house Performance Nutritionist - delivered for a prep academy last month. Get your notebooks ready! Follow Sylvie - @sylvietetrault Thanks for checking out the pod! We're on a mission to help 1 million hockey players level up their game. If that sounds like something you’d be interested in, then don’t miss our weekly episodes. We’ll share our experiences, interview some of the top players in the game (old and new), and provide you with actionable tips, you know, things...
2024-03-2722 minThe Hockey Lab Podcast#09 - Sylvie Tetrault | Functional Sports Nutrition - How Your Family Can Eat for SuccessThanks for checking out the pod! We're on a mission to help 1 million hockey players level up their game. If that sounds like something you’d be interested in, then don’t miss our weekly episodes. We’ll share our experiences, interview some of the top players in the game (old and new), and provide you with actionable tips, you know, things that actually make you a better player. In today's episode, we're joined by Functional Sports Nutritionist Sylvie Tetrault. Sylvie is the Director of Nutrition at Gary Roberts Performance. After graduating from the Unive...
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The Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and Mindset#116 - Marc Lafleur - Guiding a Company in a PandemicWe 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 To You By Our Mothers Thanks to Karen and Anne for bringing us into this world and keeping us alive long enough to screw it up ourselves. truLOCAL
2020-04-1751 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and Mindset#115 - Zone 2 Training - What You Need to Know!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 Thanks to Karen and Anne for bringing us into this world and keeping us alive long enough to screw it up ourselves. truLOCAL We...
2020-02-0633 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and Mindset#114 - Martin Williams | Recipe For TomorrowWhat 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 https://www.recipefortmrw.com/ IG - @recipe.for.tmrw Martin - @martinnovate This Podcast is Brought To You By Our Mothers Thanks to Karen and Anne for br...
2020-01-221h 29The Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and Mindset#113 - A Long Overdue Episode| A New ChapterThis 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 this world and keeping us alive long enough to screw it up ourselves. truLOCAL We care about food…a lot, and after having truLOCAL on the...
2020-01-1620 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and Mindset#112 - Surf The Greats | Community, Coffee, and SurfWe 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 amazing swells that exist on the Great Lakes if you know where to look. They really opened up in this episode and share some very personal stories and challenges that we can't...
2019-11-2053 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and Mindset#111 - Samantha Ciaccia - On Living a Strong LifeThis 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 world to teach. We hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording. Follow Samantha @sciaccia www.samanthalynnciaccia.com This Podcast is Brought To You By Our Mothers Thanks to K...
2019-10-3053 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and Mindset#110 - Q & A | Thanksgiving Road ShowThis 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 Karen and Anne for bringing us into this world and keeping us alive long enough to screw it up ourse...
2019-10-1150 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and MindsetCB #86 - Soup Season | Boosting Your Health In A CupToday'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. The latest batch is our best yet so check out the recipe below. Our favourite broth recipe A Quick Thank You... Today’s podcast is brought to you by a company that takes up significant shelf space...
2019-09-2708 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and Mindset#109 - Brian Rothwell | Sticks & Stones - An Alternative Look At Movement and TrainingThis 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 on a quest to change the way we think about movement. Merging fitness with his background in skate culture the aim is a brand that does things differently. Please enjoy today's episode and share with your friends.
2019-09-2556 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and MindsetCB #85 - Back To School - Vol 2. - Steering Your Nutrition Back on TrackToday'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 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 le...
2019-09-2006 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and Mindset#108 - Joyous Health | Food, Beauty, and Business - A Holistic EntrepreneurThis 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 one. Please enjoy today's episode and share with your friends. Follow Joy @joyoushealth www.joyoushealth.com This Podcast is Brought To You By Our Mothers Thanks to Ka...
2019-09-1852 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and MindsetCB #84 - Back To School - How to Get Back into a RoutineWith 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. Biosteel Sports Nutrition is a Toronto based company, and a leader in high-performance sports drinks for professional athletes and everyday champions alike. A product created out of necessity and is trusted by athletes lik...
2019-09-1307 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and Mindset#107 - Kate Beirness | Vol. 2 - Her Strength PrequelWe 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 these opportunities to educate. Please enjoy and let your friends know that we're back! Follow KB @katebeirness katebeirness.com This Podcast is Brought To You By ...
2019-09-1128 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and MindsetCB #83 - Detoxing | Is It Worth The Investment?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 have been using for years. Biosteel Sports Nutrition is a Toronto based company, and a leader in high-performance sports drinks for professional athletes and everyday champions alike. A product created out of nece...
2019-09-0607 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and MindsetCB #82- Breathing | Remembering How To BreatheThis 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 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 in...
2019-08-3008 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and MindsetCB #81- Embracing Discomfort | Why We Need To Do Difficult Things!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 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 in high-performance sports dr...
2019-08-0906 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and MindsetCB #80 - Bulletproof Your KneesThis 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 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 in high-performance spo...
2019-08-0208 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and MindsetCB #79 - Sprinting | The Amazing Benefits of Running FastThis 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 cover a few options and progressions to keep you injury-free. 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 yea...
2019-07-2607 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and MindsetCB #78 - Fighting Fatigue | How To Keep Your Energy High!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 in our kitchen and one we have been using for years. Biosteel Sports Nutrition is a Toronto based company, and a leader in high-performance sports drinks for professional athletes and everyday champions alike. A product created out...
2019-07-1910 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and MindsetCB #77 - Boosting Metabolism - How To Naturally Improve Your MetabolismIn 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 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 in high-performance sports drinks for pro...
2019-07-1212 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and MindsetCB #76 - The Best Exercise for Weight Loss | Do You Need to Run?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 been using for years. Biosteel Sports Nutrition is a Toronto based company, and a leader in high-performance sports drinks for professional athletes and everyday champions alike. A pr...
2019-07-0510 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and MindsetCB #75 - Never Miss A Workout | How to Make Time When Life Gets BusyThis 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 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...
2019-06-2807 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and Mindset#107 - Rosie MacLennan - Bouncing Around Ideas on Training and MindsetOur 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 and the importance of building resiliency. Follow Rosie @rosiemaclennan This Podcast is Brought To You By Our Mothers Thanks to Karen and Anne for bringing us into th...
2019-06-2658 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and MindsetCB #74 - Summer Time | Why You Need to Spend Time OutsideThis 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 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 yea...
2019-06-2108 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and MindsetCB # 73 - Catching Up On Collagen | The Fountain of Youth SupplementThis 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 you found this episode helpful please share it with a friend! 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...
2019-06-1410 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and MindsetCB # 72 - Sauna | Turn Up the Heat and Boost Your HealthThis 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! If you found this episode helpful please share it with a friend! 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...
2019-06-0709 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and Mindset#106 - Nsuani Baffoe | The Importance of Personal Accountability in All Areas of LifeWe 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, growing a personal training business to helping others in the business elevate their game. He is refreshingly honest and personally accountable for every one of his actions. Please enjoy this week's episode! Follow Nsuani @baffoeman
2019-06-051h 10The Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and MindsetCB #71 - Cold Immersion | Why It Might be Time to Take the PlungeThis 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 helpful please share it with a friend! 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 usi...
2019-05-3110 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and Mindset#105 - Lyndon Whitlock | Living in the Present vs. Long Term GoalsThis 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 a breath of fresh air. Hope you enjoy the episode and please share it with your friends. Follow Lyndon @lyndon_whitlock This Podcast is Brought To You By...
2019-05-291h 12The Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and MindsetCB #70 - The Elimination Diet | Can It Really Change Your Life?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 specific styles of diets. 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 bee...
2019-05-2407 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and Mindset#104 - Lindsay Garbatt - Hard Like Mama GarbsThis 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 years old, the amazing relationship that she had with her late Mother and why simplifying her life has helped her be authentic with herself. Follow Garbs @lindsaygarbatt Want To Hear Adrian Speak in...
2019-05-221h 11The Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and Mindset#103 - Jennifer Rochon | Getting to Know 'The Ro Show'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 and how she stumbled into fitness. If you want some serious motivation head over to Jennifer's page and watch her pull a ridiculous amount of weight off the ground and put it above her head. Don't forget to share and subscribe. Connect with T...
2019-05-151h 14The Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and MindsetBB #69 - Dealing with Cravings | When You Want All The FoodYou 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, and deep digging. 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. B...
2019-05-0310 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and MindsetBB #68 - Bloating | Why You Feel Terrible After Dinner!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... 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 T...
2019-04-2610 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and MindsetPod Before Dawn #1 - An Early Morning ChatPod 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 mindset and a parents role in cultivating, and close it out with a discussion on the silliest classification in the world, sapiosexual? This Podcast is Brought To You By Our Mothers
2019-04-2423 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and MindsetBB #67 - Strength Training & Cardio | Can You Do Both Simultaneously?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's work, a true master of blending all the aspects of a quality program! 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 bee...
2019-04-1909 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and Mindset#102 - Mathew Maione | The Road Less Traveled - Hockey, Music, and PerseveranceOur 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 university in PEI to playing (and singing) at the KHL All-Star game there is a lesson or two in here for everyone! This Podcast is Brought To You By O...
2019-04-1758 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and MindsetBB #66 - Sets & Reps | How to Structure Your WorkoutsThis 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? What if I'm a complete novice and this is the first foray into the gym? Check out this week's episode and hopefully, it helps you to improve your workouts. A Quick Thank...
2019-04-1208 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and Mindset#101 - How to Start a Podcast | What You Need to Know!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 world and keeping us alive long enough to screw it up ourselves. Biosteel Sports Nutrition Biosteel Sports Nutrition is a Toronto based company, and...
2019-04-1031 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and Mindset#65 - HRV - Heart Rate Variability | How a Simple Reading Can Level Up Your LifeThis 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 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 l...
2019-04-0508 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and Mindset#100 - Freddy Gervasi — Grinding it Out in the Corners of Life | Real Estate, Rock and Roll, and CBDEpisode 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 enjoy this week’s episode and share it out! Follow Freddy @freddybender www.propelrealestate.com www.masteryourwellness.ca This Podcast is Brought To You By
2019-04-031h 00The Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and MindsetBB #64 - Skin Nutrition | What to Eat for Glowing SkinThis 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, and a leader in high-performance sports drinks for professional athletes and everyday champions alike. A product created out of necessity and is trusted by athletes like Connor McDavid, Brooke Henderson, Ros...
2019-03-2908 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and Mindset#99 - Dr. Alex Ritza | Health, Biz, and CyclingHot 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 Thanks to Karen and Anne for bringing us into this world and keeping us alive long enough to screw it up ourselves. ...
2019-03-271h 03The Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and MindsetBB #63 -How To Naturally Boost Testosterone | Top 3 TechniquesThis 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 for an in-depth look. Hope you enjoy the episode! 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.
2019-03-2208 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and Mindset#98 - Highlight Tape -- Anne Matthews & Sheena RussellIn 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 Episode w. Sheena This Podcast is Brought To You By Our Mothers Thanks to Karen and Anne for bringing us into this world and keepi...
2019-03-2052 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and MindsetBB #62 - Digestive Enzymes | When Chewing Your Food Isn't EnoughThis 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 in high-performance sports drinks for professional athletes and everyday champions alike. A product created out of necessity and is trusted by athletes like Connor McDavid, Brooke Henderson, Rosie MacLennan, and...
2019-03-1507 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and Mindset#97 - Rachael Hunt -- (The Self-Proclaimed) Queen of Toronto's Gluten Free SceneWelcome 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 chain of events that have led her here. From founding Gluten Freedom Inc - a restaurant review site for those who can’t or choose not to eat gluten, to the Vibe Tribe podcast she has left behind the corporate mining world to follow her passion. We h...
2019-03-1359 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and MindsetBB #61 - Unplugging Your Life | The Importance of Being Present 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 beneficial! Similar Episode - Julia Hamer 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 hav...
2019-03-0810 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and MindsetBB #60 - Overtraining | Tips to Avoid Burning OutThis 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 our kitchen and one we have been using for years. Biosteel Sports Nutrition is a Toronto based company, and a leader in high-performance sports drinks for professional athletes and everyday champions alike. A product created ou...
2019-03-0109 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and Mindset#96 - Post Fight Pod | Losing SucksOn 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 long enough to screw it up ourselves. Biosteel Sports Nutrition Biosteel Sports Nutrition is a Toronto based company, and a leader in high-performance sports drinks for professional athletes a...
2019-02-2713 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and MindsetBB #59 - Plant Protein - Powered Off PlantsThis week's #biosteelbreakdown takes a closer look at two of our favorite things, protein, and plants! More specifically, plant-based protein. We often place emphasis on meat and animal protein but neglect the value of plant-based protein unless we are on a specific diet. Our goal with today's episode is to help highlight the benefits of plant protein, as well as a few great examples. 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.
2019-02-2208 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and Mindset#95 - Elle Daftarian - Living Your True Dream LifeOur guest this week has a wealth of experience in so many different areas that even after an hour we have only just scratched the surface! From Entrepreneurship to Motherhood, TV personality to an author, Elle Daftarian has done it all. We spent time discussing her background, her first business with her Mother, running an event company and bakery that eventually lead to her time on TV. Now an author and personal coach she is focused on helping others in the next stage of her life. Follow Elle Website – www.elledaftarian.com Instagram – @elled...
2019-02-201h 03The Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and MindsetBB #58 - Fixed vs. Growth Mindset | Creating a Winning MindsetThis week's #biosteelbreakdown is focused on an idea and concept that is important regardless of your goals, in the gym or in the kitchen your attitude and mindset is the single greatest indicator of whether or not you have success. Fixed vs. Growth Mindset is the idea that our skills and abilities are set versus malleable, this idea has huge ramifications on how we learn and execute our ideas. 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...
2019-02-1508 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and Mindset#94 - Mitch Gagnon - From A Small Town to the Bright Lights | A Martial Arts JourneyThis week on the #clp we are joined by one of our long-term friends, UFC Bantamweight, gym owner, and father of two beautiful girls, Mitch Gagnon. Mitch is a true veteran of the sport, has come back from huge adversity - 8 surgeries - and has one of the best mindsets of anyone we know. We discuss his training and nutrition principles, working with the next generation of athletes, balancing 2 businesses, a fight career, and family plus more. We had been trying to get together for this podcast for months and hope you enjoy it! Connect with Mitch
2019-02-131h 17The Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and MindsetBB #57 - Gut Health | Probiotics and Prebiotics - What You Need To KnowThis week's #biosteelbreakdown is taking a closer look at gut health and the proper way to incorporate supplementation and food into your diet. Plus, some fun tips on unripe bananas that you may not have known. 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 in high-performance sports drinks for professional athletes and everyday champions alike. A product created out of...
2019-02-0808 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and Mindset#93 - Wellness Trends of 2019 - Carnivore Diets and the Return of the TreadmillWelcome back to a brand new podcast and today we wanted to discuss the projected trends for 2019 both in training and nutrition. We chat Keto, Cryptocurrency - still don't get it - and the Carnivore diet as well as the return of the treadmill and if fitness classes can get any shorter! Enjoy this week's episode. Related Links Julia Hammer Podcast Keto Genius Foods - Max Lugavere This Podcast is Brought To You By Our Mothers Thanks to Karen and Anne for bringing us into this...
2019-02-0640 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and MindsetBB #56 - The Pull-Up | Debunking the New York TimesIn a special episode, Adrian steps away from the mic and is joined by Sylvie's training partner and fellow Ginga Ninja, Jamie Snow. Today's episode takes a closer look at one of the best indicators of upper body strength, the pull-up and why this New York Times article, Why Women Can't Do Pull-Ups is a myth! In addition to being experts on the movement, these jacked ladies are dropping a brand new online program to take you from Pull-Up zero to Hero, regardless of your starting place or gender. Check out the sode! A Quick Thank You......
2019-02-0112 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and Mindset#92 - Snow Day Podcast | Lessons From Old PresidentsWith the city of Toronto covered in snow we were unable to get our guest on this week, so instead recorded a special snow day podcast, focusing on lessons from old presidents. We read a Chapter from Ryan Holiday’s book “The Obstacle is the Way” and briefly discuss it afterward. We hope you enjoy this unconventional episode. GET FREE STUFF www.sylvietetrault.com This Podcast is Brought To You By Our Mothers Thanks to Karen and Anne for bringing us into this world and keeping us alive long enough...
2019-01-3019 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and MindsetBB #55 - Circadian Rhythm | The Internal ClockThis week's #biosteelbreakdown is focusing on a topic we have become very interested in, our Circadian Rhythms. Having a deeper understanding of this topic can help to optimize all areas of your life, sleep, training, and nutrition. Our body has a natural clock that regulates our systems and we often ignore it to our detriment. We hope today's episode helps you get in sync. 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....
2019-01-2511 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and Mindset#91 - Greg Hetherington -- The Mind Behind Fuel Training ClubThis week on the #CLP we sat down with a gentleman that knows a little - or a lot - about all aspects of the industry. An ex-football player turned trainer and now 3 location gym owner, Greg Hetherington is the man behind Fuel Training Club, one of Toronto's top training locations. With a focus on high performance, athletic style training for the everyday athlete, Greg has become a guinea pig for fad diets, new training ideas, and recovery optimization. We chat about all aspects of tracking, sleep, diet, and training. Enjoy this week's episode! Follow Fuel / Greg
2019-01-2359 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and MindsetBB #54 - Nature | Why Getting Your Vitamin N Really Does MatterThis week on our #biosteelbreakdown we take a closer look at an underrated health topic...Nature. Vitamin N does not receive nearly enough attention or appreciation for how important it is for our life. We spent thousands of years living closely with it and our bodies still crave the positive benefits. Listen in to learn more. 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 bas...
2019-01-1808 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and Mindset#90 - The 10 Year Challenge -- A Decade of Embarrassment, Mistakes, and LessonsThis week on the #CLP we put our own spin on the 10-year challenge and take a look at some of our closer lessons from the last decade. Find out what Sylvie used to consider healthy food and how Adrian trained. We hope you enjoy this slightly different episode! Let us know how you've changed. Follow Championship Lifestyle Website – www.championshiplifestyle.com Instagram – @championshiplifestyle Facebook - @championshiplifestyle This Podcast is Brought To You By Our Mothers Thanks to Karen and Anne for bringing us into this wo...
2019-01-1629 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and MindsetBB #53 - Bone Broth | The Thousand Year Old Super DrinkWinter. A time of year that makes you want to stay inside and curl up with a blanket while you fight off a never-ending cold. Fortunately, this week's #biosteelbreakdown has the answer...Bone Broth! Used for thousands of years, bone broth has made a resurgence in popularity and for good reason. A recovery drink packed with immune boosting nutrients, you can't go wrong with a big cup of broth. Check out our preferred recipe here! A Quick Thank You... Today’s podcast is brought to you by a company that takes up significant shel...
2019-01-1109 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and Mindset#89 - Alena Luciani -- Setting Goals, Lifting Weights, and Honouring DadWe couldn't have picked a better guest to help create some 2019 momentum. A pioneer in strength and conditioning, a goal setting expert, and the founder of Training2XL, Alena Luciani knows a thing or two about chasing down dreams. We discuss her love for training, why she never worried about pre-conceived notions of 'barriers', creating the first strength and conditioning program at Laurier University and so much more. Alena showed unbelievable strength and vulnerability talking about her Father who passed last year and how she is living in a way that honors his memory. We really enjoyed this episode a...
2019-01-091h 09The Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and MindsetBB #52 - Make It Stick | Top 3 Tips for Building a New HabitThis week on the #biosteelbreakdown we are exploring why habits stick and what you can do to improve your success rate when it comes to building a new habit or breaking an old one. Several of these tips and ideas come from author and educator James Clear. If you are interested in more information, go pick up his new book, Atomic Habits. 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. Biost...
2019-01-0410 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and Mindset#88 - Julia Hamer -- Brain Health, Concussion Research, and the Neuroscience of Social MediaWelcome back Champs! We hope you had an amazing end to your 2018 and are excited and motivated heading into this New Year. We couldn't have a better guest to kick off the podcast than Julia Hamer. Julia is a former pro athlete, yoga teacher, neuroscientist, and now med student on her way to Australia to become a doctor. It was a fantastic conversation, we dove in deep on the brain. Took a more critical look at some of the commonly believed concussion research and spent some time discussing the impact social media can have at a neurological le...
2019-01-021h 15The Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and MindsetBB #51 - New Years Resolutions | Create and Execute on this Year's GoalsWith the New Year around the corner and some new resolutions on the way, we wanted to revisit an episode on goal setting, how to set goals and how to execute them moving forward. New Years Resolutions are a polarizing topic, some people love them, others love to hate them. We believe anything that causes you to examine your behavior and act in a more intentional way is valuable, so let's maximize it! A Quick Thank You... Today’s podcast is brought to you by a company that takes up significant shelf space in ou...
2018-12-2112 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and Mindset#87 - Andre Talbot -- Playing Pro Sports, Spending 26 Days Unplugged, and the New Gym Class | The Spirit LoftToday's episode starts in a very unique way. We pulled a segment of the podcast where Andre (our guest) walks you through a very quick meditation. I would challenge you, if you are not driving, to do the exercise despite how different or foreign it may seem. On to the episode, our guest Andre Talbot is an ex-football player turned yogi/movement specialist and co-founder of the Spirit Loft, a studio gym. Even in that label we are not doing him or his studio justice for their integrated approach. We had a fantastic conversation with Andre about his...
2018-12-191h 29The Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and MindsetBB #50 - Holiday Hacks | How to Stay on Track-ishThis week on our #biosteelbreakdown we discuss our top tips for the holiday season and what you can do to remain sane and feeling good. It's amazing to unwind with family and friends but no one wants to head back to daily life feeling like garbage and a few subtle adjustments can go a long way! If you have a question of your own tweet at @champ_lifetstyle or @biosteelsports and we will do our best to answer them in a future episode. Please rate and review! A Quick Thank You... ...
2018-12-1408 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and Mindset#86 -- Billy Anderson - Jumping out of Planes, Running with Bulls, Swimming with Sharks | The Courage CrusadeOur guest this week has one of the best mustaches around, and not just in November. He has also jumped out of an airplane 101 times, ran with bulls, swam with sharks, and had a whole host of other bad-ass experiences on his own crusade to face fear. Billy Anderson, the mustached daredevil has now made it his personal mission to help others through his coaching company the Courage Crusade. We discuss Billy's journey from corporate marketing to Costa Rican sugar farms before finally realizing that coaching is his calling. We loved the episode and suggest you order a copy o...
2018-12-121h 04The Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and MindsetBB #49 - Women & Weights | The Truth About Female Strength TrainingThis week's breakdown takes a look at one of the most misunderstood topics in strength training, female strength training! There is a growing trend of amazing ladies out there getting jacked but so many myths still exist and we want to debunk them! If you have a question of your own tweet at @champ_lifetstyle or @biosteelsports and we will do our best to answer them in a future episode. Please rate and review! A Quick Thank You... Today’s podcast is brought to you by a company that takes up sig...
2018-12-0710 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and Mindset#85 - Move Daily -- Health Over Performance | The Idea Behind a MovementWe are joined this week on the #CLP by the dynamic duo behind Move Daily, Dain Wallis (Strongman / Nutritionist) and Freyja Spence (Movement Specialist). It was a great conversation with a pair of people who are genuinely concerned with the state of health and how a proper and holistic approach can allow for a pain-free life and optimal functioning. We discuss their different paths, Dain's as an internationally competitive Strongman and corporate desk jockey and Freyja's as a lifelong health coach and EDS sufferer. We get deep in the woods at a few points but it is well worth...
2018-12-051h 10The Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and MindsetBB #48 - Brain Fog | Why You Can't Focus and What To Do About ItFeely foggy? We have become accustomed to moving around in a fog. Sluggish, low energy, bad mental focus, these are all signals that your brain isn't operating at its full capacity and the diet and lifestyle choices we make can have a HUGE impact. Our bodies are designed to function at 100 percent, don't leave potential on the table! If you have a question of your own tweet at @champ_lifetstyle or @biosteelsports and we will do our best to answer them in a future episode. Please rate and review! A Quick Thank You...
2018-11-3011 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and Mindset#84 - Julian Ho -- 100 Mile Races, the Importance of Emotional Intelligence, and Creating a CommunityThere are certain episodes that seem to flow from the very first minute and this week's show with Julian Ho is the perfect example, we hit the ground running and don't stop for the entire hour. Julian shares everything from his family background as a Chinese-Canadian to competing in Ultra-marathons (100+ Mile long races) to starting his fitness career knocking on doors with flyers and cold calling old members. A natural networker and hustler Julian has created 2point0toronto as a means of improving the culture and connection within Toronto's fitness community. It was an amazing episode that we hope you...
2018-11-281h 14The Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and MindsetBB #47 - How To Avoid Losing Muscle As You Age | Don't Let Getting Old SuckThere is an unavoidable reality that we are all experiencing from the moment we are born, getting older. It happens no matter what, for the first three decades we move towards and into our physical prime, but after that, we begin to decline and it sucks and we want to avoid it. Enter today's episode, how to avoid muscle mass and strength loss related to aging. If you're a 21-year-old listener file this for later or tell your parents but for everyone else, listen up! If you want more information check out this article! If you have...
2018-11-2309 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and Mindset#83 - Big News -- We Got Engaged and Crush a BuzzFeed Quiz!This week's episode is a break from our regularly scheduled programming, we have a tidal wave of amazing guest coming up, but wanted to share a bit about our personal lives today, mainly that over the weekend we got ENGAGED! Sylvie tells the story, we hammer out a "how well do you know me" BuzzFeed quiz and have a few laughs. Enjoy this week's short and light-hearted episode. This Podcast is Brought To You By Our Mothers Thanks to Karen and Anne for bringing us into this world and keeping us alive long enoug...
2018-11-2124 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and MindsetBB #46 - Balling on a Budget | How to Eat Healthy Without Breaking the BankThis week’s breakdown takes a look at a very real problem, eating healthy vs. income. You’ve made the decision to eat clean, whole foods and skip the street meat stand sitting curbside. But when you walk into the grocery store it can be disheartening to see 8 dollar differences between conventional and organic, avocado are priced like gold and the whole trip becomes too much. Or, you’re shopping for the whole family, 5 people eat a lot more then 1 and the cost adds up. We’re here to help! @sylvietetrault breaks down her top tips for balling on a budget...
2018-11-1607 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and Mindset#82 - Laura Davidson -- From Corporate Finance to Fitness Blogging | SWEATCITYNew Week! New Podcast! We were joined this week by fitness blogger and CEO / Founder of the app SWEATCITY, Ms. Laura Davidson. It was great to talk with Laura about her unconventional transition from corporate finance as a member of Kevin O’Leary’s team to full-time fitness blogger and startup entrepreneur. We discuss the motivation and process behind creating SWEATCITY, the challenges in leaving the corporate world and her writing process. We hope you enjoy this week’s episode and please rate and review. This Podcast is Brought To You By Our Mothers Than...
2018-11-1447 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and MindsetBiosteel Breakdown #45 Meditation | Why You Need to Start a Mindset PracticeIn this week's episode, we're keeping it zen and covering a topic that is often dismissed in the traditional western world. Meditation! In Tim Ferris's latest book - Tools of Titans - 85% of the high performers he interviewed have some sort of meditative practice that they credit for helping them succeed. We know it can be difficult to get started and find space for it in your busy day-to-day so we made a breakdown! If you have a question of your own tweet at @champ_lifetstyle or @biosteelsports and we will do our best to answer them in...
2018-11-0910 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and Mindset#81 - Munro Chambers -- A Commitment to Career and Craft as a Professional ActorOur guest this week is a man who has spent more time on-air, or the screen than most and we absolutely loved having him on to talk about his career and love of the craft. Munro Chambers is a Toronto born actor who has been fortunate enough to spend his entire life on the screen, from his early years on The Latest Buzz, Degrassi, and more recently on Turbo Kid and Knuckleball. We had a hilarious time talking about his upbringing, competing in wrestling growing up, how he gets into character, the industry in general and so much more. P...
2018-11-071h 03The Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and MindsetBiosteel Breakdown #44 - Is Eating Organic Worth the Price? | The Clean Fifteen and Dirty DozenIs it really worth it to buy Organic??? We get asked this question all the time, eating high-quality food can be expensive, especially when compared to conventional meat, dairy and produce. In today's breakdown, we explore what it means to eat organic, the Dirty Dozen, and the Clean Fifteen. If you have a question of your own tweet at @champ_lifetstyle or @biosteelsports and we will do our best to answer them in a future episode. A Quick Thank You... Today’s podcast is brought to you by a company that takes...
2018-11-0208 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and Mindset#80 - Post Fight Episode | Developing a Fighting Mindset and Flow StatesOn this week’s episode Adrian and Sylvie sit-down to chat about Adrian’s win on the weekend, improving his record to 8-2. The changes he has made to his lifestyle over the last 2 training camps, (attempted) flow state hacking and what’s next for fighting and Champ Lifestyle. As always thank you for listening and we will return with our regularly scheduled programming next week! This Podcast is Brought To You By Our Mothers Thanks to Karen and Anne for bringing us into this world and keeping us alive long enough to screw...
2018-10-3130 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and MindsetBiosteel Breakdown #43 - Unconventional Training | Phenomenal Shape Without Stepping Foot in the GymToday's breakdown takes a closer look at 3 unconventional training methods that will get you freakishly strong and fit! We don't need to spend all of our time inside the weight room or on a treadmill. Getting out and incorporating different movements with different sources of resistance will do amazing things for your fitness. If you have a question of your own tweet at @champ_lifetstyle or @biosteelsports and we will do our best to answer them in a future episode. A Quick Thank You... Today’s podcast is brought to you by a co...
2018-10-2608 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and Mindset#79 - Perry Vilaca (Adrian's Father) -- A Lifetime of Lessons From DadThis week's episode is a feature we have wanted to do for a long time and are super excited to share. Our guest this week is a man with no social media, but a ton of wisdom. Adrian's father, Perry Vilaca. We are committed to conversations with people who inspire and no one more so than our parents. Popa Perry talks about his life, family, starting a business and so much more. We talk about the relationship he had with his parents, the lessons they taught him and conversations he wished he had. Please enjoy this week's episode with o...
2018-10-2458 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and MindsetBiosteel Breakdown #42 - Healthy Swaps | How To Make Your Favourite Foods HealthierWe all have our favorites, things we don't think we can go without but they may not be the healthiest options. We're here to help, in today's #biosteelbreakdown we take a look at healthy swaps - these are better options that you can start incorporating immediately. A have your cake and eat it to sort of day. If you have a question of your own tweet at @champ_lifetstyle or @biosteelsports and we will do our best to answer them in a future episode. A Quick Thank You... Today’s podcast is brought to y...
2018-10-1908 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and Mindset#78 - Matt Basile -- From Corporate Advertising to Cuban Sandwiches | The Creation of Fidel Gastro'sOur guest this week brought a lot of laughs, as well as a lot of insight to the fruition of a Toronto- based street food brand. Matt Basile, the creator of Fidel Gastro’s shares his journey from leaving a corporate job to selling sandwiches off of a food truck. We discuss the evolution of the food industry, fighting; and how to find work-life balance. He shares stories from his childhood and his connection with family traditions, his education in Advertising and English, his experiences working in different kitchens, his knowledge acquired from working in a butcher shop, and ho...
2018-10-171h 13The Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and MindsetBiosteel Breakdown #41 - Bedtime Routines | The Adult Version of Milk and CookiesAs a kid it was a bowl of cereal or warm milk and cookies, as an adult, it’s Epson salt baths and blue light glasses. What are we talking about? Bedtime routines. This week’s #biosteelbreakdown is part 2 of routines and takes a look at the best ways to finish your day and set the next up for success! If you have a question of your own tweet at @champ_lifetstyle or @biosteelsports and we will do our best to answer them in a future episode. A Quick Thank You... Today’s podcas...
2018-10-1211 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and Mindset#77 - Sarah Mariano -- The Stretch Therapist - From Waiting Tables to Will Smith | An Underdog StoryOur guest this week was all energy, even after the microphones turned off we spoke for another hour! Sarah Mariano, known better as the Stretch Therapist shared her journey from sales to personal training to founding her own company. She shares how she leveraged social media, the lessons she has learned and what is next on her journey. We loved having her on the podcast and bringing awareness to her #roadtotherock campaign. This Podcast is Brought To You By Our Mothers Thanks to Karen and Anne for bringing us into this world and keep...
2018-10-101h 20The Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and MindsetBiosteel Breakdown #40 - Morning Routines | Three Steps to a More Productive and Effective DayLife can get chaotic, especially mornings. We're often scrambling to get out the door, the result is a day spent the same way! Creating a solid morning routine is essential for building a positive platform to carry you through the day! We focus on our Top 3 Morning Routines for optimization. If you have a question of your own tweet at @champ_lifetstyle or @biosteelsports and we will do our best to answer them in a future episode. A Quick Thank You... Today’s podcast is brought to you by a company that takes up...
2018-10-0510 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and Mindset#76 - The Death of Competition | Why Trying to Win Still MattersThis week on the #CLP Adrian takes a closer look at "The Death of Competition" and why an attitude of equal outcomes is hurting our culture far more than helping it. It's a topic that has been discussed briefly on other episodes but we felt deserved some more focused attention. This Podcast is Brought To You By Our Mothers Thanks to Karen and Anne for bringing us into this world and keeping us alive long enough to screw it up ourselves. Biosteel Sports Nutrition Biosteel Sports Nutrition is a To...
2018-10-0323 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and MindsetBiosteel Breakdown #39 - Salad Dressings & Condiments | What the Food Industry Isn't Telling YouThis week's episode is based around Salad Dressings and Condiments, staples in nearly everyone's fridge. What we often don't realize is that they are full of sugars and preservatives derailing the amazing and healthy meal you made. Listen for more on what to avoid and how to make your own. If you have a question of your own tweet at @champ_lifetstyle or @biosteelsports and we will do our best to answer them in a future episode. A Quick Thank You... Today’s podcast is brought to you by a company that takes up...
2018-09-2809 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and Mindset#75 - From Cage Fights to Closing Deals with Ragin" Al IaquintaOur guest this week is the fighting pride of Long Island, UFC fighter and real estate agent - Al Iaquinta. Al was kind enough to come on to discuss his journey into MMA, time in the Ultimate Fighter, competing for a World title and much more. We loved the interview and hope you do as well! This Podcast is Brought To You By Our Mothers Thanks to Karen and Anne for bringing us into this world and keeping us alive long enough to screw it up ourselves. Biosteel Sports Nutrition
2018-09-2648 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and MindsetBiosteel Breakdown #38 - Save Your Shoulders | How to Prevent Injuries and Reduce PainIn this week's episode, we take a look at one of the most dynamic joints in the human body and one of the most frequently injured, the shoulder. Today's tips are on how to stay healthy and pain-free in everyday life. If you have a question of your own tweet at @champ_lifetstyle or @biosteelsports and we will do our best to answer them in a future episode. 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...
2018-09-2109 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and Mindset#74 - Bluffs Performance - Why Forgetting How to Play is Killing our Soul | Lessons from the BeachOur guests this week are two amazing dudes behind one of the best kids camps Toronto has to offer. Bluffs Performance is the brainchild of Hillar Sorra and Wade McAlister, who have spent their entire lives coaching in various areas of wellness. We discuss their journey, our relationship with play, logistic challenges, and unbelievably rewarding days on the beach. Check Them Out Website Instagram 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...
2018-09-191h 14The Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and MindsetBiosteel Breakdown #37 - Grocery Shopping | What's in Our CartThis week's breakdown is taking a look at one of the most important steps in living a healthy lifestyle, grocery shopping. What you put in your cart sets the plate for what you eat that day and week! If you have a question of your own tweet at @champ_lifetstyle or @biosteelsports and we will do our best to answer them in a future episode. 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 us...
2018-09-1410 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and Mindset#73 - From Gimmicks to Heels --- A Look into the World of Professional Wrestling with Channing F'N DeckerIn this week's episode, we are coming off the top ropes and getting an in-depth look at the world of professional wrestling. Channing Decker (Stage Name) takes us through his progression from a fan, to a wrestler, to a promoter. We explore his influences and ideas, the birth of Greektown wrestling, inclusion for all and so much more. The energy and excitement he brings to the podcast were amazing and we hope you enjoy the episode as much as we enjoyed recording it. Please remember to share and review! This Podcast is Brought To You By
2018-09-121h 03The Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and Mindset#72 - Back To School -- Championship Lessons From A Year of LearningThis week's episode is a Back to School Special! We take a look at 4 previous conversations, with a focus on learning, education, or creating opportunities that can help you with your life and goals. In many ways, this podcast has become our 'school' and the lessons we have learned on here are some of our most valuable. Please Rate and Review! Highlighted Guests Prakash Chand (Ep. 6) - National Team Badminton Player / Entrepreneur Mike Prebeg (Ep. 24) - Chiropractor / Skills in Hand Finn O'Hara (Ep. 15) - Photographer / Director Martin Reader (Ep. 39) - For...
2018-09-0545 minThe Championship Lifestyle Podcast : Strength Training, Nutrition, and MindsetBiosteel Breakdown #36 - Periodizing For Life | Setting Your Workouts and Business Up for SuccessThis week's episode takes a closer look at Periodization and how applying a strength training principle to your life can help skyrocket your results in all aspects. If you have a question of your own tweet at @champ_lifetstyle or @biosteelsports and we will do our best to answer them in a future episode. 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 base...
2018-08-3111 min