James Wheeler & John Parker

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The Backpack Club The Club Rips Schmicks (feat. John Daly)Ep. 78 - Drunk Thoughts, Survivor, Celtics, Bruins, PGA Championship, & More!

2022-05-1959 min

Vital Metabolic: The Art and Science of Strength Karen Smith: Master InstructorOn today's episode of Vital Metabolic, hosts James Wheeler and John Parker talk to Coach Karen Smith about body weight training, how the pandemic has changed her working style, the most important components for strength training, and more. Episode Highlights: John and James begin by talking about how their exercise habits have changed over the last year, and how they appreciated being able to get outside and exercise. They talk about how to get the correct amount of protein in your diet, and what a big difference it can make for people. 9:10 - John talks about the...

2021-03-3053 min

Vital Metabolic: The Art and Science of Strength Rebecca Rouse: The Iron MaidenRebecca Rouse: The Iron Maiden On today's episode of Vital Metabolic, hosts James Wheeler and John Parker talk to personal trainer and Instagram fitness guru Rebecca Rouse about starting her own business, the importance of strength training, and how the COVID-19 pandemic has shifted her approach. Episode Highlights: 4:30 - John and James introduce their guest for this week's episode, Rebecca Rouse. 6:00 - Rebecca talks about how Equinox trainers are all trained in exactly the same way so that it's universal across the board. 8:00 - Rebecca was a manager at Equinox, and she talks about how...

2021-03-1651 min

Vital Metabolic: The Art and Science of Strength Mike Sousa: Brick House S&COn today's episode of Vital Metabolic, hosts James Wheeler and John Parker speak with Mike Sousa, owner of Brick House Strength & Conditioning. They discuss the Strong First training method and certification, how Mike structures his time with clients, his favorite recovery hacks, and some of his best tips for new trainers starting out their business. Episode Highlights: 1:45 - The new year is a good time for people to refresh your habits. 2:05 - Locomotion Athletics is doing alright and has so far weathered the storm of the pandemic, going digital like many companies have. 3:30 - Ja...

2021-03-021h 05

Vital Metabolic: The Art and Science of Strength Aisha Zaza: Pregnancy and FitnessOn today's episode of Vital Metabolic, hosts James Wheeler and John Parker speak with Aisha Zaza, a CrossFitter, marathon runner, and new mom. They discuss fitness during and after pregnancy, nutrition when breastfeeding, and the inevitable emotional roller coaster of it all. Aisha also discusses her episode of Ultimate Tag on FOX! Episode Highlights: 1:00 - Aisha is a CrossFitter, marathon runner, and new mother. 2:39 - Aisha's example of motherhood was her own single mother where she would have to do everything alone. 3:50 - She feared that parenthood would mean she would never have time to...

2021-02-1643 min

Vital Metabolic: The Art and Science of Strength Lindsay Price: Becoming an Online TrainerOn today's episode of Vital Metabolic, hosts James Wheeler and John Parker speak with Lindsay Price, NFL cheerleader and online personal trainer. Hear about how she approaches training her all-female client base, how she balances training with being a professional dancer and cheerleader, and her philosophy around nutrition. Episode Highlights: 1:10 - Lindsay has 17 years of dance training and has experience dancing professionally and as an NFL cheerleader alongside being an online trainer and nutrition specialist. 2:28 - Lindsay developed a love of weightlifting and changing her body, along with mindset and lifestyle work that intersected wit...

2021-02-0242 min

Vital Metabolic: The Art and Science of Strength Clifton Harksi: The Professional TrainerOn today's episode of Vital Metabolic, hosts James Wheeler and John Parker speak with Clifton Harski, trainer and Director of Education for the Pain-Free Performance Specialist Certification. Hear Cliff share his tips to help new trainers get started and build their businesses, the pros and cons of online training, and whether you should spend time on Instagram marketing. Episode Highlights: 1:10 - Clifton Harski is the Director of Education for the Pain-Free Performance Specialist certification with previous Vital Metabolic guest John Rusin. 3:29 - Cliff's business has been going well; he's been working on the curriculum fo...

2021-01-1954 min

Vital Metabolic: The Art and Science of Strength Qigong Lady: The Art of QiOn today's episode of Vital Metabolic, hosts James Wheeler and John Parker speak with Natalia, known as the Qigong Lady. Hear about the benefits of a qigong practice, both on its own and as a complementary practice to other forms of fitness. Learn about how Natalia discovered qigong, why the practice isn't for everyone, and how you can get started. Episode Highlights: 1:49 - Natalia is originally from Russia and now lives in Abu Dhabi after traveling around quite a lot. 2:40 - Natalia began her qigong practice when she was living in Thailand. 3:06 - She wa...

2021-01-0639 min

Listen To The Most Critically-Acclaimed Full Audiobook Today!The Poetry of Angels by Wb Yeats, William Blake, Emily DickinsonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/501481to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Poetry of Angels Author: Wb Yeats, William Blake, Emily Dickinson Narrator: Ghizela Rowe Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 1 hour 39 minutes Release date: January 1, 2021 Genres: Poetry Publisher's Summary: Angels are undeniably associated with religion and more usually Christianity, Islam and Judaism. Often they are seen as supernatural beings, benevolent celestial intermediaries interposed between God, Heaven and humanity.They are protectors, our heavenly guides, and the servants of God. They are also His Messengers. The faithful seek their blessing, their help. A visitation is a miraculous event, filled with reverence, awe...

2021-01-011h 39

Discover Top Full Audiobooks in Literature, Poetry The Poetry of Angels by Wb Yeats, William Blake, Emily DickinsonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/501481to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Poetry of Angels Author: Wb Yeats, William Blake, Emily Dickinson Narrator: Ghizela Rowe Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 1 hour 39 minutes Release date: January 1, 2021 Genres: Poetry Publisher's Summary: Angels are undeniably associated with religion and more usually Christianity, Islam and Judaism. Often they are seen as supernatural beings, benevolent celestial intermediaries interposed between God, Heaven and humanity.They are protectors, our heavenly guides, and the servants of God. They are also His Messengers. The faithful seek their blessing, their help. A visitation is a miraculous event, filled with reverence, awe...

2021-01-011h 39

Total Movie Recall TMR 051 Holiday Special – The Nightmare Before Christmas This week on the Total Movie Recall Holiday Special, Steve and Ryan visit the mopey, gothy early 90s when Generation X looked to the high school Gloom King Tim Burton to express their so dark vision of Christmas. Stop motion animation is such a labor intensive craft that creates beautiful visions that aren’t all that interesting, which is going to enrage a bunch of high school Wiccans that love this movie. It does look great, though. Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) d. Henry Selick Starring: Danny Elfman Chr...

2020-12-291h 29

Vital Metabolic: The Art and Science of Strength Maverick: Field House TrainingOn today's episode of Vital Metabolic, hosts James Wheeler and John Parker speak with Maverick of Field House. Learn about the Field House's training philosophy, Maverick's approaches to nutrition and recovery, and the importance of treating the people you train as students, not clients. Episode Highlights: 03:25 - Maverick of Maverick's Field House is a US Air Force veteran. The Field House has been open since 2014, and he is a Level 1 and Level 2 and is a Kettlebell Kings rep. 04:42 - Maverick thinks 2020 has exposed what the fitness world is likely to become and transitioned to Zo...

2020-11-1153 min

Vital Metabolic: The Art and Science of Strength Jeremy Malecha: Data and Personalized HealthOn today's episode of Vital Metabolic, hosts James Wheeler and John Parker speak with Jeremy Malecha of Biocanic. They discuss the benefits and pitfalls of collecting health and fitness data, uses for wearable trackers, the future of this technology, and more. Listen to hear about Jeremy's health journey and where his passion for data began. Episode Highlights: 5:38 - Jeremy Malecha is the CEO and co-founder of Biocanic. 6:43 - Biocanic is a tool that James uses for his home coaching and personal training clients to help him design training plans. 7:13 - Jeremy got interested in da...

2020-11-0453 min

Vital Metabolic: The Art and Science of Strength The Big ThreeOn today's episode of Vital Metabolic, hosts James Wheeler and John Parker break down the "big three" in powerlifting: The benchpress, back squat, and deadlift. Learn about variations you can do to accommodate your personal strengths or injuries and the key movements you should master. Episode Highlights: 1:10 - The Big Three in powerlifting are the three main lifts judged in a meet. 1:29 - The three main lifts are the back squat, deadlift, and benchpress. 3:20 - What these movements have in common is compound movements, using multiple joints. 4:55 - Strength training should fit the person; no...

2020-10-1548 min

Vital Metabolic: The Art and Science of Strength Cameron Yuen: Physical TherapyOn today's episode of Vital Metabolic, hosts James Wheeler and John Parker speak with physical therapist and former strength and conditioning coach Cameron Yuen of Bespoke Treatments. They discuss why Cameron became a physical therapist, what makes his practice unique, and his philosophy on training and PT. Cameron also shares insights about the different energy systems in our bodies and the ways to train each of them in a balanced way. Episode Highlights: 08:15 - Cameron's background growing up is in kickboxing and martial arts. 09:10 - Cameron started the lifting team at UC San Diego, bu...

2020-10-081h 00

Vital Metabolic: The Art and Science of Strength Anthony Roumell: BalanceOn today's episode of Vital Metabolic, hosts James Wheeler and John Parker speak with Anthony Roumell of the Center for Balanced Training. They discuss Anthony's background as a bodybuilder and what inspired him to train other aspects of his fitness. They also talk about mentors and coaches, different training tools, how COVID is impacting the fitness industry, and more. Episode Highlights: 06:36 - Anthony Roumell is a corrective exercise specialist who loves to work with adaptive athletes and kids with disabilities. 07:08 - Anthony has explored bodybuilding, resilient jiu-jitsu, yoga, gymnastics, hand balancing, and slacklining. 09:35 - An...

2020-10-081h 02

Vital Metabolic: The Art and Science of Strength Elimination DietsOn today's episode of Vital Metabolic, hosts James Wheeler and John Parker break down different elimination diets, such as the Carnivore Diet, Whole30, and Paleo AIP. Elimination diets get a bad wrap in the tabloids, but the fact is that some foods can have negative effects on our bodies. At the end of the day, it's up to us to find out which diet works best for our body! Episode Highlights: Most people do not realize the importance of elimination when it comes to dieting and nutrition. 1:18 Food sensitivity tests would indicate that everyone sho...

2020-10-0248 min

Vital Metabolic: The Art and Science of Strength Awais Spall: CannabidiolOn today's episode of Vital Metabolic, hosts James Wheeler and John Parker speak with Awais Spall, a published cannabis researcher from Revibe CBD. At Revibe, Awais and his team have been able to develop a transdermal formulation with which CBD can be applied as a topical product. There is so much interesting science that lies behind CBD and its relationship with the human body, and Awais is here to talk all about it! Episode Highlights: You can buy CBD pretty much everywhere right now, so it's time for the public to educate themselves. 6:50 Awais ha...

2020-09-2658 min

Vital Metabolic: The Art and Science of Strength Ryan Monahan: Diagnosis & IdentityOn today's episode of Vital Metabolic, hosts James Wheeler and John Parker speak with Ryan Monahan of The Mindful Nutrivore about getting a diagnosis, his approach to health, and how to get the most out of every day. Episode Highlights: 8:50 - Ryan has Hashimoto's and it took more than a decade for him to get diagnosed. 11:06 - Ryan was in a band for a long time, and in college they began to be courted by record labels. 13:13 - Ryan didn't get diagnosed with Hashimoto's until he was 28, and it began a major paradigm shift for...

2020-09-0455 min

Vital Metabolic: The Art and Science of Strength Derek Toshner: Training for AdventureOn today's episode of Vital Metabolic, hosts James Wheeler and John Parker speak with Derek Toshner, co-founder of TNT Adventure, about his daily workout routine and his philosophy on training. Episode Highlights: 10:58 - Derek's dad was very athletic, so he introduced him and his brother to sports at a very young age. 11:45 - Derek wrestled throughout high school for a very competitive school, and all 4 years they won conference titles. 12:50 - He started to run track when he was in college for another competitive school that won 8 titles in a row. 17:23 - When Derek gradu...

2020-09-0359 min

Vital Metabolic: The Art and Science of Strength Ben Azadi: Keto, Fat Loss, & FastingOn today's episode of Vital Metabolic, hosts James Wheeler and John Parker speak with three-time bestselling author Ben Azadi, the creator of Keto Kamp. Episode Highlights: 10:14 - Ben says that the ketogenic diet can be very bad for you if you substitute foods that provide nutritional value with things like cheese and oils. 11:20 - Keto is not a diet, it's a metabolic process. 12:30 - Ketoacidosis and ketosis are not the same thing; ketoacidosis is only found in people who are type 1 diabetic, and can be dangerous. Ketosis means that your body has burned through its s...

2020-08-311h 02

Vital Metabolic: The Art and Science of Strength Bob Thompson: The Coaching LifestyleOn today's episode of Vital Metabolic, hosts James Wheeler and John Parker speak with Bob Thompson, the founder and CEO of Legion Transformation Center and FitPro Syndicate. They talk about how Bob got into the fitness business, the importance of self-training, how to avoid burnout, and the future of fitness after COVID. Episode Highlights: 9:25 - Bob didn't play sports when he was in high school, and only got into fitness when he was dumped by a woman and decided to bulk up. 10:50 - He didn't initially get results when he started working out, but he...

2020-08-3157 min

Vital Metabolic: The Art and Science of Strength John Odden: Training for the Highland GamesOn today's episode of Vital Metabolic, hosts James Wheeler and John Parker speak with John Odden from Kettlebell Gains Apparel. They discuss John's experience competing in the Highland Games, setting multiple world records. John shares information about how he trains, what he tracks (or doesn't), the importance of understanding your body, and more. Episode Highlights: 8:30 – John lives in Bend, Oregon, with a lot of blue collar folks who he considers "industrial athletes" with physically demanding jobs. 10:20 – John did some winter training prep work for all the outdoor sports in Oregon, and he does a little...

2020-08-3158 min

Vital Metabolic: The Art and Science of Strength Kyle Dobbs: Principles > SystemsOn today's episode of Vital Metabolic, hosts James Wheeler and John Parker speak with Kyle Dobbs, a coach, education director, national services director, and more. They discuss Kyle's philosophy of putting principles over systems, balancing specificity and variability in training programs, and the importance of considering the full context of a client's environment when developing a training program for them. They also talk about expectations in the client-trainer relationship, the benefits and pitfalls of tracking biometric data, and more. Episode Highlights: 6:55 – Kyle Dobbs has been a coach for over 15 years. 7:50 – Kyle's business was already 100% remote...

2020-08-241h 04

Vital Metabolic: The Art and Science of Strength Marcus Martinez: Kettlebell FlowOn today's episode of Vital Metabolic, hosts James Wheeler and John Parker speak with Marcus Martinez, Master kettlebell coach for Kettlebell Kings and highly experienced kettlebell trainer. Marcus is a trainer who specializes in kettlebells and kettlebell flow. Marcus speaks about what brought him to kettlebells, how he uses them in training, and why he prefers to stick to a vegan diet. Episode Highlights: 4:25 - John reads a quick bio for Marcus. 5:40 - When did you pick up your first kettlebell and what was your experience like? 7:40 - When Marcus started using kettlebells in 2006, th...

2020-07-2454 min

Vital Metabolic: The Art and Science of Strength Jeff Sokol: Stronger, Happier, HealthierOn today's episode of Vital Metabolic, hosts James Wheeler and John Parker speak with kettlebell trainer Jeff Sokol. Jeff speaks about his history growing up in a very small town, the path that brought him to coaching, the importance of a sense of community, and the healing power of being in nature. Episode Highlights: 6:10 - What is up with your training and philosophy and how has it changed over time? 9:30 - Jeff speaks about his history growing up with parents who were loggers and put low emphasis on education. 11:20 - Jeff played football and bas...

2020-07-2256 min

Vital Metabolic: The Art and Science of Strength Zen Master Bon JPC: Mindfulness, Meditation, & Self-RealizationOn today's episode of Vital Metabolic, hosts James Wheeler and John Parker speak with Zen Master Bon JPC, an ordained Buddhist monk, who believes in humanity and the power of human happiness. Zen Master Bon JPC speaks about mentorship and his path to becoming a monk, the power of mindfulness and meditation, and the value of compassion and love in the human experience. Episode Highlights: 3:40 - John reads a short bio for Zen Master Bon JPC. 6:30 - What is your motivation for drawing mandalas on the sand, knowing that the tide will come wash th...

2020-07-111h 01

Vital Metabolic: The Art and Science of Strength Paul Wolkowinski: Master Indian Club InstructorOn today's episode of Vital Metabolic, hosts James Wheeler and John Parker speak with Paul Wolkowinski, an Indian Club specialist and owner of Indian Clubs and How to Use Them as well as Indian Clubs Academy, who helps others learn how to train and strengthen using Indian Clubs. Paul explains the history and culture behind Indian Club practice, the different types of Clubs, how he formulates his own workouts, and the physical and mental benefits of training with Indian Clubs. Episode Highlights: 6:00 - Paul talks about what first got him started using Indian Clubs. 11:20...

2020-07-061h 02

Vital Metabolic: The Art and Science of Strength Jenn Malecha: Performance Health & Business CoachingIn today's episode of Vital Metabolic, hosts James Wheeler and John Parker speak with Jenn Malecha, certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN) practitioner, personal trainer, master transformational coach, and business mentor for FDNs. Jenn discusses how to personalize virtual training, setting boundaries with clients, overall tips for being healthy, and how she coaches others with her business. Episode Highlights: 5:20 - What is new in your world post Covid? 8:20 - What is the line between being virtual and in-person? Is the line less than it used to be? 8:45 - There is a way to create a pe...

2020-06-3056 min

Vital Metabolic: The Art and Science of Strength Biohacker Babes: Building HealthOn today's episode of Vital Marabolic, hosts James Wheeler and John Parker speak with the Biohacker Babes, Lauren Sambataro and Renee Belz, sisters who share a strong passion and drive for wellness and to discover our bodies through the world of biohacking. Lauren and Renee start by talking to listeners about biological dentistry before transitioning into metabolic diets, flexibility, and how they incorporate biohacking into their daily lives. Episode Highlights: 5:30 - Lauren and Renee grew up dancing ballet 6:30 - Can you explain what a holistic/biological dentist is? 8:20 - Is oil pulling an example of...

2020-06-2559 min

Vital Metabolic: The Art and Science of Strength Brendan Vermeire: Functional SpiritualityDuring this episode of Vital Metalibic, our hosts talk with Brendan Vermeire. Brendan is a functional medicine consultant, clinical researcher, board certified holistic health practitioner, master nutrition coach, master personal trainer, a USAW sports performance coach, and crossfit certified trainer. Brendan is the owner and CEO at Metabolic Solutions, LLC. Brendan discusses the physiology behind mental health, the correlation between gut health and mental health, and spirituality. Episode Highlights: 9:00 - What has your life been like? How did you get started and get to where you are now? 10:40 - How far into bec...

2020-06-251h 06

Vital Metabolic: The Art and Science of Strength Nutrition for Fat Loss: Dr. Debbie BrightDuring this episode of Vital Metabolic Podcast, hosts James Wheeler and John Parker speak with Dr. Debbie Bright, a doctor of chiropractic who has shifted her passion to functional diagnostic nutrition. Dr. Debbie discusses how she determines the diets for particular patients, elimination diets, supplements, and the importance of having a nutrition coach. Episode Highlights: 4:50: Dr. Debbie is also a certified kettlebell instructor. 5:25: Why did you get into chiropractic? What was your life like as a kid? 5:55: Dr. Debbie largely works with millennial-aged women, helping them lose their next 7-21 pounds in 21 days. 6:55: What di...

2020-06-2558 min

Vital Metabolic: The Art and Science of Strength Lessons from a Seasoned Coach: Franz SnidemanDuring this episode of Vital Metabolic Podcast, hosts James Wheeler and John Parker speak with Franz Snideman, founder of FS Athletics and Primal Speed. Franz speaks about his athletic history with running and sprinting, how he uses kettlebells while training his clients, the importance of trainer adaptability, and what he sees for the future of the profession. Episode Highlights: 4:47 - Today's guest is Franz Snideman, a master kettlebell instructor and a high-level sprint enthusiast. 7:34 - What was it like back in 2002 when you were getting certified in kettlebells? 8:00 - It wasn't structured like it is...

2020-06-0849 min

Vital Metabolic: The Art and Science of Strength Kelly Manzone: Kettlebells, Indian Clubs, and MovementDuring this episode of Vital Metabolic Podcast, hosts James Wheeler and John Parker speak with Kelly Manzone, who is an expert on training with kettlebells and clubs. Kelly talks about how she incorporates movement into her training, the importance of creativity, and how to get started with circular training. Episode Highlights: What inspired you to add kettlebells into your training? Kelly was the first to bring kettlebells into the New York Sports Club she was working at. Kelly battled infectious colitis for 3 years after a severe bout of food poisoning. Kelly sees kettlebells as a...

2020-06-0849 min

Vital Metabolic: The Art and Science of Strength Dr. John Rusin: The State of the Fitness UnionDuring this second episode of Vital Metabolic, James Wheeler and John Parker speak with Dr. John Rusin, physical therapist and a leading expert in the pain-free performance training model. Dr Rusin describes his functional hypertrophy training, which combines increasing muscle with decreasing stress on the body. Dr. Rusin also talks about his pain-free performance system, and what he sees for the future of strength training and coaching. Episode Highlights: Dr. Rusin played multiple sports growing up. Was it football that brought you into the world of strength and conditioning training? Dr. Rusin tells a st...

2020-06-0859 min

A Liv Teixeira Production INJUSTICE IS A THREAT TO JUSTICE EVERYWHERE: How To Make A Change ALTP#165George Floyd Eric Garner Samuel Harrell Freddie Gray Samual DuBose Philando Castile Terence Crutcher Alton Sterling Jamar Clark Jeremy McDole Shereese Francis William Chapman II Christopher Kimble Kevin Higgenbotham Walter Scott Eric Harris Tamar Rico Akai Gurley David Fealix Michael Brown Sean Reed Keith McLeod Steven Demarco Taylor Terry Lee Chatman Ariane...

2020-06-0117 min

Vital Metabolic: The Art and Science of Strength The Beginning: James Wheeler & John ParkerDuring this first episode of Vital Metabolic: The Art and Science of Strength, hosts James Wheeler and John Parker get to know each other and explain the personal histories and what brought them to fitness and training, how they individualize trainings, the importance of picking the right trainer, and what they think fitness will look like going forward. Episode Highlights: 1:35 - The lifestyle behind strength and training is the critical component that many people are missing. 2:06 - What got you (James) into strength and conditioning? 3:02 - James wanted to work with athletes because that re...

2020-05-2950 min

Fail to the Chief BONUS: The 4th Era of American PoliticsIt's July 4th, 2019, and Thom is going to quickly recap the 4th period of American history (from McKinley in 1896 through Hoover in 1928), and its presidential losers: William Jennings Bryan, Alton Parker, Eugene Debs, Charles Evans Hughes, James Cox, John W. Davis, Robert La Follette, Burton Wheeler, and Al Smith. In addition he discusses some might-have-been-also-rans: Silver Dick Bland, Champ Clark, Charles Fairbanks, William Randolph Hearst, Leonard Wood, William Gibbs McAdoo, Hiram Johnson and Irvine Lenroot.

2019-07-0223 min

Tomando Jazz FunK·y·SouL 08 - Soundcheck01. Amsterdam Saints - Lekki Lekki 02. John Tropea - Boulevard Strut 03. The Limp Twins - Tales From Beyond the Groove 04. Pee Wee Ellis - Chicken 05. Jakob Elvstrom Quartet - Professor Bob 06. James Taylor Quartet - After The Dance 07. Isaac Hayes - Wherever You Are 08. Al Green - Belle 09. James Brown - Tengo Tango 10. The Meters - Trick Bag 11. Clarence Wheeler & The Enforcers - Doin' What I Wanna 12. Nils Landgren & Maceo Parker - Soundcheck

2015-03-0459 min