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Prepare To Win PodcastMasculine Conviction. Building A Genuine Business Through Identity.On this episode of Prepare to Win we have Cruz Fondriest on the show with us talking about his new project, Masculine Conviction. We get into a variety of topics including: how Cruz and Justin got into Powerlifting, the difference between being an elite athlete versus being healthy, what it is like to transition out of competing, what it means to find your identity, and much more. If you’d like to learn more about Cruz’s Masculine Conviction project, then you can find him on Instagram at @fondie92 Follow us on SoundCloud, Spotify, and iTunes. Leave us a review and...2023-05-032h 47

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 75 - Growth. Demand. Quality.On this episode of Prepare to Win we ask the question, “where have all workers gone?” We discuss vision and perspective for business owners, loyalty as an employee, and where does growth come from. Follow us on SoundCloud, Spotify, and iTunes. Leave us a review and let us know how we’re doing! Your Hosts: Justin Oliver is the owner of Unrivaled Strength and Fitness (established in 2015). He is a coach with over 10 years of experience in the fitness industry and has dedicated himself to bringing the best to his clients through evidence-based training. Justin is currently a competitive powerlifter with a...2023-03-3048 min

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 74 - Social Media FalsehoodsYour Hosts: Justin Oliver is the owner of Unrivaled Strength and Fitness (established in 2015). He is a coach with over 10 years of experience in the fitness industry and has dedicated himself to bringing the best to his clients through evidence-based training. Justin is currently a competitive powerlifter with an International Elite Total of 1905 at 242. He has an incredibly diverse background of training which allows him to bring special insight to everyone he encounters. His purpose for starting this podcast is to have platform to share his knowledge and experience in fitness, life, and business. Dane Lee is a Sports Massage...2023-03-231h 05

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 73 - The Difference Is In The GuidanceOn this episode of Prepare to Win we’re discussing what makes our programming different here at Unrivaled Strength and Elite Recovery compared to other gyms or facilities in the area. Show Topics: 1. Our results (2:20) 2. Giving guidance (5:20) 3. Ego vs. Curiosity when changing technique (17:00) 4. Our level of experience separates us (24:00) 5. Based in actual science (26:55) 6. Follow us on SoundCloud, Spotify, and iTunes. Leave us a review and let us know how we’re doing! Your Hosts: Justin Oliver is the owner of Unrivaled Strength and Fitness (established in 2015). He is a coach with over 10 years of experience in the fitness industry and has...2022-12-0849 min

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 72 - Do What Elite Athletes DoOn this episode of Prepare to Win we’re discussing the difference in what elite athletes do compared to what everyone else is willing to do. We often expect the same results from doing less work. We talk about how this mindset holds athletes back from making true progress. We also had several Q&A topics covered in this episode. We discuss at home rehab for low back, CPT exams, working about complications while rehabbing, and advice for eating over the holidays. Show Topics: 1. We’re Back! 2. Everyone looks up to their favorite athletes but won’t do what they do (2...2022-11-231h 00

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 71 - The Best AdviceOn this episode of Prepare to Win we’re answering one Q&A question submitted recently that asked “What is the best advice that you’ve been given for business?” We thought this was a good enough question to deserve being its own podcast. We end up discussing the best advice that we’ve been given, but also the advice that we’d like to give in return to others who might be thinking of going into business for themselves. We go over strategies for growth (when to seize opportunities and when to stay small), business networking, knowing your clientele, self-awarene...2022-08-311h 39

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 70 - Diet DedicationOn this episode of Prepare to Win we discuss commitment to dieting, taking the process seriously, performance versus aesthetic goals, and how to find a good nutrition coach. Show Topics: 1. Diet breaks (2:08) 2. Taking the diet seriously (3:10) 3. If you’re not disciplined (10:12) 4. Performance vs. aesthetic results from dieting (17:00) 5. Pay attention to where you’re headed (25:05) 6. Nutrition will never be black or white (32:15) 7. You’re going to be burned once or twice (35:00) Follow us on SoundCloud, Spotify, and iTunes. Leave us a review and let us know how we’re doing! Your Hosts: Justin Oliver is the owner of Unrivaled Strength and Fitness...2022-08-1054 min

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 69 - How To Be A Better ClientFollow us on SoundCloud, Spotify, and iTunes. Leave us a review and let us know how we’re doing! Your Hosts: Justin Oliver is the owner of Unrivaled Strength and Fitness (established in 2015). He is a coach with over 10 years of experience in the fitness industry and has dedicated himself to bringing the best to his clients through evidence-based training. Justin is currently a competitive powerlifter with an International Elite Total of 1905 at 242. He has an incredibly diverse background of training which allows him to bring special insight to everyone he encounters. His purpose for starting this podcast is to ha...2022-08-011h 07

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 68 - What To Eat After Working Out For RecoveryFollow us on SoundCloud, Spotify, and iTunes. Leave us a review and let us know how we’re doing! Your Hosts: Justin Oliver is the owner of Unrivaled Strength and Fitness (established in 2015). He is a coach with over 10 years of experience in the fitness industry and has dedicated himself to bringing the best to his clients through evidence-based training. Justin is currently a competitive powerlifter with an International Elite Total of 1905 at 242. He has an incredibly diverse background of training which allows him to bring special insight to everyone he encounters. His purpose for starting this podcast is to ha...2022-06-3052 min

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 67 - The 7-Year Business Anniversary EpisodeOn this episode we’re talking about the 7-year anniversary of Unrivaled Strength and Fitness. We discussed how the gym got started, how difficult it can be for new businesses to survive the first 5 years, deciding between keeping the side-hustle or going all-in, and more! 1. The slim margin of success seen by small business owners in the first 1-10 years 2. A (brief) history of how Unrivaled Strength began (5:32) 3. The moment when the side-hustle becomes the full-time gig 4. Understanding your value as a coach and how that value changes over time 5. When you don’t know something, it turns into trying to s...2022-06-1654 min

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 66 - What Is It Like Owning A Gym?On this episode of Prepare to Win we have a Q&A that ended up deserving to be its own episode. We tackle the question of what it is like to own a gym. We dive into the expectations that you’ll have versus the reality of owning a gym, what others think it is like for you to own one, and also multiple stories of what it can be like working with various gym clientele. Follow us on SoundCloud, Spotify, and iTunes. Leave us a review and let us know how we’re doing! Your Hosts: Justin Oliver is the...2022-06-0228 min

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 65 - Stop Thinking. Just Lift.On this episode of Prepare to Win we’re discussing some of the mental aspects of lifting which can hinder performance. This can occur during training or competition. We get into the mindset of beginners versus veteran lifters, not overthinking nutrition, how to avoid the distraction of dehydration and/or hunger during training, and how this mindset applies just as easily to recovery. Show Topics: 1. Stop thinking. Just lift. 2. The distraction of feeling thirsty or hungry during training or competition. 3. Why you don’t need to overthink your recovery. Follow us on SoundCloud, Spotify, and iTunes. Leave us a review and...2022-05-2131 min

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 64 - Q&A Catch-UpOn this episode of Prepare to Win we’ve got another Q&A Catch-Up. We go over when it’s a good time to coach yourself, knowing when to back off in your training, sodium intake, and the dumbest stories we can think of for nutrition. Enjoy! Q&A: 1. When is a good time to take coaching into your own hands? (2:02) 2. How to know if you should push or back off in training? (10:25) 3. How do you know how much sodium to take in and how much water to drink? (25:03) 4. Dumbest thing you’ve ever seen someone do with their nutrition? (43:12) Announ...2022-03-3052 min

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 63 (Part 2) - Hot Topics and Q&AOn this episode of Prepare to Win we’re continuing our conversation about the lack of barrier-to-entry in the fitness world, training differences when working with women instead of men, sport specific training, and the benefits of Red Light Therapy and BFR. Q&A: 1. Do women need to exercise differently than men? (0:15) 2. Why should sport specific athletes not do Crossfit? (8:03) 3. What are the benefits of Red Light Therapy? (20:40) 4. What are the benefits of BFR (Blood Flow Restriction) and how to get the most out of it? (25:02) Follow us on SoundCloud, Spotify, and iTunes. Leave us a review and let us kn...2022-03-2340 min

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 63 (Part 1) - There Is No Barrier-to-Entry in Today's Online Fitness IndustryOn this episode of Prepare to Win we’re talking about the strength and fitness industrial as a whole and how it has grown and changed in relation to online coaching and social media. We give our thoughts on where things were when we started, how they have changed in terms of marketing and target audiences, and the growth of false online training Show Topics: 1. Where the industrial and being a gym owner was when we started (5:00) 2. What we’re becoming as an industry (11:59) 3. The effect of massive online followings and the rise of online tiered services from unqualified sources and...2022-03-1751 min

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 62 - What Do The Nutritional Clients Who Get The Best Results Do?On this episode of Prepare to Win we’re talking about the truth of Nutrition: working on correcting and improving their nutrition takes time. Mainstream science is finally starting to catch up with what a handful of Nutritional Coaches have been advocating for many years. We detail stories of previous and current clients about how they have succeeded or failed. We talk about our own experiences of developing better nutritional habits to improve our health and move towards training goals. We tried out a new Q&A process for this week’s podcast and had questions being sent in while we w...2022-02-041h 42

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 61 - Saying "Can't" Before You Even StartOn this episode of Prepare to Win we’re talking about mindset. We see numerous clients who have their schedules change drastically throughout their years of training. The clients and athletes who continued to have the mindset to prioritize their training or fitness and nutrition continued to see progress. They were able to adjust their workouts to accommodate their new life schedule and this allows them to continue to make progress. Show Topics: 1. What the actual hours in your week look like (7:55) 2. How much time do you have in your day and how do you actually use it? (14:30) Announcements: 1. Dan Be...2022-01-1945 min

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 60 - Progress Isn't Fancy (and A Whole Lot More)On this episode of Prepare to Win we’re talking about embracing simplicity in training and how making progress isn’t fancy (or fun). We discuss why adding in needless variety is detrimental to an athlete’s progress, the benefits of simplicity when controlling both the training and nutrition for the client/athlete, Show Topics: 1. The basics are always going to win (2:50) 2. General population client nutrition and training profile (17:18) 3. The mindset shift for clients and athletes to take responsibility for their actions (30:40) 4. Justin’s epiphany about the gym culture at Unrivaled Strength (33:16) 5. Having to transition away from identifying as an athlete...2021-12-222h 04

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 59 - Understanding Your Value As A CoachOn this episode of Prepare to Win we’re discussing the need for coaches to set boundaries between the and clients. We go into our own examples of what we’ve experienced and witnessed. The show covers healthy mindsets when thinking of timeframes when working with clients, when to stop accepting messages/emails (and why), and the inevitable burnout that all coaches can feel with they don’t set boundaries early on. Follow us on SoundCloud, Spotify, and iTunes. Leave us a review and let us know how we’re doing! Your Hosts: Justin Oliver is the owner of Unrivaled Strength...2021-12-0839 min

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 57 - Ego And Learning From Other CoachesOn this episode of Prepare to Win we’re diving into the topic of ego getting in the way of coaches being able to learn. We make the argument that learning from other coaches helps to grow the industry of strength and conditioning as a whole. Show Topics: 1. Is fear of looking foolish keeping you from learning more from other coaches? 2. Getting better is not just about information. It’s about application. 3. Coaches and gyms should look out for the needs of the athlete more than the desire to simply money. 4. “Going through the motions” versus genuine coaching. Q&A: 1. Dan Bell...2021-11-2456 min

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 56 - Using Isolation To Win- Part 2On this episode of Prepare to Win we’re finishing our conversation about using isolation to help you determine your goals and win. Part two is brief and concludes the topics that we began in Part 1. So if you haven’t already, please go back and listen to Part 1 for context on this episode. Follow us on SoundCloud, Spotify, and iTunes. Leave us a review and let us know how we’re doing! Your Hosts: Justin Oliver is the owner of Unrivaled Strength and Fitness (established in 2015). He is a coach with over 10 years of experience in the fitness industry and ha...2021-11-1724 min

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 55 - Using Isolation To Win - Part 1On this episode of Prepare to Win we have the first half of a lengthy conversation discussing how to use isolation to win. We go over the mindset that has helped us to be focused on success despite challenges, the ways we discovered that mindset, and also how we’ve used it. As always, if you enjoy the show, please take the time to give us a 5-star rating and review to let us know what you think of the show. Follow us on SoundCloud, Spotify, and iTunes. Leave us a review and let us know how we’re doing! Your...2021-11-1046 min

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 54 - Ideal Vs RealityOn this episode of Prepare to Win we’re talking (explicitly) about Ideals versus Reality. This starts largely with the topic of nutrition and transitions into gym selection, strength training, egos in the gym, and the reality of what your time looks like each day. We also have Q&A discussing Whoop and what former athletes should focus on as they get older. Show Topics: 1. Messing up a single meal versus giving up on the entire day of nutrition. 2. Prioritization of goals being more important than momentary enjoyment. 3. No one cares how strong you are or aren’t in the gym...2021-11-031h 11

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 53 - Nutrition Advice For Students And Time - Intense WorkersOn this episode of Prepare to Win we’re talking about nutritional choices and habits for students and occupations which are highly time-demanding. We talk about ways to better approach your breakfast. We give thoughts on meal-prepping. We share stories (struggles) about learning how to cook, and then proceed to get sidetracked talking about the early days of Facebook and Napster, military stories, and also share some valuable insight into the difference between a growth oriented mindset versus a self-defeating mindset. Show Topics: 1. The reality of what we need to do for breakfast. 2. “Macro counting is not any more restrictive than...2021-10-271h 24

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 52 - Explaining PED's, Common Mistakes And MisunderstandingsOn this episode of Prepare to Win we discuss PED’s in Powerlifting. We talk about common misconceptions and mistakes that we observe in the lifting community. We also discuss better ways to understand and approach the use of PED’s for competitors and the general population. Follow us on SoundCloud, Spotify, and iTunes. Leave us a review and let us know how we’re doing! Your Hosts: Justin Oliver is the owner of Unrivaled Strength and Fitness (established in 2015). He is a coach with over 10 years of experience in the fitness industry and has dedicated himself to bringing the best t...2021-10-201h 04

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 51 - The (Not So Secret) Secrets To Success*A note: this episode has a sound gap around the 43:00 mark that is approximately 20 seconds. We apologize for the error in quality. Your Hosts: Justin Oliver is the owner of Unrivaled Strength and Fitness (established in 2015). He is a coach with over 10 years of experience in the fitness industry and has dedicated himself to bringing the best to his clients through evidence-based training. Justin is currently a competitive powerlifter with an International Elite Total of 1905 at 242. He has an incredibly diverse background of training which allows him to bring special insight to everyone he encounters. His purpose for starting this...2021-10-151h 16

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 50 - Recovery Concepts And IR SaunasOn this episode of Prepare to Win we’re discussing the use of infrared saunas for recovery purposes. We talk about what they do and how they can be implemented into a workout program for both athletes and general population. We discuss the different benefits of the IR Saunas and what clients should be aware prior to using them. Show Topics: 1. An overview of the benefits of infrared saunas (3:15) 2. Using infrared saunas prior to working out (6:25) 3. Building up your time spent in the sauna (8:55) 4. Recovery concepts for general population clients (12:05) 5. The consequences to the recovery system when “going off program” (18:15) 6. Compar...2021-10-0644 min

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 49 - First Time Meet Director ExperiencesOn this episode of Prepare to Win we’re discussing what it was like to have Justin’s first meet as a meet director: the good, the bad, the new, and the annoying. We discuss how this experience differs from the work done previously when simply hosting meets at Unrivaled, in particular the amount of time and money that is invested into the overall production that many consumers aren’t aware of. We take time to expand on how these concepts are applicable to other small businesses as well. We finish by explaining what we want clients, consumers, and/or non-bu...2021-09-1533 min

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 48 - Variables For Weekly Weight FluctuationsOn this episode of Prepare to Win we’re discussing variables that influence weight gain or loss. Everybody pees. Everybody poops. And today, we’re talking about how these two things have an effect on client’s perception of weight loss and/or gain. We begin the conversation explaining an overview of how and why your nutrition coach makes decisions for your macro’s. Then we transition into the primary variables (ie. going to the bathroom) that all clients need to keep in mind on their weight goal journey. Show Topics: 1. Why macros may not change for you from week to week...2021-09-0151 min

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 47 - Interview With Chloe LansingOn this episode of Prepare to Win we had the opportunity to talk with Chloe Lansing. Chloe began powerlifting in 2013 & is currently top 5 all-time by total at 148 in sleeves & wraps. She trains out of Anvil Gym in Cedar Rapids, IA. Chloe is sponsored by Ghost Strong Equipment (On IG - @ghoststrongequipment and @ghoststrong) and Zone Smelling Salts (On IG - @zonesmellingsalts). Use discount code CHLOE10 when ordering. We discuss how she originally got into Powerlifting. The progress that she has made and what that process was like over the last six years of her lifting career. We get into her...2021-08-151h 15

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 46 - Q&A Catch - UpOn this episode of Prepare to Win we’re doing another Q&A Catch Up. We discuss hard gainers, hot takes, preventing injuries for new powerlifters, how to adjust training on the fly, and when to cut for meets. Q&A: 1. What do you do to help clients who are hard gainers? 2. Do you have any hot takes? 3. What do you recommend to prevent injuries for brand new powerlifters? 4. What to do if equipment in gym is broken or not conducive to that day’s training? 5. When to cut for meets? Follow us on SoundCloud, Spotify, and iTunes. Leave us a re...2021-08-0453 min

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 45 - Baby StepsOn this episode of Prepare to Win we’re discussing the Baby Steps of moving forward in life. Whether it relates to nutrition, health in general, finding and/or hiring a mentor, or starting and succeeding in a business. Everything has to begin somewhere, and often those first small steps are the most impactful in the long run for future development and success. Q&A: 1. Suggestions on what to eat before and during a competition. 2. How do I know when to increase weight following an injury? 3. Can you talk about how to alternate between Chiropractic and Massage to optimize recovery fo...2021-07-2154 min

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 44 - Consistency Over ComplexityOn this episode of Prepare to Win we’re discussing the massive amount of misinformation that is spread through the general population in regards to fitness. We get into nutritional misunderstandings, where the misinformation might come from, and the frustrations as a fitness professional when trying to teach clients that consistency beats complexity every time. Show Topics: 1. High-level misinformation for low-level problem solving. 2. The frustrations of teaching consistency over complexity. Q&A: 1. Can you explain how to know if you’ve crashed your metabolism? (25:48) Follow us on SoundCloud, Spotify, and iTunes. Leave us a review and let us know how we’r...2021-07-0735 min

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 43 - We're All Just As StupidShow Topics: 1. A lack of knowledge is becoming the norm 2. How long does it typically take to get the hang of learning new technique? (11:49) 3. Changes in technique due to changes in the body that occur from training (16:33) 4. Recognizing coaching complacency (21:35) 5. The trend of coaches moving away from unnecessarily complicated explanations (24:17) 6. The goal of the individual determines how much they need to learn (35:07) Q&A: 1. What are your thoughts on how to know when an athlete transitions in their training from an intermediate to an advanced/elite level? (41:49) Announcements: 1. The Kentucky Open is now sold out. 2. The only meet that still...2021-06-2357 min

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 42 - Q&A Catch UpOn this episode of Prepare to Win we’re doing another Q&A Catch Up. We discuss blood panels for athletes, improving recovery for middle-age males, being mindful and in tune with your body, our thoughts on dry needling, how often to spent time stretching to increase flexibility, active recovery days while swimming, and our favorite micronutrients. Q&A: 1. How important are blood panels for athletes? 2. How to improve recovery for a middle-aged, active male? 3. Do you believe in dry-needling? And if so, do you offer it? 4. How often should I stretch to increase flexibility? 5. What are ideas to keep in...2021-06-1637 min

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 41 - Six Year Anniversary Of Unrivaled StrengthOn this episode of Prepare to Win we’re celebrating the six-year anniversary of Unrivaled Strength and discussing how the business has grown and changed over those years. We talk about how things got started and later transitioned with more growth. We discuss the high number of opportunities over the years to see the various elite level athletes who have come here for meets and to train. We also talk about the effects of growth and the target that you can become from fellow business owners. Show Topics: 1. How it all started (0:57) 2. Opportunities to meet and interact with athletes and co...2021-06-091h 21

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 40 - Q&A Catch UpOn this episode of Prepare to Win we’re doing another Q&A Catch Up. We discuss making progress around injuries (using lateralizations, modifications, and proper tissue loading schedules) , reducing Prehab days once injuries/issues are starting to feel better, thoughts on toe spreaders and rocks mats (benefits of toe spreading, massage and self-care for the feet and arches, ways to counteract tightness that is induced by lifting, and what are the habits that we wish we saw more in the gym. Q&A: 1. How to make progress around injuries? 2. If my hip is feeling better, can I reduce the nu...2021-06-0244 min

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 39 - Building Cultures Within Your BusinessOn this episode of Prepare to Win we discuss the culture here at Unrivaled Strength, both within the gym and specifically for the staff. We go into detail about the cultures we have seen from other gyms and businesses that we’ve experienced, what we hope to provide for the culture in our own businesses, and where we learned the lessons for why we want to provide them. Show Topics: 1. “Culture” as the current buzz word amongst entrepreneurs. 2. Different personality types within the culture of your business. 3. Culture is the determining “Why” for how your business makes decisions. 4. Learning as an employe...2021-05-2639 min

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 38 - A Culture Of So-Called WinningThis is not our typical episode of Prepare to Win. What started as a pre-podcast conversation became a full-fledge episode. We originally wanted to have a brief discussion about the Culture of Overhyped Winning that is seen on Instagram currently (emphasis on “brief”). We originally hit record in order to do a mic-check for the episode, and the next thing we knew we were 20 minutes deep into a conversation about the current state of social media delusions, building teams within your business, and finding ways to authentically promote yourself and your business. At a certain point towards the beginning, you can...2021-05-191h 12

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 37 - Changes In Environment And Positive Training OutcomesOn this episode of Prepare to Win we’re discussing how changes in the athlete’s environment can have a dramatic impact on the outcomes of their training, both positively or negatively. We go into several examples from a recent competition for four different female lifters. These women each made different but equally positive changes in their environment, lifestyle choices, and training circumstances. We detail the changes that were made the PR’s that each of the women had at this most recent meet. Announcements: 1. Meet Registration Update: The Fall Brawl is now sold out. If you’d like to be put o...2021-05-121h 01

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 36 - Q&A Catch - Up 2On this episode of Prepare to Win we’re doing a Q&A catch-up for the submissions we’ve received over the last few weeks. We discuss what we do for sleep (supplements, caffeine scheduling, and chronotypes), using Recovery Programming for a Masters level athlete training for a triathlon, how often a powerlifter should be working on mobility for shoulders and ankles (and understanding where “mobility training” tends to be hidden in the programming), a request to discuss training and nutrition for kids, and, finally, what is some of the dumbest shit that we’ve seen at the gym (this one is fun...2021-05-0542 min

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 35 - Athlete Nutrition Profile - Collegiate SwimmerOn this episode of Prepare to Win we’re starting a new segment for Sports Nutrition where Justin is presented with information for a specific athlete and walks the audience through the process of figuring out the basics of their macronutrient needs. This includes the total numbers for Protein, Carbohydrates, and Fats. We also discuss the timing element of when athletes should be fueling in relation to their workouts and life schedule. If you enjoy this format and find it educational and valuable, please let us know! Send us a DM, email, or tag us online! Show Topics: 1. The introduction of...2021-04-2840 min

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 34 - The Taking Responsibility RantOn this episode of Prepare to Win we’re talking about taking responsibility for your actions. Well, more of a rant about taking responsibility. We (passionately) give examples that inspired this most recent rant. The conversation takes a turn at the halfway point as we begin to delve into the mindset that drives the business principles and lifestyle choices that we run our business by, live our lives by, and what we look to find in others (business partners, clients, and which businesses or services we use ourselves).2021-04-2140 min

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 33 - The Fear Of Nearing SuccessOn this episode of Prepare to Win we discuss the fear that comes from approaching success. Too often, we work with athletes (of various backgrounds and sports) that begin to reach a turning point in their training. This turning point is the first true step towards their success as an athlete. It is also one of the hardest moments mentally for any athlete. It shows if this person is deeply committed to growing and succeeding as an athlete. This point or mental hardship can be seen also in business and life, in general. It has been a topic that we...2021-04-1458 min

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 32 - Pre - Season Strength Training TransitionsOn this episode of Prepare to Win we’re discussing how to properly decrease strength training volume coming out of pre-season as an athlete moves into in-season training and competition. We discuss the misconceptions about sport-specific training, the proper purpose of strength training during in-season and off-season, creating a better understanding for what conditioning means and how to use it for each individual sport. Announcements: 1. We’re excited to announce that there will be cash prizes and rewards given at the future meets! Cash prizes will be given for best overall male and female lifters as well as a Texas Dead...2021-04-0747 min

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 31 - The Inevitable Nutrition Episode, Part 2 - Energy Systems And Fueling For WorkoutsWe want to apologize in advance. There was an error in the record process for this episode that resulted in poor audio quality for Dane’s microphone. It resulted in a high echo effect that, unfortunately, couldn’t be removed post-production. This will be fixed in the future and, hopefully, does not distract from the valuable information that the episode provides. On this episode of Prepare to Win, we have round two of the Inevitable Nutrition episode. Justin explains some of the methodology that he uses when calculated macros for his clients, in particular the sport they are doing and the...2021-03-311h 26

Uncensored HumanityUncensored Humanity UH 067 - Dane Lee Podcasts, Recovery and ReligionMy guest today is Dane Lee of Elite Recovery Sports Massage and he is what I would call a recovery specialist. Dane is a certified Exercise Physiologist through ACSM and a licensed Massage Therapist in the state of Ohio through Stark State College. Dane has a Bachelors of Science degree from Kent State University in Exercise Science with emphasis on exercise specialist. Dane has experience in massage and experience as a strength coach and as a gymnastic coach. Today Dane and I got into all kinds of topics. Dane recently started a podcast with a b...2021-03-302h 02

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 30 - Q&AOn this episode of Prepare to Win we’re doing a full episode of Q&A. We talk about massages during the CrossFit Open, best bang for your buck mobility, nontraditional recovery perspective for Powerlifting, calf training for weightlifters, ice baths, creating tension in the bench press set-up, and how dietary considerations when using anabolics. Q&A: 1. How often should I get a massage during the CrossFit Open? (3:35) 2. What is the best bang for your buck mobility? (6:36) 3. Minimum effective dose of Recovery for Powerlifting? (12:01) 4. Thoughts on calf training for weightlifters? (16:31) 5. Where do you find ice baths to be useful if at...2021-03-2447 min

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 29 - Accepting Your ChoicesOn this episode of Prepare to Win we discuss accepting choices within your training and taking responsibility for the results of those choices. We get into how these responsibilities are, ultimately, the determining factor in answering the question of “What does it take to be an elite level athlete?” Follow us on SoundCloud, Spotify, and iTunes. Leave us a review and let us know how we’re doing! Your Hosts: Justin Oliver is the owner of Unrivaled Strength and Fitness (established in 2015). He is a coach with over 10 years of experience in the fitness industry and has dedicated himself to bringi...2021-03-1740 min

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 28 - The Highly Anticipated Nutritional Insight EpisodeToday’s episode has been one of our most highly requested episodes since starting the podcast. Justin goes in-depth into his philosophy that he uses with his nutritional clients. He explains the various ways that he works to “build the metabolism” to help his clients lose body fat while eating more calories while simultaneously continuing to see strength, athletic, and overall fitness improvements Show Topics: 1. Finding and picking a nutritional coach (1:47) a. “What is their philosophy?” 2. Nutritional myths from clients and athletes (3:18) 3. Justin’s philosophy on Nutrition: Eat more (11:59) Q&A: 1. Thoughts on macro timing on heavy lifting days? (45:55) 2. Planning nutrition ar...2021-03-101h 14

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 27 - Interview With Brianny Terry And Erika Stevens - In Support of Women in PowerliftingToday we’re joined by Erika Stevens, Brianny Terry, and Lindsey Rossiter. We discuss how Erika and Brianny got into fitness and powerlifting. We go in depth about a recent controversy concerning comments that were made against women in powerlifting on another podcast. We get Erika’s and Bri’s opinion on how this affects not just current lifters, but also future female lifters as well. We also discuss options for redesigning how a typical powerlifting meet schedule is structured, as well as hear Bri tell us her humorous 15 pound water cut story. Erika Stevens is a powerlifter out of Youngs...2021-03-031h 24

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 26 - The Q&A Catch - Up EpisodeToday we’re taking a full episode to catch up on previous Q&A submissions that we haven’t had an opportunity to get in over the past few weeks. We discuss ways to determine how much water you should be drinking in a day, how many meals to have per day and timing of macronutrients, what are some at-home options for bicep pain, and getting help with elbow pain after bench volume increases. Q&A: 1. How much water should I be drinking per day? a. Timing of hydration b. Effect of hydration on performance c. How certain foods that may...2021-02-2450 min

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 25 - Interview With Tim Williams Of Ritual ApparelToday we had the opportunity to talk with Tim Williams, founder and owner of Ritual Apparel (Ritualapparel.co ). Tim has a diverse background within the business world. We learned about his beginnings as the lead singer of a band for several years, his intense focus when designing album covers and clothing, getting by on different jobs, how he transitioned into to starting an apparel company, his experiences as a DTC business owner, and much more. Tim can be found on Instagram at @Tim_ritual Ritual Apparel can be found on Instagram @ritual__apparel His podcast can be found on iTunes...2021-02-171h 20

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 24 - Finding Mental FortitudeToday we’re talking about mental fortitude. There are opportunities everywhere in life that show us where we can learn to build greater mental strength and resilience, but we have to work to recognize those opportunities. Show Topics: 1. The preparation for opportunities being perceived as “luck.” (5:45) 2. Being better at marketing versus being better as a person. (12:40) 3. Pushing mental barriers (18:48) 4. Overcoming doubts as you push mental barriers (24:20) 5. What does it feel like to take risks as you grow? (30:40) 6. The first time being tested as a business owner (40:38) Announcements: 1. Dan Bell will be holding a USAW Level 1 Certification course February 27th and 28th at...2021-02-0945 min

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 23 - Constructing Your Client BaseToday we’re talking about constructing your clientele in the strength and conditioning business, whether you’re looking to work with athletes, specific sports (ie. powerlifting, weightlifting, etc.), or the general population. We discuss the gradual process of creating a niche for yourself in the strength and conditioning world, the significant amount of work required to do that, and the patience needed to see that niche fulfilled in the long run. Show Topics: 1. Constructing your clientele and when to find your niche. 2. Beginning to see the opportunity to construct your niche / client? (16:45) 3. How do you define “diminished quality”? (29:00) Q&A: 1. How to m...2021-02-0356 min

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 22 - Effects On Recovery Combining Crossfit And PowerliftingToday we’re discussing the effect on combining different energy systems in training. Justin poses a question about doing a combination of Crossfit and Powerlifting and what those two activities would have on an individual’s overall recovery when done simultaneously. We talk about the different forms of cardiovascular training and how much should realistically be done depending on goals. For the Q&A, a question came in about supplements, so Justin and Dane discuss their current regiments for morning and evening stacks as well as pre-workouts and stimulants. Show Topics: 1. The point of diminishing returns for participating in opposing acti...2021-01-2755 min

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 21 - Interview With Jordan JarrellEpisode 21 - Today we’re talking with Jordan Jarrell (@dadbod220 on IG), a Top 15 All-Time at 220 and Top 3% of All-Time for Bench Press Powerlifter from Georgetown, Kentucky. Jordan is the owner of Bad Dad Barbell Gym (@baddad_barbell on IG) and has been training for Powerlifting since 2013. He currently has a 2105 total, which he accomplished in October, 2020. We go into his background with athletics, how he got into Powerlifting, his thoughts on training, opening his gym, his methods for coaching his clients, and Q&A. Show Topics: 1. Jordan’s background and history in Powerlifting. 2. The misunderstanding of what being in the...2021-01-201h 38

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 20 - Opportunities, Gratitude, And The Stagnation Of EntrepreneursToday we’re talking about finding ways to have a better perspective when it comes to opportunities all around us. Justin recounts some of his time in the military and how those experiences shaped his perception of opportunity, as well as a driver-less car invention that he almost patented but (regretfully) passed on. Show Topics: 1. Opportunities around the world (0:55) 2. Gratitude and Building from the Bottom (7:00) 3. Happiness and work selection (18:20) 4. Missed opportunities for driver-less cars (34:30) Announcements: 1. Dan Bell, head coach for Rubber City Weightlifting, will be holding a USAW Level 1 Weightlifting coaching certification on February 27th – 28th. This will be held at U...2021-01-1347 min

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 19 - New Year, New You (Only Better)Today we’re talking about the habits that normally get made for New Year’s resolutions and why they tend to fail. They don't have to fade away after a few months if you follow a process of building the proper habits. We get into how to make those better habits and also how to set yourself up for greater success when it comes to your fitness and health goals in the New Year. Show Topics: 1. The problem with most New Year’s fitness / health resolutions (0:11) 2. Redirecting your current habits towards new goals (13:00) 3. Finding your new starting point for health and fi...2021-01-0655 min

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 18 - 2020 Recap and Q&AToday we wanted to take a moment to say thank you to everyone that has supported this past year. We’re doing a quick recap of the events of 2020 to reflect on what we went through both personally and professionally. We discuss about the circumstances of the past year creating opportunities and reflecting on whether people took the chance to run towards those opportunities or hide from them. Also, we finally get around to the backlog of Q&A submissions we’ve received over the past few weeks. Show Topics: 1. 2020 Recap – Thank you to everyone. 2. How did you react to 2020 - runn...2020-12-3059 min

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 17 - Opening A Gym 101Today we talk about the fundamentals of opening a gym and operating in the fitness industry. We share some of the lessons that we've learned along the way, strategies that new owners should aware before opening, and what expect the first few years. Show Topics: 1. Developing a business plan 2. Considerations that need to be thought of: market, location, demographics, funding options 3. The necessary mindset of a small business owner 4. Sustainability of a gym owner Follow us on SoundCloud, Spotify, and iTunes. Leave us a review and let us know how we’re doing! Your Hosts: Justin Oliver is the owner of...2020-12-231h 03

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 16 - Game Day MindsetToday we’re joined again by Lindsey Rossiter as dive into the concept of an athlete’s game day mindset. We discuss Justin’s recent success at his powerlifting meet and how he prepared for this meet versus meets in the past. Show Topics: 1. Totaling 1901 for the first time 2. Finding ways to develop confidence for competition day 3. Being in the zone and strategies for staying there on competition day Q&A: 1. How many competitions should a powerlifter or weightlifter compete in each year? 2. What works better: macro-counting or weighing your food? 3. Is it better to over eat or undereat during prep? ...2020-12-161h 02

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 15 - "The Coach Is A Guide" - Expectations for the Athlete and CoachWe're joined again today by Lindsey Rossiter as we discuss our experiences with coaching athletes, being coached ourselves, and the expectations that athletes should be aware that their coaches have for them. Show Topics: 1. What should the athlete expect from their coach? 2. What does it mean to communicate well with an athlete? 3. Communication above everything else 4. What should an athlete look for when searching for a coach? Follow us on SoundCloud, Spotify, and iTunes. Leave us a review and let us know how we’re doing! Your Hosts: Justin Oliver is the owner of Unrivaled Strength and Fitness (established in 2015). He...2020-12-0951 min

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 14 - Maria Fautali & Lindsey Rossiter - Women In Sports, Stigmas, and Mental HealthOur guests today are Maria Fautali (@Mariafautali on IG and TikTok) and Lindsey Rossiter (@lin_ross on IG). Maria is currently a member of the WFA (Women's Football Alliance). She has a wide ranging athletic background, including track, basketball, competitive cheer, powerlifting, and football. We asked Maria and Lindsey on today to discuss their experiences as athletes in their sports and the struggles and accomplishments that they have witnessed and gone through personally. Show Topics: 1. What are some of the stigmas that Maria and Lindsey have experienced or witnessed in their lives as athletes? 2. What are ways that male coaches...2020-12-011h 20

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 13 - Sub - Threshold Learning And Timing For Therapy After InjuryShow Topics: 1. Sub-Threshold learning, what it is and how it applies to coaching and athletes. 2. Examples of coaching body awareness with athletes 3. Q&A: how and when to do stretching, strengthening, and massage post-injury. Follow us on SoundCloud, Spotify, and iTunes. Leave us a review and let us know how we’re doing! Your Hosts: Justin Oliver is the owner of Unrivaled Strength and Fitness (established in 2015). He is a coach with over 10 years of experience in the fitness industry and has dedicated himself to bringing the best to his clients through evidence-based training. Justin is currently a competitive powerlifter wi...2020-11-2538 min

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 12 - Live Large Fall Brawl 4 Meet RecapShow Topics: 1. Recap of the day's biggest lifts and totals 2. Highlights of the meet overall 3. Brief backstory on how this meet was started 4. Sneak peak of what lifters can expect in the future from Fall Brawl Follow us on SoundCloud, Spotify, and iTunes. Leave us a review and let us know how we’re doing! Your Hosts: Justin Oliver is the owner of Unrivaled Strength and Fitness (established in 2015). He is a coach with over 10 years of experience in the fitness industry and has dedicated himself to bringing the best to his clients through evidence-based training. Justin is currently a co...2020-11-1128 min

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 11 - PR's After InjuriesOn this episode, we wanted to get an opportunity to dive a little deeper into the work that Justin did to come back from his herniated disc injuries. It was a chance to hear more about the time and work that he put into his own rehabilitation. Show Topics: 1. Recovery timeline and workout structure after the injuries 2. Building the team to help with the rehabilitation 3. Hitting new PR's after new injury and how he did that Follow us on SoundCloud, Spotify, and iTunes. Leave us a review and let us know how we’re doing! Your Hosts: Justin Oliver is th...2020-11-031h 05

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 10 - Longevity in SportsShow Topics: 1. Defining longevity in sports 2. Redefining the length of an athlete's career 3. Q&A - Accessory exercises for longevity in weightlifting, and Unloading Cycles for athletes. Follow us on SoundCloud, Spotify, and iTunes. Leave us a review and let us know how we’re doing! Your Hosts: Justin Oliver is the owner of Unrivaled Strength and Fitness (established in 2015). He is a coach with over 10 years of experience in the fitness industry and has dedicated himself to bringing the best to his clients through evidence-based training. Justin is currently a competitive powerlifter with an International Elite Total of 1857 at 242. He...2020-10-2845 min

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 9 - Aligning Priorities With Your GoalsShow Topics: 1. Assessing your goals (Fitness, money, Job, Sports, etc) 2. Structuring your life to meet those goals (Are you broke from lack of income or from life choices?) 3. Wanting things vs. needing things (the necessary shift in mindset so many people need) Follow us on SoundCloud, Spotify, and iTunes. Leave us a review and let us know how we’re doing! Your Hosts: Justin Oliver is the owner of Unrivaled Strength and Fitness (established in 2015). He is a coach with over 10 years of experience in the fitness industry and has dedicated himself to bringing the best to his clients through ev...2020-10-2151 min

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 8 - Q&A - Hiring Coaches, Taking On New Clients, And MoreShow Topics: 1. How to build a lifting team and community within in the gym. 2. Thoughts on hiring new coaches and our experience with the process in the past. 3. Deciding who to take on as a client. 4. Advice on timing for bulking and/or weight loss. 5. Impact of consuming alcohol when trying to put on muscle. 6. Most effective way to incorporate conditioning into off-season training? Follow us on SoundCloud, Spotify, and iTunes. Leave us a review and let us know how we’re doing! Your Hosts: Justin Oliver is the owner of Unrivaled Strength and Fitness (established in 2015). He is a co...2020-10-1440 min

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 7 - Bench Press Programming And Recovery TipsShow Topics: 1. General advice on bench press programming and common issues with technique. 2. Recovery and tissue management advice for bench press. Q&A: 1. What's more important in an athlete: Talent or Character? 2. Ways of effectively managing stress? 3. What you should and shouldn't do before coming in workout? Follow us on SoundCloud, Spotify, and iTunes. Leave us a review and let us know how we’re doing! Your Hosts: Justin Oliver is the owner of Unrivaled Strength and Fitness (established in 2015). He is a coach with over 10 years of experience in the fitness industry and has dedicated himself to bringing the be...2020-10-0744 min

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 6 - Business Principles And Burning BridgesShow Topics: 1. Business principles and the reasons behind why owners have them. 2. How burning bridges affects the emerging generations. 3. Justin's account of his time in the military. How he recognized opportunities being put in front of him and how he took advantaged of them. Follow us on SoundCloud, Spotify, and iTunes! Your Hosts: Justin Oliver is Dane Lee is a Sports Massage Therapist out of North East Ohio. He has been working with powerlifters, olympic weightlifters, and collegiate athletes since 2015. He is the inventor of Nervous System Management and Recovery Programming. His work is primarily based in Accumulative Fatigue Theory...2020-09-3040 min

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 5 - Programming MisconceptionsEpisode 5 Show Topics: 1. RPE and why so many people mess it up 2. Programming flaws commonly seen - Younger lifters using DUP and RPE without knowing how to cycle either of them. - Trying to use too much "science" without a proper understanding behind how and why to use it. - Why adding in too many factors just increases your chances of error (ie. velocity readers) - Not getting into wraps until the last 3 weeks - Utilizing bastardized versions of conjugate programming and its effects on competition performance. 3. Q&A Be sure to follow us on SoundCloud, Spotify, and iTunes and...2020-09-2344 min

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 4 - Defining EffortShow Topics: 1. How to define effort? 2. What does it mean to truly work hard towards your goal? 3. Examples that we've got through or witnessed from others. Follow us on Instagram for Weekly Q&A Submissions to the Podcast @Unrivaledstrength @j_oly5 and @elite_recovery_lmt Follow us on SoundCloud, Spotify, and iTunes. Rate and review to let us know how we're doing!2020-09-1651 min

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 3 - The New Normal"Sometimes you're ahead, sometimes you're behind. The race is long, and in the end its only with yourself." -Mary Schmich Show Topics: 1. Downfalls, wins, and progressing. 2. Adopting the mindset that when one door closes, another opens. 3. Pushing to the new normal each step of the way. Discussing what it means to become uncomfortable and how to stay there until we find ourselves being uncomfortable. Q&A: 1. What advice would you give to a new powerlifter at their first meet? 2. What advice would you give your younger self in regards to training and business? Be sure to follow us on iTunes...2020-09-101h 04

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 2 - Misconceptions Of RecoveryShow Topics: 1. The misconception of Recovery (what it is and what it isn't) 2. The different levels of implementing Recovery 3. An athlete's needs vary throughout the training phases. You will need someone to help you figure out all of those variations and to clarify your needs. Be sure to follow us on Spotify, iTunes, and SoundCloud Upcoming Events: 1. USPA Iron Dogs 3 powerlifting meet on Oct. 3rd at Unrivaled Strength in North Canton, Ohio 2. Live Large Fall Brawl 4 on Nov. 7th at Unrivaled Strength in North Canton, Ohio 2020-09-071h 03

Prepare To Win PodcastEpisode 1 - Preparing for the Athlete Mindset"Before anything else, preparation is the key to success." -Alexander Graham Bell Show Topics: 1. Starting the day with a plan for your meals, being prepped and ready. 2. What does it mean to develop a prepared mindset. 3. Embracing the mindset of being an athlete. If you want to be athlete, you have to think like an athlete. You can find us on iTunes, Spotify, and SoundCloud. If you like what you hear, please leave us a five-star rating and let us know what you liked. Upcoming Events: USPA Iron Dog 3 Powerlifting Meet on October 3rd at Unrivaled Strength Gym in North...2020-09-0552 min

Prepare To Win PodcastIntroductionsIntroductions by Justin Oliver and Dane Lee 2020-09-0318 min