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Apologetics 315 Podcast045 - Dealing with Doubt after Losing TrustIn this episode, Brian Auten and Chad Gross address the topic of dealing with doubts after losing in trust. They also discuss William Lane Craig’s book on the historical Adam.0:26 - Weather, seasons, and fun facts about Northern Ireland3:43 - Resource about Halloween: Ken Samples - The Tricky Topic of Halloween4:31 - “The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill” podcast, and takeaways8:49 - The Quest for the Historical Adam by William Lane Craig; questions and impressions. Interviews with WLC about the book:Justin Brierley’s interview: Sean McDowell’s Interview: Reasonable Faith podc...2021-10-2537 min
Apologetics 315 Podcast004 - Responding to Memes and Talking About the TrinityIn this episode, Brian Auten and Chad Gross talk about podcasts, memes, and talking about the Trinity.0:50 - A few podcasts we listen to: ID The Future, Frank Turek, The Briefing with Albert Mohler, Unbelievable? with Justin Brierley, Reasonable Faith, Defenders, Like Trees Walking with Mike J. Nelson (Mystery Science Theater 3000), Think Biblically, Stand to Reason (Greg Koukl), Real Atheology.8:10 - Responding to memes, "Jesus never talked about abortion," and the case against abortion.21:30 - How might we turn conversation stoppers into conversation starters? Dealing with nervousness, pressure, and anxiety responding to arguments.2021-01-111h 03
The Fitness BurdenEpisode 27 (Macros - The numerical science behind nutrition)What are macros? Should I be tracking my macros? What are the advantages of tracking my macros? Is it hard to do?2018-06-2041 min
The Fitness BurdenEpisode 26 (CrossFit Games Athlete - Kelley Jackson) Body: Topic #1 - Brief introduction: Family, friends, passions other than CrossFit. Topic #2 - How did you get started with CrossFit? What is your favorite part about CrossFit? How long do you foresee yourself continuing CrossFit? Topic #4 - Anyone that trains as long and as hard as you has probably had to deal with injuries. How did you overcome those obstacles, and what advice would you give to someone who in currently dealing with one? Topic #3 - From an athlete's perspective, what does a typical day look like for you? Training? Programming? Nutrition? Mobility? Sleep? Start with when you wake up...2016-10-2245 min
The Fitness BurdenEpisode 25 (Why do so many CrossFitters love Jesus?) Body: Topic #1: Matthew 22:36-40 “Jesus replied, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and will all your mind.” This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” CrossFit = Community Coaches want to help people. The best way to help people is to love them. Topic #2: Unlike any sport I’ve played, CrossFit focuses on growth of individuals as members of a community. Definition of CrossFit = “Relative intensity” means it is difficult for everyone, equally. A bench-warmer on the varsity football team, is still on the team, but they d...2016-05-1922 min
The Fitness BurdenEpisode 24 (How to 10x Your Fitness)
Intro:
Justin
“Welcome to The Fitness Burden, I’m Justin Smiley with
my Co-Host,”
Brian
“Brian Turek”
Justin
“On today’s episode we are going to”
Body: The 4 Degrees of action: “The 10x Rule” by Grant
Cardone
Massive Thought or goals require massive action. Most
people fail with both. Most people underestimate the amount
of action it takes to achieve success and therefore rarely achieve
it.
Degree #1: Do nothing people: give up on their dreams, accep
any result good or bad. Spend energy justifying why they
aren’t doing anything. They have to spend a ton of time and
creativity...2016-04-3024 min
The Fitness BurdenWhen your diet isn't cutting it - literally (Part 3)“When your diet isn’t cutting it - literally.” (Part 3) Parts 1 and 2 of this podcast have addressed food logs, macronutrient timing, carb cycling, and intermittent fasting. If you have not yet listened to those, please press pause on this episode and go back to those episodes first, as part 3 only builds on the first 2. Assuming that you get optimal sleep, eat high quality fat, protein, and carbohydrates at the appropriate times during the day, and that you have normal thyroid and adrenal function, carb-cycling and intermittent fasting may still not be enough. In 2012, the federal government...2016-04-2105 min
The Fitness BurdenEpisode 23 (What to do after the CrossFit Open)
Look back at the 2015 Training season.
Determine your strengths and weaknesses
Take a look at the 5 Open workouts
Breakdown each workout and evaluate where you need to improve
As for an unbiased opinion.
Have someone else look at your strengths and weaknesses
Re-evaluate why you train.
Do you really want to get better at double-unders or do you want to look/feel better?
Create a plan that will help you improve those weaknesses and maintain your strengths
Stick to the plan regardless of what other people are doing.
2016-03-2821 min
The Fitness BurdenEpisode 22 (More Weight or Faster times)
Intro:
Justin
“Welcome to The Fitness Burden, I’m Justin Smiley with my Co-Host,”
Brian
“Brian Turek”
Justin
“On today’s episode we are going to address a common question in our box, “When should I go heavier, and how do I know when to push the clock?”
Body:
Topic #1 The CrossFit training spectrum: Technique, Strength, Speed
Scaled weights vs Rx Weights - relative strength
Topic #2 What will using heavier weights do for my performance?
Rx weights will feel lighter and therefore easier.
Topic #3 What will going faster do for my performance?
Push the anaerobic threshold (Oxidative vs glycolytic)
Topic #4 Which is best to help...2016-03-0220 min
The Fitness BurdenEpisode 21 (The 2016 CrossFit Open)
What is the open?
What are the dates?
Why should you sign up for the open?
Community
Competition
Inspiration / Motivation
Test / Re-test
What if I can't do all of the movements?
Movements to expect
Workout style
What are our predictions?.
2016-02-2531 min
The Fitness BurdenEpisode 20 (Pushing through plateaus)
Body:
Topic #1: What is the difference between a plateau and a valley-canyon
Plateau - a regular/natural byproduct of training that usually occurs after a period of consistent progression. A true performance plateau occurs when an athlete has already optimized their sleep, training, and nutrition.
Questions to ask yourself to determine whether or not you have hit a ‘true’ performance plateau.
If I don’t sleep, eat, or train optimally, what can I do to improve those three factors.
Optimal fat, protein, carbohydrates, sleep, hydration etc.
Valley-Canyon - an irregular/unnatural product of poor sleep, nutrition, or training habits that usually...2016-02-1229 min
The Fitness BurdenThe Fitness Burden - Episode 19 (Athlete Empowerment)
Intro:
Justin
“Welcome to The Fitness Burden, I’m Justin Smiley with my Co-Host,”
Brian
“Brian Turek”
Justin
“On today’s episode we are going to talk about self-empowerment”
Body:
Topic #1 What we can’t control.
The weather, traffic, other people and their actions or responses.
Modern medicine preaches the opposite
Genetic, environmental, hereditary, byproduct of circumstances.
Topic #2 What can we control?
For the most part, we control our sleep, food and drink consumption, physical activity, preventative maintenance, the people we surround ourselves with, and what we allow into our heads.
As humans, I believe it is our God-given right to co...2015-12-0531 min
The Fitness BurdenThe Fitness Burden - Episode 18 (Low Carb Dieting and Establishing a Workout Routine)In this episode, we interview one of our athletes, Ben Good. He came to us with questions about programming and diet, and we thought that this would be a perfect opportunity to try and reach others who might have similar questions. We talk about many different things, but the main areas of focus are:
How to pair a weight-training program with CrossFit
Carb Cycling & low carb dieting
Quality fat consumption
Ketosis
And, why CrossFit works
Enjoy!2015-11-0740 min
The Fitness BurdenDr. TJ "The Institute of Natural Health" (Part 1)This audio is taken from a lecture given by
T.J. WILLIAMS, DC, PHD
He discusses gut health, dairy, and the impact nutrition has on performance.
Dr. Williams earned his PhD from the University of Arkansas and his Doctor of Chiropractic from Logan College of Chiropractic. The dual doctoral degrees provide him the unique insight of knowing the natural treatments to achieve wellness, and understanding the importance of having scientific research to back up his recommendations and suggestions. Dr. TJ is also a nationally known lecturer on topics such as Pulsed Electro-Magnetic Field...2015-10-2057 min
The Fitness BurdenThe Fitness Burden - Episode 17 (Why your programming, or lack thereof, matters.)
Topic #1 Even the best of programs that are not followed, will not work.
There are personal trainers, fitness experts, and strength coaches who have made entire careers, lucrative careers designing workout programs. If you don’t believe us, just google the “300 Workout” or do a search for Tom Hardy’s workout to get in shape for his role as Bane is the most recent Batman movie. Hollywood actors and fitness enthusiasts will pay a pretty penny for the “perfect” workout regimen.
But programs only work if they are followed.
Placebo affect. It doesn’t matter so much what the program is, so long as you...2015-10-0332 min
The Fitness BurdenWhen your diet isn't cutting it - literally (Part 2)“When your diet isn’t cutting it - literally.” (Part 2)
If you listened to part 1 of this podcast, you learned that carb cycling can be a nutritional option for someone who isn’t getting the physical results they want. However, individuals are different. As mentioned before, adrenal function, hormone production, sleep, stress, and hydration are just a few of the factors that can drastically affect the nutritional needs of an athlete, and if someone is not keeping those variables constant, it becomes very difficult to determine exactly how or what to tweak. Assuming that you have normal...2015-10-0105 min
The Fitness BurdenWhen your diet isn't cutting it - literally“When your diet isn’t cutting it - literally.”
Even though we don’t like to use the word diet, many people frequently ask questions regarding their food consumption when they plateau or reach a point of stagnation along their weightloss journey. A paleo-esque diet that focuses on healthy fats, quality proteins, and low-glycemic - gluten free carbohydrates is often the best route for anyone trying to look, feel, or perform better; however, it definitely does not mean that a one-size-fits-all approach will work for everyone. For some, specific macro and micro nutrients must be tracked and...2015-09-2404 min
The Fitness BurdenThe Fitness Burden - Episode 16 (What CrossFit Women Want.)
Topic #1: Why do some women who do CrossFit look muscular and feminine while others end up looking muscular and masculine?
Topic #2: What should I eat to ensure my body looks the way I want it to?
Should I eat protein bars and drink protein shakes?
How much protein should I eat in a day?
Topic #3: What is my body type, and what role do genetics play?
How much say do I really have in the way my body looks?
Ectomorph, Endomorph, Mesomorph
Hormones: estrogen vs. testosterone
Topic #4: Should I spend more time lifting or doing cardio?
What are the pro’s a...2015-09-1236 min
The Fitness BurdenThe Fitness Burden - Episode 15 (Why you aren't seeing the results you want)Topic #1: Have a Realistically, Clear VisionWhere do you want to go, backwards plan from there.Realistic time frame relative to your past and presentTopic #2: Establish and Maintain Constant VariablesIt is hard to tell what works and when it works will ever-changing variables.Topic #3: MedicationBlood pressure, thyroid, and diabetes prevent weight loss. Catch 22Topic #4: Mobility, recovery, injury preventionIt is much more difficult to exercise with nagging injuries.2015-08-1731 min
The Fitness BurdenThe Fitness Burden - Episode 14 (Training like a sponsored athlete)In this episode we address the concept of training like a sponsored athlete. Many people think it would be awesome to get paid to workout, or at the very least, get free apparel, supplements, and gear. Frank discusses his aspirations to live like a professional athlete for 4 months, and see if he likes it.2015-08-0532 min
The Fitness BurdenThe Fitness Burden - Episode 13 (Get H.U.G.E.)How to get that muscle!2015-07-1933 min
The Fitness BurdenThe Fitness Burden - Episode 12 (Scaling CrossFit)Why proper scaling is essential to the longevity of CrossFit and CrossFit athletes.2015-07-0436 min
The Fitness BurdenThe Fitness Burden - Episode 11 (Hacking Fat Loss)
Hacking Fat Loss
What are our stresses?
Fight or flight
Down regulation of drenal function
Cortisol
Sleep
Hormone production/regulation
Waking up pre-diabetic
Quality vs quantity
Nutrition
Eat more fat to burn fat
Starvation & malnutrition - conservation mode
Exercise:
What is metabolism?
LSD vs. Interval training
Total calories vs % of fat
Why LSD on an empty stomach.
2015-06-2830 min
The Fitness BurdenThe Fitness Burden - Episode 10 (Supplementation)
What is a supplemejt and when should you use one?
Which supplements should you take?
How you will know if your supplements are working?
Are you getting the most bang for your buck?
2015-06-2037 min
The Fitness BurdenYour S.A.D DietHello,
I just wanted to share with everyone a new pet project of mine. If you like it, let me know. If you don't like it, let me know. If you would like to hear more, your thoughts will be good encouragement for the release of the rest. Thanks2015-05-1419 min
The Fitness BurdenThe Fitness Burden - Episode 9 (CrossFit Lifestyle vs. CrossFit Competitor)
Intro:
Justin
“Welcome to The Fitness Burden, I’m Justin Smiley with my Co-Host,”
Brian
“Brian Turek”
Justin
“On today’s episode we are going to”
Body:
Topic #1: What is the CrossFit lifestyle?
Sleep
Nutrition
Training
Topic #2: What is the difference between working out (training) and practice
Heartrate, anaerobic threshold vs. technique vs. strength
Topic #3: Everything is moderation, even CrossFit
CrossFit Games vs. everyday programming
Games athletes vs the average Joes
Topic #4: Realistic expectations vs. big picture dreaming
“Play the long game”
How can you personally become better
Conclusion:
- Justin
“If you like...2015-05-0232 min
The Fitness BurdenThe Fitness Burden-Episdoe 8 (Why mobility and recovery are so important.)
Intro:
Justin
“Welcome to The Fitness Burden, I’m Justin Smiley with my Co-Host,”
Brian
“Brian Turek”
Justin
“On today’s episode we are going to address the topic of recovery”
Body:
Topic #1 Why are proper warm-ups and cool-downs are so essential?
Muscles are like motorcycle tires.
Topic #2 What happens to our muscles when we workout?
Breakdown muscle fibers but we must build them back up.
Topic #3 Why should we look at food as fuel & medicine?
150 years ago people use to look at food as medicine and their medicine was their food.
Racecars and jet planes don’t take 87 unleade...2015-04-0436 min
The Fitness BurdenThe Fitness Burden-Episode 7 (Goal Setting)
Intro: (Special Guest - Steve Smiley)
Justin
“Welcome to The Fitness Burden, I’m Justin Smiley with my Co-Host,”
Brian
“Brian Turek”
Justin
“On today’s episode we are going to discuss effective goal setting”
Body:
Topic #1 Performance goals/action goals vs. outcome/results goals?
Why are performance goals or action goals better?
Examples of our (Brian & Justin’s action and outcome goals)
Topic #2 Big goals vs little goals. *** SMART ***
What are the pro’s and con’s of big goals?
What are the pro’s and con’s of little goals?
Topic #3 Achieving or reaching your goals?
Why do so many peo...2015-03-0730 min
The Fitness BurdenThe Fitness Burden-Episode 6 (Why women should do CrossFit)
Intro:
Justin
“Welcome to The Fitness Burden, I’m Justin Smiley.
“On today’s episode we are going to look at reasons why women should CrossFit. I have with me a special quest Zoe Cangas, fitness enthusiast, CrossFit Coach etc.”
Body:
Topic #1 Brief summary about Zoe Cangas
Exercise journey, past, present, and future. How does your current model differ from or resemble what you used to do?
Topic #2 Why should women CrossFit?
2-3 reasons why you believe it is important for women to do more than just run on the treadmill or hop on a elliptical.
Topic #3 What...2015-02-2528 min
The Fitness BurdenThe Fitness Burden-Episode 5 (Why you should sign up for the 2015 CrossFit Open)
Intro:
Justin
“Welcome to The Fitness Burden, I’m Justin Smiley with my Co-Host,”
Brian
“Brian Turek”
Justin
“On today’s episode we are going to discuss our recommendations for how to best prepare for the 2015 CrossFit Open”
Body:
Topic #1 - What is the CrossFit Open?
Why was it created? What was is it designed to do?
Why sign up for the CrossFit Open?
How much does it cost? ($20) Register online - watch our screencast on how to sign up on our youtube channel.
Topic #2 - Physical
Movement competencies
Previously tested movements, rep schemes, and benchmarks
Times and numbers to hit to q...2015-02-0830 min
The Fitness BurdenThe Fitness Burden-Episode 4 (Why do you even CrossFit, Bro?)
Intro:
Justin
“Welcome to The Fitness Burden, I’m Justin Smiley with my Co-Host,”
Brian
“Brian Turek”
Justin
“On today’s episode we are going to address the question, (Why do you even CrossFit, Bro)”
Body:
Topic #1 What is CrossFit? - Constantly varied, functional movement, performed @ a relative high intensity.
What does that mean? HIIT Training, Interval training, sports & athletics training
Topic #2 How can CrossFit benefit you?
Novice, Average, Expert
Athlete, non -athlete, runner, biker, powerlifter, strongman, bodybuilder, treadmill/elliptical enthusiast
Topic #3 How can CrossFit enhance your lifestyle?
5k, Tough Mudder, sports, playing with your kids
Topic #4 Community:
Sh...2015-01-3127 min
The Fitness BurdenThe Fitness Burden-Episode 3 (Carbs)In this episode we take a closer look at carbohydrates, which ones are best and which you should stay away from. You are your own experiment. Try eating gluten-free.2015-01-1926 min
The Fitness BurdenThe Fitness Burden-Episode 2 (Protein)This episode we talk about protein as a macronutrient and how delightful/essential it is to progress in your journey of health, fitness, and overall wellness! We also do a product review of some new speed ropes we just acquired!2015-01-0520 min
The Fitness BurdenThe Fitness Burden-Episode 1 (Fat)There's always been myths and questions behind whether or not fat as a macronutrient is good for you. This episode we discuss how much we love fat! 2014-12-3128 min