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Jeff Weigh40. PI #40: Phil White - challenging some assumptionsOn this episode I interview with Phil White, co-author of several brilliant books including Unplugged with Andy Galpin & Brian McKenzie, Game Changer with Fergus Connolly, 17 hour fast with Dr Frank Merritt - challenging some of our assumptions.
Background
Phil was a guest on the show in Series 1 (episode 5) and we pick up where we left off last time; talking about technology and social media and the impact that it's having on our mental health.
Having taken a 30 day sabbatical from all social media as an experiment whilst working alongside Kenny Kane, Phil has...2020-12-111h 13
The Body of KnowledgeThe SnapshotWhere do you spend your time and energy? We describe the snapshot and how we use it to be honest with ourselves about where the chips fall. 2019-09-031h 09The Body of KnowledgeGrowth QuadrantsKenny drops one of his favorite models for growth - the four quadrants. We also dive deep into how to use them for just about anybody. 2019-08-271h 17The Body of KnowledgeMuscle GrowthAndy hits us with what's new in the science of muscle growth. Spoiler alert - we were all wrong about a few things... 2019-08-201h 03The Body of KnowledgeThe Five (Voltron) TenantsKenny lays out the five tenants of coaching at Oak Park - purpose, growth, connection, contribution, and value. 2019-08-131h 13The Body of KnowledgeInvest vs ConsumeAre you investing in your growth or consuming physical experiences? We break it down and help you distinguish between the two. 2019-08-0625 minThe Body of KnowledgeUse Your BrainKicking off season 3 with a conversation about the growth of science and technology. 2019-07-3042 minThe Body of KnowledgeGoing Dark 2Going deeper on why we're going dark. 2019-07-231h 17The Body of KnowledgeGoing DarkWe're back... but not in the way you might expect. We're going dark on social media and moving to a new model. 2019-07-1623 min
The Airborne Mind Show#106 - Social Media: Friend or Foe?Phil and Kenny are with me in this exciting episode! Kenny Kane is a life-long performer and coach who is fueled by improving the quality of life for people in principled ways. He bought CrossFit Los Angeles in 2014 with a vision to build a unified coaching team and the business to support it. The business rebranded in 2017 as Oak Park, a nod to Kenny’s roots in Santa Rosa, CA as well as a symbolic transition to something evergreen. He is also a professional stand-up comedian and a gym owner where a lot of celebrities and successful peop...2019-01-031h 52
The Body of KnowledgeEpilogueWe conclude Volume II with some reflections on leadership. Kenny, Andy, and Josh lay out what leadership means to them and what they learned from each guest.2018-03-081h 25
The Body of KnowledgeMental Skills (featuring Jared Cohen)In chapter 7 of volume II, we dive into the mental side of training with Oak Park Mental Skills Coach Jared Cohen. There's a lot of discussion about mindset and mentality out there but few tools for measuring and improving these things with training. We describe some broader context and provide hands on examples for actually developing mental skills.2018-03-051h 52
The Body of KnowledgeDave BeckIn chapter 6 of volume II, we have the pleasure of discussing scientific thinking, sex education, and a slew of other topics with Dave Beck. Dave is a published author and science teacher who has been featured on the cover of the New York Times.2018-02-191h 34
The Body of KnowledgeGabe RangelIn chapter 5 of volume II, we sit down with Gabe Rangel to talk about leadership in the military, professional sports, and life. Gabe explains the importance of environment and humility in developing people into better athletes and human beings.2018-02-061h 14
The Body of KnowledgeDoug LarsonIn chapter 4 of volume II, Co-Founder and Co-Host of Barbell Shrugged, Doug Larson joins us to talk about leadership in life and business. He goes into detail about his experience with being a fitness coach, entrepreneur, and father.2018-01-111h 35
The Body of KnowledgeWhat You WantIn chapter 3 of volume II, we attempt to answer the question, why don't you get what you want? From fitness goals to business solutions, people often fall short and don't know why. We discuss the importance of focus, authenticity, and structure in helping people get what they want long term.2017-12-201h 08
The Body of KnowledgeChanging RolesIn chapter 2 of volume II, Andy interviews Kenny and Josh about their relationship dynamics and how they change roles constantly. We get into the details of rebranding CrossFit LA as Oak Park and the importance of flexibility in leadership.2017-12-131h 29
The Body of KnowledgeLee BrownIn chapter 1 of volume II, Professor Lee Brown talks about sports science and mentorship. We discuss his research on power and velocity, overcoming cancer and the death of his son, and his role as a sherpa for hundreds of students and young scientists.2017-12-041h 54
The Body of KnowledgePrologueAfter some time off, we're back! The Body of Knowledge returns with Volume II: Sherpas. Kenny lays it all out in the Prologue and explains what to expect this time around.2017-12-0119 min
321Go PodcastEp 108 | Kenny Kane Part 2 - A Lifelong PracticeIn part 2 of our Kenny Kane series, Kenny begins to connect the dots between vision and practice. We take a look at coaching best practices and apply those at the affiliate level.
Kenny shares several stories about his career as a coach, entrepreneur, and stand up comedian. Kenny relates to the fitness entrepreneur that may be struggling to enact their vision and gives some solid advice to the entrepreneur that may find themselves at a crossroads.
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2017-06-0643 min321Go PodcastEp 107 | Kenny Kane Part 1 - When the Market and your Vision DivergeWe’re excited to be joined by Kenny Kane for a 2-part series.
In part 1, Kenny lays the groundwork for a discussion around the fitness “Market.” Specifically, we chat about how the affiliate owner or coach can begin to rise above the “noise” of the industry and adopt best practices from multiple disciplines.
We wrap up part 1 by introducing the theme of longevity - both as an affiliate owner and as a coach. We ask the question: “What would it look like for someone to do this for the rest of their life?”
If you don’t already, you MUST subscribe to the...2017-05-3043 min
The Body of KnowledgeEpilogue: Volume 1In the epilogue, Kenny, Andy, and Josh reflect on the experience of creating the inaugural volume of The Body of Knowledge. They share some of the back stories and conversations that went into the first nine chapters with a little humor and a ton of honesty. Kenny also reveals the theme for volume 2 which is due out later this year. 2017-05-2550 min
The Body of Knowledge1.9 Human HealthcareIn chapter 9, we are joined by Linda Rosenstock to talk about healthcare and the various factors that influence it. Linda has 20 years of experience in clinical medicine, she was appointed by the Clinton and Obama administrations to advise on issues in public health, and she served as the dean of the UCLA School of Public Health for 12 years. 2017-05-161h 20
The Body of Knowledge1.8 Human PerformanceIn chapter 8, we describe the evolution of human performance and the factors that influence it. We show how the modern fitness industry came to be plagued by extreme ideology, persuasion, and isolation. Andy provides context for this conversation with the history of training from the ancient Greeks to the birth of bodybuilding.2017-05-091h 20
The Body of Knowledge1.7 Conscious Coaching [Brett Bartholomew]In chapter 7, Brett Bartholomew joins us for a gripping conversation about conscious coaching. He explains how early struggles with extreme dieting and exercise provided the life experience that would ultimately influence his coaching philosophy. Brett emphasizes the importance of communication, psychology, and trust in relationships. 2017-05-021h 04
The Body of Knowledge1.6 Abundance SurvivalIn chapter 6, we address adherence, one of the most critical but least talked about topics in nutrition. Since many people struggle to adhere to eating plans, we focus on what it takes to actually stick to one. Kenny opens with a little reality check then Andy explains the context for nutrition recommendations and a system for individual adherence to any plan. 2017-04-251h 04
The Body of Knowledge1.5 Biases CollideIn chapter 5, we dive headfirst into the strength vs cardiovascular training debate. Andy sets the stage by telling the story of Bob Hoffman’s showdown with Dr. Peter Karpovich over this divide in 1940. Following the aftermath, we address our own biases, contextualize the role of adaptation in human performance, and provide some general recommendations. 2017-04-1858 min
The Body of Knowledge1.4 Transforming Training [Michael Blevins]In chapter 4, Michael Blevins joins us for a fascinating conversation about the philosophy of transformation. Michael is known for training actors to play superheroes on the big screen but the path to get there was very unique. He began changing people as a hairdresser then stumbled into training through personal experimentation with physical experiences.2017-04-111h 01
The Body of Knowledge1.3 Powerful Prevention [Jack Osbourne]In chapter 3, Jack Osbourne discusses becoming a happy, healthy person. He grew up in a world of abundance as a reality tv star and the son of Ozzy Osbourne. Since then, he has sustained major personal growth. Kenny, Andy and Jack discuss autoimmune diseases, changing behavioral patterns and using physical training to fight the neurological effects of aging. 2017-04-0456 min
The Body of Knowledge1.2 Contextual PracticeIn chapter 2, Kenny shows the value of context through stories about growing up in a fitness business, playing sports, performing standup comedy, and becoming a human performance coach. Kenny’s life experience has significantly contributed to the development of the Mastery Method, a philosophy for teaching life lessons through the template of physicality. 2017-04-0455 min
The Body of Knowledge1.1 Deep AdaptationsIn chapter 1, Kenny and Andy dive deep into the science and applications of physiological adaptation. Research has shown that people can significantly change the composition of their muscle fibers and the magnitude of such changes can be shockingly high. Human beings can alter their physiology with exercise and nutrition far more than previously believed. 2017-04-0434 min
The Body of KnowledgePrologueIn the prologue, we introduce Kenny, Andy, and Josh who each tell their side of the show's origin story. They individually explain their motivation for launching the project and provide context for what's to come in volume 1. The first volume focuses on how human beings can change their minds and bodies to improve overall quality of life. 2017-03-2818 min
Barbell ShruggedHow To Train Your Grip StrengthYou ever think about how much you use your hands when you train? Think about it. When you are using a barbell, a kettlebell, the pull up rig, or a pair of rings, your grip strength is playing a huge role in your strength, how long you can perform the movement, and the level of movement capacity you have. More importantly, it is typically the first thing to give out. In this week's show, we caught up with Andy Galpin and Kenny Kane at CrossFit LA to talk about how you can step up your game when it comes to g...2017-03-221h 16Barbell ShruggedHow To Pursue MasteryThis week we’re back with the crew and have a fun episode to share with you. We had Kenny Kane and Andy Galpin join us at our local outdoor training spot in Encinitas. We wanted to bring Kenny on to talk about his ideas on coaching and this concept we all have heard about called mastery. Kenny has been in the coaching game for as long as CrossFit has been around, and started CrossFit Los Angeles in 2004. He has worked with 1000s of athletes and now is most passionate about working on helping coaches get better at coac...2017-01-2558 minBarbell ShruggedThe 3 Mechanisms of HypertrophyHow do you get big? That is the million dollar question. Everyone in the fitness industry seems to have a different answer for you, and they all claim to have the secret sauce. Take this supplement. Use this rep scheme. Drink this before you go to sleep. It goes on and on. We wanted to see what science has to say about this, and invited Andy Galpin on to this week's show along with Kenny Kane to talk about the science of getting big. We go deep into understanding what our bodies need to put on muscle, and h...2017-01-181h 05Barbell ShruggedThe Future Of Fitness With Mike, Doug, And CrewAnd… We’re Back! I want to start off by recognizing our team of incredible coaches who stepped up and led the Barbell Shrugged show through the better part of 2016. Chris “CTP” Norman, Mike McGoldrick, Alex Maclin, Kurt Mullican, and Mike McElroy, we have have nothing but gratitude for your work. Doug and I are returning to the show stronger than ever with new vigor and we’re bringing Dr. Andy Galpin and Kenny Kane along for the ride. Galpin and Kane will be regular co-hosts and resident experts in their respective fields of Sport Science an...2016-11-3050 min