Naples S&c

In this episode we talk about: 2:15 what most people think about when we say "cardio" 2:30 functional cardio 4:25 getting creative is the key 5:10 why do people hate cardio so much? 7:45 using podcast to entertain yourself 8:00 what heart rate zone is used for cardio training 9:40 don't become a "cardio bunny" 11:00 running is a skill that should be taught 12:50 what's a go-to cardio workout? 16:30 using cardio as an active rest day

In this episode we talk about: 2:00 everyone is saying it but don't know what it means 3:30 you can never detach from a strong community 4:00 business is all about relationships 4:50 auditing your relationships 6:00 three ways to audit relationships 8:00 knowing the purpose of each relationship you have 9:15 what qualities do you look for in any relationship? 10:45 driven people are contagious to be around 13:00 the purpose of fitness 13:45 all relationships must be mutually beneficial 15:45 be willing to have tough conversations 16:00 the greatest privilege of relationships 17:45 employees that are mutually beneficial 19:30 Marios mistake when hiring his first coaches in 2010 21:00 everyone wants the title, but nobody wants to put in the work 22:40 finding people who will push you 23:45 the theory of "modeling" in psychology 26:00 red flag behaviors force us to audit relationship 27:00 let behaviors, not the person form your relationships 28:00 motivated people are harder to be friends with' 30:00 treat peo

In this episode we talk about: 00:45 What is considered middle age? 2:00 Family members not taking your expertise seriously 2:55 What consideration do we perform during intake? 4:00 Movement never lies 4:40 The group class is not for everybody 5:00 What are the differences in training? 6:15 Injuries must take a more active approach 7:45 The purpose of training at middle age 8:45 Staying away from 1 rep maxes 9:35 Less is more with middle age athletes 11:00 The biggest difference that makes the biggest difference 12:40 Don't be insane! 13:40 Don't just be a movement specialist 14:40 Eating like crap doesn't make you a bad person 16:00 Understand life happens

In this episode we talk about: 1:30 side conversation about the purpose of sport 3:30 we don't want people to be fit and fat 4:45 make nutrition a binary, black and white decision 5:30 you look good you feel good, you feel good you play good, you play good they PAY good 6:45 What is considered a low carb diet? 8:20 get off the couch, get off the carbs 9:45 Is it better to have a cheat meal or cheat day? 11:15 a real-world scenario of using cheat meals correctly 12:45 decision fatigue is the hardest factor to deal with on diets 14:15 the trick to making better decisions on the weekend 16:40 How much should I be eating on a daily basis? 18:00 if your gaining weight, you are eating too much 20:45 a negative effect from food is a clear sign of overindulgence 21:30 looking at food as fuel not dieting 22:30 How many meals should I eat in a day? 24:50 Can I eat at night? 26:20 What should an ideal plate look like? 27:00 Protein & Produce 28:30 Overconsuming the wrong foods Alson on Apple Podcast "lifelong fitn

In this episode we talk about: 2:10 The Purpose of the Golden Pyramid 3:30 Trial and Error your own diet 5:15 I'm new to nutrition where do I start? 7:00 Begin at Tier 1 of the Golden Pyramid as the foundation 10:00 You can tell a lot about a persons diet depending on their body fat 11:00 There's a reason skinny people are skinny 13:00 Gaining the athletic edge using Macros 16:45 Should I avoid carbs? 20:15 Should I avoid grains? 21:30 Stop self-diagnosing food intolerances

In this episode we talk about: 1:00 just because it looks cool doesn't mean it actually works 2:30 functional bodybuilding's popularity 3:00 what defines a functional movement? 6:00 fire your doctor if they tell you to stop squatting 7:20 good coaches must convince their athletes first 8:20 nursing home patients have lost functional fitness 10:00 functional fitness makes training more sustainable 12:00 you can get away all day without going overhead 14:30 how often should you incorporate functional training? 17:10 nobody has ever learned how to run properly 19:40 our job is to expose your weakness not make you feel good 21:00 everyone must define their core 30 most functional movements 22:40 inside the gym vs. outside the gym 24:20 being fit and fat 25:45 commercial gyms turning into hybrid gyms 27:10 question the type of movements you do and why you do it

In this episode we talk about: 00:45 the skill disparity in pull-ups 2:30 the only reason we would scale range of motion 4:45 having tough conversations with athletes 7:00 they don't want it bad enough to get better 8:15 the best athletes have been doing it the longest 9:40 a two-word definition of discipline 11:30 regular, daily component 14:20 how we try to program at our gym 16:00 identifying baseline skill in every movement 17:15 social media is lying to you about modification of exercises 19:00 not falling for the lie of the magic pill

In this episode we talk about: 1:00 The pressure not wanting to stay in my hometown after H.S. 4:00 Elevating the relationship by testing the waters 7:00 Preparing for the real world 12:10 Working the graveyard shift at Walmart 13:40 Joining the military as a teen 16:00 Mario's experience living in a halfway house 18:45 The decision to go back to college 21:45 Nothing has ever been achieved alone 23:00 The first time Mario did CrossFit 25:00 Don't quit your day job when starting a business 27:00 Don't fall for the lie of taking the magic pill 27:45 What if there was such thing as a "magic pill" 28:45 Be patient. Stay on the path.

In this episode we talk about: 2:00 Let's assume there will ALWAYS be obstacles 4:00 Look at things as a third person 9:00 Being desperate for change 13:00 Becoming a certified trainer 19:00 Interning at Naples Strength & Conditioning 21:10 The road to success is not supposed to be easy 22:30 Be careful not trying to imagine your perfect path 24:40 Approach obstacles as consistent improvement

In this episode we talk about: 1:00 the best way to listen to a podcast 5:15 Marios athletic background 8:35 Bretts athletic background 9:45 The power of organized sports 13:45 Athletes are the best goal setters 17:00 Visualization as a tool to success 21:00 The signs of a true competitor 22:10 How being an athlete taught us how to be good team players 24:10 Even Michael Jordan had a coach 30:00 The ultimate goal of coaching 32:40 The Irony of Sport taught us how to fail successfully 34:00 The end goal of sport is easy to define, not so much for life

In this episode we discuss: -Why everyone should have daily routines -"We are what we repeatedly do" -Reverse engineering your days -Morning routine vs Nightly routine -Minimizing the risk of interruptions -Creating a set of habits -Meditation doesn't have to be "fluffy" -Write out your entire day for better productivity -All successful people have daily strategies for consistency -Start small & start simple -Self reflection during nightly routine -Mind, Body, Spirit connection -And More!

In this episode we talk about: -The 5 factors of health -Health is more than nutrition and exercise -Nutrition in 4 words -Ritualizing your sleep -Experimenting with training volume -Practice compared to Training -Why whining is ruining your happiness -You don't like what you're not good at -Mental Toughness as a form of discipline -Learning to become thoughtless -Relationships make EVERYTHING worthwhile -And More Other resources: Naples S&C: www.naplesstrength.org CrossFit NE:http://crossfitnewengland.com

In this episode we talk about: -the statistics of making it to the CF Games -the purpose of competing -sports competition vs fitness competition -types of athletes that compete -internal vs external motivation in group training -training versus competition -AND MORE!

In this episode we discuss: -The importance of defining VALUE -The 6 principles to look for in every great coach -The best way to learn is to teach -Coupling experience with knowledge -Learning to correct under high intensity -Developing an Instructor Training Program using the free CrossFit manual -Consistency = Professionalism

In this episode we talk about: -Adversity is different for everyone -"Without Struggle There is No Growth" -Training Adversity Vs Life Adversity -Ways to Overcome Adversity -Learn From Your Mistakes -Adversity is a process not an outcome -AND MORE!

In this episode we talk about: -Game Planning -The Role of Foam Rolling -Stretching Vs Dynamic Warmups -A creative BB Warmup You Must Try -Engineering Your Entire Workouts -How We Define a Good "Warmup" -Using the Timer/Clock to your advantage -Why you should have your phone turned off -Having Purpose in each session -Have fun!

In this episode you will learn: -What does scaling mean? -What ways can you scale workouts? -The art versus science of scaling -Learning to "baseline" all movements -There's no such thing as Rx'd -Regressions vs. Progressions -4 Type of Athletes -Tools of the toolbox for coaches and athletes Visit us at naplesstrength.org for more information about our gym.

Mario and Brett talk about the most practical ways to spot the most common barbell lifts and their favorite strength protocols that you can follow.

In this episode, Mario and Brett go over the gym Theoretical Hierarchy of Nutrition that they teach at Naples Strength & Conditioning. Summary The Great Pyramid of Nutrition.

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