Live Life Aggressively Podcast W/mike Mahler & Sincere Hogan

Dr. Peter Rouse  (http://afpcenter.com) returns to the show to discuss the topic of nootropics and its growing popularity. During Ep.#54, Peter also shares some insight on cognitive health, improving brain function, addressing neurological health, free testosterone vs. total testosterone, "gluten- free" & fluoride myths, as well as the following:   Peter discusses free testosterone vs. total testosterone in athletic performance and which is more important Peter shares what tests are most optimal for monitoring free testosterone, cortisol, and adrenal levels Why does Mike want centenarians to have low testosterone levels What exactly are nootropics and how can they make you feel like you're in the movie "Limitless" Peter shares his view and findings on the controversial use of fluoride How is aspartame connected to phenylalanine and how are they different Peter discusses how he helps his clients get past sugar cravings and what types of cravings are far worse Peter shares why he thinks the "gluten-free" m

Scott Shetler (http://scottshetler.com) is the creator of the Abundant Health Plan, which helped him lose 50 lbs in 4 months, as well as a strength & conditioning coach, author, animal welfare advocate, speaker, and the owner of Extreme Performance Training Systems, & is based in Atlanta. Scott has served as strength & conditioning contributor to such publications as Mixed Martial Arts magazine, Fight! Magazine, and is the Kettlebell Training Specialist for Tapout's Virtual Training Center program During Episode #53 of the Live Life Aggressively podcast, Scott joins Mike & Sincere to discuss: Mike's Las Vegas debauchery tales of the week & why Skype did not approve Scott's shares his training journey from his time spent in the Navy, to bodybuilding, to his own biz/training today What role did Charles Poliquin, Dave Tate, & Louie Simmons play into Scott's training How does Scott effectively combine kettlebell lifting principles with powerlifting principles How did Scott lose 50 lbs 

Jon Lipsey (http://twitter.com/jonlipseymedia & http://reward3.com) is the former editor of Men's Fitness Magazine UK, fitness brand architect, & founder of Emote Media and Reward3. Jon is also a passionate olympic weighlifter and is training to qualify for the U.K. national weighlifting championships.   During Episode #52 of the Live Life Aggressively podcast, Jon joins Mike & Sincere to discuss: Jon shares the highs and lows of working at Men's Fitness UK magazine Just who "did" Jon have to sleep with to get his job at MFUK? Why self-deprecating is a good skill What prompted Jon to leave Men's Fitness magazine at a time where he helped take it to its largest global readership of all time How did Jon lead Men's Fitness UK to it's most successful year ever? What did you do differently? What was needed at the time? What entrepreneurs can learn from the Buddha in order to help get their brand message across to potential clients/customers How can coaches and entrepreneur's best communicate their

Brian St.Pierre (http://precisionnutrition.com), no relation to Georges St. Pierre ;-), works closely with Dr. John Berardi as a full-time coach and a nutrition educator at Precision Nutrition.  As part of the Precision Nutrition mission, he helps to deliver life-changing, research-driven nutrition coaching for everyone.Brian is a Registered Dietitian and received his Bachelor's in Human Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Maine, where he also received his Master's in Food Science and Human Nutrition.  He is a Certified Sports Nutritionist as well as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Brian worked for three years at Cressey Performance as the head Sports Nutritionist and as a Strength and Conditioning Coach, working with hundreds of athletes and recreational exercisers of all types.  During this time, he also authored the Show and Go Nutrition Guide, Ultimate Hockey Nutrition and dozens of articles for publication. During Episode #51 of the Live Life Aggressively podcast, Brian join

Epiosode #50: Melya Kaplan (http://www.vftafoundation.org) founded Voice For The Animals in 1999. Melya was inspired to start Voice For The Animals after seeing many homeless cats and dogs wandering the streets of Venice when she first moved to the community. She quickly realized there was a dire need for a new type of animal protection organization. During Episode #50 of the Live Life Aggressively podcast, Melya takes time out of her busy schedule to discuss the following with & Sincere: How Melya physically confronted a drugged out man in the act of abusing a dog, and successfully rescued the dog & helped the dog to find a loving home How VFTA helps those who may not be able to financially support their pet and consider giving them up Melya shares why there are so many animals ending up in shelters Why the terms "ethical or responsible breeder" is an oxymoron What you need to know before you buy another pet from a pet store How circuses really train wild animals to perform and why there is no lon

Kent Pumpa  (http://www.bootcampsaustralia.com/) is a successful entrepreneur, bootcamp franchise creator, coach, business mentor, and fitness branding expert based in Sydney Australia. During episode #49 of the Live Life Aggressively podcast, Kent joins Mike & Sincere to discuss: How did Kent's upbringing, participation in sports, and past career help forge his current business Kent shares how busy trainers can effectively train their clients and themselves, while successfully building their business What is the importance of finding a mentor when one starts a new career path & how it helped Kent Kent tells us how he went from employee, to shareholder, to eventual owner of his current bootcamp franchise How does Kent utilize various income streams and effective, focused branding to build his fitness business What does Kent do in order to divert the possibilities of his coaches leaving his companies to venture out and become his competition or work for his competition & what any entrepreneur l

Episode #48: Mike & Sincere answer your questions sent via email, twitter, and sent via the LLA podcast Facebook fanpage. Plus, Mike & Sincere also discuss: The benefits of making yourself scarce in term of your online presence for your business What situation has Mike and Sincere taking the position to no longer listen to other fitness related podcasts What are "guest whores" & why are they likened to marijuana How does hard training affect your free testosterone & what you should do about it Why Nitric Oxide supplements are probably a waste of your time and money and what better supplement & food-based alternatives What you may need to consider before taking Viagra or Cialis for erectile dysfunction Sexual focus, Spartacus-themed sex parties, and sexual performance shaming Mike shares his alternatives to the barbell squat & the benefits of using smaller plates to improve a specific big lift What weekend olympic lifting, powerlifting, or kettlebell seminars are good for and NOT good

Nate Jackson  (http://nathanejackson.com) is a veteran health and wellness authority, specializing in holistic living. He has a decade's worth of knowledge as a personal trainer and strength & conditioning coach and is dedicated to improving all aspects of health, starting at the cellular level by combining holistic nutrition, functional exercise, and restorative practices to help each client strengthen their mind, body and spirit. Nathane has helped thousands of people from around the world with his Online Coaching Programs, from those looking to improve their health, to those who want to keep up with their grand kids, to those preparing for physical competition. During episode #47 of the Live Life Aggressively podcast, Nate joins Mike & Sincere to discuss: Nate describes his training journey, form the bodybuilding-styled training to a more holistic approach How a big change in Nate's mom's health changed Nate's entire outlook in terms of his own health, as well as help change the direction of hi

Dr. Peter Rouse  (http://afpcenter.com) is a Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology, a M.Sc in Biochemistry, and a M.Sc in Genetics. Peter has become well known as a specialist in rehabilitation therapy and corrective exercise and has also developed a functional integrative model of nutritional therapy and functional medicine with focus on Health Extension (life extension with extended health).  Using a combination of clinical laboratory and extensive in-house examinations, Peter is able to discover the root cause of the problem and then treat the cause with an integrate approach. During episode #46 of the Live Life Aggressively podcast, Peter joins Mike & Sincere to discuss: Peter defines what the "aging process" really is, and shares how you can reverse it Is it possible to live to be 125-175 years of age? If so, how? What are telomeres, and what role do they play in extending your life & are the linked to higher cancer risks Peter weighs in on Dr. Stanislaw Burzynki's controversial cancer research &

Steve Cotter  (http://ikff.net) is the creator and president of the International Kettlebell & Fitness Federation (IKFF), as well a a well known strength and conditioning coach, martial artist, speaker, and best known as helping to spread the culture of kettlebell training on a global scale. During episode #45 of the Live Life Aggressively podcast, Steve joins Mike & Sincere to discuss: How kettlebells made Steve want to be tough enough to be a man, even if he were a woman Steve's shares how he keeps his training session and nutrition on track, while continuously traveling and teaching in 60+ countries What are Steve's goals in terms of competing in kettlebell sport in 2014 What motivated Steve to work with kettlebell world champions in previous years and have his training/coaching education changed since then What prompted Steve to move on from Dragon Door and strike out on his own, as well as, what were some of top lessons he learned from that experience What events brought Steve & Ken Black

Episode #44: Mike & Sincere recap their favorite guests and episodes of the LLA podcast from 2013, and also take a look at Sincere's recent Las Vegas adventures. Plus, Mike & Sincere also discuss: What we learned from guest James Pond about power in numbers Where you should look in terms of resources to help you stand out in your industry What learned from best-selling author Daniel Coyle regarding comfort and narcotics Why a kid named "Mustang Wanted" will make your glutes clinch involuntarily The one thing you should do for an hour everyday...starting now! How to get your head out of your a-- and into a new book Why you should be watching the TV series, "Revolution" Where is the one place any comedian with writer's block can go to get guaranteed comedy material What happens when 2 fitness pros are sitting in a bar & there was Shaquille O'Neal, a south Asian Mack Daddy, a group of corporate creepers, and band of skirt shirts What happens when Mike sings Tupac & Metallica classics with a thi

Charles Poliquin  (http://strengthsensai.com) is one of, if not "the" most sought-after strength & conditioning coaches worldwide. He has coached some of the top professional athletes, including well-known NHL players, Olympic athletes, and NFL players. Charles is also the creator of "The Poliquin Principles." During episode #43 of the Live Life Aggressively podcast, Charles joins Mike & Sincere to discuss: What happened to Charles's business & what the heck is he doing in Spain Charles talks hormone profiling, inflammation, and answers the question, "Do these pants make me look fat?" for men and tells them why Charles explains when supplements are most needed, and it's probably NOT when you would think Why Charles feels most athletes/trainees are not training enough Charles shares how Steven Segal can help feed the entire country of Somalia Why and when does Charles feel an athlete should train to the point of depression What is the most important component most athletes/trainees overlook in a

Episode #42: Our popular listener Q&A segment of the twice-weekly Live Life Aggressively show is available right now. This week, Mike & Sincere discuss: Why P90X is like marijuana What should your theme be for 2014 Why you should run in the other direction when you encounter most Beachbody "Coaches" What is the cost we pay via a lie by omission...in relationships and marketing What fitness event almost ended Mike's desire to never work out again What are Mike & Sincere's fitness trend predictions for 2014 What type of coaching will be one of the most sought after in 2014 to help individuals finally reach and surpass their health & fitness goals How some bootcamp instructors behave like Grace, from the TV show, "Will & Grace" How personal trainers and strength coaches can avoid getting burned by 1-on-1 clients, avoid training burn out, and be better than most bootcamp instructors  Mike & Sincere address the challenge of fitness pros pricing for their services The key to attracting the

It's the New Year's edition of our listener Q&A segment of episode 41 of the twice-weekly broadcast of the Live Life Aggressively podcast is available right now. During this episode, Mike & Sincere discuss: When on-the-job training is beneficial Morgan Freeman & aging We discuss Halle Berry's best "body" of work How fitness pros can better prepare for the influx of potential New Year's Resolutionary clients The one promotional resource entrepreneurs should be utilizing to build their business and services The one referral technique most marketing "gurus" tell you to do, that you probably shouldn't do, and why it may works against you Is there really a need for 1-on-1 personal training anymore and why? The keys to becoming the ideal client for a coach or trainer & how you can help position you and your coach for success via your training program When "instant success" is necessary, in terms of a fitness program What are the positives and negatives of intermittent fasting & should you incl

Udo Erasmus (http://udoerasmus.com) is known for being the formulator of the popular Udo's Oil Blend, the father of flax oil, as well as the author of  "Fats That Heal Fats That Kill". During episode #40 of the Live Life Aggressively podcast, Udo joins Mike & Sincere to discuss: Udo explains how he became known as the father of flax oil Udo shares the role Omega 6 oils have in the optimum mental and physical function, and which Omega 6's to include in your diet and which ones to avoid Why is Udo opposed to frying, as well as in many cases, cooking food Udo explains the misrepresentation of fish oil in the supplement industry and why he is more in favor of supplementing with Krill Oil instead The importance of oils for brain function, vision, and reproduction, and how one culture of the world is doing quite well in each category "without" fish oil Udo explains the difference between food oils, such as his Udo's Oil Blend, and supplements  Why you may be supplementing with Drano, bleach, and window wash

This week's listener Q&A segment of episode 38 of the twice-weekly broadcast of the Live Life Aggressively podcast is available right now. During this episode, Mike & Sincere discuss: What is the "Stage 5" phase of training & why you should incorporate it in your training routine How to utilize the Pomodoro Technique for maximum work efficiency (you can use this effectively in your training, as well as building your business) What is the "Coaches Curse" & how you can avoid it? What business and life advice did Mike recently learn from comic legend Andrew "Dice" Clay Why most people don't have "haters" & why you should be happy to actually have "haters." Why you should seek and become a mentor,& how to go about it in the right manner How not to "Pimp" your email list and contacts How to use "interviewing" to build your platform and your business The do's and don'ts of guest blogging Tips on putting together a winning team for your business or training What we can learn about customer

Top strength coach, Vince McConnell (http://www.mcconnelltraining.com/) is based in Alabama, but is known globally for his 30+ years as a leading resource in the world of strength & conditioning. Vince's clients range from high school athletes, pro athletes, and the eveyday hard-working Jane and Joe. During episode #38 of the Live Life Aggressively podcast, James joins Mike & Sincere to discuss: How Vince takes on the struggle between finding time to train his full client load and training himself The importance of Vince's morning ritual and why you should incorporate it into yours, in terms of training longevity How Vince helps young athletes commit to the principles of recovery, despite their typical desire to only want to train with full intensity What you can learn from Vince's training techniques he utilizes with his young athletes, in order to keep your training program interesting Vince shares the evolution of the fitness industry, during the past 3 decades of his professional career, and wh

This week's listener Q&A segment of episode 37 of the twice-weekly broadcast of the Live Life Aggressively podcast is available right now. During this episode, Mike & Sincere discuss: Tips to help presenters improve their live speaking techniques and overcome the fear of public speaking What every women should consider before they attend a Tony Robbins event The benefits of vulnerability & visualization The positive and downside results of attending empowerment-themed seminars or business improvement conferences  how you can better utilize what you learn from them The power of having support systems in place for your products and services We break down Jim Wendler's 5/3/1 strength building program & how to avoid some of the biggest mistakes many make when starting Jim's program Why simply "going through the motions" during your training is not necessarily a bad thing How one entrepreneur found a hole in his industry & filled it...literally Why are more men having more testosterone conver

James Wilks (http://jameslightningwilks.com) is a former UFC welterweight & winner of season 9 of The Ultimate Fighter. James currently runs his gym, Lightning MMA in Laguna Hills, CA., and is currently finishing his new documentary, "The Game-changers," which focuses on a different view on thriving via a plant-based diet. During episode #36 of the Live Life Aggressively podcast, James joins Mike & Sincere to discuss: James shares how he got started in mixed martial arts and how he found his way onto & winning The Ultimate Fighter reality show James discusses the ups and downs of living in The Ultimate Fighter house, & what happens in the house, that folks don't see on T.V. What was James's pre-fight ritual and how was it a positive and negative for him James shares the financial challenges of pro MMA fighters What lead to James's retirement from competing, how he transitioned to the next phase of his career, and how time off lead to his current interests James's experience with self-defen

This week's listener Q&A segment of episode #35 of the twice-weekly broadcast of the Live Life Aggressively podcast is available right now. During this episode, Mike & Sincere discuss: Why the fashion industry and "Black Friday" are "clever" rackets What is TV show is worse than "Hoarders" and why The ideal supplements for pet's joint health and the right situations to do so Just eating real food vs. extreme supplementing Tips to keep you motivated to train when you are no longer enthusiastic about training How to avoid becoming an annual New Year Resolutionary & staying motivate to train beyond the first month of the new year Why failure is always an option & when it's an option worth taking Herbal supplements that may help women with PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) How does Mike & Sincere adjust their training goals to the busy holiday season, as well as what are their training goals for the start of 2014 Mike shares how he addresses gift-giving, during the holidays Sincere's hybrid