Ep 197 - Why old strength programs do not work and what the new science says with Kyle and Evan Part 1

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Ep 196 - How to know you truly want it with Travis Mayer

"If I can't win my Region, I don't deserve to win the Games."

- Travis Mayer

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Ep 193 - Going Beyond Macros with Matt Walrath

This episode was a long time coming. Strap in for an nearly 2 hours of nutrition gold. What we loved so much about this show is how well Matt integrates his knowledge of Eastern medicine with Western practice. We dive into nutritional psychology as well as how to form habits which can with stand any amount of diversity. Grab the pad and pen for this one.

"If you're putting shit out there, you're amplifying shit. You will ruin your reputation."

- Matt Walrath

Ep 192 - The dark truth of insta-fame with Khan Porter

This episode is definitely not what you're expecting but in 2018 something you most definitely need to hear. This week we reveal one of the most open and authentic stories from the last 2 years of Khan Porter's life. Everything from mental health issues, medication and finding a higher purpose.

"When I do my own programming I can do whatever the fuck I want... Training is 'me' time."

- Khan Porter

Ep 191 - Mental techniques to overcome pain, fear and exhaustion with Ross Edgley

Ross Edgley may just be the most savage man on the planet. Some of Ross's many accolades include an island to island 48 hour unbroken swim attempt, an olympic distance triathlon carry a 45kg tree and a marathon towing a car. We dive inside Ross's mind to understand how he is able to achieve the simply impossible. This episode cannot be missed and will make you question everything you thought was possible.

"When you think back to our ancestors hundreds of years ago, they were hard as nails... Today if we're uncomfortable we turn on a heater or fan."

- Ross Edgley

Ep 189 - Debunking diets and the data on individual fat loss abilities with Dr. Mike Israetel

Dr. Mike Israetel is one of the most experienced and knowledgable coaches to join us on the Project. Mike works with some of the best powerlifters, weightlifters and bodybuilders on the planet using his RP Method. Mike is a man of science and we use his deep knowledge to debunk some seriously popular diets floating around. Don't miss this one.

"Diet documentaries have a special place in hell... They're usually just an excuse for self absorb ass holes to blab about themselves."

- Dr. Mike Israetel

Ep 188 - Want to deadlift 3.8x bodyweight? The simple science of strength explained by Powerlifting Gold Medalist Amir Fazeli

Want to know how to deadlift 320kg/700lb at only 83kg bodyweight? Amir Fazeli has set some of the craziest world records in fully drug tested meets and now teaches his athletes how to do the same. Adonis Athletics boasts some of the strongest and most powerful athletes in all of Australia. We talk about how to max your strength potential, programming and recovery.

"In my opinion if people are using it (Performance Enhancers) they should stick to the federations that allow it."

- Amir Fazeli

Ep 187 - This guy saved our lives - Craig Patterson from Madlab Group

This episode is very significant to us. Without Patty's life work and mission we would have shut our gyms. Because of what he has built we have been able to build a great life for ourselves and our coaches today.

"I used to charge $5/hour for personal training, when I upped my rate to $10/hour half of my clients quit."

- Craig Patterson

Ep 186 - How much protein is too much & the scientific approach to muscle gain with Coach Dalton

This week we welcome Dean Mckillop's prodigy Coach Dalton. We dive into the studies of protein overfeeding, muscle building and rep ranges for hypertrophy. This episode is guaranteed to be one where you need the notepad.

"Every day you try to add muscle, you're doing yourself a disservice and making it harder to put on muscle next time you go."

- Coach Dalton

Ep 185 - The business of Individual programming with Jim Crowell CEO of Opex

Jim Crowell is the CEO of OPEX (founded by James Fitzgerald). This show is one of our all time favourites as we dive deep into the history of CrossFit competition and the business which has grown from it. Jim gives us an honest prediction of where he feels the sport will go next.

"A lot of gym owners are stuck in this purgatory cycle wondering 'Oh I hope more people join up this month'."

- Jim Crowell

Ep 184 - How to leave your life's work behind and start fresh with Anders Varner

Anders Varner is one of the OG CrossFit affiliate owners and athletes. He now finds himself on a new life journey as Barbell Shrugged's newest co host and recently an ex-gym owner. His take on the future of the industry is one of the best we've heard, don't miss this one. This is a powerful story of how to remove yourself from your attachment and moving on from things which hold you back.

"You've got 25 people in front you and you're meant to be pumping this CrossFit class, but you're like I don't believe in this anymore."

- Anders Varner

Ep 183 - How it feels to live a decade in the world's hardest career - Adam from True Grit

Adam the founder of 'True Grit' joins us in our studio this week. Adam spent nearly 15 years serving in the Australian military and 10 years in the Commandos. We talk about the extreme physical and mental toll being a warrior like this demands and how it is like now integrating back in to normal life and starting a business.

"I don't care what you're going to do to me, but I'm still going to be standing at the end of it."

- Adam McNamee

Ep 182 - How to be more scientific in your strength training with Bret Contreras

Bret Contreras is better known on the internet as "The Glute Guy". Bret has his PHD in glute training and knows a tonne about the science behind getting strong and building muscle. We dive into ways you can get stronger glutes, build more muscle and be more scientific in your training.

"If my stomach is growling before I go to bed, I will fu#@ing eat!... I don't stick to any set eating protocols."

- Brett Contreras 

Ep 181 - Do you have to count your macros forever? with Adee Cazayoux from WAG

This week we welcome Adee Cazayoux founder of Working Against Gravity (WAG). Team WAG is a global nutrition coaching company with notable athletes Davisdottir, Kara Webb, Brooke Wells and Tia Claire. In this episode we ask her the hard questions about the nutrition industry like eating disorders, counting every calorie and the health aspects of cutting weight.

"I want it to be tough and I want it to be challenging for you."

- Adee Cazayoux 

Ep 180 - What it's like to be the new generation of CrossFit professional athletes with Streat Hoerner

Streat Hoerner is the new generation of athlete. 14th in his rookie CrossFit Games debut and the 2017 Wodapolooza individual champion this young gun is living and breathing what it takes to be the best. We dig into how he transitioned into the sport, how his parents felt about it and what he is doing different to be the best.

"In the winter we had to turn on the heater and put the barbells in front of it to warm them up."

- Streat Hoerner

Ep 179 - From elite athlete to elite coach with Michele Letendre

This week we welcome an all time great in the sport of Fitness Mich Letendre. A multiple time individual Games athlete and member of Team Canada Mich has done it all in CrossFit. We hear some valuable lessons about retirement from the sport and how she now coaches Patrick Vellner and other elite athletes.

"CrossFit is (Dave) Castro's baby... he's rarely going to change."

- Michele Letendre

Ep 178 - The real health consequences of Steroids with Broderick Chaves

This week we have on The Evil Genius also named Broderick Chaves. As a consultant to many high level athletes Broderick sheds some light on the real science and results of using steroids. We also take a dive into nutrition. Did we mention he is one of Dean Mckillop's mentors?

"There's a huge difference between you can do it, and there's a benefit to doing it."

- Broderick L. Chavez