The Ketogenic Athlete Podcast: Recent Episodes
Brian Williamson and Danny Vega
Welcome back to the Ballistic Health Podcast. Today we take on the topic of mental toughness, fortitude. We discuss what it means to be mentally resilient and how it can benefit you to develop it if you don’t currently have it. So get your note pad out, you’ll want to make sure you take notes […]
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Welcome back to the Ballistic Health Podcast. Finally we reach the conclusion of our discussion about weight loss as it pertains to those following the ketogenic protocol. Make sure to subscribe to the central feed to ensure you will continue to receive the Ballistic Health Podcast in the future. Apple Podcasts: Ballistic Health Podcast – […]
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Welcome back to the Ballistic Health Podcast. Today we’re continuing our discussion on what path to take for fat loss when you are ready to start working out. Our intrepid hosts take the time to outline the benefits of different styles of work outs and what they can do for you in your journey to […]
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Changes! Today we’re officially launching our new format for the podcast previously known as the The Ketogenic Athlete. To be more accurate we’re merging 3 podcasts into one creating the all new Ballistic Health Podcast. We’ll air the episodes on all three for a couple weeks to give people the chance to make sure to […]
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Today Brian and Danny continue their discussion about fat loss. Specifically, they zoom in on some of the primary micronutrients that we require and the effects they have. They also take the time to outline some of the natural sources ketogenic sources for those micronutrients that you can incorporate to make sure you are able to optimize […]
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Today Brian and Danny continue their discussion about “dieting”. Today they attempt to tackle some of the correlated topics that can affect your weight loss. Specifically how stress and sleep can affect your fat loss. Fascinating Facts: Brian – Atmospheric rivers can be seen with the naked eyes, hundreds of miles wide and cut enormous channels through the sky. Danny […]
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Today Brian and Danny continue their discussion about “dieting” and what does work for fat loss. Upcoming Conferences: CarnivoryCon Low Carb Denver Metabolic Health Summit And don’t forget KetoCon! More Info below. Fascinating Facts: Brian – Charlie Chaplin once entered a look-alike contest one time and lost. Danny – Chocolate was one used as a currency The […]
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Today Brian and Danny continue their discussion about “dieting” and why it doesn’t work. Fascinating Facts: Brian – Bob Ross at the hight of his popularity would get as much as 200 letters from fans a day. He would reply to every single letter and when he had someone who was a regular that stopped sending letters […]
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Today Brian and Danny take on the complicated task of dissecting the idea of weight loss and the many aspects that can be involved. They will take it on over the new few episodes. You won’t want to miss it. Fascinating Facts: Brian – As you get older your brain begins to stop getting pleasure from new […]
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It’s that time of year again. Today Brian and Danny take the time to sit down and review what the year has brought to them and to The Ketogenic Athlete. They cover a little bit of everything in this episode so you don’t want to miss it. Make sure to check out our sponsor Ballistic […]
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Today we’re joined by Dr. Anthony Jay. He is a husband and father, avid outdoorsman, scientist, and award-winning author. Dr. Jay is also the personification of paradox; he works with complicated and abstract concepts but knows how to “keep it real”. He’s the Author of the book ESTROGENERATION: How Estrogenics Are Making You Fat, Sick, and Infertile. […]
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In this week’s special hybrid podcast episode Brian, Danny, and the awesome Robert Sikes(aka KetoSavage) sit down and chat. They discuss life, slowing down, what it’s like in the middle of nowhere, and why we sometimes need to take the opportunity to separate ourselves from the crazy day to day and connect with nature. They […]
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Today, the day before Thanksgiving, Brian and Danny to take some time to talk about the importance of keeping focused on the positive that exists in every situation. They offer some excellent guidance that should help you not only through this season of holidays and family gathering but also in your day to day lives. […]
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Today we’re joined by David Casebeer. He took on the challenge to walk all the way from Austin to Houston via San Antonio. He was able to do it all while staying keto. He’s got a great story you won’t want to miss out on. Fascinating Facts Brian – In college Brian had a professor […]
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Today we have a return guest. The one and only Ketosavage Robert “Sykes” Sikes joins us and discusses some of his most recent experiences in pushing himself physically. From doing a no-training marathon to eating 6000 calories daily for 6 months he’s challenging the limits. Not only that but he’s also operating and expanding his […]
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Today Brian and Danny are joined by endurance athlete, mountain biker, commercial airline pilot, and diabetic John Roth. He gives us a rundown of what it was like to get the diagnosis late in life that he was a Type 1 Diabetic. He shares how he found keto and how it’s helped me to not […]
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Today Brian and Danny talk about life, self-perception, and answer a few listener questions including the best type of “no equipment needed” workouts and when to start kids on keto. Tune in for another entertaining and informative episode that you won’t want to miss. Fascinating Facts Danny You can survive as a keto athlete in […]
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Today Brian and Danny are joined by a reformed vegetarian/pescatarian who has turned keto and never looked back. Angela has always been seeking out the best possible nutrition options possible. She has done it all it seems. From long distance athlete, weight lifting, she’s a nutritionist and has launched her own national food brand. You do not […]
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Today we are joined by Miles Russel. He’s an attorney by trade, but he’s learned his fair share about how to get healthy while on his path to health and fitness. He shares his story of how he found keto and how it’s worked for him, providing some great tips to keep in mind when losing a […]
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Today Brian and Danny go back out our list of questions that people have submitted. They offer some excellent insight into things like increased caloric intake and metabolic benefits, carnivore, red light therapy, and blue light blocking. So much good stuff that you will not want to miss it. This is all preceded by a […]
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We are joined by Dr. Emory Liscord. She’s “one of the good docs” as Danny puts it and she shares her wisdom with us today regarding athletic training when keto and mental toughness. You will not want to miss this one! Fascinating Facts Brian – Assassins during the crusade would carry out their kills while […]
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Today we are joined by Dr. David Arnold. He’s a physiatrist who has a lab at Ohio State University. He’s doing some exciting research but today we’re focused on his personal athletic feats. He’s training to swim the English Channel and a triathlete and ironman competitor. He dove head first into keto while prepping for […]
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Today Brian and Danny are joined by Josh Perry. He’s a cancer surviving, BMX competitor, and mindset pro. He has an incredible story that he shares with us today and gives us insight into what it takes to win, not just as an athlete, but in life. Fascinating Facts Danny – A group of bunnies […]
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Today Brian and Danny are joined by Angela Shurina. She’s a Russian born athlete and keto coach. She’s a great source of wisdom and health knowledge. She gives us some excellent tips and tricks on mindset and a lot more. And remember, in Russia there is no such thing as snack. Fascinating Facts – Brian […]
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Today is all about your questions and catching up after a couple stressful weeks. We have quite a few questions that were asked so this is Part one of who knows how many. Lots of great questions were answered so you won’t want to miss anything. Fascinating Facts – Brian – In 1985 a […]
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Today we’re joined by Alex Viada who has taken a deep dive into recent scientific discoveries and is using that data to help athletes all over the world maximize their training and performance. We talk extensively about how he’s using this training protocol, where keto is at the center, for a young lady who is […]
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This week we get to talk with Dr. Ted Naiman. He’s an obsessed ultimate frisbee player and a major contributor for using keto for health and performance. Today he shares some of the things he views are most important to consider when you are eating a ketogenic diet and offers some reminders of some of […]
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This week we get a special treat to have an athlete literally off of the beaten path on the show. Jessie Greger is a backpacker and a through hiker who has successfully hiked the Pacific Crest Trail and stayed ketogenic while doing so. 7:43 – Fascinating Facts Brian – If you feel the obsessive need to […]
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Today we are joined by Josh Perrault. He’s an actor, athlete, and social media spokesperson for Pederson’s Farms. He talks with Danny and Brian about the importance of top quality ingredients for life and performance along with the ketogenic lifestyle. You won’t want to miss it so listen close. 14:30 – Fascinating Facts Brian – James […]
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We are honored to be joined today by all around super athlete Kristin Rowell for today’s episode. She’s a marathoner, weightlifter, and professional bodybuilding competitor. She’s a wealth of athletic wisdom and she’ll be a return guest for sure. Listen closely and take notes. You’ll want to make sure you don’t miss a thing! 5:35 – […]
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Today Brian and Danny talk with filmmaker, bodybuilder, and much more, Chris Bell. Chris shares about his journey to complete health and fitness. He also shares about his latest documentary regarding finding natural ways to mitigate pain called Leap of Faith. This is a wild ride of a conversation but lots of great content that […]
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Today Brian and Danny are joined by one of our community members Corey Modrowski. He’s a physical therapist assistant and Go Rucker. He shares his experience of doing marches before and after keto as well as shares about those that have started the keto journey with him. Lots of cool stuff so make sure to […]
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Today Brian and Danny are taking the chance to reflect on KetoCon 2018 and their favorite parts of the event and the community. Make sure to mark your calendars for KetoCon 2019 on June 28-30th. Episode Timeline: 8:45 Fascinating Facts 15:15 – KetoCon discussion It’s not too late to get to experience all the great […]
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Today we’re joined by a CrossFit coach and athlete who has been keto/low carb since he can remember. He brings with him a wealth of wisdom, tips, and tricks he’s learned along the way. As always you won’t want to miss anything so listen up and take notes. Episode Timeline: 15:55 – Review 17:34 Fascinating […]
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Today we have returning guest, Carlos Dones, on as he’s got some exciting stuff going on and we wanted to get involved. He wanted to make a difference for friends, family, and in general in Puerto Rico since it’s been so hard to rebuild after Hurricane Maria. He’s going to Run across the entire country to raise […]
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Today we get the opportunity to talk about Keto, carnivore, a bit about dental, and how it would be nice to get to go to Iceland and eat puffin. We’re joined by Kevin Stock, national level physique competitor, dentist, and inventor about his journey into keto/carnivore and how he’s used it in his personal and […]
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Today we are joined by one of our very own. Ron Garrett has been a powerlifter since he was a teenager and has competed and trained essentially his whole life. He’s an Army vet and is still working as a contractor for the government. He followed the conventional wisdom of medical advice and ended up […]
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Today we are joined by Luke Pulscher. He’s a Pro Arm Wrestling World champion and to top it off is powered by ketones! He joins Danny and Brian in a conversation about nearly everything under the sun including classic Stalone films, nutrition, carnivore, cutting weight for a competition and lots more. You don’t want to […]
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Today we talk again with William Shewfelt. He’s been pushing himself and creating a plan that he hopes will help other athletes achieve their goals. We talk about protein overfeeding as well as his current training regime which currently includes cardio. Lots of excellent info in this episode as always so you will want to […]
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Today the guys are joined by Fitness guru and inventor Mark Bell to talk about health, fitness, keto, his invention, hip-hop, and so much more. This is another great episode you do not want to miss. Episode Timeline: 5:58 – Guest Intro 7:25 – Fascinating Facts Brian – Coffee Theme Too much coffee can kill […]
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Today we have been joined by the enigmatic Brandon Carter. He’s a 15-year veteran, personal trainer, life coach, and so much more. He is super funny but has some serious wisdom to lay down about life, health, keto, and overall fitness. This is another one you’ll want to take notes on and listen to multiple times. Episode […]
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Today we are joined by the ever so intelligent Thomas Delauer. He’s a life and fitness coach, businessman, TV and youtube star and so much more. We barely scratched the surface on everything we wanted to talk about today. We focus largely on the right mindset and how you can lead your body to health […]
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Today Brian and Danny are joined by Fahad Ahmad, aka KetoGeek. He’s got an excellent keto product line and podcast that you should definitely check out. He also has some invaluable insight as we extend Mindset March just a bit further. Today we talk about many things including how to have educational discourse, how to […]
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Today Brian and Danny are joined by one of our own. Rachael Thatcher is a world-class, award-winning strong woman. She’s also a CrossFit coach and uses the Keto way of life to push her to new heights as an athlete. She’s also originally from Australia so Danny and Brian grill her relentlessly regarding the Aussie life and […]
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Today Brian and Danny are joined by Author, Mindset coach, and speaker Marcus Aurelius Anderson. He’s been through some stuff in his life that for sure makes him an expert on what it means to handle adversity in your life. We talk about that, a couple quick yogurt recipes, and more today. Make sure to listen […]
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Today Brian and Danny move away slightly from the athletic side of things to talk about something that goes hand in hand with our Mindset March Challenge. We’re joined by musician, blogger, podcast host Simon Drew. He helps us understand more about what stoicism is and how it can benefit our lives. Listen closely, take […]
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Today Brian and Danny are joined by Paul Jordaan, professional rugby player, to talk about life, being a professional athlete, and how keto fits into it all. Lots of valuable information is shared so make sure you listen up. You won’t want to miss anything. Things like Hippo’s don’t Front…just listen, it will make sense […]
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Today Brian and Danny conclude their discussion that seeks to explore if a plant-based diet is superior to those that are animal based. Today’s focus is more to try to establish that compared to plant-based diets, you can be healthy on a meat-based diet. Due to a lack of published studies, we focus on only 3 […]
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Today Brian and Danny continue their discussing of several scientific studies that seek to explore if a plant-based diet is superior to those that are animal based. Let us know in the comments what you think about these studies and any additional info you might have to support or refute their content. Show notes: Quick reminders: […]
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Today Brian and Danny take on the task of going through and discussing several scientific studies that seek to explore if a plant-based diet is superior to those that are animal based. Let us know in the comments what you think about these studies and any additional info you might have to support or refute their […]
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Today Brian and Danny are joined by a return guest Rachel Gregory as she talks about some recent changes in her nutritional and professional life as well as some info about some new studies she’s been involved with regarding keto use in the CrossFit world. Brian and Danny throw around pop culture references that end up […]
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Today Brian and Danny share some hacks to help you on your keto journey. We also have a bit of a discussion about the DC cinematic universe, and it’s many woes. Make sure to chime in on the facebook group with your personal hacks and what you’ve found works for you. Show notes: 16:32 – […]
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“Today Brian and Danny discuss our plans for the year to come. Some of which have rapidly been accelerated thanks to some of the things going on in Brian’s work life. Listen in to find out exactly what is going on and what we can expect to see in the coming year. Show notes: Brians work change: […]
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Danny and I talk about our favorite episodes, movies, books, and…well…everything else.
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Today we have the honor to get to speak once again with Dr. Baker. He once again feeds our desire to row more and eat more meat. He’s got some exciting projects currently going on and seeing some excellent results from some recent experiments that he talks about in this weeks episode. Lots of good […]
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Today KetoConnect couple Megha and Matt join us to talk about Keto, Youtube, Recipes, Experiments, Bitcoin and more. Don’t miss the Bigfoot commentary and the banter you know and love. Remember to check out all Megha and Matt’s links down below, they’re doing some great stuff for the keto community. Opening banter Life and it’s […]
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Chris Irvin returns for the third time, which is a first, to discuss some latest findings and to talk about the need and methods of adjusting macros as an athlete becomes more adapted to the ketogenic lifestyle. You can find out more about Chris and his collective of keto minds here (http://www.ketogenic.com). You can also […]
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Jason Wittrock is a personal trainer, and a passionate advocate for the ketogenic diet and lifestyle. Always into athletics and improving himself, Jason has very popular YouTube and Instagram accounts. Danny and I really just hung on for the ride, because Jason is a ball of energy, and I know you’re going to love hearing […]
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Dr. Mark Cucuzzella is an Air Force officer who helps service members perform better on their military physical fitness tests. He’s also an avid endurance racer and advocate for minimalist running. So Danny and I talked to him about all those things and a bunch more. You can find out more about Dr. Cucuzzella on […]
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Trent Holbert preaches a lot of things. He’s a pastor, a fitness trainer, and a keto advocate. He has dedicated his life to the service of others, and is a passionate believer in the benefits of healthy living. But Danny and I wanted to talk to him about the importance of exercising the spirit. Being […]
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Steve Parke is a physique competitor and fitness trainer. And he’s also a life-long athlete and keto advocate in England. On top of that, he’s a really smart, fun, interesting guy to talk to. Danny and I just really enjoyed interviewing him. And we really think you’re going to love listening to him. You can […]
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William Shewfelt is an actor, most known for his role as the Red Power Ranger. But he’s so much more than that. He’s a very smart, very thoughtful, funny, and incredibly interesting guy. He studied economics in college before he decided to give acting a try. He was also a vegan for more than a […]
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Jen Hudak started skiing at a young age, but she fell in love with the half pipe at first sight. She decided to go all in, and her dedication resulted in a world championship. She is a pioneer of the ski half pipe, an innovator, and a really smart, funny, and interesting person to talk […]
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Shawn Wells is one of the finest formulators in the world. He has spent his entire career learning and developing methods to create powerful, effective, and great-tasting supplements. He’s an expert with a lifetime of experience, and it definitely shows in his thoughtful explanation of how the world of supplements works. You can find out […]
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Nicole Recine has made it her mission to help diabetics take control of their health and wellness, and she is tireless in her efforts. But she’s also a big-time advocate for getting in the gym and lifting heavy stuff. She proves that you don’t have to big to lift heavy. She’s determined, consistent, and dedicated […]
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Crystal Love was an athlete in high school. But she never really thought about fitness. Since she was young, she has been battling body image issues. All that started to change, a few years ago, when she met Robert Sikes (Keto Savage). They weren’t in the same place in their lives, and it was a […]
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Jacqi Barraza and Tiffany Christmas are turning the crossfit community on their heads. That’s because they are proving that an athlete can be keto and still perform at a higher level. So Danny and I wanted to talk to them and share their story about how they are using all the benefits of keto and […]
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Robby Rowland plays pro baseball, but he’s not your ordinary player. He’s trying something different, he’s changing his nutrition, and he’s feeling great doing it. Robby went keto after talking to a friend and realizing that he needed to take control of his health. And now he’s trying to help his fellow ball players. He’s […]
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Teresa Dodd never expected to be a competitive physique athlete, but when she got into weight lifting, and she discovered how much she loved it, she decided she would really test herself and compete. She also decided she would go completely against the grain (pun intended) and do it all keto. So she did. And […]
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Dr. John Limansky is a long-time ketogenic healthcare professional, and he treats a lot of high performing people, whether in business or sports, and he knows a LOT about how to maximize your keto performance. So Danny and I sat down with him to pick his brain on a bunch of ideas.
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KetoCon has just wrapped up, and then a hurricane hit, so Danny and I weren’t able to record an episode for this week. But that’s okay, because I was planning to share some of the information we had at KetoCon. And today is the third piece: Robert Sikes’ presentation and Chris Irvin’s presentation. So…you know…enjoy
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KetoCon has just wrapped up, and then a hurricane hit, so Danny and I weren’t able to record an episode for this week. But that’s okay, because I was planning to share some of the information we had at KetoCon. And today is the second piece: Danny’s presentation and Peter Defty’s presentation. So…you know…enjoy
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KetoCon has just wrapped up, and then a hurricane hit, so Danny and I weren’t able to record an episode for this week. But that’s okay, because I was planning to share some of the information we had at KetoCon. And today is the first piece: The KetoCon Fitness Panel. We had me, Danny, Robert […]
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Zach Bitter is a world and US record holder in several events, and he maximizes his training by choosing his nutrition carefully. Using keto/lchf, Zach has been able to take his performance to the next level and recover quickly. You’ll get a chance to hear him share how and why he runs on fat. Also…a […]
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So Danny achieved his goal, but then we both learned some pretty valuable lessons about what it means to succeed in something. So Danny and I wanted to take you through what we think is the proper success mindset, so you set yourself up for continued success, and not an immediate failure.
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A few months ago, Danny decided he wanted to cut his body fat percentage down to 6.5%. So he set to work, had some ups and downs made some mistakes and made a lot more good choices. So he takes us through what he did, why he did it, and what he learned from it. […]
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Dr. Jacob Wilson and soon-to-be Dr. Ryan Lowery, from Applied Science and Performance Institute (ASPI), joined me and Danny on short notice (because they’re awesome) to talk about their new book, the aptly named The Ketogenic Bible. Danny and I agree that this book has taken the top spot in our keto library. It is […]
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Dr. Shawn Baker holds several world records in different athletic events. As a Master-class athlete, he’s interested in seeing exactly how far he can push himself to perform at the top of his game. An Orthopedic Surgeon by trade, Dr. Baker didn’t want to become one of the patients he sees regularly, so he addressed […]
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I called Carrie and Danny a few weeks ago to talk about an idea that I have been tinkering with for a while. They loved the idea, so we decided to launch a brand new membership site called Ketovangelist Unlimited. The new site will combine the awesomeness of Carrie, Danny, and me, in order to […]
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Danny and I asked for questions from the Ketogenic Athlete FB group, Twitter, and other sources, and then we answered them. We were determined to stay on track, but…well, no.
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Danny and I asked for questions from the Ketogenic Athlete FB group, Twitter, and other sources, and then we answered them. We were determined to stay on track, but…well, no.
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Sometimes you don’t have access to a full gym. Whether you’re traveling for work or vacation, or you just don’t have a gym membership…or maybe you just don’t like going to the gym. So Danny and I wanted to explain a variety of options available to anyone with working limbs. We discuss, from the ground […]
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Danny and I wanted to talk about N=1 experiments, because we are both big believers that everyone should take steps to find what works best for them. So we invited some previous guests: Chris Irvin, Robert Sikes, and Carlos Dones to have a roundtable discussion about their personal N=1 experiments, their opinions on what makes […]
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Nick Hardwick is an amazing athlete. He walked on to his college football team, after NEVER HAVING PLAYED FOOTBALL previously. He then was drafted into the NFL, where he spent over a decade as an all-pro center. After getting out of the NFL, he found the keto lifestyle, and he wants to help other retired […]
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Rachel Gregory graduated from the University of Miami and then James Madison University, with a Master’s Degree in Human Performance and Nutrition. For her thesis, she was asked to find something that would interest her. So she decided to look at the impact of the ketogenic diet on crossfit athletes. Her study has been getting […]
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Anytime you do something, there is the possibility that you’ll attract those unseemly folks who are interested in your downfall. The haters are an unfortunate part of life, especially for folks who have gotten healthy, fit, and started to flourish in their sports or activities…or folks who produce online content. Don’t let the haters get […]
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Danny and I asked for questions from the Ketogenic Athlete FB group, Twitter, and other sources, and then we answered them. We were determined to stay on track, but…well, no.
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Danny decided to take a big risk this week. He invited his wife, Maura, on the show to talk about how she does things; how she works her nutrition and her workouts. Here’s a hint, though: She doesn’t really have a plan. She has knowledge and education, but she uses her intuition to guide her.
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Chris Irvin returns to the show to talk about a research paper that was published recently. The main area of study in the paper was looking at the impact of keto and body composition, strength, and power. And the results might surprise a lot of people, but they didn’t surprise us. You can find out […]
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Brad Kearns has been a fitness author and coach for over two decades. During his nine-year career as an elite-level triathlete, he was one of the world’s top-ranked professionals, with 30 wins on the pro circuit. That includes a remarkable streak of seven victories in a row, a world duathlon series championship, and two national […]
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Jim Harshaw produces a very popular podcast called Success Through Failure, and Danny and I wanted to have him on the show to discuss his strategies for using failure as a means to achieve success. Having been a Division I All-American and won three ACC Championships for the University of Virginia, trained at the Olympic […]
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One topic that is very near and dear to Danny is hypertrophy, or big muscles. So when he told me he wanted to do a show about that, I was all for it. But we wanted to make sure we included plenty of information about how hypertrophy is beneficial to all athletes, not just bodybuilder […]
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Early on in this podcast, I interviewed Carlos Dones, who is an ultra endurance athlete who uses keto as his primary nutrition. He’s a hardcore advocate and a disciplined competitor. So Danny asked him to come back on and discuss heart rate training and which HR monitors he recommends. Also…there’s lots of other stuff. You […]
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Robert Sikes began lifting weights, as a way to increase his size and strength, in high school, following the advice of his uncle. Of course, living in a rural area, without the ability to drive places, he didn’t have all the equipment he needed, so he built his own gym using scrap material he found […]
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Shawn Stevenson has one of the most popular podcasts in all of iTunes when it comes to health and fitness (The Model Health Show) and he was kind enough to sit down with me and Danny for a few minutes to talk about the benefits of sleep for physical and mental performance. Not only did […]
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Brandon Crabill is an all-around athlete, with a strong powerlifting foundation and reputation. But he’s also one of the few people to complete the 666 challenge, called The Mark of the Beast. It involved a 600-pound squat, 600-pound deadlift, and a 6-minute mile, all in the same day. Brandon shares some of his good, bad, […]
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Danny and I have talked before about the importance of sticking to they plan you’ve developed. But it never hurts to reiterate some things. Discipline is the starting point for all long-term progress, and part of developing discipline involves the enjoyment of the process. And that’s what we talk about in this episode. Also, I […]
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Danny and I asked for questions from the Ketogenic Athlete FB group, Twitter, and other sources, and then we answered them. Pre-workout supplements, insulin resistance, blood glucose levels, the best kind of exercise, and many more questions get answered in this episode. And Danny and I talk applying artistic concepts to human existence.
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Every complete athlete understands the need to address weaknesses, because you will improve when you do. There is a balance, though, and it’s about finding that right balance in your workouts (and nutrition) that will allow you to improve and perform at your best. So Danny and I discuss ways that you can work on […]
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Intervals are one of the best ways to train for maximal effects and minimal time. Intervals can be done with almost any form of exercise, and they are a lot of fun, since they change things up and are constantly presenting challenges. So Danny and I decided to break intervals down, to explain why they […]
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