Adventurefit Radio

Khan Porter is a professional CrossFit athlete and player on the DC Brawlers GRID team. He is a 3 x CrossFit Games qualifier and owner of CrossFit Play in NSW, Australia. In this podcast, we talk a little more about how Khan’s educational background, how he got started in CrossFit and the fitness industry in general. Hear more also on his experience in the regionals and what’s next. The deepest and most involving part of this conversation is regarding the mental health and mindset of Khan through his childhood until now. It's a really interesting conversation that everyone should listen to! More exciting stuff in this pod for you guys. Enjoy. Show notes for this episode can be found at: www.adventurefittravel.com/podcast. This podcast is supported by Audible. Audible is home to the widest selection of digital audiobooks, including best-sellers, new releases, exclusives and much more. Listen anytime, anywhere on your tablet, mobile or desktop with our free app. Audible is offering listeners of AdventureFit Rad

Our guest for Ep 27, Michael Cazayoux, has been coaching and competing in CrossFit for many years now and has won the CrossFit Games as part of one of the sports greatest ever teams, Hack's Pack. Michael also has eleven years of Olympic and powerlifting experience. He has several coaching certifications and is currently the CEO of Brute Strength Training in LA. Into the podcast, our crew learns a little more about Michael’s time in drug rehab prior to his journey in becoming an athlete and a coach. Then the conversation goes more into daily training duration and programming, then the differences between group workouts and individual workouts are highlighted. Learn more about the difference of the CrossFit open, regionals, and games level athletes as well! We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did guys! Show notes for this episode can be found at: www.adventurefittravel.com/podcast. This podcast is supported by Audible. Audible is home to the widest selection of digital audiobooks, including best-s

Col. Chris Hadfield has had an interest in flying early in life and has a breadth of experience from mechanical engineering, to basic flight training, jets, underwater NASA simulations and finally to space flights. He then lived aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as Commander of Expedition 35. We’re excited to hear more from him! In this podcast, Chris talks about the experience of what it’s like to live for 5 months on the ISS, his preparation and thoughts moving into the journey. We also talk about the first tweet from outer space, the future, and his take on extraterrestrial life. A surprising guest comes in later into the pod as well! Great conversation with this legend guys! Enjoy. Show notes for this episode can be found at: www.adventurefittravel.com/podcast. This podcast is supported by Audible. Audible is home to the widest selection of digital audiobooks, including best-sellers, new releases, exclusives and much more. Listen anytime, anywhere on your tablet, mobile or desktop with our free

Rob Whittaker is an Australian professional mixed martial artist of Māori descent currently competing in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional MMA competitor since 2009, Whittaker was a contestant on the first installment of The Ultimate Fighter: The Smashes and won the Welterweight tournament. As of April 2016, he is #6 in the official UFC Middleweight rankings. In this podcast, we delve a little more into Rob’s start in MMA, his strongest fighting style, and game plan inside the Octagon. The convo moves towards discussing his next opponent, Stephen Thompson and how he’s training for and adapting to the new division he’s in. We also discuss a bit of the upcoming US elections peppered with a bit of Game of Thrones. So much more for you in this podcast guys! We hope you enjoy it! This podcast is supported by Audible. Audible is home to the widest selection of digital audiobooks, including best-sellers, new releases, exclusives and much more. Listen anytime, anywhere on

In the second installation of this two-part podcast Lester shares more on his training principles, periodization, and attitude towards maxing out. Expect to hear more too on how he helps to build an athlete’s confidence, the exercises he recommends, and the mindset he encourages to stay on track for comp day. And much more for you in the podcast. Great conversation on weightlifting guys! Enjoy. Show notes for this episode can be found at: www.adventurefittravel.com/podcast. This podcast is supported by Audible. Audible is home to the widest selection of digital audiobooks, including best-sellers, new releases, exclusives and much more. Listen anytime, anywhere on your tablet, mobile or desktop with our free app. Audible is offering listeners of AdventureFit Radio a free audiobook download with a free 30-day trial to give you the opportunity to check out their service. To download your free audiobook today go to audibletrial.com/advfradio. This podcast is proudly supported by AdventureFit Travel. AdventureFit

Lester Ho started the Training Geek to share his interest regarding the scientific concepts and mechanisms in training. His interest predominantly revolves around the sport of weightlifting where he is currently finishing up his PhD in Biomechanics on the snatch. Because of his research, he has not only picked up the sport and fallen in love with it, but it has also been the driving force behind the people he trains as a personal trainer and coach. In this podcast, our crew kicks off with Lester sharing about his PhD on the snatch and how he got into weightlifting. Learn more about the differences between the snatch and the clean and jerk, and coaching the different types and personalities of weightlifters. Hear also on how to address tight shoulders, hips and ankles when training. Great conversation with Lester. Enjoy guys! Show notes for this episode can be found at: www.adventurefittravel.com/podcast. This podcast is supported by Audible. Audible is home to the widest selection of digital audiobooks, inclu

John Lee Dumas is the founder & host of EOFire, a top ranked business Podcast where he interviews today’s most inspiring entrepreneurs 7 days a week. EOFire was awarded Best Of iTunes because of their commitment to help guide listeners on their entrepreneurial journey by sharing insights from today’s most successful entrepreneurs. In this conversation, our crew starts off by sharing a little more on their most memorable times so far with the guests of AdventureFit Radio. Moving on we then hear more from John on how he started his podcasting journey, what Podcast Paradise is, and his insights on how to increase the number of listeners for a podcaster. Much more for you in this entrepreneurial episode. We hope you enjoy it guys! Show notes for this episode can be found at: www.adventurefittravel.com/podcast. This podcast is supported by Audible. Audible is home to the widest selection of digital audiobooks, including best-sellers, new releases, exclusives and much more. Listen anytime, anywhere on your tabl

Get ready for Ep 28 with Doc and Tommy! To kick it off, our crew talks about their best training practices and share little too on how on their morning routines. Good, bad and science and of course, the NBA Finals 2016! Hear more about Michael Jordan in contrast to Lebron James and the exciting story for 2016. After the sports topic is wrapped, the convo then takes a serious turn as the recent US mass shooting is discussed. Interesting conversation! Much more for you in this pod guys. Show notes for this episode can be found at: www.adventurefittravel.com/podcast. This podcast is proudly supported by AdventureFit Travel. AdventureFit Travel is an adventure travel company for the fitness community. Head over to www.adventurefittravel.com to check out all our trips, all our blogs from our blogging team, special offers and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We have an interview with Robert Kabbas for you today guys! He's one of the most successful weightlifters to represent Australia at the Commonwealth Games, winning 2 gold medals and has competed in 3 straight Olympics, winning silver in his heyday as an athlete. Today Robert continues to share his passion by coaching both aspiring and high-level weightlifters alike. Into the podcast, our guest shares about where he started weightlifting, and what inspired him to aim higher to compete nationally and internationally. He shares about his coaching style, the mindset for himself and for his athletes, and his best lifts. Expect more also on Robert's tips with nutrition and training while recovering from an injury and his training program for his athletes. Enjoy the conversation guys! Show notes for this episode can be found at: www.adventurefittravel.com/podcast. This podcast is supported by Audible. Audible is home to the widest selection of digital audiobooks, including best sellers, new releases, exclusives and

Macca and Tommy in this shoot the shit episode, listeners! Some lighthearted banter peppered with a bit of real talk. Get to know this duo a little more, while Doc is busy studying Spanish. Get to know Doc (without him actually being in the conversation!) from the perspective of your two hosts, listen in on a couple of embarrassing moments, and fistfights in the AFL. Entertaining pod with the two gents! Enjoy! Show notes for this episode can be found at: www.adventurefittravel.com/podcast. This podcast is supported by Audible. Audible is home to the widest selection of digital audiobooks, including best sellers, new releases, exclusives and much more. Listen anytime, anywhere on your tablet, mobile or desktop with our free app. Audible is offering listeners of AdventureFit Radio a free audiobook download with a free 30-day trial to give you the opportunity to check out their service. To download your free audiobook today go to audibletrial.com/advfradio. This podcast is proudly supported by AdventureFit Trave

Mitchell Sinnamon found CrossFit after a few years in the Navy. At the time he was based in Perth, WA and got introduced to CrossFit at The Cell. Moving back to Melbourne he started training and working at Schwartz's CrossFit Melbourne. He had his Regionals debut in 2014, placing an impressive 23rd after his 40th place finish in the Open. Well known for his amazing strength (backsquatting 200kg+ for reps), Mitch just qualified for the 2016 Games. Into the conversation, Mitch shares with us his experience on how he qualified for the 2016 games this year, his programming, and a typical day in the life now that he's preparing to compete in the games. Much more in the podcast guys! Show notes for this episode can be found at: www.adventurefittravel.com/podcast. This podcast is supported by Audible. Audible is home to the widest selection of digital audiobooks, including best sellers, new releases, exclusives and much more. Listen anytime, anywhere on your tablet, mobile or desktop with our free app. Audible is of

In the second part of this conversation with Jared, we go further into his training and diet during rehab. Our crew then discusses the importance of the sauna and the cryochamber for recovering the body from injury. Moving forward, mindset is highlighted by Jared, sharing about the importance of “mind-over-matter” and what comes to his mind when his hands touch the bar. We had a great conversation guys! We hope you enjoy it as much as we did. Show notes for this episode can be found at: www.adventurefittravel.com/podcast. This podcast is supported by Audible. Audible is home to the widest selection of digital audiobooks, including best sellers, new releases, exclusives and much more. Listen anytime, anywhere on your tablet, mobile or desktop with our free app. Audible is offering listeners of AdventureFit Radio a free audiobook download with a free 30-day trial to give you the opportunity to check out their service. To download your free audiobook today go to audibletrial.com/advfradio. This podcast is proudl

Jared has been competing in olympic weightlifting for 12 years and has trained under some of America's best weightlifting coaches, including Kyle Pierce, Zygmund Smalcerz, Glenn Pendlay, Don McCauley and Dave Fleming. He has broken weightlifting records and is also currently the head weightlifting coach for The Outlaw Way and a member of Team MDUSA. In the first of this two-part episode, Jared shares about the ups and downs of coaching, training, and a little more on the injuries he’s had to work through so far. The details get very interesting as our crew gets deeper into the conversation and what Jared has done specifically in his rehab time. Finally he shares about European weightlifting in contrast to American weightlifting and what the difference is before we wrap up with the Good, Bad, and the Science. You’re bound to pick up a couple of choice insights on how you can program your training in this one. Enjoy the episode guys! Show notes for this episode can be found at: www.adventurefittravel.com/podcas

In this episode, Doc, Mac, and Tommy sit down to catch up on each other and share a few insights on their own recent experiences. Tommy has a girlfriend! Quick lighthearted banter before the convo moves on to dates, magic shows and Broadway theatre. We then get into some fitness stuff as Mac shares about how he runs the box, his system for developing coaches, and the personal care involved for each client. From fitness to more business, this time about real estate. Grab a few insights on leveraging and building a team from Mac. Finally Doc shares about his upcoming weightlifting comp, and the crew goes into a few more details and strategies on their own preparation and actual lifting. Great convo with the ADVF Radio crew! Enjoy, listeners! This podcast is supported by Audible. Audible is home to the widest selection of digital audiobooks, including best sellers, new releases, exclusives and much more. Listen anytime, anywhere on your tablet, mobile or desktop with our free app. Audible is offering listeners o

We have Paul Hameister and his 14 y.o. daughter, Jade in our 20th episode. Paul is in the property development industry and he has quite an appetite for adventure to match his success. He's the 12th Australian to have climbed the Seven Summits, Mt. Everest included. Jade will be sharing to us about 'The Polar Hat Trick' and her quest. Kicking off the podcast we do a quick intro on Paul and Jade, then our crew asks Jade what has been her biggest influence in wanting to pursue adventure. The convo goes a little deeper as our guests narrate the preparation before heading to the North Pole, actually arriving at the place, the challenges they encountered along the way, and reaching the destination. Interesting and inspiring to hear from Jade and her perspective on things, adventure, health and fitness. Enjoy! Show notes for this episode can be found at www.adventurefittravel.com/podcast. This podcast is supported by Audible. Audible is home to the widest selection of digital audiobooks, including best sellers, new

Antony has been studying and working in physiotherapy since 1993. During this time, he has earned his degree in physiotherapy, a masters in physiotherapy and completed his specialisation training – the highest form of training a physiotherapist can attain in Australia. There are currently only 8 practicing specialist musculoskeletal physiotherapists in NSW. Starting this podcast we get to know who Antony is a little better, what drove him into Physiotherapy and how his initial education went. We then delve into the details and hear his take on mindset, rehab, and actual warm up practices anyone, but athletes in particular, can apply in training. On a lighthearted note, we also have a few Star Wars moments in here guys! Great conversation, filled with physiotherapy and life insights from the wealth of experience Antony has. Enjoy! Show notes for this episode can be found at www.adventurefittravel.com/podcast. This podcast is also brought to you by LocSam Solutions. LocSam Solutions is a boutique consulting and

In  this  episode  we  catch up with Doc & Tommy and get to know a little bit more about what our hosts have been up to. We first find ourselves delving into Tommy's clean bulk and Doc's dirty bulk before moving into a chat about Doc's short stint at Toastmasters. Doc then goes on to discuss his thoughts on an interesting experience that moulded him from when he was younger. From here Doc probes Tommy about his dating life and Tinder and the conversation goes into the proverbial gutter from there.  We  hope you like it guys. Show  notes  for  this  episode  can be  found  at  www.adventurefittravel.com/podcast. This  podcast  is  also  brought  to you  by  LocSam  Solutions.  LocSam Solutions  is  a  boutique  consulting and  business  support  company  focused on  business  consulting  and  commercial services. The  key  to  their  success has  been  through  the  application of  a  pragmatic  approach  combined with  entrepreneurial  spirit  to achieve  our  clients’  outcomes.  Their philosophy  is  si

In  this  episode  we  speak  with Justin  Cotler,  GRID League  Coach  and owner  of  CrossFit  Dynamix,  all the  way  from  New  York  City. He  is  also  the  head  coach of  the  GRID  Games  Team  DC Brawlers. Into  the  show, Justin  shares  about himself  and  his  professional  singing career.  From  there,  we  get  an idea as to how  he  transitioned  into CrossFit,  allowing him  to  channel his addictive and  competitive  personality into  a  fitness  sport. He  then introduces  GRID  and  what  it’s about. Our  crew  then  goes  to  ask Justin  further  about  decision-making from  a  coach’s  perspective  and his  thoughts  on  weightlifting. From  here  we  go  to  our classic  Good,  Bad  and  Science! And  then  Justin,  Tommy  and  Doc continue  on  to  discuss  the latest  in  the  music  industry! We  wrap  up  this  episode  with our  9  from 9  (missing  Macca  for now).  Great  stuff  guys.  Enjoy listening  to  this  podcast! Show  notes  for  this  episode  can be  found  at  www.adv

In the second part of our conversation with Cameron McKenzie and John Tran, we go into discussing the subtle differences between squatting positions, exercise recommendations for powerlifters and talking about mindfulness and being conscious as you go into your lifts. Midway into the episode, Cameron and John share about the most important thing to training and getting strong. They also discuss their best lifts, how they approach it, and minding the rankings and the results of the comps. Finally, we go into 9 from 9 for our 2 guests. Meaty conversation guys. Expect to learn a couple things more from our featured powerlifters! Show notes for this episode can be found at www.adventurefittravel.com/podcast. This podcast is also brought to you by LocSam Solutions. LocSam Solutions is a boutique consulting and business support company focused on business consulting and commercial services. The key to their success has been through the application of a pragmatic approach combined with entrepreneurial spirit to achi

In the first of this 2-part conversation, we get to meet Cameron and John as they speak about their general experiences with powerlifting, Cameron being a world record breaker in the junior division and John being a high-level powerlifting and strength coach. Then our crew talks about the sport of powerlifting and its divisions, inevitably touching on the performance-enhancing drugs as well as the ‘clean’ federations. John then shares his typical approach to programming for aspiring powerlifters and managing the stress on the central nervous system. He continues on to share about knowing your athlete on a personal and meaningful level so as to be most effective as a coach and as a team. Further into the podcast, Cameron shares about how he handles rehab and recovery on a weekly routine, and then John elaborates a little on how athletes can get a little more serious and take their progress to the next level. Our crew then touches a little more on nutrition: timing, quality, and cutting weight. Then also deal w