The Abi Khan Show

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On today's episode I have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Scott Stevenson https://www.instagram.com/fortitude_training

Welcome to the ‘The Abi Khan Show’ 

I get to sit down and chat with one of the most interesting people I've ever had that chance to meet and someone I can call a friend https://www.instagram.com/johnmcaleer.

We go in depth on Jiu Jitsu, Life Principles, our hope of a superior league of advanced humans and so much more

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Welcome to the new episode !

Today's guest is non other than Dr. Dean St. Mart. Dean is probably most commonly known as the lead formulator for Trained by JP & Supplement needs.

Here's his bio:

PhD and Double First Class Hons DegreeProduct Formulator for Supplement Needs and fitness industry renowned Pharmacologist.

I’ve been competing in bodybuilding since the age of 23, but prior to that, I was a World Champion Semi Contact Kickboxer. An accident in training led to smashed bones in my right foot, and my Dad who is an IFBB bodybuilding judge suggested to take up bodybuilding - the rest is history.

I hold a Double 1st Class Honours degree in Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Chemistry from National University of Ireland Maynooth where I finished top of the university and hold a PhD in Synthetic Organic Chemistry and Fluorescence Spectroscopy.

My interests lie in Performance Enhancing Drug (PED) pharmacology, novel drug design, health supplementation and applying Functional Medicine to athletes to improve their health. My love of Functional Medicine is what led to the creation of a lot of the Dr Dean range within the Supplement Needs brand. Through this, I have gained the respect of the majority of the fitness industry for my no-nonsense approach when it comes to PED safety and health management.

On a more personal note, I’m married to my wife Morgan who was also a Bikini competitor and a Level 4 Sports Injury Massage Therapist, and we have 2 beautiful boys Calum and Charlie.

Achievements

SN Education Co-Founder

Industry Renowned Pharmacologist

Top Supplements

Sleep Stack / PM Priming Stack

Advanced Health Stack

Intra EAA + / Intra Carb +

Liposomal Glutathione / Curcumin

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Today's show will certainly open up your eyes to what it takes to be a successful lifter in the gym and in competition.
My guest today is Paul Oneid:
https://www.instagram.com/pauloneid
https://www.instagram.com/masterathleticperformance
https://www.instagram.com/coachescorneru
https://www.instagram.com/metrilife_

Paul is a stay at home dog dad and holds Master of Science Degrees in both Exercise Science and Sports Management and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Certified Exercise Physiologist and Certified Olympic Weightlifting Coach with 14 years’ experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach in varying capacities from youth to professional athletics. He is also the Co-Founder of 1-Life Inc. and the MetriLife app – A mobile app that helps you live healthier, live happier and live stronger.  As a competitive powerlifter, his best lifts in competition are an 805lbs Squat, 430lbs Bench Press, a 725lbs Deadlift and a 1960lbs total.

• Master Athletic Performance,  Coach (2014-Present)
• 1-Life Inc., - Co-Founder (2015-Present)
• Queen's University - Head Strength and Conditioning Coach (2014)
• University of Tampa - Associate Director of Strength and Conditioning (2013)
• Robert Morris University - Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach (2011-2013)
• University of South Florida - Intern Strength and Conditioning Coach (2010-2011)

• M.S. Exercise Science, University of South Florida (2013)
• M.S. Organizational Leadership – Sports Management, Robert Morris University (2013)
• BSc. Hon Human Kinetics, University of Ottawa (2009)

• Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach – National Strength and Conditioning Association
• Sports Performance Coach – United States Weightlifting
• Certified Exercise Physiologist –Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology
• CPR-C/ AED –American Red Cross
  

Welcome to the Show!

I am so happy to introduce our guest who is yet another RP Strength coach (In my opinion some of the best in the game)  Dr. Jen Case is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist who holds a PhD in Human Nutrition. Jen is a nutritional and fitness coach who works with all levels and types of athletes and active individuals to help them meet their weight/body composition and athletic goals.

Before joining the Renaissance Periodization team, Jen was an assistant professor in Kinesiology for five years. After spending time educating students in various courses in nutrition and exercise science, Jen now advises clients utilizing scientific principles for proper diet design and exercise programming.

Jen is active Brazilian jiu jitsu practitioner with a black belt under Renato Tavares and numerous championships including 2017 IBJJF Black Belt World Champion, 2015 IBJJF Brown Belt Pan American Champion and 2014 & 2013 IBJJF Purple Belt World Champion.

Education

• Iowa State University, Graduate Certificate in Dietetics
  
• Kansas State University, Doctor of Physiology in Human Nutrition
  
• University of Kansas, Master's of Science in Sports Studies
  
• Washburn University, Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training
  

Welcome to The Show!

Today's guest is Kyle Traynor who is taking the fitness business industry by storm and changing the whole dynamic of how we think, innovate, differentiate and create growth in our business.

We speak thorough a lot of topics including:
- Principles of business
- Building Brand
- 4 Levels of business
- Farming vs Fishing and much more ...

You can follow Kyle and the Elite Vitality team here:
https://www.instagram.com/kylertraynor
https://www.instagram.com/elitevitalityeducation
https://www.elitevitalitymastery.net/


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Welcome one and all to the Greatest Show on Earth ... or so my dad tells me.

Today I have the pleasure of speaking with someone who lives up to the accolade of Legend. Wil Hahn is a former Supercross world champion who shares with us his journey through extreme sports, his biggest challenges with managing athletes, his mindset going into the biggest races of his life and much more.

Follow Wil and Star Racing Yamaha's journey here:
https://www.instagram.com/wilhahn_/
https://www.instagram.com/starracingyamaha

Come One ... Come All ... To The Greatest Show In Town!

Welcome to the latest episode of the show, I'm really happy you are here to listen, learn and take action in order to improve your life and those around you.

Today I have the pleasure of speaking with 2 friends who have started an innovative company that exists to improve the lives of everyone they connect with on their path.

Mitchell Briggs https://www.instagram.com/mitchellbriggs_ & Nick Newman https://www.instagram.com/nicknewman2 are the founders of 'The Key Journal' https://www.instagram.com/thekeyjournal_

The ‘Key’ Journal is a specially designed 90 day self development tool. The main focus and intention behind the journal is to find peace and motivation within yourself to live in the present and achieve your best self.

The Key to Your Fitness Journal  is your personal fitness notebook and right-hand man for accountability, tracking and ultimately your progress to your best self over the next 12 weeks.

To see more check the gents out on Instagram and go and see the product here: https://thekeyjournal.com/

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Merry Christmas to all!

It’s my favourite time of year and I’m celebrating by giving you one of my favourite conversations which will certainly impact you this holiday season.

Dr. Melissa Davis holds a PhD in Neurobiology and Behavior and has 10 years of research experience.

Her work has been featured in Scientific American, published in high impact, peer reviewed journals, and recognized by faculty of 1000.

She has made a lifelong scientific-hobby of studying sport science and is a life-long athlete and scholar.

Melissa is currently a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under Giva Santana at One Jiu Jitsu, and is a multiple time IBJJF Master World Champion. She has also represented the United States in the international Abu Dhabi World Pro Competition on multiple occasions.

She has experience with physique competition, distance running, and dance as well.

Her specialty is helping clients learn to effectively utilize the tools she gives them to lose fat, gain muscle, and perform.

Welcome to the Show!

Today’s episode is Dr. Greg Gebler who is a Physical Therapist, Hunter, Fisherman and Strength and Conditioning coach.

Greg educates us on how to prevent injury which I feel is something we can all agree on that we need more of. He walks us through tips on pain free movement, walking, benefits of yoga and much more.

Follow Greg’s Journey here:
https://www.instagram.com/greg_gebler

If you enjoyed this podcast I would love you to share it with someone who might get some value out of it. It's my mission to inspire as many people to follow their dreams and achieve what they believe to be impossible. With your help I can achieve that life mission.

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On today’s episode I get the opportunity to speak with Dr. Mike Masi who credentials and offical journey will be stated below. We chat about athletic performance and what you need to be thinking about to fill your own void in training, movement patterns everyone should incorporate into their own training and so much more …

PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, CSCS, CISSN, CMTPT, USAW-1

Michael graduated with honors from Nova Southeastern University in 2014 as a Doctor of Physical Therapy. He was recruited to Charlotte to become Carolina Rehab’s Orthopedic Resident for 2015. During his tenure as a student and resident he sought out extra-curricular certifications in the fields of strength and conditioning, as well as sports nutrition, through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) respectively.

In 2015, and 2016 respectively, Michael became credentialed as an Orthopedic Specialist (OCS) and Sports Specialist (SCS) within the field of Physical Therapy. Shortly after, Michael became certified with Myopain Seminars as a Manual Trigger Point Therapist permitting him to perform advanced manual techniques with patients such as Dry Needling. Previously, he was the rehabilitation specialist and sports medicine consultant with the world renown group of doctors and professionals from Renaissance Periodization. He continues to provide these consultations via tele-health with the goal to access populations that otherwise would not, or could not, obtain therapy.

Michael specializes in rehabilitating the strength-sport athlete, and providing off season conditioning and programming for a variety of other sports including football, lacrosse, baseball, tennis, and track and field. He is also proficient in treating a wide range of orthopedic conditions including back and neck pain, plantar-fasciitis, headaches, shin splints, and knee and shoulder pain. Assimilating the two worlds of Physical Therapy and Strength and Conditioning, Michael makes it possible for patients and clients to work towards personal goals while rehabilitating from injury, or mitigating risk for injury.

Michael has competed in the Orlando Europa Powerlifting Classic in 2013, NPC Diamond Body Building Competition in April 2014, the OCB 2017 Carolina Classic Body Building Competition, and placed first at the APF Southern States Powerlifting Championship in October 2014 and again in October 2017. Michael continues to train and compete in the sport of bodybuilding and powerlifting as he expands on his expertise within the realm of rehabilitation and wellness.

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Today I have the pleasure of chatting with a fellow northerner (North of England) Professor Graeme Close. Graeme shared my love for Rugby League being a professional himself in his time which allowed us to reminisce a little off camera (don’t worry we won’t bore you during the show).

The show in fact will entertain you and educate you from what it takes to handle the nutrition for professional athlete, specifically England Rugby.

Originally a Professional rugby league player, Graeme is now a Professor in Human Physiology at Liverpool John Moores University where he combines his academic research with nutrition and physiology consultancy to some of the worlds leading sporting individuals and organisations.

As well as leading a masters degree in sport nutrition Graeme is currently the expert nutrition consultant to England Rugby, he is the lead nutritionist to Everton Football Club and works with some of the worlds leading golfers such as Jason Day, the British Number 1 tennis player Johanna Konta and he also works with many Rugby League players.

On top of this, and despite spending most of his professional career helping big people get bigger, he currently receives funding from Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan (the owner of Manchester City FC) to help professional jockeys make-weight safely.

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen I hope you are as excited to listen as I am to present today's guest.

Hugh Gilmore is a sports psychologist who has worked with the highest level athletes in the world. His accolades are endless but here are but a mere few:
- All Ireland winners, World Champions, Olympians.
- Experience in delivering Sport & Performance Psychology to
British Weightlifting and Paralympic Powerlifting (Rio Games )
- Weightlifting Ireland
- Northern Ireland Netball
- British Athletics
- Sports institute of Northern Ireland S and C staff
- Hockey, Rugby and GAA athletes and teams
- Competitive Crossfit Gyms
- A wide range of elite coaches and business professionals seeking personal development

Hugh currently works in Loughborough with the English Institute of Sport and also sits on the board of Directors for Netball Northern Ireland acting as Performance Director.

Reach out and follow Hugh's journey here:
https://www.instagram.com/hughjohngilmore/
https://twitter.com/HughJGilmore
https://podiumpsychology.com/
http://www.eightypercentmental.com/

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Welcome to the latest episode!

I'm happy to introduce my latest guest and fellow Brit, Sonny Webster.

Sonny has built multiple successful businesses off the back of his professional weightlifting career. I wanted to delve into the challenges Sonny faced on his journey to specifically the Rio 2016 Olympics but more so how he was able to go from being on top of the mountain to having it all pulled away from him within the blink of an eye.

Welcome to the show!

On today’s episode I have the pleasure of speaking with David Nolan.

We delve in to athletic performance specifically in contact sports such as MMA / Rugby.

David goes in depth about how he thinks about structuring phases from the ‘Off season’, ‘Pre-season’, and ‘In-season’ training. We also discuss the different nutritional protocols that need to be addressed.

I asked David about how adaptation happens in the body from a physiological perspective and how that practically applies to sport in which he gives a brilliant answer.

David Nolan BSc., PhD. (c)

David graduated with a 1st class honours degree in Sport & Exercise Sciences from the University of Limerick. David has previously worked in a clinical exercise setting with MedEx Wellness & as a strength and conditioning coach with Kildare GAA amongst other teams & individuals. David has an avid interest in research and recently completed contracted research for Food for Health Ireland in the area of nutrition research, based in University College Dublin.

Currently David is based from Dublin City University where he coordinates research examining nutritional & exercise interventions targeting the preservation of muscle mass and function in older adults. In addition to this, David is also undertaking PhD. studies focused on weight-cutting protocols in strength sports.

David is the current head of performance the Rugby Academy Ireland & a research officer for the strength & conditioning software company, Aplyft.

David acts as the head coach and educator at Synapse Performance & hosts the Synapse Performance Podcast.

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Today I had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Dr. Mike Israetel.

Cofounder of Renaissance Periodization, Dr. Mike Israetel holds a PhD in Sport Physiology from East Tennessee State University. Formerly a professor of Exercise and Sport Science in the School of Public Health at Temple University in Philadelphia, Mike has taught several courses, including Nutrition for Public Health, Advanced Sports Nutrition and Exercise, and Nutrition and Behavior.

Originally from Moscow, Russia, he has worked as a consultant on sports nutrition to the U.S. Olympic Training Site in Johnson City, TN, and has been an invited speaker at numerous scientific and performance/health conferences worldwide, including nutritional seminars at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Lake Placid, NY. Mike has coached numerous athletes and busy professionals in both diet and weight training, and is himself a competitive bodybuilder and professional Brazilian Jiu Jitsu grappler.

Ladies and Gentlemen welcome to the show!

Today’s episode is going to be a treat for all you sports fans out there and coaches who are interested to hear what it takes to coach someone at the highest level.

Michael Italiano is the performance coach to Daniel Ricciardo who is one of the best Formula 1 drivers in the world right now.

We speak about Michael’s unexpected introduction to the fitness industry and by following his passion had the opportunity to work with Daniel and get to travel the world with him.

I get to discuss what the off season and in season training and nutrition protocols look like for Daniel and how Michael optimises his recovery throughout the gruelling schedule that he has to endure.

Welcome to the show ladies and gents.

It is my absolute pleasure to introduce Dr. Eric Helms.

Eric is a coach, athlete, author, and educator. A trainer since the early 2000’s, he’s worked in the US Air force, commercial gyms, private training studios, medical fitness and strength and conditioning facilities. As a part of 3DMJ he coaches drug free strength and physique competitors at all levels. Eric has competed since the mid 2000’s in natural bodybuilding, unequipped powerlifting and dabbled in Olympic lifting. He earned pro status as a natural bodybuilder with the PNBA in 2011 and competes with the IPF at international level events as an unequipped powerlifter.

Eric has published multiple peer reviewed articles in exercise science and nutrition journals and writes for commercial fitness publications. He’s taught undergraduate and graduate level nutrition and exercise science and speaks internationally at academic and commercial conferences for fitness, nutrition and strength and conditioning. He has a BS in fitness and wellness, an MS in exercise science, a second masters in sports nutrition, a PhD in strength and conditioning, and is a research fellow for AUT at the Sports Performance Research Institute New Zealand.

Today’s show will not only entertain you but it has a wealth of knowledge bombs for business owners, growing your own brand, sticking to your morales and so much more so make sure you have your notepads ready.

John Chapman & Leon Bustin are personal trainers, Nutritionists and YouTube sensations.

With over 400 thousand subscribers and 35 million views these two best friends are showing that getting healthy, fit & in great shape can be fun!

The boys have been featured in such papers and magazines as The Observer, The Sun, The Evening standard, NOW magazine, The Eastern daily press & have also been quoted as kings of nutrition in a feature by Men’s Fitness.

“Our aim is to help as many people as possible get healthy and understand that getting in great shape and being healthy doesn’t have to be hard or depressing, it’s not a restriction it’s a choice with endless options. There is so much conflicting advice out there that people are just really confused, when often all they need is a bit of encouragement to tell them what they are doing is great. They just need some support, some ideas and more knowledge that’s easy to digest and watchable, which is where our boyish humour comes into play”

If you are in the health / fitness or nutritional world you have probably come across Danny Lennon and his company Sigma Nutrition. I’ll let his offical bio do the talking so I don’t mess it up.

In today’s episode we covered a lot of Nutrition talk:
- Nutrient timing
- Nutrition for optimal performance
- What are you trying to achieve from your nutrition
- The Metabolic window does exist .. but it depends
- Splitting carbs and fats
- Fasted cardio … is it worth it … and more

Get your notepads out kids, I certainly was none stop scribbling the entire show.

Danny is the founder of Sigma Nutrition and head of content creation for the company. Known for hosting the top-ranked podcast Sigma Nutrition Radio, Danny is also a respected educator in the field. He has spoken at conferences and events all over Europe (including London, Dublin, Amsterdam and Vienna), as well as the United States and Australia.

Danny has a master’s degree (MSc.) in Nutritional Sciences from University College Cork, during which time Danny took classes in biochemistry, clinical nutrition, micronutrient interactions and physiology. Previous to this Danny also completed a BSc. Degree in Biology and Physics Education and spent a year teaching these subjects.

In the past, Danny  has worked as a nutrition practitioner with a wide variety of clients. He became well known for his role as a performance nutritionist to professional mixed martial artists & boxers.