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The Fitness Experiment

By The Fitness Experiment

A health & fitness podcast dissecting nutrition, fitness programs, supplements, hormones, training mindset and everything in between. To reach your top level in anything you must experiment, we present our experiences experimenting with every facet of fitness. The Fitness Experiment is co-created by Jesse Sherriff of Sherriff's Performance Academy - a service that provides fitness and training programs for high level athletes, and Chett Binning of Brain Ignition - a business that provides unique science-based health & nutrition programs for athletes and regular joe's.
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Ep. 1 - The Episode Where Jesse and Chett Finally Talk About Themselves!

The Fitness ExperimentAug 20, 2020

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Ep. 1 - The Episode Where Jesse and Chett Finally Talk About Themselves!

Ep. 1 - The Episode Where Jesse and Chett Finally Talk About Themselves!

Hey guys, we're back with season 3!

We wanted to kick things off with something we hate doing - talking about ourselves. So in this episode you'll learn about:

- Where we grew up, how we grew up, the sports we played

- People who shaped us including family and friends and more

- What led us to our career, what would we change, what we've learnt along the way

- and more!


TFE CONTACT

Our WEBSITE is now live! BOOK YOUR SPOT for THRIVE 1.0 - our collaborative fitness + nutrition program. Just head to our site for more details!

Follow us on INSTAGRAM @thefitness_experiment

>>>>For tips & tricks to advance your fitness and health, podcast details, and more!

We are on now on YOUTUBE!

>>>> Podcasts, and upcoming content on supplements, programming, fat loss, hitting PRs and all things fitness.

Personal Instagram Accounts:

Jesse - Instagram @sherriffacademy

Chett - Instagram @brainignition

Aug 20, 202046:46
Ep. 15 - Is Keto The Optimal Diet For Serious CrossFit Athletes!?

Ep. 15 - Is Keto The Optimal Diet For Serious CrossFit Athletes!?

Feb 19, 202001:05:15
Ep. 14 - Rehab Myths with Dr. CJ DePalma

Ep. 14 - Rehab Myths with Dr. CJ DePalma

We have a very special guest for you this week. None other than The Movement Doc, Dr. CJ DePalma. CJ is a DPT (Doctor of Physiotherapy) and runs a physical therapy clinic in Pensacola, Florida. He also plays a vital role with the world renowned WODPrep. CJ specializes in pain management and rehabilitation through a unique approach of education and movement, and has experience treating a wide range of patients throughout functional fitness and beyond.

Today we tackle the biggest rehab. myths with CJ:

- Why "warm up" and traditional stretching might be overrated

- Why icing injuries is a terrible idea

- We talk about the biggest movement flaws in functional fitness and crossfit

- Is lifting weights bad for children?

- How deadlifting is NOT "bad for your back"

- Is CBD a panacea? And much more!


CONTACT CJ

WEBSITE

INSTAGRAM (@the_movement_dr)


*** ATTENTION! ***

We release the successful applications for our THRIVE 1.0 program in this episode!


TFE CONTACT

Our WEBSITE is now live! BOOK YOUR SPOT for THRIVE 1.0 - our collaborative fitness + nutrition program. Just head to our site for more details!

Follow us on INSTAGRAM @thefitness_experiment

>>>>For tips & tricks to advance your fitness and health, podcast details, and more!

We are on now on YOUTUBE!

>>>> Podcasts, and upcoming content on supplements, programming, fat loss, hitting PRs and all things fitness.

Personal Instagram Accounts:

Jesse - Instagram @sherriffacademy

Chett - Instagram @brainignition

Feb 07, 202001:00:10
Ep. 13 - James Wilks (The Game Changers) Rebuttal, and Holiday Hacks!

Ep. 13 - James Wilks (The Game Changers) Rebuttal, and Holiday Hacks!

The Game Changers returns! James Wilks was on the Joe Rogan podcast a couple weeks ago to "debate" Chris Kresser on the credibility of the Game Changers documentary. He made some incredibly compelling arguments in favour of the film....or atleast it seemed that way. Find out in this weeks episode how James has fooled everyone. We also cover some holiday hacks, 5 tips to help you successfully navigate the holiday season while still crushing your health goals.


TFE CONTACT and THRIVE

Our WEBSITE is now live! BOOK YOUR SPOT for THRIVE 1.0 - our collaborative fitness + nutrition program. Just head to our site for more details!

Follow us on INSTAGRAM @thefitness_experiment

>>>>For tips & tricks to advance your fitness and health, podcast details, and more!

We are on now on YOUTUBE!

>>>> Podcasts, and upcoming content on supplements, programming, fat loss, hitting PRs and all things fitness.

Personal Instagram Accounts:

Jesse - Instagram @sherriffacademy

Chett - Instagram @brainignition

Dec 18, 201901:07:37
Ep. 12: Canadian Functional Fitness; Training, Competing, Pushing the Sport Forwards, and Upcoming Seminars!

Ep. 12: Canadian Functional Fitness; Training, Competing, Pushing the Sport Forwards, and Upcoming Seminars!

Get the low down on Canadian Functional Fitness! The 6 unique tests of fitness, what makes functional fitness unique from crossfit, upcoming seminars in LONDON AND AREA to help you prep, train, or coach athletes for qualification and competition in functional fitness. Functional fitness is set to make its debut at the NEXT summer olympics (after the upcoming olympics; if all goes to plan) so do not miss this opportunity to get your foot in the door with competing or supporting athletes and this wicked organization. Enjoy!

TFE CONTACT

Follow us on INSTAGRAM @thefitness_experiment

>>>>For tips & tricks to advance your fitness and health, podcast details, and more!

We are on now on YOUTUBE!

Our WEBSITE is now live! BOOK YOUR SPOT for THRIVE 1.0 - our collaborative fitness + nutrition program. Just head to our site for more details!

>>>> Podcasts, and upcoming content on supplements, programming, fat loss, hitting PRs and all things fitness.

Personal Instagram Accounts:

Jesse - Instagram @sherriffacademy

Chett - Instagram @brainignition


Dec 11, 201901:01:31
Ep. 11: The Biggest Fitness Industry Myths: Cardio for Weight Loss, Creatine, Macros, and more!

Ep. 11: The Biggest Fitness Industry Myths: Cardio for Weight Loss, Creatine, Macros, and more!

We are debunking some of the biggest fitness myths on this episode! 

Do you need to do more cardio for fat loss? Is calories in vs. calories out the only important metric? Is creatine steroids? Should your grandma strength train? How much protein can we absorb in one sitting? And so much more!


TFE CONTACT

Follow us on INSTAGRAM @thefitness_experiment

>>>>For tips & tricks to advance your fitness and health, podcast details, and more!

We are on now on YOUTUBE!

Our WEBSITE is now live! 

>>>> Podcasts, and upcoming content on supplements, programming, fat loss, hitting PRs and all things fitness.

Personal Instagram Accounts:

Jesse - Instagram @sherriffacademy

Chett - Instagram @brainignition

Dec 06, 201901:00:08
Ep. 10: Barriers That Are PREVENTING YOU From Improving Your Athletic Performance: Training Habits and Nutrition
Nov 27, 201901:09:07
Ep. 9: Chett's Carnivore Diet Experiment
Nov 21, 201901:03:58
Ep. 8: Physiotherapy Techniques, Approaching Injuries, and Fitness with the PTCOFFEECAST
Nov 13, 201901:11:15
Ep. 6 -Part 2: Critical Thinking, Experiences with Students in Highschool, Dealing with Challenge & Struggle and more!
Nov 07, 201901:11:36
S.2 Ep.6: Blood Work Results, Fitness Experience, and Nutrition Tips with Deon Keller - Part 1
Oct 30, 201901:02:40
S.2 Ep.5: The Game Changers Documentary, Why Cholesterol is NOT The Enemy, Is Plant Based the Answer for Athletes? The Carnivore Diet and more!

S.2 Ep.5: The Game Changers Documentary, Why Cholesterol is NOT The Enemy, Is Plant Based the Answer for Athletes? The Carnivore Diet and more!

Oct 23, 201901:06:29
S.2 Ep. #4 - The 10 000 Hour Rule for Skill Acquisition, Neural Firing, 3 Steps to Better Oly Lifts, Conscious vs. Unconscious Aspects of Training and Sport, and more

S.2 Ep. #4 - The 10 000 Hour Rule for Skill Acquisition, Neural Firing, 3 Steps to Better Oly Lifts, Conscious vs. Unconscious Aspects of Training and Sport, and more

Oct 16, 201950:09
S.2 Ep. #3- Why Nutrition and Training Plans MUST Constantly Change for Progress, Bile and Fat Digestion, Effect of Winning on Testosterone, Hockey Specific Plans and More!

S.2 Ep. #3- Why Nutrition and Training Plans MUST Constantly Change for Progress, Bile and Fat Digestion, Effect of Winning on Testosterone, Hockey Specific Plans and More!

"Can you write me a meal plan" or "can you write me a workout plan" are both questions we have struggled with....Can I write you one and make a quick buck? Sure. Should you follow it for the next year, or even for the next 4 months? In most cases, hell no! But this is a TOUGH point to get across.

In this episode we discuss reasons why nutrition and training plans must ADAPT to your progress and life. Stalling with progress? Plateauing? Program lost it's zen? This could be why...

We also discuss some interesting differences training males vs. females. Hint: studies have shown winning literally increases testosterone! Find out what this has to do with coaching and programming for different ages, sexes, sports etc.

Time Stamps:

1:10 - Time to THRIVE with fitness

15:20 - Chett's experiences with the Guelph Gryphon's Mens Hockey team

20:00 - Reasons why nutrition must adapt to the athlete, individual, and their life

31:00 - Your Bile, digestion & assimilation of fats, and how this affects recovery, performance....

36:00- Why training programs must adapt 

39:00- Jesse's experience training hockey players; structural balance and more

41:00 - Why constant 'conditioning' is a waste of time

49:00 - How levels of testosterone fluctuate with winning/losing, and the science behind it

52:00- Hormones affect strength/fitness gains, how do they affect the way you COACH a team/individual?


If you like this episode let us know! Give us a review on your podcast platform, and share the episode on facebook or instagram!


CONTACT

WEBSITE HAS LAUNCHED!

Follow us on INSTAGRAM @thefitness_experiment

>>>>For tips & tricks to advance your fitness and health, podcast details, and more!

We are on now on YOUTUBE!

>>>> Podcasts, and upcoming content on supplements, programming, fat loss, hitting PRs and all things fitness.

Personal Instagram Accounts:

Jesse - Instagram @sherriffacademy

Chett - Instagram @brainignition

Oct 09, 201959:32
Season 2 Ep. 2 - What Makes a Sport a Sport? Is 'Gaming' a Sport? Is NASCAR a Sport? How the Hell Do These Relate to Physical Fitness!?
Oct 02, 201901:00:53
Season 2 Ep. 1 - The Fitness Experiment Returns!
Sep 25, 201958:42
The Fitness Experiment LIVE Preview Show - Advance YOUR Fitness!

The Fitness Experiment LIVE Preview Show - Advance YOUR Fitness!

Get an exclusive sneak peek on the following content!

ADVANCED MOVEMENT:

-How to Your Assess Strengths & Weaknesses, Avoiding Traps of Offensive Progressions, Programming Customized to YOUR Assessment Scores

PHYSIOLOGICAL:

- Master YOUR Circadian Rhythm, Nutrients for Hypertrophy, Advanced Tools For Recovery (in Training AND in Competition)

Don't miss this episode! 

REMINDER! THE FITNESS EXPERIMENT LIVE is coming to West London Crossfit July 20th. Are you interested in learning exactly HOW to apply many of these concepts we discuss into your training and healthy lifestyle? Then this event is for YOU.

This will be a limited capacity event so DON'T WAIT to sign up. Did you enter the draw to win a FREE pass!? It might not be too late....stay tuned to our socials (shown below) if you aren't already!

---SHERRIFF'S PERFORMANCE ACADEMY---

Fitness programs that reflect client goals, assessment results, and structural balance. Jesse works alongside 'Regional Level' Crossfit athletes, professional hockey players, and athletes of all kind.

WEBSITE » sherriffacademy.com/ 

INSTAGRAM » @sherriffacademy

---BRAIN IGNITION---

Nutrition programs backed by science that allow athletes and health savvy individuals to reach their top level of performance. Chett provides consultation to NHL prospects and Canadian University Sports Teams, 'Regional Level' Crossfit athletes, student-athletes, busy CEO's, nurses, teachers, and many others.

WEBSITE » www.brainignition.ca/ 

INSTAGRAM » @brainignition

FACEBOOK» Brain Ignition Consulting

Jun 26, 201959:09
#36- Biohacks for Training at Different Times of the Day

#36- Biohacks for Training at Different Times of the Day

How does preworkout fuel, nutrition, and habits change if you're working out at 5 AM vs. 7:30PM? Mid day? Mid afternoon? What about training 2x per day? What is the 'optimal' time of day to workout based on muscle protein synthesis, blood flow, and central nervous system activity? Find all of this out and more in this week's episode!

ATTENTION! THE FITNESS EXPERIMENT LIVE is coming to West London Crossfit July 20th. Are you interested in learning exactly HOW to apply many of these concepts we discuss into your training and healthy lifestyle? If so, stay tuned to the socials for details and sign up information. This will be a limited capacity event so PAY ATTENTION to early birds and sign up deadlines. Some topics to be discussed include:

- Movement Assessment, Advanced Programming Techniques, and 5 Practical Tools for Breaking Plateaus and Hitting PRs

- Importance of Circadian Rythmn for Performance and Health, Advanced Nutrition for Hypertrophy, and 5 Concepts for Improving Recovery from Training

---SHERRIFF'S PERFORMANCE ACADEMY---

Fitness programs that reflect client goals, assessment results, and structural balance. Jesse works alongside 'Regional Level' Crossfit athletes, professional hockey players, and athletes of all kind.

WEBSITE » sherriffacademy.com/ 

INSTAGRAM » @sherriffacademy

---BRAIN IGNITION---

Nutrition programs backed by science that allow athletes and health savvy individuals to reach their top level of performance. Chett provides consultation to NHL prospects and Canadian University Sports Teams, 'Regional Level' Crossfit athletes, student-athletes, busy CEO's, nurses, teachers, and many others.

WEBSITE » www.brainignition.ca/ 

INSTAGRAM » @brainignition

FACEBOOK» Brain Ignition Consulting

Jun 20, 201959:60
#35 - Infra Red Light Increases Muscle Growth After Training, and The Fear of Failure Debunked

#35 - Infra Red Light Increases Muscle Growth After Training, and The Fear of Failure Debunked

Research supporting the effectiveness of infra red light for muscle growth and recovery is so strong that some experts have suggested it be banned in sports. No joke. We also discuss in detail why the fear of failure may in fact just be lack of preparation. 


---SHERRIFF'S PERFORMANCE ACADEMY---

Fitness programs that reflect client goals, assessment results, and structural balance. Jesse works alongside 'Regional Level' Crossfit athletes, professional hockey players, and athletes of all kind.

WEBSITE » sherriffacademy.com/ 

INSTAGRAM » @sherriffacademy

---BRAIN IGNITION---

Nutrition programs backed by science that allow athletes and health savvy individuals to reach their top level of performance. Chett provides consultation to NHL prospects and Canadian University Sports Teams, 'Regional Level' Crossfit athletes, student-athletes, busy CEO's, nurses, teachers, and many others.

WEBSITE » www.brainignition.ca/ 

INSTAGRAM » @brainignition_chett

FACEBOOK» Brain Ignition Consulting

Jun 12, 201959:45
#34 - The Power of Breath for Optimal Performance, Health, Wellbeing, and Stress Resiliency
Jun 05, 201959:05
#33- The Athlete Mindset: Injury as a Stepping Stone, Charles Poloquin Tips, Perspective and more
May 29, 201947:33
#32 - Professional Sports ft. Brett Welychka: Athletic Challenges, Concussions & Concussion Pathology, Off-ice Training and More

#32 - Professional Sports ft. Brett Welychka: Athletic Challenges, Concussions & Concussion Pathology, Off-ice Training and More

We sat down with good friend Brett Welychka and discussed in detail his continued experiences with professional hockey. Brett played four seasons with the London Knights OHL Hockey Team, then moved onto Carleton University for 3 seasons. Last year, his spent time in the AHL and ECHL, and is now set to move onto new and exciting professional hockey opportunities. We talked about certain challenges along the way that all athletes can learn from, we talked about his challenges with concussions, particularly this last season. We get into a little bit of concussion pathology (what is going on in the brain after a concussion) and I (Chett) explain some of the shocking similarities to depression. We talk about developing a positive mindset for athletes, differences in training for crossfit vs. hockey and much more! Enjoy!

Brett Welychka > @bwelych27

---SHERRIFF'S PERFORMANCE ACADEMY---

Fitness programs that reflect client goals, assessment results, and structural balance. Jesse works alongside 'Regional Level' Crossfit athletes, professional hockey players, and athletes of all kind.

WEBSITE » sherriffacademy.com/ 

INSTAGRAM » @sherriffacademy

---BRAIN IGNITION---

Nutrition programs backed by science that allow athletes and health savvy individuals to reach their top level of performance. Chett provides consultation to NHL prospects and Canadian University Sports Teams, 'Regional Level' Crossfit athletes, student-athletes, busy CEO's, nurses, teachers, and many others.

WEBSITE » www.brainignition.ca/ 

INSTAGRAM » @brainignition_chett

FACEBOOK» Brain Ignition Consulting

May 22, 201901:17:41
#31- Assessing Motivation for Athletes, Entrepreneurs, Business, and Health
May 16, 201901:03:37
#30 - Assessment Tools for Strength & Conditioning, Inflammation, Allostatic Load, Athlete Performance, and much more!

#30 - Assessment Tools for Strength & Conditioning, Inflammation, Allostatic Load, Athlete Performance, and much more!

How do you check in with your personal fitness and nutrition? Do you? Do you use subjective measures like energy and mood? Or do you prefer hard data like one rep maxes, heart rate variability, and body fat percentage? We talk about a number of assessment tools we use in the coaching business, for both competitive athletes and health junkies.  Jesse discusses how he assesses incoming clients; their training age and potential, how to determine their prescribed volume, the pros and cons to one rep maxes and much more. I (Chett) also discuss some of my initial assessment tools for nutrition clients; determining eat habits, macros, allostatic load and the usefulness of heart rate variability (HRV), how inflammation affects weight and much more! Enjoy the episode, and don't forget to leave us a 5 star rating if you like it AND a review!

---SHERRIFF'S PERFORMANCE ACADEMY---

Fitness programs that reflect client goals, assessment results, and structural balance. Jesse works alongside 'Regional Level' Crossfit athletes, professional hockey players, and athletes of all kind.

WEBSITE » sherriffacademy.com/ 

INSTAGRAM » @sherriffacademy

---BRAIN IGNITION---

Nutrition programs backed by science that allow athletes and health savvy individuals to reach their top level of performance. Chett provides consultation to NHL prospects and Canadian University Sports Teams, 'Regional Level' Crossfit athletes, student-athletes, busy CEO's, nurses, teachers, and many others.

WEBSITE » www.brainignition.ca/ 

INSTAGRAM » @brainignition_chett

FACEBOOK» Brain Ignition Consulting

May 08, 201959:59
#29- Huge Problems With The Crossfit Games, Effects of Alcohol on mTOR, Body Composition, Testosterone, and Fitness
May 01, 201957:09
#28- Biomedical Engineering with Jerry Ennett: Prosthetic Limbs, 3D Printing, The Current Advancements in Athlete Performance

#28- Biomedical Engineering with Jerry Ennett: Prosthetic Limbs, 3D Printing, The Current Advancements in Athlete Performance

We are thrilled to have this guest on the podcast, Jerry Ennett is an entrepreneur, biomedical engineering graduate, athlete, and educator. He is the founder of Taurus 3D, which has provided kids with prosthetic devices all around the world. As an intern at 3D4MD, he was a lead designer in multiple projects, including the first medical device to ever be 3D printed onboard the International Space Station! 

You are NOT going to want to miss this one. Tune in as we discuss the fascinating field of 3D printing, and it's relevance to athletic performance! Shoes, gym equipment, and other crossfit and sport specific gear is already being 3D printed, creating a mind blowing opportunity for athlete enhancement! Is "tech doping" upon us? Find out here.

Taurus 3D

FB- https://www.facebook.com/taurus3d/

WEBSITE- http://www.taurus3d.com/

Follow Jerry's Projects on IG

https://www.instagram.com/jerbz19/?hl=en


---SHERRIFF'S PERFORMANCE ACADEMY---

Fitness programs that reflect client goals, assessment results, and structural balance. Jesse works alongside regional level crossfit athletes, professional hockey players, and athletes of all kind.

WEBSITE » sherriffacademy.com/ 

INSTAGRAM » @sherriffacademy

---BRAIN IGNITION---

Science-based nutrition & wellness programs that allow athletes to reach their top level of performance. Chett provides consultation to NHL prospects and other professional hockey players, high level crossfit athletes, student-athletes, and busy CEO's, nurses, and teachers. 

WEBSITE » www.brainignition.ca/ 

INSTAGRAM » @brainignition_chett

FACEBOOK» Brain Ignition Consulting

Apr 24, 201901:02:09
#27- Consequences of Rapid "Summer Shred" Programs, Hormonal Changes to Dieting, is Keto Optimal for Fat Loss? Muscle Preserving Effects of Ketones

#27- Consequences of Rapid "Summer Shred" Programs, Hormonal Changes to Dieting, is Keto Optimal for Fat Loss? Muscle Preserving Effects of Ketones

We discuss in details in the ins and out of "cutting", getting "shredded" and weight loss in general. There is a big difference between sustainable and unsustainable approaches, which are you doing? We discuss the metabolic problems of RAPID and AGGRESSIVE weight loss protocols. Get to know the hormonal changes we see; testosterone and sex hormones, flux in hunger hormones and peptides like PYY, GLP-1, Leptin and Ghrelin, Thyroid Hormone and more. We also go into detail on a shocking finding in the field of weight loss and metabolism; when losing weight your "metabolism" will automatically decrease - this is a survival mechanism - can a ketogenic actually prevent some of this decrease in metabolism? In other words, can it make weight loss more SUSTAINABLE, and EFFICIENT? Get all the answers and more here, you are not going to want to miss this one!

Apr 17, 201901:05:01
#26- Banned Substances in Over the Counter Supplements, More Things to Look for When Buying, Are Supplements All That Important for Health & Performance?

#26- Banned Substances in Over the Counter Supplements, More Things to Look for When Buying, Are Supplements All That Important for Health & Performance?

Positive drug tests as a result of athletes taking over the counter supplements is becoming more and more common. In this episode we cover details on this phenomenon; who, what, why and how is this happening? We provide more details on what to look for when buying, how to confirm a product is safe for use in sports and much more. We also assess the overall importance of supplements when it comes to a program for health and/or performance. Are they really all that important? Where would they fit on a list of "top priorities"? We also talk a little bit about how flying and travel in general affect your biology. It is also becoming more and more common for athletes to travel across time zones to compete, and jump on a plane immediately before or after games and competitions. Could this be harmful for the body? For athlete performance? Can this be mitigated? All this and more. Enjoy! 

---SHERRIFF'S PERFORMANCE ACADEMY---

Fitness programs that reflect client goals, assessment results, and structural balance. Jesse works alongside regional level crossfit athletes, professional hockey players, and athletes of all kind.

WEBSITE » sherriffacademy.com/ 

INSTAGRAM » @sherriffacademy

---BRAIN IGNITION---

Science-based nutrition & wellness programs that allow athletes to reach their top level of performance. Chett provides consultation to NHL prospects and other professional hockey players, high level crossfit athletes, student-athletes, and busy CEO's, nurses, and teachers. 

WEBSITE » www.brainignition.ca/ 

INSTAGRAM » @brainignition_chett

FACEBOOK» Brain Ignition Consulting

Apr 10, 201952:22
#25- Supplement Scams and Omega-3 Fish Oil: Muscle Protein Synthesis, EPA vs. DHA, Triglyceride vs. Ethyl Ester vs. Phospholipid, How to Read Supplement Labels

#25- Supplement Scams and Omega-3 Fish Oil: Muscle Protein Synthesis, EPA vs. DHA, Triglyceride vs. Ethyl Ester vs. Phospholipid, How to Read Supplement Labels

In this episode we dig into the nitty gritty of the supplement industry. Why you must look very closely at the ingredients when buying a protein powder, and any other supplement for that matter. We cover all things fish oil.....omega-3 fish oil is one of the most promising health supplements there is, period. The problem? Over 70% of them on the market are totally crap, and have been oxidized. We cover everything you need to know in order to find a high quality fish oil; EPA and DHA, fatty acid form, even how to test for purity and potency in the product. Also, find out with source if best for getting into the brain. We also talk more about sorting through the massive amounts of products out there in order avoid banned substances and to help you save $$$! 

There is some minor sound issues in this episode and the mic volume seems to fade in and out from one direction. But there is some great info here so try to tough it out. Enjoy!

---SHERRIFF'S PERFORMANCE ACADEMY---

Fitness programs that reflect client goals, assessment results, and structural balance. Jesse works alongside regional level crossfit athletes, professional hockey players, and athletes of all kind.

WEBSITE » sherriffacademy.com/ 

INSTAGRAM » @sherriffacademy

---BRAIN IGNITION---

Science-based nutrition & wellness programs that allow athletes to reach their top level of performance. Chett provides consultation to NHL prospects and other professional hockey players, high level crossfit athletes, student-athletes, and busy CEO's, nurses, and teachers. 

WEBSITE » www.brainignition.ca/ 

INSTAGRAM » @brainignition_chett

FACEBOOK» Brain Ignition Consulting

Apr 04, 201954:55
#24 - w/ Dr. Lindsay Martens: Hormones, Menstrual Cycle Specific Training & Nutrition, Xenoestrogens, Detoxification and more!

#24 - w/ Dr. Lindsay Martens: Hormones, Menstrual Cycle Specific Training & Nutrition, Xenoestrogens, Detoxification and more!

 We are super excited to welcome Lindsay Martens to the show! Lindsay is a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine who specializes in Naturopathic Fertility treatments. She uses an innovative blend of new research and ancient remedies to bring hormonal balance back to individuals. On this episode we dig into some specifics on WHEN and HOW to train based on your menstrual cycle. We also discuss how eating carbohydrates vs. fat may be more favourable at different times of the month, in terms of fat oxidation, inflammatory responses and more. Guys there's lots here for you too, as we dig into xenoestrogens and how they contribute to belly fat, man boobs and so on. Have you ever tried a detox or "juice cleanse" and wondered if it works? We discuss some of the physiological pathways involved in detoxification and how they really work. 

If you have enjoyed our discussion(s) of hormones thus far on the podcast then you will dig this one - this one is next level! 

---Lindsay Martens, ND---

Website >> http://naturopathicfertility.com/

Instagram >> @lindsaymnd

---SHERRIFF'S PERFORMANCE ACADEMY---

Fitness programs that reflect client goals, assessment results, and structural balance. Jesse works alongside regional level crossfit athletes, professional hockey players, and athletes of all kind.

WEBSITE » sherriffacademy.com/ 

INSTAGRAM » @sherriffacademy

---BRAIN IGNITION---

Science-based nutrition & wellness programs that allow athletes to reach their top level of performance. Chett provides consultation to NHL prospects and other professional hockey players, high level crossfit athletes, student-athletes, and busy CEO's, nurses, and teachers. 

WEBSITE » www.brainignition.ca/ 

INSTAGRAM » @brainignition_chett

FACEBOOK» Brain Ignition Consulting

Mar 27, 201959:53
#23- Functional Body Building, Biomechanics in Training & Rehab, Training Smart vs. Training MORE

#23- Functional Body Building, Biomechanics in Training & Rehab, Training Smart vs. Training MORE

Mar 20, 201959:44
#22- Is Low Sodium to Blame for Sugar Cravings and Obesity? Fast Food and Health, Experiences of First Responders

#22- Is Low Sodium to Blame for Sugar Cravings and Obesity? Fast Food and Health, Experiences of First Responders

Mar 14, 201957:35
#21 - Physiology of Yo-Yo Dieting and the "Set Point", Resting Metabolic Rates, Movement & Fitness Education for Kids, How to Deal with Obesity

#21 - Physiology of Yo-Yo Dieting and the "Set Point", Resting Metabolic Rates, Movement & Fitness Education for Kids, How to Deal with Obesity

Part 1 of a 2 part series on how and why obesity has become so common. In this episode we discuss why 95% of people who lose weight regain it all or more within three years. We talk about the physiology of yo yo dieting (yes there is a scientific explanation for this) and the set point. We debate potential changes in schools and in society to try and address these issues. We also talk about the importance (and lack of existing) movement education. How many times a day do you do a deadlift!? Now at the gym with a barbell, but during daily routine. Now think about the masses who have absolutely no clue how to move their body through this range of motion or any range of motion for that matter; safely and efficiently. 

---SHERRIFF'S PERFORMANCE ACADEMY---
Fitness programs that reflect client goals, assessment results, and structural balance. Jesse works alongside regional level crossfit athletes, professional hockey players, and athletes of all kind.

WEBSITE » sherriffacademy.com/
INSTAGRAM » at www.instagram.com/sherriffacademy/?hl=en

---BRAIN IGNITION---
Science-based nutrition & wellness programs that allow athletes to reach their top level of performance. Chett provides consultation to NHL prospects and other professional hockey players, high level crossfit athletes, student-athletes, and busy CEO's, nurses, and teachers.

WEBSITE » www.brainignition.ca/
INSTAGRAM » www.instagram.com/brainignition_chett/?hl=en FACEBOOK» https://www.facebook.com/brainignitionc/?modal=admin_todo_tour 

Mar 07, 201955:05
#20- Artificial Sweeteners and Your Gut Microbiome, Glucose Tolerance, Sympathetic Nervous System Activity During Open Season, and Open Mindset!

#20- Artificial Sweeteners and Your Gut Microbiome, Glucose Tolerance, Sympathetic Nervous System Activity During Open Season, and Open Mindset!

Episode number 20! Thank you for listening. We talk about a recent meta-analysis that was published showing that artificial sweeteners (AS) do NOT cause obesity, cancer, or lead to changes in RMR. We also discuss studies that were not mentioned in this review, and that raise a few questions on this conclusion. It's officially OPEN season! And yo better believe we talked about this too. We discuss HOW and WHY open workouts are more demanding on the body than average sessions. Do you get sweaty hands and feet thinking about the open workout to come? This is one reason why. We talk about how the open affects your Sympathetic Nervous System, and also how to optimize your mindset this time of year in training. Enjoy!!


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---BRAIN IGNITION---
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Feb 27, 201958:51
#19- Jillian Michaels Bashes Crossfit, then Attacks the Ketogenic Diet
Feb 20, 201959:42
#18- Factoring in Cortisol & Stress During Exercise Recovery, Strategies for the Open; Scaled or Rx??, Nutrition & Supplement Tactics for Repeating Workouts

#18- Factoring in Cortisol & Stress During Exercise Recovery, Strategies for the Open; Scaled or Rx??, Nutrition & Supplement Tactics for Repeating Workouts

Why is it that workouts during the open, workouts during competitions, or competitive games in sports take such a massive toll on the body? The sheer volume is NOT any greater than it is in training, in fact, it is often LESS. Well, it's the stress and anxiety of competing, it's the biological effects of cortisol, and everything in between that make things that much more difficult. We talk about dealing with this particularly during the Open Season for Crossfit. We also dig into tips, tricks, and mindset for tackling the open as a scaled athlete, an Rx athlete, and one is exactly right in the middle - how do you decide!? Find out here.... 

We also talk about some specific nutrition and supplement strategies for recovering ASAP, ESPECIALLY if you intend on repeating an open workout. Which as a crossfit athletes, we have all experienced. Enjoy!


---SHERRIFF'S PERFORMANCE ACADEMY---
Fitness programs that reflect client goals, assessment results, and structural balance. Jesse works alongside regional level crossfit athletes, professional hockey players, and athletes of all kind.

WEBSITE » sherriffacademy.com/
INSTAGRAM » at www.instagram.com/sherriffacademy/?hl=en

---BRAIN IGNITION---
Science-based nutrition & wellness programs that allow athletes to reach their top level of performance. Chett provides consultation to NHL prospects and other professional hockey players, high level crossfit athletes, student-athletes, and busy CEO's, nurses, and teachers.

WEBSITE » www.brainignition.ca/
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Feb 14, 201958:46
#17- Fitness Industry Scams, J-Lo Instagram Posts, and More Surprising Crossfit Changes

#17- Fitness Industry Scams, J-Lo Instagram Posts, and More Surprising Crossfit Changes

 You get told something is free and so you show up for a fitness consultation. A few marketing tricks and mind games later, you're getting suckered into putting down your credit card for a "fitness challenge." The catch? "We will only take your money if you don't lose the weight!" OK fine, but it turns out the support and resources to actually succeed in this challenge aren't provided for you....

Have you been in a situation like this before? We discusses real instances like this, and other fitness industry scams.  We also talk about the recent JLO instagram post. Another challenge (we are suckers for challenges), she is inviting her MASSIVE following to completely cut out carb and sugar for 10 days. What are the problems with this? Enjoy!

---SHERRIFF'S PERFORMANCE ACADEMY---
Fitness programs that reflect client goals, assessment results, and structural balance. Jesse works alongside regional level crossfit athletes, professional hockey players, and athletes of all kind.

WEBSITE » sherriffacademy.com/
INSTAGRAM » at www.instagram.com/sherriffacademy/?hl=en

---BRAIN IGNITION---
Science-based nutrition & wellness programs that allow athletes to reach their top level of performance. Chett provides consultation to NHL prospects and other professional hockey players, high level crossfit athletes, student-athletes, and busy CEO's, nurses, and teachers.

WEBSITE » www.brainignition.ca/
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Feb 06, 201959:36
#16- The Physiology of Training When Sick, and Programming for Clients When There is Pushback
Jan 30, 201954:27
#15- Are Pre-workout Supps BS? L-Citruline and Ingredients for Performance, and Coaching Tactics
Jan 24, 201951:55
#14- Entrepreneurial Health & Fitness Ventures, Keto Seminars, 2019, New Programs

#14- Entrepreneurial Health & Fitness Ventures, Keto Seminars, 2019, New Programs

Jan 02, 201957:52
#13- Flexibility vs. Mobility vs. Stability, Mobility for Body Composition, MOB Assessments...
Dec 19, 201801:33:48
#12- How to Navigate the Holiday Season, 5 Tips for Health Over the Holidays

#12- How to Navigate the Holiday Season, 5 Tips for Health Over the Holidays

The holiday season is upon us, making it easy to get off track when it comes to health & fitness goals. We provide tips for staying on track, why it's important to relax and let yourself go just a little bit, but also be realistic - it doesn't mean let yourself go for the month of December. We talk about using Christmas and ultimately New Years as "spring board" and an opportunity for momentum. We also go over 5 hacks for navigating the holiday challenges. Enjoy! ---SHERRIFF'S PERFORMANCE ACADEMY--- Fitness programs that reflect client goals, assessment results, and structural balance. Jesse works alongside regional level crossfit athletes, professional hockey players, and athletes of all kind. WEBSITE » sherriffacademy.com/ INSTAGRAM » at www.instagram.com/sherriffacademy/?hl=en ---BRAIN IGNITION--- Science-based nutrition & wellness programs that allow athletes to reach their top level of performance. Chett provides consultation to NHL prospects and other professional hockey players, high level crossfit athletes, student-athletes, and busy CEO's, nurses, and teachers. WEBSITE » www.brainignition.ca/ INSTAGRAM » www.instagram.com/brainignition_chett/?hl=en
Dec 12, 201856:29
#11 Programming For Strength Plateaus, Neurobiological Mechanisms of Overreaching vs. Overtraining

#11 Programming For Strength Plateaus, Neurobiological Mechanisms of Overreaching vs. Overtraining

This is a fun one that we're sure you guys will love. We dissect the thought process and techniques behind programming for strength plateaus. Jesse gives specifics on how and when certain tempos, rep schemes, and combination of movements fit into a long term program. We differentiate between overreaching and overtraining. One being a sense of "burn out" that is necessary for beneficial adaptations to training, the other an extreme sense of burn out that poses the risk of injury, decline in performance, and long term health risks. We talk about the specific neurobiological mechanism behind overtraining - when fitness becomes detrimental to health - including the Glycogen hypothesis, Central Fatigue theories, glutamine hypothesis, oxidative stress, autonomic nervous system functioning, hypothalamic circuits, cytokines and neuroinflammation and more! Enjoy! Don't forget to comment, share, and give us a 5-star rating on iTunes! ---SHERRIFF'S PERFORMANCE ACADEMY--- Fitness programs that reflect client goals, assessment results, and structural balance. Jesse works alongside regional level crossfit athletes, professional hockey players, and athletes of all kind. WEBSITE » sherriffacademy.com/ INSTAGRAM » at www.instagram.com/sherriffacademy/?hl=en ---BRAIN IGNITION--- Science-based nutrition & wellness programs that allow athletes to reach their top level of performance. Chett provides consultation to NHL prospects and other professional hockey players, high level crossfit athletes, student-athletes, and busy CEO's, nurses, and teachers. WEBSITE » www.brainignition.ca/ INSTAGRAM » www.instagram.com/brainignition_chett/?hl=en

Dec 05, 201801:28:60
#10- Weight Loss- Part 2- Hypothyroidism, Genetic Set Points, Neurological Mechanisms of Weight Loss

#10- Weight Loss- Part 2- Hypothyroidism, Genetic Set Points, Neurological Mechanisms of Weight Loss

We continue our discussion of weight loss by addressing hypothyroidism, whether your brain has a predetermined genetic set point for what weight you should be, different neurological mechanisms of weight loss, including detailing of signals going from gut to specific regions of the brain. We answer more questions, including what can slow weight loss other than "poor diet", can you target fat loss, the best way for females to lose weight, can you burn fat while building muscle, and some specifics on how we meal prep and stay on track. Enjoy! ---SHERRIFF'S PERFORMANCE ACADEMY--- Fitness programs that reflect client goals, assessment results, and structural balance. Jesse works alongside regional level crossfit athletes, professional hockey players, and athletes of all kind. WEBSITE » sherriffacademy.com/ INSTAGRAM » at www.instagram.com/sherriffacademy/?hl=en ---BRAIN IGNITION--- Science-based nutrition & wellness programs that allow athletes to reach their top level of performance. Chett provides consultation to NHL prospects and other professional hockey players, high level crossfit athletes, student-athletes, and busy CEO's, nurses, and teachers. WEBSITE » www.brainignition.ca/ INSTAGRAM » www.instagram.com/brainignition_chett/?hl=en
Nov 29, 201857:47
#9-Weight Loss Part 1- Breaking Through Plateaus, The Limbic System, Gut Health, Tracking Apps...

#9-Weight Loss Part 1- Breaking Through Plateaus, The Limbic System, Gut Health, Tracking Apps...

We discuss the role of your Limbic System - also known as your 'Lizard Brain'- in weight loss, physiological reasons for hitting weight loss plateaus and how to bust through them, the best apps for tracking food and macronutrients, and gut health and practical tips for improving it. We also discuss the importance of stress, inflammation, and how the brain integrates this information to affect weight loss. You are definitely going to dig this one, it's only part 1 of a 2 part series! Remember to give us a 5 star rating and share with friends and family! Enjoy! ---SHERRIFF'S PERFORMANCE ACADEMY--- Fitness programs that reflect client goals, assessment results, and structural balance. Jesse works alongside regional level crossfit athletes, professional hockey players, and athletes of all kind. WEBSITE » sherriffacademy.com/ INSTAGRAM » at www.instagram.com/sherriffacademy/?hl=en ---BRAIN IGNITION--- Science-based nutrition & wellness programs that allow athletes to reach their top level of performance. Chett provides consultation to NHL prospects and other professional hockey players, high level crossfit athletes, student-athletes, and busy CEO's, nurses, and teachers. WEBSITE » www.brainignition.ca/ INSTAGRAM » www.instagram.com/brainignition_chett/?hl=en
Nov 28, 201856:47
#8- ft. Lacey Truelove- iF3 World Championships, Experiences as a young INDIVIDUAL athlete, Coaching

#8- ft. Lacey Truelove- iF3 World Championships, Experiences as a young INDIVIDUAL athlete, Coaching

We are pumped to present our first guest on the podcast, Lacey Truelove. Lacey grew up competing in gymnastics and diving, eventually earning a scholarship to The University of Houston for diving. She has qualified for the Olympic trials, and had several other accolades along the way. After diving at Houston she shifted into Crossfit, both competition and eventually coaching. She has qualified for the International Functional Fitness World Championships on two separate occasions. She continues to share her talents and positively influence individuals as a coach at West London Crossfit. In this episode we talk about her experiences competing as high level INDIVIDUAL athlete as a child, teen, and young adult. A much different experience than a team athlete would have. She shares her experiences with different coaches that instilled in her life long values, and values that show up in her coaching methodology to this day. We also discuss the iF3 World Championships, that both Lacey and Jesse recently competed in (on the same team) in London, England. We also dig into the current growth of functional fitness in general, and explore the promising potential of this new sport, what it will look like for competitive athletes, and how it might influence kids and other sports through Canada and beyond. Enjoy! ---SHERRIFF'S PERFORMANCE ACADEMY--- Fitness programs that reflect client goals, assessment results, and structural balance. Jesse works alongside regional level crossfit athletes, professional hockey players, and athletes of all kind. WEBSITE » sherriffacademy.com/ INSTAGRAM » at www.instagram.com/sherriffacademy/?hl=en ---BRAIN IGNITION--- Science-based nutrition & wellness programs that allow athletes to reach their top level of performance. Chett provides consultation to NHL prospects and other professional hockey players, high level crossfit athletes, student-athletes, and busy CEO's, nurses, and teachers. WEBSITE » www.brainignition.ca/ INSTAGRAM » www.instagram.com/brainignition_chett/?hl=en
Nov 21, 201858:50
 #7- When to push through injury, Concussion, Faster recovery, How to train while injured

#7- When to push through injury, Concussion, Faster recovery, How to train while injured

This week on The Fitness Experiment Podcast we discuss when to push through injuries, and when to stop. The signs and symptoms to look for (and how to differentiate between serious injuries and simply training discomfort). We also talk about concussions in particular, what happens in the brain, and cutting edge new research from the University of Toronto that has completely changed how athletes recover from injury. The rate of perceived exertion during fitness (RPE), and the importance of your mindset while injured. How to SCALE workouts when injured and how to maintain a high level of fitness and performance depending on the specific injury at hand. Enjoy! ---SHERRIFF'S PERFORMANCE ACADEMY--- Fitness programs that reflect client goals, assessment results, and structural balance. Jesse works alongside regional level crossfit athletes, professional hockey players, and athletes of all kind. WEBSITE » sherriffacademy.com/ INSTAGRAM » at www.instagram.com/sherriffacademy/?hl=en ---BRAIN IGNITION--- Science-based nutrition & wellness programs that allow athletes to reach their top level of performance. Chett provides consultation to NHL prospects and other professional hockey players, high level crossfit athletes, student-athletes, and busy CEO's, nurses, and teachers. WEBSITE » www.brainignition.ca/ INSTAGRAM » www.instagram.com/brainignition_chett/?hl=en
Nov 15, 201848:09
Episode 6- Fitness Myths- Part 2- Fasted Cardio, Lactate in the Brain, Misuse of "Metabolism"...

Episode 6- Fitness Myths- Part 2- Fasted Cardio, Lactate in the Brain, Misuse of "Metabolism"...

Here is part 2 of our hugely popular "fitness myths" segment. This week we continue this discussion, and get into why being "bulky" does not automatically mean you fatigue faster, the idea or poplar phrase that "CrossFit is terrible for the body", and this week we actually talk about IIFYM (if it fits your macros diet) apologies for adding this to part 1 description! (oops) That's it!? No, wait there's more. We uncover why the saying "rev up your metabolism" is faulty, and how metabolism, in general, is often abused, and the truth about lactic acid (hint: it's not bad after all! in fact you want this stuff in your muscles and YOUR BRAIN). Yes, we talk about shocking research from the field of neuroscience showing the brain loves lactate (lactic acid). Enjoy! (again sorry for adding some of these to last week's description - we just got so darn excited!). ---SHERRIFF'S PERFORMANCE ACADEMY--- Fitness programs that reflect client goals, assessment results, and structural balance. Jesse works alongside regional level crossfit athletes, professional hockey players, and athletes of all kinds. WEBSITE » sherriffacademy.com/ INSTAGRAM » at www.instagram.com/sherriffacademy/?hl=en ---BRAIN IGNITION--- Science-based nutrition & wellness programs that allow athletes to reach their top level of performance. Chett provides consultation to NHL prospects and other professional hockey players, high level crossfit athletes, student-athletes, and busy CEO's, nurses, and teachers. WEBSITE » www.brainignition.ca/ INSTAGRAM » www.instagram.com/brainignition_chett/?hl=en

Nov 07, 201859:52
Episode 5- Fitness Myths Part 1- Lactic Acid, Multi Vitamins, Women's Protein, IIFYM, and more

Episode 5- Fitness Myths Part 1- Lactic Acid, Multi Vitamins, Women's Protein, IIFYM, and more

We discuss hot topics in the fitness industry that are misleading and sometimes potentially dangerous. We cover the problems with popular journals and social media, creatine being considered as steroids, why multi-vitamins are often a waste of money, and whether weightlifting is bad for kids. We also dig into "female protein powder", and some of the BS/false/appalling claims in the media about "women being bulky", "can't do pullups", and some other trash that people call news. Wait there's more! Why being bulky does not mean you fatigue faster, the truth about lactic acid and lactate in the brain, the problems with ads like "eat these 3 foods to rev up your metabolism in just 3 days", the popular If It Fits Your Macros (IIFYM) diets and so much more! You are not going to want to miss this one! ---SHERRIFF'S PERFORMANCE ACADEMY--- Fitness programs that reflect client goals, assessment results, and structural balance. Jesse works alongside regional level crossfit athletes, professional hockey players, and athletes of all kind. WEBSITE » sherriffacademy.com/ INSTAGRAM » at www.instagram.com/sherriffacademy/?hl=en ---BRAIN IGNITION--- Science-based nutrition & wellness programs that allow athletes to reach their top level of performance. Chett provides consultation to NHL prospects and other professional hockey players, high level crossfit athletes, student-athletes, and busy CEO's, nurses, and teachers. WEBSITE » www.brainignition.ca/ INSTAGRAM » www.instagram.com/brainignition_chett/?hl=en
Oct 31, 201859:28
Bonus Episode- Supplements Q&A with Chett- Creatine, Preworkouts, and Joint Health

Bonus Episode- Supplements Q&A with Chett- Creatine, Preworkouts, and Joint Health

This is a special bonus episode or "solosode" recorded by Chett when Jesse was away competing at the International Functional Fitness World Championships in the UK. Chett addresses supplement questions submitted by listeners. Find out what Creatine is, how it acts in the body and brain, what it's used for, and who should use it. Chett also discusses some of the recent research from the Neuroscience field on this particular supplement, including results from Alzheimer's patients and individuals suffering from traumatic brain injury (TBI). He also discusses popular supplements for joint health, and which ones are most effective and cost efficient. He also touches on pre workout supplements, the individual ingredients within these (such as Beta-Alanine) and which ones are legit vs. BS. If you enjoy this episode please give us a 5 star review and share it with friends and family. ---SHERRIFF'S PERFORMANCE ACADEMY--- Fitness programs that reflect client goals, assessment results, and structural balance. Jesse works alongside regional level crossfit athletes, professional hockey players, and athletes of all kind. WEBSITE » sherriffacademy.com/ INSTAGRAM » at www.instagram.com/sherriffacademy/?hl=en ---BRAIN IGNITION--- Science-based nutrition & wellness programs that allow athletes to reach their top level of performance. Chett provides consultation to NHL prospects and other professional hockey players, high level crossfit athletes, student-athletes, and busy CEO's, nurses, and teachers. WEBSITE » www.brainignition.ca/ INSTAGRAM » www.instagram.com/brainignition_chett/?hl=en
Oct 29, 201834:18