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The Strength and Health Podcast with Scott Shetler.

The Strength and Health Podcast with Scott Shetler.

By Scott Shetler

Scott Shetler brings his 20+ years of being an entrepreneur in the health, fitness and strength & conditioning industry to this show. As a plant-based strength enthusiast and student of the martial arts, Scott covers a wide variety of topics relating to strength and health, through his personal experience and from the experiences of his guests.
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Episode 15: Balancing Strength Training Volume and Intensity for the Martial Artist.

The Strength and Health Podcast with Scott Shetler. Mar 30, 2019

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Episode 21: Ranting with the Angry Vegan Powerlifter Doug Tice.

Episode 21: Ranting with the Angry Vegan Powerlifter Doug Tice.

In this episode I talk with my good friend Doug Tice. Doug is a veteran of the US Navy, unapologetic vegan, and competitive powerlifter. Doug competes in the 198lb division and in competition his best lifts are 672lbs in the squat, 451lbs in the bench press, and 535lbs in the deadlift. Being vegan has not affected Doug's strength as prior to a recent neck surgery he was working with 600lbs in the bench press in training.

Please note - Doug's language is as strong as his lifts so if you are easily offended this episode is not for you!

Show notes:

  • The ultimate job security - working as an HVAC technician in Arizona.
  • How Doug got into the sport of powerlifting.
  • Views on powerlifting gear.
  • How Doug structures his training.
  • Why he went vegan.
  • Thoughts on vegan activism and people spending too much time on social media.
  • Vegan strength athlete myths.
  • His excellent fashion sense.

If you would like to learn more about Doug, follow him on Instagram @doug.the.angry.vegan

If you have any suggestions for future show topics or guests please email me at scott@eptsgym.com.

Feb 22, 202001:21:36
Episode 20: Mike Mahler on Myths and Misunderstandings of the Vegan Diet.

Episode 20: Mike Mahler on Myths and Misunderstandings of the Vegan Diet.

Mike Mahler is a vegan strength enthusiast and hormone optimization researcher. A renowned kettlebell training instructor, author, and co-host of the Live Life Aggressively Podcast,  Mike currently works full time on his Aggressive Strength supplement line in addition to providing health and fitness related content through his website, newsletter, and social media. 

To learn more about Mike's supplement line, sign up for his newsletter, check out his products and articles, and link to his social media visit his website at https://mikemahler.com/.

Show Notes:

  • Mike's background, introduction to his supplement line, and why he went vegan.
  • Misconceptions of the vegan diet.
  • Thoughts on the Game Changers documentary.
  • Protein recommendations Mike got from former Mr. Olympia Dr. Franco Columbu.
  • Why food combining to form complete proteins is unnecessary. 
  • Tips for those looking to adopt a plant-based diet.
  • Exciting news for fans of the Live Life Aggressively Podcast Mike co-hosts with Sincere Hogan.

I hope you enjoyed this episode and if you have any suggestions for future topics and show guests please email me at scott@eptsgym.com.

Stay Strong AND Healthy!

-Scott

Feb 13, 202001:52:53
Episode 19: My Thoughts on The Game Changers Documentary

Episode 19: My Thoughts on The Game Changers Documentary

In this episode I share some of my thoughts on documentary that recently broke the internet,  The Game Changers. The Game Changers is a documentary that for the most part highlights the accomplishments of elite athletes who are following a plant-based diet. It does talk about some of the environmental and health issues associated with plant-based diets, but the primary focus of the movie is on the athletes and their performance. Many people have been "debunking" this film via podcasts, articles, and YouTube videos and this has resulted in a lot of back and forth with responses being directed toward these "debunking" efforts. Personally it amazes me how worked up people get over plants, but it has definitely made for some great reading and watching online. If you haven't seen the documentary yet, you can stream it on Netflix and get more information about the documentary and the science they used to back of their claims here: https://gamechangersmovie.com/the-film/#

Here is an article I wrote that corresponds to the film and some critiques of it as well as my thoughts on vegan athletes: https://strength-and-health.blogspot.com/2019/10/the-vegan-athlete-myth.html

Show Notes:

  • My thoughts on the documentary.
  • Critics and "debunkers" of the film.
  • Why London Real's Brian Rose claims the athletes featured in the film are not at top of their respective sports when their titles and records say otherwise.
  • The rest of Patrik Baboumian's diet that Chris Kresser failed to mention on his latest episode of the JRE.
  • Why I feel the sensationalism around plant-based diets needs to stop.
  • Why didn't Joe Rogan talk about The Game Changers, a film he has been very critical of, with the film's director Louie Psihoyos when he was on the JRE the day before Chris Kresser came on to "debunk" it?
  • It is not any harder to fuel athletic performance with a plant-based diet than an omnivorous diet despite what the "experts" claim.
Nov 28, 201941:18
Episode 18 - Vegan Professional Race Car Driver Andy Lally.

Episode 18 - Vegan Professional Race Car Driver Andy Lally.

In this episode I talk with Andy Lally. Andy is a professional race car driver, unapologetic vegan, skateboarding and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu enthusiast, and recently received his brown belt from his BJJ professor Paul Creighton. Andy and I talk about his background, how he got started in racing, how long he's been driving professionally, why he gave up eating animals and switched to a plant-based vegan diet, and where skateboarding and jiu jitsu came into the mix. Andy is one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet and I hope you enjoy our interview. It was certainly a great way to wrap up an hour or so of mat time with him at Nucleus Brazilian Jiu Jitsu!

If you would like to learn more about Andy follow him on Instagram at @andylallyracing and if you are interested in going plant-based check out his other Instagram page @veganshoppingtips to learn how to veganize your trip to any grocery store!

If you have questions, comments, or suggestions for future show topics please email me at scott@eptsgym.com.


Nov 14, 201924:05
Episode 17: Training Frequency Considerations

Episode 17: Training Frequency Considerations

In this episode I follow up on a recent social media post I made concerning the topic of training frequency.

Here is the post for reference:

On the topic of training frequency, most people tend to believe more is better, but that is not the case.

You can only improve when you are able to fully recover from the training session. All forms of stress affect our ability to recover and all must be taken into consideration when developing the training plan.

If you are working a hectic, high stress job, travelling regularly, not getting high quality sleep (7-8 hours with consistent sleep/wake times), skimping on calories and not eating a nutrient dense diet, then on top of this pulverizing your body in the gym, the only thing you will progress toward is overtraining and most likely injury.

Lately when reviewing some top athlete's training plans I've noticed that many of the best train less frequently than most would imagine. In his book Power to the People Professional, Pavel Tsatsouline states that the great deadlifter, Konstantīns Konstantinovs only deadlifted twice every 9-12 days. In a podcast with Dave Tate, the great bencher J.M. Blakely commented that at the end of his career he was benching once every 10 days. Marty Gallagher provides many examples of minimalist plans in his book The Purposeful Primitive. One that stands out was the great Mark Challait whose training week consisted of squatting and benching to a single on Monday and deadlifting to a single on Thursday with no assistance work.

Recovery is incredibly important and often overlooked. This becomes even more important for the sports athlete. For a strength athlete lifting often is their sport, whereas athletes competing in other sports utilize strength training as a means of physical preparation. The sport practice must be calculated into the athlete's training volume.

This is why recovery/restoration methods must be utilized. Do not overlook the value of stretching/mobility, good nutrition, massage, hot/cold therapy, meditation/breathing exercises, and most importantly-sleep. Often this, not more training, is the key to greater progress.

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Show Notes:

-My thoughts on Mike Mentzer's "high intensity" program

-Training Frequency

-Factors that affect training frequency

-Creating an environment that promotes recovery and restoration

-How I structure my weekly training to promote recovery

If you have any questions or suggestions for future show topics please email me at scott@eptsgym.com and follow me online at www.eptsgym.com. You can also follow me on Facebook at facebook.com/eptsgym, twitter @sshetler, and Instagram @eptsatl.

Stay Strong AND Healthy!

-Scott

Sep 17, 201933:54
Episode 16: Interview with Strength Coach Michael Croghan of Periodized Performance.
Jun 20, 201955:38
Episode 15: Balancing Strength Training Volume and Intensity for the Martial Artist.

Episode 15: Balancing Strength Training Volume and Intensity for the Martial Artist.

In this episode I discuss how to manage the volume and intensity of a martial artist's strength and conditioning program. 

Show notes:

  • The martial arts training is the primary training
  • Strength and conditioning should enhance your martial arts training, not take away from it
  • Determining an athlete's "web" of physical qualities
  • Assessing the athlete
  • The importance of building a large physical base
  • Increasing the volume and intensity of strength training for the more qualified athlete
  • Calculating training volume
  • In order to get stronger you must do more work
  • The body adapts to the demands placed upon it
  • Staying at 90% or better at all times

If you have any questions or comments about this episode, or have suggestions for future show topics, please email me at scott@eptsgym.com.

Stay Strong and Healthy!

-Scott


Mar 30, 201953:49
Episode 14: 2019 Arnold Sports Festival Recap
Mar 07, 201935:28
Episode 13: What is the best time of the day for strength training?
Feb 21, 201914:32
Episode 12: Sets and Reps
Feb 07, 201921:49
Episode 11: To Bench Or Not To Bench!
Jan 31, 201929:33
Episode 10: The Business Side of the Fitness Industry
Dec 13, 201847:31
Episode 9: The Nutrition One I've Been Trying To Avoid!
Nov 15, 201834:37
Episode 8: Should Grapplers Train Differently Than Strikers?
Nov 08, 201830:05
Episode 7: Interview With Vegan Athlete Zackery Bickford.
Oct 30, 201837:26
Episode 6: Training Considerations for Combat Athletes.
Oct 19, 201846:12
Episode 5: Increase Strength for Improved Endurance.
Oct 09, 201822:40
Episode 4: All About Conditioning.

Episode 4: All About Conditioning.

In this episode I discuss conditioning, what it is, exercises, training recommendations, ways to track and monitor, and my own personal experience with adopting a conditioning program. Show notes: -Energy systems descriptions -Why the aerobic energy system is often overlooked -Heart Rate Variability (HRV) -Concerns in conditioning programs for athletes and health & fitness enthusiasts -Conditioning exercise options -Ways to track and monitor your progress -My results from implementing a conditioning plan as part of my training program If you have any questions about this episode, suggestions for future topics, or just general feedback, please contact me at scott@eptsgym.com. Follow me online at www.eptsgym.com or www.scottshetler.com. Stay Strong AND Healthy!
Oct 03, 201832:35
Episode 3: The Basics.
Sep 25, 201839:48
Episode 2: All About Strength.

Episode 2: All About Strength.

Over the next couple of episodes I want to discuss the tenants of a strength and health practice. This episode is all about strength. Show notes: -Strength defined (Vladimir Zatsiorsky) -Determining your goal -Three ways to develop muscular tension (V. Zatsiorsky) -My thoughts on programs -Selecting exercises -The relationship of sets & reps -The inverse relationship of volume and intensity -How lifestyle factors effect our training plan -Training frequency and training splits -The importance of recovery and restoration -Restoration methods I hope you enjoyed this episode and if you have any questions or suggestions for future episode topics, please email me at: scott@eptsgym.com. Follow me online at www.eptsgym.com and www.scottshetler.com for links to my business services, blog, social media pages and more. Stay Strong AND Healthy! -Scott
Sep 20, 201856:11
Episode 1: Why Strength and Health?

Episode 1: Why Strength and Health?

Welcome to the first episode of The Strength & Health Podcast! In this episode Scott discusses: -Why he started this podcast -Topics he plans to cover in future episodes -What the idea of strength and health means to him -Inspiration from the Shaolin Temple -His personal story of adopting a healthier lifestyle and fitness practice -Correction -- in the show I referred to Hackenschmidt's book at "The Way to Live in Health and Physical Education" -- the correct title is "The Way to Live in Health and Physical Fitness" If you have suggestions for future show topics or general feedback, please email me at: scott@eptsgym.com and be sure to visit my websites at www.eptsgym.com and www.scottshetler.com to check out my blog, services, and links to connect with me on social media. Stay Strong AND Healthy!
Sep 14, 201820:03