Amir Fazeli's Fitbiz Podcast

With so many different types of coaches and programming styles which one is superior? Guys if you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share to stay up to date with more. See you on IG: the_sportperformancecoach

One of my favourite topics and something I think will bring more performance improvements than people give it credit for - sport psychology and in particular CONFIDENCE. Follow me on IG: @the_sportperformancecoach for more. Keen to hear your feedback.

Addressing this statement that keeps coming up by athletes who have decided to turn vegan not because of personal/moral reasons but because of believing that somehow it's better for performance (usually after watching a flawed Netflix documentary). Don't forget to share and subscribe.

Do you ever get anxious on the way to training? Here is how to enjoy training instead of dreading it.

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A couple of tips I use with my powerlifting and combat sport athletes when they need to regain some mental control going into competitions. As always if you felt this episode was useful please subscribe and share.

Tom is a knowledgeable guy who applies his physiotherapy knowledge alongside actual practical experience he has had over the years in both powerlifting as well as BJJ. We talk about how he dislocated is ankle and how he returned to full exercise after that. he takes me through understanding pain science and being able to distinguish between good pain and bad pain during training using his traffic light system. we talk about doctors who tell you to stop training when you feel pain or sustained an injury and whether this is good advice. the outlines some of the things you should be looking for when seeking out a physiotherapist (hint: if you are just getting a massage or some dry needling and being sent on your way you are being robbed). He also touches on the top 3 most common injuries and issues he sees in lifters such as hip pain shoulder pain and lower back pain. Make sure you follow him on Instagram @physioquest_ and make sure you share the podcast and subscribe.

Mackenzie is the host of the Macabolic Podcast and is great at taking nutritional concepts and simplifying it for people to understand and apply. We had a great chat about all things nutrition including how he went 100% online, what he feels are the most important factors people need to grasp when it comes to diets, how to keep making gains as a vegan, why you're eating less but not losing weight, his minimalistic approach to weight loss and so much more. Make sure you give him a follow on IG: @mackenziebaker_ and have a listen to his podcast: Macabolic Podcast. As always let me know what you think your feedback is always appreciated and make sure to subscribe and share. See you on the next episode!

Luke joins me on this episode to talk about his elbow dislocation and then achilles rupture and what it takes to come back from injury. We talk about why lots of Crossfit gyms are rebranding and the possible future of Crossfit itself after the stepping down of Mr Glassman, the former CEO. He also delved into what he learned and applied when he was heavily involved in Powerlifting training and competition which he successfully applied to his elite Crossfit athletes. We also talk about training things - recovery, training strength and endurance together and the importance of sleep amongst other things. As always make sure you subscribe and rate the podcast. I want you to share this episode with 2 of your friends who need to hear a message that's mentioned in there. Thank you for tuning in.

Dr Dan Baker is the president of the Australian Strength & Conditioning Association (ASCA) and hands down one of the biggest OGs in the S&C game in Australia. He has worked with tons of top level athletes and rubbed shoulders with and developed tons of top level coaches. What he and the ASCA do is paramount in driving forward strength and conditioning and the role of coaches in Australia in raising the standards. Apologies in advance if there are technical errors, the internet connection was constantly dropping out as Dr Dan was overseas when we were recording this. We chat about so many things to do with coaching, strength development, standards of strength needed for sports, velocity based training using devices like PUSH and much much more as he gives some very interesting insight from the viewpoint of a person who has been doing it for a few decades and has seen it all come and go. You can follow Dr Dan directly on his IG: @danbakerstrength – I recommend you do because he is good value. As usual p

Ryan King is a wealth management specialist who knows specialises in giving advise about how you can plan for future success and financial freedom without making huge sacrifices to your current lifestyle. We talk about COVID’s effect on the world and what he sees for the future. He also gives us some insight into shares and the stock market and we discuss property and some other financial strategies. Some good info and tips in this episode on things other than just training. You can reach out to Ryan at r.king@threekings.com.au or give him a follow on IG @ryankingfinance. As always keep the feedback coming through always good to hear from everyone. You can reach out to me on IG @the_sportpeformancecoach.

Alberto Nuñez needs no introduction. He has been around for ever coaching lifters and bodybuilders. Training, coaching and nutrition is what he knows and he knows well. We delve into heaps of topics some of which included the concept of motivation and how to REALLY find it, how being a natural vs an enhanced lifter influences training programming, what things powerlifters can learn from bodybuilders and vice versa aswell as the similarities in training between the two, how muscle size influences strength (I keep saying this and thankfully these great coaches like Alberto and Dr Mike keep confirming it) as well as a load on how to be a great coach and so so much more. Guys this episode is jam packed with some great info and stories from one of the greatest minds in the strength/training game right now. Make sure you check Alberto out on IG @nunez3dmj as well as the rest of the 3DMJ crew – they’re all full of knowledge. As usual make sure you follow the podcast and share the episode with 2 of your friends who n

The one and only Dr Mike joins me again as we talk about politics, his upcoming involvement with crazy COVID vaccine experimentations in the name of science and how the media is punking y’all! No but seriously we talk a bit of politics at the start but then go into training talk about volume guidelines for strength vs muscle development. Where is a good place to start with your set numbers and how to progress. Does soreness equal progress? How can you increase your MRV? Recommendations for people who lift but also other sports like BJJ where endurance factors are involved. How much work can you do to maintain any gains in strength and endurance. Guys, this episode is so jam packed it’s awesome, I can’t fit all the details here. Make sure you follow Dr Mike on IG @rpdrmike and ofcourse Renaissance Periodisation @rpstrength - always full of good info. You can reach me on IG @the_sportperformancecoach - Don’t forget to share this episode if you liked it and don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast. www.adonisath

Barry Bridges joins us to talk about sleep science and how to feel better, be more alert and squeeze more performance out of your body and mind with simple sleeping tips. We talk about how it changes things to be a morning or night person, can we condition ourselves to be a morning/night person? How food before sleep effects its quality, do we actually need 8 hours of sleep? What if we can’t get 8 hours of sleep? Are we doomed? Effects of journaling on sleep quality and so much more cool info you can apply right now to improve your sleep, your recovery and your performance. You can follow Barry on IG @barry_bridges12 or on Linkedin (Barry Bridges). Reach out to him because he’s a cool guy who’s happy to help. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast and share the crap out of this episode because we know everybody could benefit from it.

Will Berkman joins me to talk about the state of the fitness industry after the COVID lockdown. What he learned, changed and added to his services as an online and face to face coach during the lockdown period and after it. The mindset needed to start your own fitness business, survive in the industry and what standards you need to hold yourself to. He had some really good tips on how to structure your business and membership plans and he talks about his goals of educating coaches and PTs in the future. You can follow Will on Instagram @w.berkmanpt and tune in to his Weakly Weights podcasts with co-host Alex Hayes. Thank you for tuning in. Please remember to follow the podcast, rate and share it. You can follow me on IG @the_sportperformancecoach or amir@adonisathletics.com.au for any enquiries or feedback.

Tareq shares his story of his severe battle with depression, anxiety and contemplating suicide and how he turned that around and used it all as fuel to better his life and launch educAid Au which has gone on to help so many people increase their awareness of mental health - specially those who are religiously inclined. It was amazing to have him on sharing his story. You can follow him on IG: @twerech and @educaidau. Don't forget to follow and rate the podcast and send all suggestions and questions to amir@adonisathletics.com.au

Winston came over to Australia from Singapore and started training in BJJ about 2012/2013. He completed his degree in Engineering, was offered a great job however he turned it down to pursue BJJ full time instead. He has gone on to earn his brown belt under the awesome coaches at Garage Jiu Jitsu having competed in top level BJJ competitions and eventually becoming a coach at Garage Jiu Jitsu himself. In this episode we talk about: • Is BJJ effective for self defence • Commonalities in coaching BJJ that translate over to basically any other sport like powerlifting • Commonalities in how to think about competition that also translate over to sports like powerlifting • What have been some of his worst injuries • How long does it take to reach national level in BJJ for a beginner • How long is the average length of time needed to prep for a comp • His advice for people going into their first comp • Is weight training effective for BJJ • His favorite way to finish a fight • His favorite productivity tips and his

I sit down with my friend Paolo Baja from Athletic IQ and we talk about how long it takes to prep for a bodybuilding competition. The evolution of the coaching mind and humility. Research evidence vs anecdotal evidence. Breaking discipline. Main mistakes people who want to build muscle and look good make with their training and nutrition. Recommended resources and his top productivity tips. Make sure to subscribe and rate the podcast so you don't miss future episodes as I bring you big names and great guests around strength and conditioning, success and mindset.

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Chad and I go through Seneca's fourth letter which is all about death but not always in the literal sense...at least in some aspects. As always thank you for listening, please rate the podcast and let us know what you would like to hear more.