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Episodes

Jul 19, 2023

Ep. 89: Two Kettlebells and A Pull-Up Bar

Jul 19, 2023

38 min

When asked about the ultimate minimalist home gym, the Beastie Boys' "Two Turntables and a Microphone" line popped into my head. Only I heard it as "Two Kettlebells and a Pull-Up Bar."

With that combination and a couple of accessories, you can forge a bulletproof physique ready for anything life throws at it.

When helping clients set up a home gym, we recommend getting a pair of adjustable kettlebells because you will have a whole rack worth in two square feet of floor space.

We endorse the Bells of Steel Adjustable Kettlebells, which are well made and from a Canadian Company. https://www.bellsofsteel.com/all-products/conditioning/kettlebells/adjustable-kettlebell/#a_aid=Livewild

Jul 5, 2023

ep. 87: Turning Back the Clock

Jul 5, 2023

58 min

Just because you are over, 40 doesn't mean you have to feel and look like crap. If you look in the mirror after a shower and don't like what you see, you can do something about it.

While not everything is about aesthetics, looking good is tied to being leaner and having some muscles, which is linked to better long-term health outcomes.

In this episode, we talk about the E-book Winston wrote about using exercise to turn back the clock. Exercise is the most powerful tool to improve all of your markers of aging, feel better and look dead sexy.

We talk about the five pillars of movement to optimize to live a longer, healthier life.

Get the free download at www.livewildradio.com

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Jun 28, 2023

Ep. 86 -Exercise is the Most Powerful Drug

Jun 28, 2023

41 min

If you could take a pill every day that would make you leaner and stronger, lower blood pressure, and reduce your risk of diabetes and other metabolic disorders, and the only side effect is you end up looking dead sexy, would you take it?

If you said yes, then the doctor has your prescription.

Exercise is the only thing that can give you all of these things. The combination of resistance training, cardio, daily activity, mobility and balance training answers all your health desires.

Feel great, be more functional, live longer and look better naked.

What's not to love?

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Jun 21, 2023

Ep. 85: Gen X Transformation Program

Jun 21, 2023

34 min

There is an epidemic that no one is talking about.

Gen X is unhealthy, fat and tired. Obesity has increased among 40-59-year-olds to 44%.

My generation is finally in charge, but your bodies are falling apart for many of you.

Waistlines and cholesterol scores have gone up, and energy and sex appeal have gone down. We have good news for you. It doesn't have to be this way. You can be over 40 and get fit again. Winston has created a solution called The Gen X Transformation Program. This 3-month plan is designed to take you from couch potato to sexy beast in easy-to-follow steps that you can do at home. If you are tired of being tired then give a listen and start to take steps to change your life for the better.

This should be the best time of your life, so live it in your best body.

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Dec 5, 2022

Ep. 83: Start Your New Year’s Resolution Now!

Dec 5, 2022

49 min

New Year's resolutions are cliche. In this episode, we talk about why you should start before the calendar flips over to build momentum through the holidays. Regarding fitness, there is no better time to start than now.

We cover a lot of fun topics that you can put into practice, including intermittent fasting, strength training, and how to add cardio. Whether your goal is longevity or looking better in your underpants, we give you tips that work for our training clients and us.

If you are tired of feeling tired then give a listen and get started down a lifetime path of fitness.

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Nov 11, 2022

Ep. 82: Winston’s Body Transformation

Nov 11, 2022

1hr 5 min

When you want to improve your fitness, lose some body fat, and put on some muscle, it can be daunting to figure out what to do.

Over the last year, Winston did precisely that with a straightforward program using kettlebells and bodyweight exercises. It was slow but steady progressions and consistency that paid off with a loss of 25 lbs and adding a visible amount of muscle. By losing fat and adding muscle, he also set himself up for better health outcomes, as that combination is the recipe for improving metabolic health.

The work it took to make the physical changes also translated into a significant increase in strength and fitness.

We also talk about his changes to his diet and sleep to help create an optimal environment for improving health and body composition.

Little changes over time lead to significant changes in your health and fitness.

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Oct 13, 2022

Ep. 81: Minimalist Training For Long Distance Hiking

Oct 13, 2022

35 min

In this episode, Winston answers a listener's question about how to train for long-distance hikes when you don't have much time. This is a common issue when we factor in jobs, kids, and the hectic nature of modern life. Combine this with the fact that many people sit for long periods at office jobs, and you have a recipe for injury when you have the opportunity to get out on long hikes.

Winston adapts a system he's been using to build a high fitness level with a minimal time commitment. The combination of Escalating Density Training with resisted hikes allows you to get big results without hours of training per week. And to top it off, you can do this at home with minimal equipment.

Resisted hikes are done by pulling a tire or sled behind you. You can make your own pulling tire pretty inexpensively by getting a worn out tire without a rim. You can find these at tire repair shops or sitting at the side of the road. Drill a hole in the tread and attach an eye bolt. This will make it easy to attach a rope for pulling. The most comfortable way to pull the tire is with a pulling harness used for pulling sleds for ice fishing. You can get these at any outdoor store that sells ice fishing equipment.

Escalating Density Training is where you increase the amount of work you do in a set amount of time. For instance you set a timer for 30 minutes and do as many sets of the prescribed exercises as you can in that time. Each workout try to get a little more work in. Over time you will see a dramatic increase in the amount of work you get done in the time period resulting in increased strength, conditioning and muscle mass.

See Training Program below.

Show Notes:

Training Guidelines:

Never hit failure
Don't treat it as a metabolic conditioning workout
Rest as little as possible but as much as you need to do high quality reps.
Don't allow yourself to get sloppy to just get the reps in.

Strength workouts

3 Days per week.
Alternate Workout A and Workout B on non-consecutive days. First week will be A-B-A, followed by B-A-B.

Workout A

5-10 Body Rows
10 Goblet Squats
1 Turkish Get Up (Per Side)

Workout B

5-10 Pushups
15 Two Handed Swings
50 Feet Suitcase Carries (Per Side)

Conditioning

2-3 X 30 minute sessions per week of tire pulling. 5 minutes of backward pulling to strengthen the knees followed by 25 minutes of forward dragging

Keep your heart rate aerobic but strive to cover more distance each week at the same heartrate. Just a couple of laps of a city block will often eat up this time as you aren't moving fast but are under constant tension.

This is a simple program but if you apply these principles diligently and consistently for 8 weeks you will see a difference in your fitness with less than 3 hours of actual work per week.

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Feb 18, 2022

Ep. 73: Fitness Q&A

Feb 18, 2022

56 min

We've done a bunch of podcast episodes on fitness and training for outdoor adventures. In this episode, we turn the tables and our listeners take the driver's seat. Winston Endall sits down and answers a bunch of fitness questions we've received recently. We'll be doing these every so often. So... got a question, shoot it in and we'll do our very best in giving you some solid takeaway's.

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Feb 2, 2022

Ep. 72: Winter Training for Summer Adventures

Feb 2, 2022

1hr 21 min

If you want to be at your best for your warm-weather adventures then you better start training now. Winston and Catharine discuss how to structure your fitness program in phases so you are ready for a summer of mountain biking, hiking, and rock climbing.

Many people want to train but aren't sure how to put together a program with strength, conditioning, mobility, and skills. Give a listen to find out how the LiveWild Radio crew plan out their season to be in good shape year-round with peak fitness for their trips.

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Nov 18, 2021

Ep. 67: Longevity Series: Fasting, Diet & Weight Loss

Nov 18, 2021

1hr 8 min

It's Part 2 of our Longevity Series and we continue our discussion of how getting lighter and leaner will help you live longer and feel better. The stats show that the majority of people in Canada and the US are either overweight or obese, which long term will negatively affect your heart and your joints.

Both Catharine and Winston are in the process of optimizing their weight and body fat levels using exercise, fasting, and healthier nutrition. In addition to being an effective way of losing weight, fasting has a lot of other health benefits including improving insulin sensitivity, increasing autophagy, and decreasing your appetite. Give a listen learn what autophagy is and why you want to kick start that process.

If want to live a long healthy life then tune in for all of the science behind longevity and practical ways to incorporate them into your lifestyle.

Just like Mr. Spock said, "Live Long and Prosper".

Show Notes:

Stay tuned! We'll be offering a free download of this episode's takeaways and our recommended training programs. Check it out in our Adventure Library.

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