Episodes
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Anja Schuffner shares insights about her training leading to and competing in the Arnold Strongman Classic. Anja also discusses challenges faced by Asian athletes, and her mission to empower Asian women in strength sports. Lawrence and Anja covers insights on work-life balance, contrasting work cultures globally, and a glimpse into Anja's training routine in Hong Kong. They also cover the landscape of Strongman and powerlifting in Asia.
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On this episode, David (@basketball.biology) and Lawrence talks about social media and the impact one can have with sharing vital information with others to expose yourself to new ideas. They also discuss the value of communicating with new people, the benefits of asking for help, and reaching out to others. They talk about mobility techniques and things they've tried and changed over time. They also discuss how David's athletic history influences the work that he does now, as well as his connection to the world of basketball.
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On this episode, Dan joins Lawrence on the podcast. Lawrence and Dan discuss how they met, their different life trajectories and experiences. They also cover skate parks, punk houses, and the types of people and experiences that come with them. Dan also touches on his experience as a first responder, being deployed to Iraq, and adjacent topics.
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This week, Ed, Rob, and Ben return to the podcast. They talk about Thai boxing, Jiu Jitsu, and lessons they've learned about self defense. There's discussion about fighting versus fleeing, instant gratification versus long-haul changes when practicing martial arts. Then there's discussion about separating one's "business persona" from one's personal self when communicating with others online. They also discuss if money would impact how they represent themselves online.
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This week, Lawrence and Justin Moore discuss the desire to live forever, motivation for committing to training, as well as the impact and decisions behind taking supplements.
They also discuss the proliferation of AI, Value Design, and the need for independent software creators.
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Ben Le and Rob Whitley join Lawrence on the podcast. They discuss martial arts, powerlifting, and the past and present of their training experiences. They also touch upon aging and how it impacts them as it relates to training and being comfortable with themselves. Finding the balance between life, work, and training goals is also discussed.
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Lawrence gives an update on the state of the gym and introduces Shara Miller to the podcast. They discuss their backgrounds and talk about how they ended up in their respective careers. They also discuss how the skills learned in life, work, and school can apply to training.
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In this episode Lawrence has professional K-1 kickboxer Charles Rodriguez on the podcast. They discuss his bout in Chicago last fall, how he got into martial arts, how that led him into being the kickboxer he is today and his unique outlook on life/fighting. One of the most uncommon yet refreshing personalities in martial arts culture.
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Lawrence has Ed Serra on from Threshold Martial Arts. He is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt with Carlson Gracie Team under Adam Miller / Bill Shimuk and a apprentice instructor in the Thai Boxing Association under Kru Tim Tokarz / Ajarn Chai. Lawrence and Ed discuss the recent belt test that Lawrence participated in, Ed's history in BBJ and Muay Thai and the carry over into daily life and as a martial artist.
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In this episode four trainers from a Rockwell discuss lifting, powerlifting politics, partaking in an instructor's jiu-jitsu black belt test, and other unnecessary yet hilarious antics.
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On this episode Lawrence has a friend named Alex on who's Special Forces Green Beret preparing to enter Ranger School. Alex has utilized Matt Wenning's programming and the conjugate method to help him properly get ready for Ranger School while avoiding injury or fatigue. In this episode they discuss training, Special Forces Assessment and Selection as well as his background as Active Duty, his experience in college and his upbringing.
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In this episode Lawrence has guest Booker Youngblut on the show. He is a trainer at Rockwell Barbell as well as an artist, charity organizer, and welder. They discuss his role in all the above and how they have led him to be a trainer. They also discuss what it was like for him joining Rockwell as a member and a client and eventually transitioning organically to become a trainer.
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In this episode Lawrence has Stefi Cohen and Hayden Bowe on discuss their unique lifting style, their gym Hybrid Method Performance, Stefi's world record deadlift, transitioning from benign a sport athlete (hockey and soccer) to a powerlifter and the benefits of powerlifting for Olympic lifting. Also discussed is their program crossover approach and how each of them got into powerlifting and have literally become two of some of the most well known faces out there in the strength community.
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In this episode Lawrence has Christy Senay and Matt Blankenberger on the podcast, two of Rockwell's personal trainers. They discuss online coaching, their experience with Jailhouse Training via Josh Bryant and their mentalities early on in their powerlifting careers. They also discuss managing your training between being smart and crazy at the same time. Finding the middle ground between the two. Also discussed are the gay powerlifting games and training through injury intelligently.
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In this episode Lawrence covers training while traveling and focusing on consistency instead of progress. He also discusses short term goal programming, appropriate resistance and searching for the most fitting training environment. He also discusses helping your family train and understand how to conquer their own physical fitness.
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In episode 14, Lawrence and "Squat Daddy" Jeremy Miller talk about when and how they started lifting and how that progressed to them training in a much more serious and competitive environment. They also discuss why they lift and how Rockwell is a beacon of hope for people who don't want to be soft. They dive into some comedic injury stories. They also give you their run down on different training modalities they have trained and their opinions on the upsides and downsides of each.
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In this episode, Dr. Khong from Midwest Sport and Spine joins Lawrence on the podcast. They discuss the transition from being a student in health and wellness to becoming a business owner in the health and wellness industry. They also discuss SI Joint Pain, breathing/bracing, their distaste for some medical practitioners, as well as their love for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
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In this episode, Lawrence has Steve Johnson -- better known as the "Forsaken Warrior" -- to talk about overcoming adversity, pre and post meet training, and his climb to the top of the 275 class.
Also covered: Advice to novice lifters, lifting with your significant other and creating a support system by doing so. And details about the upcoming U.S. Open in April that Steve will be competing in against some of the world's best competitors.
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In this episode, Lawrence discusses finding your way out of training slumps physically and mentally. He discusses having the mindset of a "new me new day" mentality over a "new me new year" one. He also briefly talks about selflessness in the gym.
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In this episode Lawrence has Matt Blankenberger on as a guest to talk about his upcoming meet in December, bouncing back from previous injuries and the mindset required in do so, meet prep planning advice/goal strategizing, how to change your lifting base into something that will take you to higher places and the misrepresentation of businesses and individuals in the fitness world.
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