Strong & Free: The Natural Alpha Podcast

The Transgender Issue In Canadian Powerlifting

Is there a point where inclusiveness becomes and unfair advantage in sport?  If so, how do we keep a level playing field while still being socially accepting?  I address these issues as well as some controversial policies coming from the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport.
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Acetyl L Carnitine & Powerlifting, The connection between Strength and Freedom

Talk to any strength coach and they will go on and on about the Central Nervous System being of chief importance.  Well, they're right.  Sadly we see a lot of pre-workouts based with "pump" or "fat burn" ingredients.  What can we use as Strength Athletes that differs from the mainstream? Enter Acetyl L Carnitine.  I explain how and why in this episode.
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I also take a shot at being slightly political.  But don't you think its high time we all got at least a little involved?  Well I give you my 2 cents if you want to listen through.

”Who” VS ”What You Are

Your "Who" is largely defined by your Titles. Some you give to yourself but a lot are given TO you from others. Regardless, all titles come with Obligations. That's life. But don't forget the most important thing about your. WHAT you are. I explain in this video

Whey Protein Isolate vs Concentrate

Is the fat in whey even bad for you? Or can it possibly help with growing muscle?  What if you can actually digest lactose?
This will surely be an ongoing debate for years to come, but here is some brief insight into both whey protein powders, the pros and cons of each and I leave you with a definite answer!
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Secret Hacks For Great Erections!

Whether its E.D. or you just want a little more horsepower under the hood.  Try out these 3 hacks.  I've personally tried them all and they work! 
No pills.  Just Common sense and some ancient intelligence!

Uphill Sprints for Fat Loss, Grass-fed Beef, Old School Hypertrophy Method

1.  Uphill sprints place less impact on the joints that regular sprints, as well as create greater type 2 recruitment, thus sparring, or even, building muscle!  
2.  I talk about WHERE to buy grass-fed/finished beef.  butcherbox.ca is a good start but the most cost effective is a simple google search.  
3.  Rest/Pause training is where you take a set to failure at 6-10 reps; wait 15 seconds; do another few reps to failure; wait 15 seconds; etc....until you can just barely squeeze out 1 rep.  This is a variation of Heavy Duty training made famous by Arthur Jones, Mike Mentzer, and 6 time Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates.
 

Anti-Estrogen Veggies, Best Reps For Mass, Best Time To Stretch

The Brassica family of veggies has a long history of keeping testosterone levels balanced.  Find out what these are and how!
The best reps for mass?  Are you thinking 8-12?  Think again.  You're not wrong, but you're not entirely right.
Stretching.  We all need to do more of it, but is there an optimal time to do it?  And does it actually create muscle?
Listen in this clear and concise episode of direct action items that you can take to now to optimize your T levels!
Thanks for listening.  Travis.
 

The 5 Fundamentals To Transforming Your Physique

Keto, SARMS, HIIT, Time Under Tension....All of these things can work.  But they only work off a platform of Balanced Physiology.
Too many times we reach for the shiny tools when we should be looking at the tool box!
These ARE the NON Negotiable habits of Top Athletes, Actors, Strength Coaches, Bodybuilders, Health Coaches around the world.
Why Do They Eat Organic Food?
What Type Of Water Do They Drink?
How Does Sleep Affect Anabolic Hormones
When You Should Train Hard, and When You Shouldn't
How Stress Hormones Rob You of Anabolic Hormones
  
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