"Us regular guys want to to be strong, lean, muscular, and highly resistant to death" as today's guest Pat Flynn recently shared.

If that sounds like the kind of fitness plan you're looking to follow than this episode is for you. Pat and I lay out all the juicy details in our chat about training and nutrition. As a bonus we shared my secret to quitting smoking which you can utilize to help you get shredded.

Find out more about Pat Flynn and everything that he's got going:

www.101kettebellworkouts.com

@chroniclesofstrength on Instagram

In this solo episode we will discuss the four cooking techniques you should master if you want to make healthy cooking a staple in your lifestyle.  

In this episodes we discuss:

• Common mistakes to executing these four techniques
• When one technique makes sense to use verse another
• How to prep veggies so they taste amazing
• more

Hey, Hey, Hey, I was honored to have Al Kavadlo join me on the show to discuss getting in great shape and improving mobility.  

We discuss: 

• The importance of chipping away at your fitness verse a rapid fat-loss approach.
• 3 simple mobility assessments for busy guys to determine where they should focus their mobility efforts
• Why we become immobile
• Mobility vs flexibility and whether or not it even matters to make the distinction
• Why mobility matters if your goal is to get strong

You can get Al's new book, Mobility Man here: https://strongandfit.com/products/mobility-man-by-al-kavadlo

You and Follow Al on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/al_kavadlo/

Read Al's Blog Here: https://alkavadlo.com 

I am joined by Geoff Neupert to discuss fat-loss for busy guys.  

SPOILER ALERT: It's pretty much the opposite of what traditional fitness advice details. 

We discuss 

• Mistakes busy guys make when they want to lean out. 
• Simple eating changes that you can make that make a big difference on your waistline
• When to move to double kettlebell work
• Plus more!

Find out more about Geoff and his kettlebell programs on his website: www.chasingstrength.com

I am honored to have Eric Bach with me to discuss everything you need to put in place to ditch the dadbod with a physique that's strong, lean, and athletic.  We spoke about all the unique problems that guys face when it comes to getting back in shape when you have a career and family life to juggle along with your own health and fitness.  

If you're a busy guy with young kids who's wondering how to get and stay lean, build muscle when you're crunched for time, and optimize your lifestyle for better health, this episode is for you.  

You can find out more about Eric Bach

on his website: www.bachperformance.com 

on Instagram: @bachperformance 

Eric's Articles on T-Nation

I am joined by friend and legendary strength coach, Dan John.  We got to catch up and speak about training for parents with new born kids and how its the same as the training of elite athletes.  We also touched on the value of repetition and the 3-5 x 365 method of training and why 12 week programs may not be the ticket to most of the goals that busy guys have.  

You can find out more about Dan and everything amazing that he is doing at www.danjohnuniversity.com 

Check out his Easy Strength Omnibook Black Friday Deal Here

I'm joined by StrongFirst Elite Instructor and Beast Tamer, John Parker, to discuss building high level strength in the kettlebell press.  

In this episode: 

• The importance of mastering technique in all lifts in general and the press specifically
• John's key assistance exercises for taming the Beast press
• How to gauge your readiness to train on a daily basis
• The mental side of taming the beast

Find out more about John: 

@johnparker__ on Instagram

John's Substack: https://strengthaxis.substack.com/

Read John's AMAZING breakdown of the KB press here: https://strengthaxis.substack.com/p/maximize-the-military-press

I am joined by Coach Travis Mash today to speak about the scientific principles of getting strong and how busy guys can use the latest scientific information to help maximize their results in the gym.

Topics include:  

• The factors necessary for muscle building to take place
• Why muscle isn't just important for looking good but for longevity and health as well
• Velocity based training.  What it is and why it is useful for athletes AND busy guys alike. 
• How to set up your workout if your goal is to be strong, lean, and athletic 
• Much more!
  

To find out more about Travis Mash go to:

Travis' Website : www.mashelite.com

Travis' Instagram: @coachtravismash

Also mentioned in this podcast : Gymaware

I'm joined by Brett Jones, Director of Education at StrongFirst to discuss the Iron Cardio protocol for building both strength and endurance in one session.  

In this episode you will learn:

• The origin story of Iron Cardio
• What Iron Cardio is and what it is NOT
• How to be intuitive with your training 
• The difference between aerobics and general endurance

You can find out more about Brett Jones and Iron Cardio

Iron Cardio Program Ebook 

Brett's Instagram

Brett's Website

I'm joined by Iron Tamer Dave Whitley to discuss how he has taken lessons from his training as a professional strongman and turned them into tools for busy dads to become the man that their families, and children in particular, need them to be.  

In this episode we discuss: 

• The power of mental rehearsal for creating positive outcomes
• How to fully express the strength you possess by removing fear
• How to become the guy you want so you can do the things you want and need to do and have the things you want in life. 
• a lot more
  

You can find out more about Dave's latest book at www.superhumanyoubook.com, Find him on Instagram @irontamer or Facebook

I am joined by Tim Anderson, the founder of the movement system Original Strength, to discuss how you can build real, authentic, original strength by honoring the way that you were designed to move. 

We discuss

• The origin of Original Strength
• The importance of a healthy nervous system 
• How to communicate to your body that you are safe so you can remove the parking break off of your physical abilities
• Why the gym is only a part of expressing strength

To find out more about Tim and Original Strength go check out:

The OS YouTube Channel and follow Tim on Instagram  

Be sure to leave a 5 star review if you liked this episode and go download my  30 Free Kettlebell and Bodyweight Workouts For Busy Guys

Today I am joined by Legendary Strength Coach and dear friend, Dan John, to discuss the weekend warrior approach to training for busy guys.  

In this episode we talked about 

• Retiring Friday nights and how this single thing can have massive benefits to your fitness and health
• How to set up your weekend warrior program based on your goals
• How training on the weekend might help you with staying consistent on your diet
• More.

You can find out more about Dan and his work at www.danjohnuniversity.com 

Follow Dan on Instagram

Get 30 of my best Kettlebell and Bodyweight workouts FREE here: www.getvirtue.com

Have you ever wondered how to train how you should train if you're a business owner and father of five?  I am joined by my friend Pat Flynn to discuss how his training changed once his family and business took off.

You'll learn:

• How to maximize the time you DO have to devote to your training. 
• What question to ask BEFORE you get started with a fitness routine.
• How to set up and prioritize your training week for optimal results.
• And MORE!

You can find out more about Pat at his website :

www.chroniclesofstrength.com

You can get his buffet of free kettlebell workouts at:

www.101kettlebellworkouts.com

I am joined by Aleks "The Hebrew Hammer" Salkin (@aleksandersalkin)  to discuss getting started with a kettlebell and bodyweight training program and:

• Which airlines are the worst for traveling in the US & Europe
• Why kettlebell training and bodyweight training go together like peanut butter and jelly
• How to honor the way you were made by incorporating primal movements into your training
• If you should run a split or full body routine? 
• Which exercises provide the biggest bang for your buck
• And More!

You can pick up Aleks new book on Amazon

Get Aleks Free 9 minute Challenge at www.9minutechallenge.com

Today we discuss the necessary principles that drive successful workout programs so you can ensure you're getting the most out of every training session.  

In this solo episode we will discuss 

• What you should take care for first before you try to get shredded.
• Your secret weapon for getting shredded
• The checklist required for getting shredded

Want 30 Free Kettlebell and Bodyweight Workouts? Download them Now at www.getvirtue.com

After a break we're back with more great health and fitness content for busy guys.  Stay tuned for guests like Dan John, Pat Flynn, Aleks Salkin, Tim Anderson and more!   This next round of the Virtue Strength Podcast is sure to be fire!

Abs are made in the kitchen...so let's go to the kitchen.  If you want to change your body composition, you have to change what you're eating.  In today's episode we discuss the four essential tools you need get started crafting quick, tasty, and healthy meals in your own kitchen  

In this episode we discuss the most overlooked aspect of getting in amazing shape.  Recovery from your training. 

Check it out!