In this guest interview, John and Chris welcome dietician, personal trainer and author, Kayla Girgen. Kayla joins the show to discuss her new book, "Ruck Fit" as well as share her journey from the corporate world to the fitness industry and more.

**John, Chris and many of the show's guests are NOT licensed healthcare providers & make NO claims to be. The information provided in this show is not intended to be medical advice & should not be misconstrued as such. You assume all risk & liability by implementing any of the information shared on this show. You should ALWAYS seek the opinions of a qualified healthcare provider in your state/country before using any of the information provided in this show*

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Starting Block Podcast

02:35 Guest Introduction: Kayla Girgen and Her Journey

06:12 Nutrition Insights and the Role of Registered Dietitians

12:04 Understanding Blood Sugar Management

19:58 Exploring Rucking: Benefits and Community Engagement

27:19 The Rise of Rucking and 75 Hard

28:32 Walking as Exercise: Debating Its Value

31:03 Progressing in Rucking: Weight and Challenge

33:55 Rucking Mechanics: Posture and Weight Management

36:13 Rucking for Athletes: Building Endurance

38:13 Rucking as a Gateway to Strength Training

40:16 Incorporating Strength Exercises into Rucking

41:25 Choosing Between a Backpack and Weighted Vest

47:00 Getting Started with Rucking: Tips and Resources

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Kayla's go-to rucking set-up: GORUCK Rucker 4.0 & weight plates

In this week's Q&A, John and Chris discuss the use of training with water based tools, how isometric lunges impact speed and protein supplementation.

**John, Chris and many of the show's guests are NOT licensed healthcare providers & make NO claims to be. The information provided in this show is not intended to be medical advice & should not be misconstrued as such. You assume all risk & liability by implementing any of the information shared on this show. You should ALWAYS seek the opinions of a qualified healthcare provider in your state/country before using any of the information provided in this show*

Chapters

00:00 Welcome to the Starting Block Podcast

02:58 Athlete Development and Training Insights

06:09 The Importance of Female Athlete Training

08:03 Evaluating Training Tools: Water-Filled Balls

19:55 Iso-Extreme Lunges and Sprinting Speed

29:39 Nutrition and Protein Recommendations

In this weeks Guest Interview, John and Chris welcome Coach Anthony Cellitti to the show. The guys discuss various topics, including the importance of building relationships with athletes, the effectiveness of the 1x20 training system, and the challenges associated with training athletes in todays society due to the influence of social media and more.

**John, Chris and many of the show's guests are NOT licensed healthcare providers & make NO claims to be. The information provided in this show is not intended to be medical advice & should not be misconstrued as such. You assume all risk & liability by implementing any of the information shared on this show. You should ALWAYS seek the opinions of a qualified healthcare provider in your state/country before using any of the information provided in this show*

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Starting Block Podcast

03:06 Guest Introduction: Coach Anthony Saletti

05:59 Anthony's Coaching Journey and Philosophy

08:52 Ideal Athlete Qualities and Training Dynamics

11:51 Training Methodologies: The 1x20 System Explained

14:52 Practical Application of the 1x20 System

17:56 Challenges in Convincing Athletes to Train Differently

20:58 Bastardized Training Programs: Lessons Learned

24:31 Exploring Training Techniques and Recovery

30:12 The Challenge of Convincing Young Athletes

35:57 Building Relationships and Communication with Athletes

37:17 Innovations in Training Tools and Techniques