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On this episode of Tactical Athlete Radio, you should ignore the old nom de plume and old social media handles. Jason sits down with Charis Marella of 4th Shift Fitness. They discuss his background, his take on training in gear, and how he's too self deprecating. This is really cool episode and I know you're going to enjoy it. Check him out at @Chris_marella_cpt and @4th_shift_fitness Make sure you check out our sponsor Coastal Athlete Program Coastal Athlete Program ( C.A.P. ) is a water survival class presented by Apex Predator Athletics ( A.P.A. ) offered to civilian and military personnel in the Monterey Bay Area. The class’s primary objective is to increase the survivability of its participants in coastal and offshore environments.   We currently offer two different class types, which meet on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s at a location announced DAY OF via our social media channels. Surf Zone – skills include; rip swimming, drownproofing, identification of local animal and plant life, hazard management, entry and egress Offshore – skills include; finning technique, navigation, hazard management, energy exertion strategies, signals/rules of the road Check me out @tacstrengthcoach

In this episode, Schep sits down with 4 of his recent graduates to discuss water survival training. This is a great interview from people who lived the program and will use it in the future. Our Sponsor: https://coastalathleteprogram.wordpress.com/ Coastal Athlete Program ( C.A.P. ) is a water survival class presented by Apex Predator Athletics ( A.P.A. ) offered to civilian and military personnel in the Monterey Bay Area. The class’s primary objective is to increase the survivability of its participants in coastal and offshore environments.   We currently offer two different class types, which meet on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s at a location announced DAY OF via our social media channels. Surf Zone – skills include; rip swimming, drownproofing, identification of local animal and plant life, hazard management, entry and egress Offshore – skills include; finning technique, navigation, hazard management, energy exertion strategies, signals/rules of the road

Hunter Charneski offers his thoughts on the organization of training and a whole lot more. Check out our sponsor Coastal Athlete Program https://coastalathleteprogram.wordpress.com/ Coastal Athlete Program ( C.A.P. ) is a water survival class presented by Apex Predator Athletics ( A.P.A. ) offered to civilian and military personnel in the Monterey Bay Area. The class’s primary objective is to increase the survivability of its participants in coastal and offshore environments.

Where have you been? It's good to be back in the podcasting business!

Jason reveals his not so secret identity. Thanks the "Godfathers of the Tactical Athlete Radio" and the two biggest supporters. Discusses the future of the podcast. And says a TEMPORARY goodbye.

On this episode of tactical athlete radio I sit down with Anthony Hobgood of EXOS. We talk about his journey from playing football at ole miss to working at EXOS and with the Andrews Insitute. As in the James Andrews Institute. Fo real. This is great episode and you are going to get a ton out of it. Check out his stuff at http://www.teamexos.com/our-location/pensacola/ https://www.facebook.com/TeamEXOS/?hc_ref=SEARCH and on instagram and twitter @teamexos Today's episode is brought to you by Apex Predator Athletics, offering remote programming solutions for tactical athletes looking to improve their performance both in and out of the gym. APA works with you individually to design programs that fit your equipment, time, duty status, and job specific demands. Their amphibious training programming has been developed based on over 20 years military and civilian swimming experience. Find them on instagram with the username @apexpredatorathletics or visit their website apexpredatorathletics.com for more information about how they can find personalized fitness solutions for you today. As a special offer to our listeners, use the promo code "Tac Radio" during you initial interview to get 25% of your first program package. That's apexpredatorathletics.com promo code "tac radio" You can reach us on instagram and twitter @tacathleteradio or email us tacticalathleteradio@gmail.com

Welcome tactical athlete radio, I am your host Jason Bradford on tonight's show we have Brandielee Baker co founder of the Code 9 Project. We talk about he acute and cumulative stress placed on all first responders and military members and how to deal with it. She really likes my use of the word meathead and adopts it as her own. The Code 9 p\Project is a great resource and I know you're going to get a lot out of this episode. Check them out at http://www.code9project.org/about-code9.html https://www.facebook.com/Code9project/ and on twitter and instagram @code9project Check out our sponsor. Today's episode is brought to you by Apex Predator Athletics, offering remote programming solutions for tactical athletes looking to improve their performance both in and out of the gym. APA works with you individually to design programs that fit your equipment, time, duty status, and job specific demands. Their amphibious training programming has been developed based on over 20 years military and civilian swimming experience. Find them on instagram with the username @apexpredatorathletics or visit their website apexpredatorathletics.com for more information about how they can find personalized fitness solutions for you today. As a special offer to our listeners, use the promo code "Tac Radio" during you initial interview to get 25% of your first program package. That's apexpredatorathletics.com promo code "tac radio" You can reach us on instagram and twitter @tacathleteradio or email us tacticalathleteradio@gmail.com

Welcome to this episode of tactical athlete radio. I am your host Jason Bradford and on this episode I sit down with Andrew Matseshe better known by his instagram handle afronetix. We talk about his journey in the army as a master physical trainer and his current venture in the private sector. This episode is packed with practical information on how to work with large groups to get the job done. I know you're gonna get a lot out of it. Check him out on instagram @afronetix or on his Youtube Channel Be Diesel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE5b2dlcOHEWfYd6h3U759w Check out our sponsor. Today's episode is brought to you by Apex Predator Athletics, offering remote programming solutions for tactical athletes looking to improve their performance both in and out of the gym. APA works with you individually to design programs that fit your equipment, time, duty status, and job specific demands. Their amphibious training programming has been developed based on over 20 years military and civilian swimming experience. Find them on instagram with the username @apexpredatorathletics or visit their website apexpredatorathletics.com for more information about how they can find personalized fitness solutions for you today. As a special offer to our listeners, use the promo code "Tac Radio" during you initial interview to get 25% of your first program package. That's apexpredatorathletics.com promo code "tac radio" You can reach us on instagram and twitter @tacathleteradio or email us tacticalathleteradio@gmail.com

Welcome to tactical athlete radio the premier podcast related to the training of the tactical athlete. I am your host Jason Bradford and on tonight's episode I sit down with Christina Miniear the CEO of Armed Muscle Nation. We talk through Christina's journey that took her from the Naval Academy to the Marine Corps to pursuing a career in fitness. Her story could've ended in a different place without the help of some iron therapy. This is a great episode and I know you're going to get a lot out of it. Check her out at https://www.facebook.com/christinaminiearfitness/ christinaminiearfitness@gmail.com @christina_miniear_fitness on Instagram Check out our sponsor. Today's episode is brought to you by Apex Predator Athletics, offering remote programming solutions for tactical athletes looking to improve their performance both in and out of the gym. APA works with you individually to design programs that fit your equipment, time, duty status, and job specific demands. Their amphibious training programming has been developed based on over 20 years military and civilian swimming experience. Find them on instagram with the username @apexpredatorathletics or visit their website apexpredatorathletics.com for more information about how they can find personalized fitness solutions for you today. As a special offer to our listeners, use the promo code "Tac Radio" during you initial interview to get 25% of your first program package. That's apexpredatorathletics.com promo code "tac radio" You can reach us on instagram and twitter @tacathleteradio or email us tacticalathleteradio@gmail.com

Welcome to tactical athlete radio, the premier podcast on the training of the tactical athlete. I am your host Jason Bradford. In this episode I sit down with adam McCluskey better know by his instagram handle the pt initiative. He has a unique perspective as someone who began in personal training before transitioning to physical therapy. We talk common injuries in the tactical athletes, posture, and how the one size fits all mentality is not good. Adam talks about slow cooking your training to stay healthy and increase performance. Make sure you check out the show notes for links to all the stuff he's involved in. I know your going to get a ton out of this episode. Check out his stuff at: http://theptinitiative.com https://www.facebook.com/theptinitiative/ https://www.instagram.com/theptinitiative/ Check out our sponsor. Today's episode is brought to you by Apex Predator Athletics, offering remote programming solutions for tactical athletes looking to improve their performance both in and out of the gym. APA works with you individually to design programs that fit your equipment, time, duty status, and job specific demands. Their amphibious training programming has been developed based on over 20 years military and civilian swimming experience. Find them on instagram with the username @apexpredatorathletics or visit their website apexpredatorathletics.com for more information about how they can find personalized fitness solutions for you today. As a special offer to our listeners, use the promo code "Tac Radio" during you initial interview to get 25% of your first program package. That's apexpredatorathletics.com promo code "tac radio". You can reach us on instagram and twitter @tacathleteradio or email us tacticalathleteradio@gmail.com

Welcome to this episode of Tactical Athlete Radio. In this episode I interview Max Schmarzo and you may know him better by his instagram handle Strong by Science. Max gives us some insight in training the on call tactical athlete, some great recovery strategies, and a ton more. Make sure you check him out on: https://www.facebook.com/strongbysciencesbs/ http://strongbyscience.net his twitter @strong_science and his instagram strong_by_science Check out our sponsor. Today's episode is brought to you by Apex Predator Athletics, offering remote programming solutions for tactical athletes looking to improve their performance both in and out of the gym. APA works with you individually to design programs that fit your equipment, time, duty status, and job specific demands. Their amphibious training programming has been developed based on over 20 years military and civilian swimming experience. Find them on instagram with the username @apexpredatorathletics or visit their website apexpredatorathletics.com for more information about how they can find personalized fitness solutions for you today. As a special offer to our listeners, use the promo code "Tac Radio" during you initial interview to get 25% of your first program package. That's apexpredatorathletics.com promo code "tac radio" You can reach us on instagram and twitter @tacathleteradio or email us tacticalathleteradio@gmail.com

On this episode, Jason sits down with CJ DePalma, "The Movement Dr" and Seth Hatke with Mako Athletics of Pensacola, Florida. These guys have a great take on military training because of their access to a large military population. You can check them out at : https://www.facebook.com/themovementdr/ https://www.facebook.com/mako.crossfit/?hc_ref=SEARCH&fref=nf http://mako-athletics.com or on instagram @the_movement_dr and @makoathletics Check out our sponsor. Today's episode is brought to you by Apex Predator Athletics, offering remote programming solutions for tactical athletes looking to improve their performance both in and out of the gym. APA works with you individually to design programs that fit your equipment, time, duty status, and job specific demands. Their amphibious training programming has been developed based on over 20 years military and civilian swimming experience. Find them on instagram with the username @apexpredatorathletics or visit their website apexpredatorathletics.com for more information about how they can find personalized fitness solutions for you today. As a special offer to our listeners, use the promo code "Tac Radio" during you initial interview to get 25% of your first program package. That's apexpredatorathletics.com promo code "tac radio" You can reach us on instagram and twitter @tacathleteradio or email us tacticalathleteradio@gmail.com

Our guest tonight is George Briones of GB3 Athletics, Crossfit Double Barrel, and SOFLETE. Dude's busy, but he made time to talk with me. George is a wealth of knowledge in the field of physical prep for the tactical athlete. We talk load monitoring, movement, and heart rate variability. This episode is pithy and dense. It's pithense. Check out George at: http://crossfitdoublebarrel.com/ https://gb3athletics.com/ https://www.facebook.com/GB3Athletics/ https://www.facebook.com/CrossFitDoubleBarrel/?hc_ref=SEARCH https://soflete.com/ or on instagram at @gb3athletics Check out our sponsor. Today's episode is brought to you by Apex Predator Athletics, offering remote programming solutions for tactical athletes looking to improve their performance both in and out of the gym. APA works with you individually to design programs that fit your equipment, time, duty status, and job specific demands. Their amphibious training programming has been developed based on over 20 years military and civilian swimming experience. Find them on instagram with the username @apexpredatorathletics or visit their website apexpredatorathletics.com for more information about how they can find personalized fitness solutions for you today. As a special offer to our listeners, use the promo code "Tac Radio" during you initial interview to get 25% of your first program package. That's apexpredatorathletics.com promo code "tac radio" You can reach us on instagram and twitter @tacathleteradio or email us tacticalathleteradio@gmail.com

Sean Supon of the Iron Neck is our guest. In this episode Sean and I discuss neck specific training as a way to prevent concussions, correct posture and just live better. Not only is this product interesting, it works in all planes and all ranges of motion. The Iron Neck was invented by Mike Jolly in 2012 in response to seeing the impact of CTE on former UCLA Football teammates and the rise in concussions in young athletes as a high school and college football coach. Mike began researching ways to prevent concussions and focused on two growing areas of research: neck strengthening as a proactive measure to reduce concussion risk and the increased threat of rotational forces on the brain. As a certified trainer and former fitness gym owner, Mike saw that existing neck strengthening equipment and methods were not effectively training the neck the way it naturally moves. Mike turned to his wife's pilates bands, which created rotational resistance during neck exercises. Thanks to the help of a family friend with a machining shop, Mike had the original Iron Neck prototype completed a week later. Check them out on instagram @theironneck and on their website http://www.iron-neck.com Check out our sponsor. Today's episode is brought to you by Apex Predator Athletics, offering remote programming solutions for tactical athletes looking to improve their performance both in and out of the gym. APA works with you individually to design programs that fit your equipment, time, duty status, and job specific demands. Their amphibious training programming has been developed based on over 20 years military and civilian swimming experience. Find them on instagram with the username @apexpredatorathletics or visit their website apexpredatorathletics.com for more information about how they can find personalized fitness solutions for you today. As a special offer to our listeners, use the promo code "Tac Radio" during you initial interview to get 25% of your first program package. That's apexpredatorathletics.com promo code "tac radio" You can reach us on instagram and twitter @tacathleteradio or email us tacticalathleteradio@gmail.com

Dr Rob Orr served for over 20 years in the Australian Regular Army as an Infantry soldier, Physical Training Instructor, Physiotherapist and Human Performance Officer across a variety of units from training institutions to operational units and special operations command. Still serving in the Army Reserve, Rob took up an appointment at Bond University in 2012. The majority of his teaching is on maximising human potential while his research and consultancy focus on the tactical strength and conditioning of military personnel, police officers and firefighter / first responders, from initial trainees to elite specialists. Rob is the current editor of the National Strength and Conditioning Association’s Tactical Strength and Conditioning Report and Co-Chair of Tactical Strength and Conditioning – Australia. Well published, Rob is regularly invited to present his research on tactical populations both nationally and internationally. Check out his stuff at: https://bond.edu.au/researchers/research-strengths/faculty-research-profiles/health-sciences-medicine/tactical-research-unit Check out our sponsor. Today's episode is brought to you by Apex Predator Athletics, offering remote programming solutions for tactical athletes looking to improve their performance both in and out of the gym. APA works with you individually to design programs that fit your equipment, time, duty status, and job specific demands. Their amphibious training programming has been developed based on over 20 years military and civilian swimming experience. Find them on instagram with the username @apexpredatorathletics or visit their website apexpredatorathletics.com for more information about how they can find personalized fitness solutions for you today. As a special offer to our listeners, use the promo code "Tac Radio" during you initial interview to get 25% of your first program package. That's apexpredatorathletics.com promo code "tac radio" You can reach us on instagram and twitter @tacathleteradio or email us tacticalathleteradio@gmail.com

Our guest tonight is Ellen Healy.  Ellen is currently an Afloat Fitness Specialist aboard the USS Carl Vinson. She began her journey in health and wellness as a Licensed Massage Therapist which bred a passion for optimizing human movement and fitness. She is certified through the National Association of Sports Medicine as a certified personal trainer, a CrossFit Level 1 Coach, holds CSCS and TSAC certifications through the NSCA and is a graduate of Grand Canyon University with a BS in Exercise Science and Health Education. You can contact her at ellenhealy321@gmail.com , her facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ellhealy/?fref=ts, or on Instagram @ellhealy Check out our sponsor. Today's episode is brought to you by Apex Predator Athletics, offering remote programming solutions for tactical athletes looking to improve their performance both in and out of the gym. APA works with you individually to design programs that fit your equipment, time, duty status, and job specific demands. Their amphibious training programming has been developed based on over 20 years military and civilian swimming experience. Find them on instagram with the username @apexpredatorathletics or visit their website apexpredatorathletics.com for more information about how they can find personalized fitness solutions for you today. As a special offer to our listeners, use the promo code "Tac Radio" during you initial interview to get 25% of your first program package. That's apexpredatorathletics.com promo code "tac radio" You can reach us on instagram and twitter @tacathleteradio or email us tacticalathleteradio@gmail.com

On this episode of Tactical Athlete Radio, Jason, Dan, and Pip sit  down with Scott Gardner. Scott has done it all in the realm of physical preparation from bodybuilding to powerlifting. Dude is an absolute monster and you're going to get a lot out of this episode. Follow him and Pip on instagram @the_sc_strong and @555pip Check out our sponsor. Today's episode is brought to you by Apex Predator Athletics, offering remote programming solutions for tactical athletes looking to improve their performance both in and out of the gym. APA works with you individually to design programs that fit your equipment, time, duty status, and job specific demands. Their amphibious training programming has been developed based on over 20 years military and civilian swimming experience. Find them on instagram with the username @apexpredatorathletics or visit their website apexpredatorathletics.com for more information about how they can find personalized fitness solutions for you today. As a special offer to our listeners, use the promo code "Tac Radio" during you initial interview to get 25% of your first program package. That's apexpredatorathletics.com promo code "tac radio" You can reach us on instagram and twitter @tacathleteradio or email us tacticalathleteradio@gmail.com

On this episode of Tactical Athlete Radio, Jason sits down with Ben Newton of Operator's Programme. Ben is a strength and conditioning coach in the UK who works with a variety of tactical athletes. A former soldier in the British Army, he provides a unique perspective to go along with his immense knowledge base. You are going to love this episode and learn a ton. Check out our sponsor. Today's episode is brought to you by Apex Predator Athletics, offering remote programming solutions for tactical athletes looking to improve their performance both in and out of the gym. APA works with you individually to design programs that fit your equipment, time, duty status, and job specific demands. Their amphibious training programming has been developed based on over 20 years military and civilian swimming experience. Find them on instagram with the username @apexpredatorathletics or visit their website apexpredatorathletics.com for more information about how they can find personalized fitness solutions for you today. As a special offer to our listeners, use the promo code "Tac Radio" during you initial interview to get 25% of your first program package. That's apexpredatorathletics.com promo code "tac radio" You can reach us on instagram and twitter @tacathleteradio or email us tacticalathleteradio@gmail.com

In this episode of Tactical Athlete Radio, we sit down and talk with Austin Glickman of Team Valor Fitness. Team Valor Fitness is not a workout routine or a gym. It’s a community. An online social networking community of first responders, prospective recruits, military personnel, fitness experts and civilians. A community that supports and encourages one another to reach their goals of living a healthy lifestyle. Whether you are a fitness guru or a novice, all are encouraged to join our team! One Team. One Family. One Mission. Check them out at http://www.teamvalorfitness.com Also check out our sponsor Today's episode is brought to you by Apex Predator Athletics, offering remote programming solutions for tactical athletes looking to improve their performance both in and out of the gym. APA works with you individually to design programs that fit your equipment, time, duty status, and job specific demands. Their amphibious training programming has been developed based on over 20 years military and civilian swimming experience. Find them on instagram with the username @apexpredatorathletics or visit their website apexpredatorathletics.com for more information about how they can find personalized fitness solutions for you today. As a special offer to our listeners, use the promo code "Tac Radio" during you initial interview to get 25% of your first program package. That apexpredatorathletics.com promo code "tac radio" You can reach us on instagram and twitter @tacathleteradio or email us tacticalathleteradio@gmail.com

Yes, that Mark Rippetoe. The strength and conditioning legend sits down to talk with Jason about the importance of strength in the tactical athlete. He causes Jason to rethink the name of the show, discusses barbell training, and teaches you how to get rich off the government. He rains on the sun-shiny day that Jason's unbridled optimism brings and is just generally awesome! Check out his books: Starting Strength https://www.amazon.com/Starting-Strength-Basic-Barbell-Training/dp/0982522738/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1478052482&sr=8-1&keywords=starting+strength Practical Programming for Strength Training https://www.amazon.com/Practical-Programming-Strength-Training-Rippetoe/dp/0982522754/ref=pd_bxgy_14_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=0982522754&pd_rd_r=PDG3E4JAB2JMPX0VTCDX&pd_rd_w=I5Opx&pd_rd_wg=qxIEo&psc=1&refRID=PDG3E4JAB2JMPX0VTCDX And his website http://startingstrength.com You can reach us on twitter and instagram @tacathleteradio or email us at tacticalathleteradio@gmail.com