The Power Monkey Podcast

Going from being unable to do any Handstand Push-ups to getting your first can feel impossible. This is why we are spending an entire episode discussing pitfalls, opportunities, progressions, and our journeys on the subject. We promise there is something in here for everyone...even those of you who can already do one. If you are currently working on getting your first Handstand Push-up, then check out the Power Monkey Training app, we have a plan in there that is specifically targeted to get you there. And the first month is free when you sign up. •••• This episode is SPONSORED by: https://victorygrips.com/ Victory grips are the standard in hand protection plus they just launched their new Gym Affiliate Program.  As affiliate owners, they understand the demands of gym owners. Their goal is to keep their Gym Referral Program process as simple as possible.  You’ll receive educational content, early access to upcoming releases, and exclusive discounts for your members plus receive a percentage of the net sales.  

If you are not familiar with the performance and health benefits of Sauna's, then you will want to give this episode a listen. Sisu Sauna Co-Founder, Peter Nelson not only has a wealth of knowledge to share on the subject, but he is also an excellent case study for the Sauna's ability to assist in recovery and performance enhancement. Peter just won the inaugural Antarctic 50k Ultra Endurance race. There is so much good information AND inspiration within this episode, we hope that you enjoy it. Sisu's IG: @sisu_sauna Peter's IG: @peternelsonii https://sisulifestyle.com/ •••• This episode is brought to you by Sisu Sauna. Sauna and contrast therapy offers a natural and holistic approach to wellness, providing numerous benefits that support physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Heat from the sauna helps relax muscles and improves blood circulation, aiding in the recovery of strained or fatigued muscles. It can also help reduce muscle soreness after intense physical activity. Sisu Saunas are made in the USA, using the highest quality wood and steel products, plus their new Huum heaters are the best on the market. If you are interested in trying contrast therapy we cannot recommend these saunas highly enough. use code “powermonkey” for 5% off.

If you weren't a gymnast growing up, then you might feel like getting a pull-up as an adult is impossible. We have proof that is a lie! Listen in as we discuss the tools and mindset necessary to get yourself above that bar. And WHY being able to do a pull-up is important for everyone, not just competitive athletes. Most importantly, we talk about how the Power Monkey Training app can put all of the resources needed, at your fingertips to get started today. Signup for a Free Trial at powermonkeytraining.com •••• This episode is brought to you by Sisu Sauna. Sauna and contrast therapy offers a natural and holistic approach to wellness, providing numerous benefits that support physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Heat from the sauna helps relax muscles and improves blood circulation, aiding in the recovery of strained or fatigued muscles. It can also help reduce muscle soreness after intense physical activity. Sisu Saunas are made in the USA, using the highest quality wood and steel products, plus their new Huum heaters are the best on the market. If you are interested in trying contrast therapy we cannot recommend these saunas highly enough. use code “powermonkey” for 5% off.

Is the healthcare system doing its best to keep people healthy, or is it more about taking reactionary measures once you are already sick?  Dr. Matt Dawson is the founder of Wild Health, a precision medicine company that provides medical services and lifestyle coaching aimed at preventing sickness from taking hold. Working with patients to understand their genetic makeup, biomarkers, and current lifestyle choices allows the physicians to create plans that work for the patient, and get them OFF of medication, out of the doctor's office, and actively enjoying life. wildhealth.com Use code: POWERMONKEY for 20% off •••••⁠⁠ This episode is brought to you by Bubs Naturals -⁠ ⁠We are so thankful to have them as a partner of Power Monkey Camp this year - they brought the GOODS:⁠ ⁠Collagen Powder, MCT Oil Powder, Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies, Coffee, and their newest electrolytes, Hydrate or Die,⁠ ⁠It’s packed with 2000mg of electrolytes which is 5 times more than other sports drinks, there's no added sugar, it's NON-GMO, gluten-free, Vegan...you name it, they've covered it with their powder. ⁠ ⁠USE code "POWERMONKEY" for 20% off your first order of BUBS.⁠  

Sean has done it all. He was a professional snowboarder, was the Director of Sports Marketing at DC Shoes, started his own supplement company, and has made it his life's mission to carry on the memory and legacy of his best friend Glen "Bub" Doherty, who the CrossFit Hero workout "Glen" is named in honor of. Sean is an incredible guy with an awesome outlook on life and a drive to give back.  Sean's IG: @slakeo •••••⁠ ⁠ This episode is brought to you by Bubs Naturals -⁠ ⁠ We are so thankful to have them as a partner of Power Monkey Camp this year - they brought the GOODS:⁠ ⁠ Collagen Powder, MCT Oil Powder, Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies, Coffee, and their newest electrolytes, Hydrate or Die,⁠ ⁠ It’s packed with 2000mg of electrolytes which is 5 times more than other sports drinks, there's no added sugar, it's NON-GMO, Gluten Free, Vegan...you name it, they've covered it with their powder. ⁠ ⁠ USE code "POWERMONKEY" for 20% off your first order of BUBS.⁠

Everyone seems to have a differing opinion when it comes to the squat stance and what is optimal. Not surprisingly, you will find that our opinion is that...it depends. With that in mind, we do have some guiding principles and rationale that support what we coach our athletes to do, depending on their goals and application. Listen in as Head Weightlifting Coach, Mike Cerbus breaks it all down for us. ••••• EPISODE SPONSORED BY: RXSG: https://www.rxsmartgear.com/ Whether you are just starting in your fitness journey or you are an avid workout enthusiast, a jump rope is one of the most essential pieces of equipment you should have in your workout arsenal and I cannot recommend RX Smart Gear jump ropes highly enough. Not only are they dedicated to constantly improving and challenging the community with their variety of ropes, but they are dedicated to education when it comes to their ropes and promoting proper movement and technique patterns which we love at Power Monkey Fitness. Use code: POWERMONKEY for a 15% discount

We just returned from our 21st Power Monkey Camp in the beautiful woods of Tennessee with a whole new crop of campers, and as expected...it was amazing! We have two of our coaches from camp, Emily Bridgers and Darnell Hardy, on the podcast to chat about some of the new things that we have incorporated into the week. Some of them include hypertrophy training with Dave Lipson and Camille Leblan-Bazinet, a longevity lecture with Dr, Jaime Schehr, daily rucks courtesy of GoRuck and led by Margaux Alvarez, and more! Fall Camp is approaching: September 22-28, 2024 Spring Camp has some discounted "Early Bird" spots still available: April 27 - May 3, 2025   You can sign up for either camp here: www.powermonkeycamp.com •••• This episode is sponsored by Assault Fitness. Assault has been a part of our Power Monkey Camp for a long time. We’ve incorporated their runners, bikes, and rowers in our endurance sessions as well as our competitions and nightly workouts.   Check out their full lineup of machines at assaultfitness.com  

How often should you be Training vs Competing? It seems that most of the time when we are in the gym, we see people competing with the person in the lane next to them. But is this the best way to grow and improve as an athlete? Of course the element of competition is important, and can lead to incredible moments, but how often should you be doing it? What is going to lead to the best adaptation, and what is going to reduce the chance of injury or overtraining? •••• This episode is sponsored by Assault Fitness. Assault has been a part of our Power Monkey Camp for a long time. We’ve incorporated their runners, bikes and rowers in our endurance sessions as well as our competitions and nightly workouts.   Check out their full line up of machines at assaultfitness.com

This is a somewhat polarizing topic within the functional fitness space. We posted about it recently on our social media and got a large response from both sides of the aisle. So we figured it would be a worthwhile topic to spend a little more time on. Where do you come in on this matter, and what are your reasons? We would love to hear from you. ••••• EPISODE SPONSORED BY: https://icebarrel.com/ Cold water therapy is one of the fastest, easiest, and most natural ways to reset your body and mind. It can enhance recovery, improve your mood and brain health, and can boost your immune system. Get yours today, and use code "POWERMONKEY" at checkout for a discount.

Our guest is Dr. Craig Heller, a professor of Biological Sciences and Human Biology at Stanford University. Dr. Heller made an incredible discovery several years ago surrounding the mechanism that drives fatigue and limits physical performance. Since then he has developed a tool that has allowed professional athletes, special operation soldiers, and a host of others to recover faster, and increase performance, almost like they were on steroids. Behind it all is the concept of localized temperature increase in the muscle, and how Dr. Heller has managed to cool it faster than any other. This was a fascinating episode that we think you will not only enjoy but that you will walk away from with clear actionable items that you can begin to implement to improve your training right away. https://coolmitt.com/ •••• This episode is SPONSORED by: https://victorygrips.com/ Victory grips are the standard in hand protection plus they just launched their new Gym Affiliate Program.  As affiliate owners, they understand the demands of gym owners. Their goal is to keep their Gym Referral Program process as simple as possible.  You’ll receive educational content, early access to upcoming releases, and exclusive discounts for your members plus receive a percentage of the net sales.  

Alethea Boon has one of the most impressive athletic careers of any guest on the show. She is a 5-time CrossFit Games athlete, she competed at the Commonwealth Games for her native country of New Zealand 3 times, both in the spot of gymnastics as well as the sport of weightlifting. She competed in gymnastics for Bringham Young University, and now she is also a mother. But being a mother hasn't stopped her from pushing herself physically, these days she is a cast member on the Australian Gladiators show, which is an incredibly physically demanding endeavor. On top of it all, she has one of the most impressive outlooks on life that we have come across, and it was an absolute joy to chat with her.  Alethea's IG: @alethea_boon •••• This episode is SPONSORED by: https://victorygrips.com/ Victory grips are the standard in hand protection plus they just launched their new Gym Affiliate Program.  As affiliate owners, they understand the demands of gym owners. Their goal is to keep their Gym Referral Program process as simple as possible.  You’ll receive educational content, early access to upcoming releases, and exclusive discounts for your members plus receive a percentage of the net sales.  

Jason Khalipa has done it all. He has been a CrossFit Games Champion, he operates an international fitness company, he competes in the Tactical Games, and Jiu Jitsu tournaments, he is a father, and he has faced no shortage of personal adversity. The list goes on, but you get the point. He is experienced, and he is successful. But how? Listen in as we discuss his approach to life and what Jason calls, The AMRAP Mentality. Jason's IG: @jasonkhalipa   www.powermonkeyfitness.com

In this episode we ask the question: "Should You Be Kipping Your Pull-Up?". We posted about this recently on our social media and had some great discussions with many of our followers. This has been a long-debated topic within the world of CrossFit and Functional Fitness. We feel strongly about the points made throughout this discussion, some of which might be surprising to many of you. Enjoy https://www.powermonkeyfitness.com/

On today's episode, we have a return guest, Dr. Andy Galpin. Andy is a tenured professor at Cal State Fullerton. He is the co-director of the Center of Sport Performance and the founder and director of the Biochemistry and Molecular Exercise Physiology Lab. He is a human performance scientist with a Ph.D. in human bioenergetics and has written over 100 peer-reviewed publications and presentations. We focused our conversation with Andy today on two topics, Human Performance Optimization, and Training for Longevity. These two topics may seem at odds with each other, but there is some overlap. So no matter where your interests lie, there are some great takeaways from this conversation. Andy's IG: @drandygalpin ••••• This podcast is sponsored by Spacer Mobility.  We were fortunate to implement several spacer mobility products during our last power monkey camp. Technique and mobility really do matter. If you've never tried their Toe Spacers, Rock Matts, or their newest Stability Trainer, there's a great lineup of bundled packages to get you started on your journey for optimal foot health. Use code "PMC" for 15% off  

Our guest today is coach to the Fittest Man on Earth! Her name is Caroline Lambray, and she is here to discuss strategies going into the final week of the CrossFit Open. Not only does Caroline coach the Fittest on Earth, but she owns and coaches at CrossFit Wonderland. And today she is going to help give some tips for the everyday CrossFitter, taking on 24.3. Annie's IG: @lambrayliving •••• This episode is brought to you by Sisu Sauna. Sauna and contrast therapy offers a natural and holistic approach to wellness, providing numerous benefits that support physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Heat from the sauna helps relax muscles and improves blood circulation, aiding in the recovery of strained or fatigued muscles. It can also help reduce muscle soreness after intense physical activity. Sisu Saunas are made in the USA, using the highest quality wood and steel products, plus their new Huum heaters are the best on the market. If you are interested in trying contrast therapy we cannot recommend these saunas highly enough. use code “powermonkey” for 5% off.