The Chop it Up Podcast

Navigating the Noise: Understanding Current Fitness Trends Part 1

In this episode, Zac and Parker (aka Mac Daddy Pimpin) discuss various fitness trends, including the benefits and misconceptions surrounding cold plunges, the origins of the 10,000 steps goal, the realities of intermittent fasting, and the importance of zone 2 training. They provide insights into how these trends can impact health and fitness, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach to exercise and nutrition.
 
Chapters
00:00  Welcome Back and Life Updates
02:48  Fitness Trends and Current Events
05:25  Cold Plunges: The New Fitness Craze
08:27  The 10,000 Steps Myth
10:53  The Importance of Daily Movement
24:56  The Importance of Movement
27:22  Understanding Intermittent Fasting
33:08  The Role of Zone 2 Training
47:09  Evaluating Zone 2 Training Benefits
49:25  Upcoming Topics and Conclusion

Progressive Overload: Essential or Overrated?

In this episode of the Chop It Up Strength podcast, Coach Parker and Coach Zac focus on the concept of progressive overload. They reflect on their previous episode, engage in rapid-fire questions about training preferences, and assess their coaching skills. The conversation delves into the Dunning-Kruger effect in coaching, the importance of group training, and the origins of progressive overload, tracing it back to historical figures like Milo. They also address modern misunderstandings of the term and its application in hypertrophy training. In this conversation, Parker and Zac delve into the complexities of hypertrophy and strength training, discussing common mistakes, practical approaches to volume manipulation, and the importance of understanding the nuances of strength training. They emphasize the need for balance when pursuing multiple fitness goals and the significance of consistency and realistic expectations in training. The discussion also touches on the role of progressive overload in general fitness and concludes with thoughts on training philosophy and the importance of planning and methodical approaches to achieve desired outcomes.
 

Reviewing CHALK Performance Training

Summary
In this episode of Chop It Up, hosts Zac and Parker discuss a variety of topics ranging from personal updates and movie opinions to the rise of sports documentaries and the impact of lacrosse. They delve into the world of comic book characters, particularly focusing on Superman, and transition into a detailed review of Ryan Fisher's training programs. The conversation covers training philosophy, the evolution of fitness programs, and the concept of power building versus traditional strength training. They also provide insights into consumer behavior in the fitness industry and conclude with their rankings and recommendations for fitness programs.
 

Speed Goat 28k Recap

In this episode of Chop It Up Strength, Coach Parker and Zac discuss a range of topics from Coach Parker's grueling experience at the SpeedGoat race to the challenges of mental toughness in fitness. They explore the impact of social media on fitness perceptions, critique the Tracy Anderson method, and share insights on personal fitness goals and home gym setups. The conversation also delves into the importance of strength training, the value of learning new skills in martial arts, and the exhaustion that comes from navigating the fitness landscape.
 
 

Rapid Fire Questions

Coach Zac & Parker review questions they get on a regular basis, they also go through some rapid fire questions of topics they are seeing frequently on social media. They run through topics of common fitness trends, favorite gym accessories, how to choose the right workout program, etc... 
 
Hope you enjoy the episode!

Program Review - Jeff Nippard

In this episode we review Jeff Nippard's content and two of the programs that can be found in the back of his book "Muscle Ladder". Coach Zac & Parker highlight the contribution Nippard has made to the fitness space, and "chop up" the respective programs, highlighting it's pro's and con's and discussing who the program may be best suited for. 
 
Hope you enjoy! 

Liver King Documentary Review

In this episode we review the controversial figure known as the Liver King, exploring the themes of honesty, marketing manipulation, and the ethics of the fitness industry. We dive into the impact of performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs), the emotional manipulation in marketing, and the misconceptions surrounding ancestral living. The conversation highlights the importance of critical thinking in health and wellness, as well as the need for transparency in the supplement industry.
 

Catchin' Up & Upcoming Guests

Recapping how Parker's talk at the NSCA event went, while discussing some of the Q&A questions he got asked on the panel. We also talk about how we plan to bring on more guests this summer!
We have been on a lull, but there are cool things coming we promise!!

Fitness Tips for Fathers

In this episode we discuss our gripes with having to create social media content, and talk about coach Parker's butt and Coach Zac's toe. Not in a weird way, we promise... 
We also aim to give practical programming and fitness advice for fathers -  from sticking to bilateral movements because they are more time efficient, to what time of day to eat to avoid cravings. As always, we hope you learn something, enjoy the episode, and remember to enjoy your training journey!

Solo Sport Programs & Poor Networking

Summary
In this episode of Chop It Up Strength, we discuss a range of topics including Zac's recent bout with hiccups that prevented recording, his recovery from injury, and the importance of proper programming when returning to training. We briefly delve into the benefits of isometric training, share cautionary tales about injuries in adventure sports, and reflect on the launch of their new training program, Solo Sport, aimed at adventure athletes. Our conversation emphasizes the need for gradual reintegration into training and the significance of concurrent training approaches. We also touch on Zac's experience as a young professional and the need to promote positive words about fellow coaches and professionals.