Pieces of our Past
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Left Coast Caveman Cast_S3E42
Left Coast Caveman discussion on benefits of bone broth fasting, differences between sourcing bone broth vs. making at home; Kinetic Chain, checking in frequently on your ergonomics; Celestine Prophecy book discussion on the first and second insights; Why are we...
Kinetic Chain Alignment
What is Good Posture? Defined simply as proper alignment of body across the kinetic chain: toes to head. Functionally defined as a neutral position of balance where the body is at a most efficient state of readiness for action. Over time and accumulation of position...
Bodyweight IsoFlow – Recovery
The absence of equipment intentionally or not can be quite useful when deciding how to actively recover following hard training. Bodyweight not only provides convenient and realistic challenge, pairing with isometric flowing and dynamic loading movements is highly...
Rehydration
The science of rehydration is about as landmined as any dietary recommendation. But sometimes the Cave Painters of the Left Coast must brave dangers of miss steps in interest of reaching the tenuous safety of partial working conclusions. As always, we believe there...
Fibonacci Sequence – Simulation or Clarity
There is inexplicable code found in the fabric of creation. A formulaic connection seemingly programmed by intelligence linked in both number & ratio. From the numbers of flower petals to the angles between these petals to the amount of spirals contained in...
Left Coast Caveman Cast_S3E40
Left Coast Caveman discussion on the benefits of extreme heat training, saunas, heat shock proteins, proper hydration before, during, & after workout, and when planning is better than immediate action....
Mushroom Pocket Book Compendium
Structure & Function Immune: Reishi, Turkey Tail, Lions Mane Cholesterol: Chaga, Shiitake Performance: Cordyceps, Chaga, Lions Mane Antioxidant: Chaga, Turkey Tail Shitake, Cremini, Portabello, Oyster, Lions Mane, Chanterelle, Enoki, Reishi Species Reishi - Weight...
Left Coast Caveman Cast_S3E37
Left Coast Caveman conversation on the use of collagen as nutritional modality, when and how to use cold therapy as a fitness modality, and the purpose of training the body as a general theme....
Aerobic Training – Zone 2
Building the metabolic base may indeed be the missing link to best in class performance. And often due to outside training time commitments, many prioritize high intensity training over lengthier long distance & slow steady work to forge this base. Intuitively,...
The Art of War
The Art of War is sacred writing compiled over 2000 years ago by the Chinese warrior philosopher Sun Tzu; interestingly also written in the same zeitgeist as the Tao-Te Ching. Likely explaining the interdigitary nature of ideas and practice between both works, the AOW...
Cold & Breath – Wim Hoff Method Review
The legendary yeti, a bearded Neanderthal of Netherlands, jovial, often bare foot & chested shouting deeply from the heart, “just breath mutherfucker!”. With many cultures and religions ubiquitously mentioning breath in practice, prayer, & meditation, it’s...
Farm Strength – Ultra Heavy Medicine Ball
If you’ve ever had the pleasure of shaking hands with a farmer, construction worker, or an old school dad, you’re likely to notice a difference between them and the common brand of man. A moment of reflection as their mitt crushes your velvety man hands; hand strength...
Inflammation Is Good
Let’s start off with an incendiary claim: Inflammation is good. Although often confronted with strategies of reducing inflammation with diet, recovery protocols, and supplements, I believe its worth understanding why the body experiences inflammation firstly, and how...
Beer Garden Blooming
The craving for human interaction creates itchiness of mind. An incessant irritation and graduated compulsion only to be ignored for so long. Inflammations compel a call to action in soothing scratch…even greater than the noose like chemical dependence of cold lager....
Increase Testosterone – T_Protocol
Testosterone: the male sex hormone that has driven civilization to the heights of the contemporary now. From fueling battle to keeping your tribe safe, hunting mastodons, to winning in sales negotiations, courting women, and being less prone to injury. This hormone is...
BJJ Specificity Training – Full Mount Dominion
In our BJJ Specificity Training, we focus on movement patterns with close links to grappling specificity of guard game. By combining specific technical movement patterns we prime the nervous system to increase efficiency of execution: adding speed to action in...
BJJ Specificity Training – Filthy Guard
In our BJJ Specificity Training, we focus on movement patterns with close links to grappling specificity of guard game. By combining specific technical movement patterns we prime the nervous system to increase efficiency of execution: adding speed to action in...
BJJ Specificity Training – Heavy Side
In our BJJ Specificity Training, we focus on movement patterns with close links to grappling specificity of a heavy side control game. By combining specific technical movement patterns we prime the nervous system to increase efficiency of execution: adding speed to...
The Quit Demon
Deep within the cerebral folds, lies the haunting grounds of your personal Quit Demon. Summoned by crucibles and hardship, we unknowably hold seance through struggle, and call fourth it’s manifest. From the opaque unknown, the fog of self doubt obscures this...
Beginner Dumbbell Protocol
This beginner dumbbell protocol is a straightforward introduction to strength and conditioning with the simple requirements of 2 dumbbells and the self affirmed purpose of becoming strong. The below workout will take you through a balanced approach to challenging...