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Download The Free Guide: Journey To Weight Loss After PregnancyIn this episode, we are changing things up a little bit...We're going to be talking about losing weight after pregnancy. While this might be focused more towards the ladies - fellas' hang in there with me! After 25 years of coaching, I can tell you that regardless of whether you are planning to give birth or plan to support a partner through the process this episode will be valuable for you. Taylor Noriega is our lead nutrition coach at Red Dot Fitness and recently gave birth to her second child. In this episode, she shares her key takeaways in regards to losing weight after pregnancy.We cover: general health status, mindset, emotional state, hormonal balance, the importance of sleep rest & recovery, breastfeeding, supplementation, post-natal depletion, nutrient needs and how to exercise effectively after giving birth.If you would like download our FREE Guide: Journey To Weight Loss After PregnancyTRAIN WITH US:RDF Online Training: https://www.reddotfitness.net/online-coachingMore Iron Sights Interviews:Triple Feed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMTc7AE0KaQ&t=384sKayley Gunner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfGqHxCv7Vc&t=522sMike Salemi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jq-Nj6M0EBI&t=335sAdam Schafer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiyrdWdO1y8&t=8sSal Di Stefano: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBdKdSjQ0BM&t=4425sJason Khalipa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTiq-sID-EMByron Rodgers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrtEyuVNNpwDonnie Oliver: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKY1_TLKHlIChris Cheng: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wr0zSGSTzKM&t=2sTraver Boehm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_NLdIg3zBc&t=1394sCONNECT WITH US:Website - https://ironsightspodcast.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ironsightspodcast/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ironsightspodcast/Twitter - https://twitter.com/ironsightspodLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/ironsightspodcast

In this episode of the Iron Sights podcast, I sat down with Dr. Board Certified Physician Dr. Robert FloydIn this episode of the Iron Sights podcast, I sat down with Dr. Robert Floyd. He's a board certified physician who got tired of being on the wrong end of his patient's healthcare. I wanted to chat with Dr. Floyd because of his passion for educating people on living a healthier, happier, and more vibrant life through root cause medicine and lifestyle and behavior modifications.In his own words, he's frustrated and tired of westernized medicine's approach to putting “Band-Aids” on what he says are “Severed-Limbs''. He's taken an atypical path to finally arriving in his current practice - after talking through that journey for a few minutes, we cut into some key principles to taking personal responsibility for obtaining and maintaining optimal health.We cover key topics: statistics, realities, and the solutions to what could be the biggest enemy to society and our health. You'll hear Dr. Floyd and I talk about what I believe are the six key steps to optimal health. Read more about the 6 Key Steps To Optimal HealthThe guide walks you through what it actually takes to get and stay healthy.  Go to RDF guides.com and download six steps to optimal health for free. Timestamps:00:00 Welcoming Dr. 00:47 How We Got Connected04:02 Becoming A Functional Medicine Dr.12:39 Landing A Job After Medical School20:49 Functional Medicine Protocols27:13 The American Diet40:35 Heal Leaky Gut44:00 Mental Health & Disability48:50 The Premise of Leaky Gut54:44 The Immune Response To Leaky Gut58:24 How To Heal Leaky Gut1:04:20 Is Dairy Bad For You?1:09:39 Identifying The Root Cause1:11:43 Monsanto & Crop Cycles1:13:53 Regenerative Agriculture1:17:53 School Lunches & Nutrition1:20:25 Creating Lasting Change1:27:23 Benefits of Vegetable Juice1:30:51 How To FindMore Iron Sights Interviews:Triple Feed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMTc7AE0KaQ&t=384sKayley Gunner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfGqHxCv7Vc&t=522sMike Salemi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jq-Nj6M0EBI&t=335sAdam Schafer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiyrdWdO1y8&t=8sSal Di Stefano: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBdKdSjQ0BM&t=4425sJason Khalipa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTiq-sID-EMByron Rodgers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrtEyuVNNpwDonnie Oliver: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKY1_TLKHlIChris Cheng: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wr0zSGSTzKM&t=2sTraver Boehm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_NLdIg3zBc&t=1394sTRAIN WITH US:RDF Online Training: https://www.reddotfitness.net/online-coachingCONNECT WITH US:Website - https://ironsightspodcast.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ironsightspodcast/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ironsightspodcast/Twitter - https://twitter.com/ironsightspodLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/ironsightspodcast

Welcome back to Iron Sights! In this episode, I brought Caleb Disney and Jeff Chenault back into the studio to discuss perceived exertion and the RPE & RIR scales. We begin the episode by talking about the benefits of how using these scales during exercise can be a great way to gauge how hard you should be pushing yourself in the gym. Here's the problem: for novice and intermediate lifters there are OTHER things to focus on with regards to your training that are far more important than fine-tuning intensity. Using RIR & RPE in your programming could be a poor way to leverage intensity for muscle growth and adaptation. After listening to this episode you will understand the why behind RPE & RIR as well as be able to implement intensity the right way through following a strategic program designed for maximal RESULTS specific to your goals.More Iron Sights Interviews:Triple Feed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMTc7AE0KaQ&t=384sKayley Gunner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfGqHxCv7Vc&t=522sMike Salemi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jq-Nj6M0EBI&t=335sAdam Schafer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiyrdWdO1y8&t=8sSal Di Stefano: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBdKdSjQ0BM&t=4425sJason Khalipa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTiq-sID-EMByron Rodgers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrtEyuVNNpwDonnie Oliver: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKY1_TLKHlIChris Cheng: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wr0zSGSTzKM&t=2sTraver Boehm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_NLdIg3zBc&t=1394sTRAIN WITH US:RDF Online Training: https://www.reddotfitness.net/online-coachingCONNECT WITH US:Website - https://ironsightspodcast.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ironsightspodcast/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ironsightspodcast/Twitter - https://twitter.com/ironsightspodLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/ironsightspodcast

In this episode, I sat down with Caleb Disney and Jeff Chenault to discuss eccentric training & whether or not it ALWAYS causes the most amount of muscle damage. If you're goal is building more muscle - eccentric training is a well studied strength & conditioning strategy that will be very valuable for you to understand. Focusing on eccentrics through periods of training has been proven build more muscle BUT...eccentric training is often misunderstood, so we wanted to breakdown this buzzword for anyone curious with respect to using eccentrics for muscle growth. Jeff, Caleb and I sat down to explain eccentrics, proper application, progressive overload,  muscle breakdown and recovery. Tune in to learn why you should stop thinking about isolating your muscles if you want to learn how to build a bigger, stronger & more aesthetic body. Head over to the Iron Sights YouTube channel to learn more about eccentrics & make sure to watch the videos below:1. What Is Accentuated Eccentric Training?2. The Science of Eccentric Training3. Sal Di Stefano: The Resistance Training RevolutionMore Iron Sights Interviews:Triple Feed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMTc7AE0KaQ&t=384sKayley Gunner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfGqHxCv7Vc&t=522sMike Salemi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jq-Nj6M0EBI&t=335sAdam Schafer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiyrdWdO1y8&t=8sSal Di Stefano: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBdKdSjQ0BM&t=4425sJason Khalipa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTiq-sID-EMByron Rodgers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrtEyuVNNpwDonnie Oliver: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKY1_TLKHlIChris Cheng: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wr0zSGSTzKM&t=2sTraver Boehm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_NLdIg3zBc&t=1394sTRAIN WITH US:RDF Online Training: https://www.reddotfitness.net/online-coachingCONNECT WITH US:Website - https://ironsightspodcast.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ironsightspodcast/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ironsightspodcast/Twitter - https://twitter.com/ironsightspodLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/ironsightspodcast

In this After Dark episode, we’re sticking to the tried and true theme of preparedness and handling whatever unknown obstacles life throws your way. This episode goes beyond the physical elements of getting in shape and getting strong. We discuss mental health, community, skill sets and survival - when putting preparation to the test. JP recently returned from a three-day trip into the wilderness with key training partners within the network. He discusses the lessons and takeaways learned from preparing for the unknown when it comes to: vehicles, firearms, food, equipment, apparel & more! This dialogue comes at a time where now more than ever, unknown natural disasters are affecting people we know and love. Texas froze over in 2021, a snow storm in Virginia left people stranded in their vehicles & wildfires burn through the West Coast as we speak. This show will leave you with some new considerations to think about - we hope you take action!Timestamps:00:00 After Dark Intro00:43 Episode Overview04:03 Welcoming JP06:42 JP’s Three Day Training Trip14:05 Considerations For The Unknown21:02 Scott’s Close Encounter23:11 Mindset Living Off The Grid37:34 Setting Up Camp44:00 Impact of Physical & Mental Fitness46:44 The Nutrition Facts58:31 Survival Mindset1:02:39 The Descent1:06:06 Key Takeaways From JP’s Trip1:14:23 Being In NatureTRAIN WITH US:RDF Online Training: https://www.reddotfitness.net/online-coachingMore Iron Sights Interviews:Triple Feed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMTc7AE0KaQ&t=384sKayley Gunner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfGqHxCv7Vc&t=522sMike Salemi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jq-Nj6M0EBI&t=335sAdam Schafer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiyrdWdO1y8&t=8sSal Di Stefano: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBdKdSjQ0BM&t=4425sJason Khalipa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTiq-sID-EMByron Rodgers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrtEyuVNNpwDonnie Oliver: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKY1_TLKHlIChris Cheng: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wr0zSGSTzKM&t=2sTraver Boehm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_NLdIg3zBc&t=1394sCONNECT WITH US:Website - https://ironsightspodcast.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ironsightspodcast/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ironsightspodcast/Twitter - https://twitter.com/ironsightspodLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/ironsightspodcast

In this episode I sit down with Taylor Noriega & Jeff Chenault to discuss our 3 basic rules for effectively eating for fat loss. We take time to dive into the nuance within those rules & detail out some concepts like metabolic adaptation, reverse dieting, protein considerations, & proper caloric intake. Additionally we discuss the realities of embracing the process of losing body fat and how to enjoy the journey while maintaining both your health & performance.TRAIN WITH US:RDF Online Training: https://www.reddotfitness.net/online-coachingMore Iron Sights Interviews:Triple Feed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMTc7AE0KaQ&t=384sKayley Gunner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfGqHxCv7Vc&t=522sMike Salemi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jq-Nj6M0EBI&t=335sAdam Schafer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiyrdWdO1y8&t=8sSal Di Stefano: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBdKdSjQ0BM&t=4425sJason Khalipa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTiq-sID-EMByron Rodgers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrtEyuVNNpwDonnie Oliver: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKY1_TLKHlIChris Cheng: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wr0zSGSTzKM&t=2sTraver Boehm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_NLdIg3zBc&t=1394sCONNECT WITH US:Website - https://ironsightspodcast.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ironsightspodcast/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ironsightspodcast/Twitter - https://twitter.com/ironsightspodLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/ironsightspodcast

In this episode, I brought back Caleb Disney & Jeff Chenault to talk everything shoulders: the front, middle & rear deltoid. We discuss bodybuilding, shoulder development, exercise selection - the good & the bad - along with the exercises we hate that you should never do. There are a variety of key mistakes people make when training shoulders that we cover within this episode. Caleb describes a few specific exercises for the shoulders that might be challenging to visualize when listening to this show... For that reason, we've filmed separate tutorials on the Iron Sights & Red Dot Fitness YouTube channel with Caleb that cover the specific movements mentioned so make sure to check those out! More Iron Sights Interviews:Triple Feed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMTc7AE0KaQ&t=384sKayley Gunner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfGqHxCv7Vc&t=522sMike Salemi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jq-Nj6M0EBI&t=335sAdam Schafer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiyrdWdO1y8&t=8sSal Di Stefano: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBdKdSjQ0BM&t=4425sJason Khalipa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTiq-sID-EMByron Rodgers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrtEyuVNNpwDonnie Oliver: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKY1_TLKHlIChris Cheng: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wr0zSGSTzKM&t=2sTraver Boehm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_NLdIg3zBc&t=1394sTRAIN WITH US:RDF Online Training: https://www.reddotfitness.net/online-coachingCONNECT WITH US:Website - https://ironsightspodcast.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ironsightspodcast/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ironsightspodcast/Twitter - https://twitter.com/ironsightspodLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/ironsightspodcast

Welcome back to Iron Sights After Dark! In this episode, I sat down with JP and Bryant Pham to discuss night vision and practical application for the civilian. Bryant is my go-to resource for any questions I have when it comes to selecting the right equipment and he did a great job in this show of breaking down the different options when it comes down to: -Single vs. Dual Tubes-Helmets-Accessories-Firearms-Green vs. White Phosphor-Infrared Lights-Lasers & More!This episode will walk you through the equipment, mistakes we’ve made and different products we’ve tried along the way. If you’re new to this game there’s a lot to learn before dropping thousands of dollars on gear. We’re just three civilians who wanted to share our experience for everyone else who seems overwhelmed and wants an introduction on how to get started with night vision. This free resource should answer your questions and as always - reach out to any of us on Instagram or YouTube for specific questions you need answered. We are here to help.Timestamps:00:00 Intro01:17 Application of Night Vision11:04 The Cost of Night Vision19:07 Articulating Dual-Tube Night Vision23:12 White Phosphor vs. Green Phosphor Tubes34:32 First Timer Night Vision Set-Up39:13 Mounting Your Dual-Tube Night Vision48:27 Night Vision Helmets & Accessories1:04:42 Infrared Light & Laser Systems1:24:33 Equipment Left Behind In Afghanistan1:27:28 Innovation In Night Vision & The Future1:31:20 Integrating Night Vision with Firearms1:39:06 Option A, B or C For Night Vision1:50:59 How To Train & Learn with UsMore Iron Sights Interviews:Triple Feed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMTc7AE0KaQ&t=384sKayley Gunner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfGqHxCv7Vc&t=522sMike Salemi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jq-Nj6M0EBI&t=335sAdam Schafer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiyrdWdO1y8&t=8sSal Di Stefano: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBdKdSjQ0BM&t=4425sJason Khalipa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTiq-sID-EMByron Rodgers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrtEyuVNNpwDonnie Oliver: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKY1_TLKHlIChris Cheng: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wr0zSGSTzKM&t=2sTraver Boehm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_NLdIg3zBc&t=1394sTRAIN WITH US:RDF Online Training: https://www.reddotfitness.net/online-coachingCONNECT WITH US:Website - https://ironsightspodcast.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ironsightspodcast/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ironsightspodcast/Twitter - https://twitter.com/ironsightspodLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/ironsightspodcast

In this episode, I sat down with Taylor Noriega and Jeff Chenault to discuss how much you need to eat to gain muscle. Now this is a pretty common question, but I think there is a lot of confusion around it so we wanted to dig into it for you. We're going to cover the basics of eating for muscle mass and size along with the reality of what it takes in order to put on muscle and have success from a dietary perspective.More Iron Sights Interviews:Triple Feed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMTc7AE0KaQ&t=384sKayley Gunner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfGqHxCv7Vc&t=522sMike Salemi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jq-Nj6M0EBI&t=335sAdam Schafer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiyrdWdO1y8&t=8sSal Di Stefano: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBdKdSjQ0BM&t=4425sJason Khalipa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTiq-sID-EMByron Rodgers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrtEyuVNNpwDonnie Oliver: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKY1_TLKHlIChris Cheng: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wr0zSGSTzKM&t=2sTraver Boehm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_NLdIg3zBc&t=1394sTRAIN WITH US:RDF Online Training: https://www.reddotfitness.net/online-coachingCONNECT WITH US:Website - https://ironsightspodcast.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ironsightspodcast/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ironsightspodcast/Twitter - https://twitter.com/ironsightspodLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/ironsightspodcast

It’s great to be back on here for another After Dark Episode with JP! We’ve both had a lot going on in the past weeks with product development, program launches and a whole lot of training. In light of being busy with a full plate, I was curious to know if JP had any new updates for us on Airsoft versus USPSA as they relate to civilian training, practical applications and bang for your buck. Is airsoft comparable to paintball or are there real benefits to entering the free-for-all range and interacting with the variety of characters commonly found there? JP shares his insights on what to expect at the Airsoft range, who you’ll most likely encounter and the gear he recommends for succeeding there. Timestamps:00:00 Intro01:24 JP’s take on Airsoft training04:37 What to expect at an airsoft range08:09 Training with physical consequences12:25 Practical applications of airsoft training19:50 Thoughts on Airsoft gear29:23 Where does fitness fit in?36:26 Training USPSA for real-life preparation 46:20 USPSA benefits: Speed, target acquisition and trigger time52:24 The bang for your buck: USPSA vs Airsoft56:17 How much should I train with Airsoft and USPSA?1:10:57 Final thoughts on USPSA and AirsoftMore Iron Sights Interviews:Triple Feed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMTc7AE0KaQ&t=384sKayley Gunner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfGqHxCv7Vc&t=522sMike Salemi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jq-Nj6M0EBI&t=335sAdam Schafer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiyrdWdO1y8&t=8sSal Di Stefano: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBdKdSjQ0BM&t=4425sJason Khalipa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTiq-sID-EMByron Rodgers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrtEyuVNNpwDonnie Oliver: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKY1_TLKHlIChris Cheng: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wr0zSGSTzKM&t=2sTraver Boehm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_NLdIg3zBc&t=1394sTRAIN WITH US:RDF Online Training: https://www.reddotfitness.net/online-coachingCONNECT WITH US:Website - https://ironsightspodcast.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ironsightspodcast/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ironsightspodcast/Twitter - https://twitter.com/ironsightspodLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/ironsightspodcast