Tom Rowland Podcast

The burpee is not someone's favorite exercise, and its actually something that most people really don't like to do. If you aren't familiar with the burpee exercise it is when you start on your feet and drop down to do a push up, then move back to your feet and jump up in the air and clap your hands above your head. I really like the burpee because it is something that you can do absolutely anywhere with no equipment. I recently heard that there is a correlation between your ability to get down and stand up and how long you'll live. If you're able to sit down and stand up without using your hands then that is a an indicator to your quality of life and length of life. But I think it is really a good indicator of your joint/muscle health and the burpee is helping those parts of your body as well.

Todays guest is someone who I've wanted to have on the podcast for some time. I heard him on a podcast a few years ago and he has an incredible story. Growing up homeless and catching rattlesnakes as a kid, going to finding wrestling and turning into an elite power lifter. All the while Chris excelled in his job which turned into a career in the Aerospace world. Chris Duffin is an incredibly intelligent person and has defied a lot of odds to end up where he is today. He recently wrote a book called The Eagle And The Dragon and he dives more into details about how he grew up. We got to talk about his book on this podcast and also we were able to connect because he made a post about which podcast to be on next. A lot of people commented that he should be on this one, so thank you for that! It was amazing to sit down with Chris and get to talk about his life and where he is today.

Two is one and one is none. That is to say that when you are packing it is best to pack two (especially if it is something cheap). Because you can't always know what will happen and having a back up will keep you prepared. For something like contact solution or sunglasses, it can really ruin your trip to go without, so why not just pack extra? For this episode I reflect on conversations with outdoor photographer Jason Stemple. Jason and I were talking on a recent shoot when this topic came up about how he packs. He is constantly on the road and he has photography equipment and fishing equipment he needs to be able to pack up quickly and effectively.

The 20 for 20 challenge is wrapping up with the end of January just around the corner and February kicks off the next #TRPFitnessChallenge. We will be doing pushups. This challenge is scalable from 1,000 to 3,000 to 10,000. The point of the challenges is to be building habits and we do that by doing something every single day. We've already knocked out 20 minutes a day for 20 days, so now we are making the challenge a little more difficult. Join the February Push-Up Club and by then end of it you can get a sticker or T-shirt!

One of my favorite fitness authors is a man named Ross Enamait.  Ross runs www.rosstraining.com and has written several books.  One of these books is called Never Gymless which shows the reader how to use the World as their gym.  With this knowledge, you are never gym less just as the title suggests.  One of my favorite workouts from his book is called the Interval Challenge and that is what we go over in todays’ episode.  Find Ross on IG at @rosstraining or visit his website at www.rosstraining.com

After working in the music business for 16 years, Angie Scott has chosen to follow her passion and help other women embrace the sport of fishing. She is now Capt Angie Scott and is a guide as well as host of The Woman Angler Podcast. Through the podcast, Angie is reducing many of the intimidating barriers for entry that many women see as challenges.You can listen to her podcast by clicking hereor follow her on social media @thewomanangler

We have had a lot of questions over the years about how to be comfortable around the water and I could think of no one better than a military dive instructor, Captain Scott Brown. We did a podcast recently with Scott's whole family talking about Hooked on Family and he returned today to tell us about how he is mentally and physically prepared for water. Also Scott shares how his kids are more comfortable because of his confidence.

The January Fitness Challenge of 20 minutes of exercise for 20 days straight is coming to an end. I was joined today by James Spaulding who has been a listener of the podcast and has kept up with the challenge. Also listen close as I announce the February Challenge at the end. Will you be joining me for February?

There is an example of character becoming destiny - imagine two boats. They are maybe in a race or setting out from the same port, and they look like they are going in the same direction. But they are a couple degrees off, and over time the boats start to get further and further away until they are out of sight. After enough time the two boats will end up in very different places.That is what this is about - the small changes that you make in your thoughts, words and habits will make huge differences in your character and your destiny.

I recently came across a video of a little kid casting under the mangroves and he catches a snapper while standing on a skiff. It reminded me of how I raised my kids and I reached out to Captain Scott Brown after watching this video of his son. I wanted to get him and his wife on the podcast, but it happened that his kids were also on the podcast. We talk about what it means to keep your kids outdoors and raise them in a wilderness environment.http://www.hookedonfamily.com - the hub of our operation, editorials and content on everything kid outdoors@hookedonfamily - instagramhttp://www.pushitgoodinshore.com - my weekend light tackle guide business @pushitgoodinshore - instagram Youtube channel - Hooked on familyIf you are wanting to join the fitness movement this year join the #TRPFitnessChallenge. Tag @tom_rowland and @saltwater_experience, I will put the video or picture up on my account doing your workouts. Get some apparel for this challenge by CLICKING HERE and part of the proceeds will go to Captains For Clean Water. If this challenge is a bit easy for you, just hang around and see what the challenge is for the next month.This episode was brought to you by Waypoint - Watch all your favorite Saltwater Experience episodes at any time and find your favorite podcasts on the Waypoint Outdoor Collective. The episode was produced by Tom Rowland and Brock Rustand. The show was edited by Brock Rustand.