The Hammer Cast

John Bair is a Life Coach, Strength Coach, Nutrition Coach and founder/owner of Bair Knuckle Strength. He runs a health and wellness studio in Fort Washington, PA, where, as one of his students explains; "He takes more of psychological approach to working out, and encourages people based on their abilities and needs". He has chosen to devote his life to serving others through health and wellness, because he himself had to overcome a dark, painful, abusive upbringing, along with losing his 2 best friends by the age of 25. When life hits you hard and knocks you out, most people stay down, because they are afraid to get back up, or don't have the tools to actually change. Too many folks live lives of quiet desperation, hoping things will just 'get better', without actually 'addressing the elephant(s) in the room', and usually end up right back on the road to nowhere. Having been 'scorched by the fire of life', John has come out on the other side and now offers 'buckets of water' to those still consumed by their own flames. He offers Group Classes and Semi-Private or Private Sessions locally, while also offering Online and Distance Coaching, to those who live further away. As a gift, John Bair would like to offer all the listeners of The Hammer Cast some courage to Change the Way their Life is done, by grabbing a FREE Digital copy of his book Rise, as mentioned in the episode: CLICK HERE - FREE BOOK You can follow John Bair on Social Media here ... Facebook Instagram YouTube Twitter Linked-In And if you're ready, John invites you into his BADASS Facebook Group: CLICK HERE -- Now, before you go off and go about your day, let me first ask: are you on my email list? If not, what are you thinking, man/ma'am?! My email list is where all my top-shelf, grade A info goes out on the daily - NOT on social media. In my daily emails, I'll show-and-tell my favorite tried-and-true methods for getting stronger, fitter, and healthier at home - no gym and no hour-long workouts required. Plus, you'll get access to all my programs, challenges, courses, guides, and other no BS materials to help you get stronger, fitter, and healthier the fastest and simplest way possible (though not easy - nothing worth doing will ever be easy) Click here to climb aboard (and get my free 8-week kettlebell and bodyweight challenge to boot) ==> https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/ Have fun and happy training! Aleks Salkin

In this podcast, I dish on why YOU - man or woman - should build muscle. Whether your focus is strength, health, longevity, or all-around fitness, muscle is your one-way ticket to glory. And if you want to learn more about the ins-and-outs of building muscle, strength, and all-around resilience, you're missing out if you're not on my email list - where all of my Grade A, top-shelf material goes out! Climb aboard here and get my famous 8-week Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge and kick start your muscular odyssey the right way! https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/

On this episode I'm joined by Gianna Bandoni - gym owner, exceptional athlete, and all-around femme phenom. We discuss: * How she got into kettlebell training and how it transformed her life * Her early days in the world of collegiate strength coaching - and why her tenacity and never-quit attitude set her up for long-term success * How she overcame sexual abuse as a college student and has made it her mission to educate, encourage, and empower * Much, much more Be sure to follow her and learn more at her website https://www.giannafit.com/

In this jam-packed episode, I talk with Adorian Moldovan of www.oldschool-calisthenic.ro, a devoted disciple of old school calisthenics training and foundational athleticism. We talk about a number of things, including: * Why high-rep calisthenics is such an important element of his training * The #1 reason why you *shouldn't* make calisthenics your only form of physical training * How and why to train your legs with calisthenics * His favorite meal, movie, and the #1 piece of advice he would give to his younger self * much, much more Listen in, absorb his many knowledge bombs, and enjoy! And once you've listened and been inspired by his minimalist, no BS training approach, be sure to download my 8-week kettlebell and bodyweight challenge and get started the smart, simple, and effective way! https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/

In this episode, Pat and I dive deep into a topic we both have gotten a lot of experience in: personal trainer certifications. Some are great - others...not so much. But the one thing most all of them have in common is that... ...they don't prepare you to work with REAL people! On top of that, they don't prepare you to properly select your tools to navigate the average person from point A to point B and beyond, how to deal with the psychology of most trainees, and how to transform your students from the inside out. This is where Strong ON! is radically different from any other cert on the market. The next cert is May 16th and 17th at the Dragon Gym in Exton, PA, and right now, Pat is offering a super generous early-bird discount for all those who register early. Click here to join us: https://bn198.infusionsoft.com/app/manageCart/showManageOrder Plus, I'm tossing in a few big, bodacious bonuses of my own. Once you've signed up, email me your receipt at aleks@alekssalkin.com and I'll send you: * My "Secrets of Strength" guide to getting strong the faster, easier, and simpler way kettlebells and bodyweight * My magnum opus "Strength Hacking Course" - a two-week course taking you through some of the best tips, tactics, techniques, and strategies for building real-world, no BS strength - collected from the top minds in strength and performance from around the world * A 1-on-1 video/phone consultation with me * A personalized prep plan based on our conversation to best prepare you to soak up the immense amount of information you're about to learn at the cert. The offer is only good for as long as there are spots available, so don't delay! Got any questions? Email me at the address above and I'll be happy to answer.

In this episode, I talk with Montreal's official StrongFirst Team Leader Louka Kurcer - a man who has seen and experienced more hardship and triumph in his own young life than most would experience in two. We talk about: * Why he was sent to prison for 7 years * How his time behind bars transformed who he was and saved him * How he discovered Pavel, kettlebells, and old school strength training while incarcerated * much, much more Be sure to visit Louka online at: www.hardstylekettlebellpro.com www.hardstylekettlebell.ca https://www.facebook.com/hardstylekbmtl/ And if you haven't already, be sure to get on my email list, where all of my top-shelf, grade A material goes out (NOT on social media). (It's also the only place you can gain access to my courses, programs, challenges, and more) Hop on board here and get my free 8-week kettlebell & bodyweight challenge! https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/

2x your strength in 20 minutes a day with the 8-week kettlebell and bodyweight challenge -> https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/ With the explosion of the fitness industry over the last few decades, countless tried-and-true exercises have been bastardized, belittled, and betrayed in favor of newer, flashier (yet largely lackluster) exercises. One such move that's been mistreated and overlooked is the pushup. In this episode I talk about: * Why strongmen and wrestlers from years past to the modern era loved the pushup * How a proper pushup can help improve your military press * Its utility as a muscle-building exercise * Much, much more Tune in, listen closely, and enjoy!

1st things 1st, as I mentioned in the intro and outro, be sure to join my email list & get your hands on my popular 8-week kettlebell & bodyweight challenge by clicking here: https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/ 2nd, in this episode I cover my reflections on 11 1/2 years of kettlebell lifting: how I got into it, what I've learned, and how you can model your own journey off my mistakes, mishaps, and musings. Enjoy!

I'm joined on this monumental episode by none other than the one and only Dave "The Iron Tamer" Whitley - a man who has served as a Master kettlebell instructor in not one, but TWO different international organizations, and has worked as a performing strongman under the direct tutelage of some of the most legendary strongmen of the day - Bud Jeffries, Denis Rogers, and Slim "The Hammer Man" Farman. We discuss loads of different topics, including the importance of seeking out the best sources of information, the art of the kettlebell AND the dumbbell, breathing for greater performance and resilience, and much, much more. And be sure to check out Dave's awesome and ambitious new project, The One Dumbbell Challenge at https://www.theonedumbbellchallenge.com/optin28180822 Also, if you haven't already, be sure to get on my email list for all of my daily, no BS tips, tactics, techniques, and strategies for strength, health, and all-around epicness at https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/

Joining me on this episode is Luke Atchley - a former Marine, fitness business owner, and - as of recently - a first-time dad. In this podcast, we discuss: * His background in fitness, from childhood through now * Why he chose to join the Marines * The #1 reason why he and most gym owners prefer to work out OUTSIDE their gym * How to stock your own no BS home gym * Much, much more! Be sure to check out Luke Atchley at his website: https://lukeatchley.com/ and give him a follow on his Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/virtueBR/ Also, if you haven't already, be sure to join my daily email list, where I send out my best tips, tactics, and techniques to get stronger, fitter, and healthier in the time you have by learning the old-school secrets of strength (oh, and you'll get a pretty sweet 8-week kettlebell and bodyweight program, to boot: https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/)