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As an S & C Coach for Professional Athletes, it is imperative that I use my time wisely. Typically, I only have my athletes two to three times per week. Sometimes, it is a short 3 to 4 week period to start or finish camp. Other times, I get the opportunity to spend 8 to 10 weeks building a general base of strength and aerobic capacity, before transitioning to more specific speed/power and endurance/conditioning work. Regardless of the time period, everything I program needs to have a specific intent. I'm doing the biggest bang-for-buck drills I can, to suit the intent of the session/week/block/phase/program/camp etc. The RAMP protocol is my go-to, systematic way of preparing myself and my clients for the training sessions they are about to undertake. I see so many people just doing random work for their warm-up, which is better than nothing, but not optimal to prepare the mind and the body to get the most out of a structured training session. This formula can be applied to any training program, and should be tailored specifically to the modality of training, movement requirements, exercise selection, and individual needs required for that day's training session. Raise - Heart rate - Respiratory rate - Core temperature - Blood flow to working muscles - Viscous fluid to specific joints Activate - Fire up the stabilisers - Connect to prime movers - Integrate synergists into compound movements Mobilise - Release tension in tight muscles - Increase range of movement - Align the joint to optimise movement patterns Potentiate - Practice/warm-up/ramp up sets - Refine technique and skill - Ramp up central nervous system to match the upcoming session The RAMP Package is a 60-Day Introduction to the Mobility, Stability and Prime Modules, delivered via the Coached By Kobes App. 18 routines to give you what you need for as little as 10 minutes a day! - 5 Mobility routines progressing from beginner to advanced - 6 Stability routines progressing from beginner to advanced - 7 Prime routines progressing from beginner to advanced This is Phase 2 of 3 in the Live Train Perform Modular Training System. Phase 1 - Build The Base Program (30 days) Phase 2 - RAMP Package (60 days) Phase 3 - LTP Foundations Program (90 days) Elements and principles learned in Phase 1 and 2 feature in Phase 3, the LTP Foundations Program, which is the flagship product! The Best Warm Up System You Will Ever Use! ⇓⇓⇓⇓⇓ Shaun Kober is a Mindset & Performance Specialist, with a unique skillset forged in the trenches, through the various stages of life. "I shouldn’t be in the position I am right now." The odds were stacked against me: ● Poor family on welfare, eldest of 6 kids, parents didn’t work, abusive step-dad, no electricity or running water for a 6 years period of my life ● Caught up with the wrong crowd, stealing, drugs, skipping school ● At 14 years old, I sat on a bus for 3 days with $50 in my pocket, to travel to the next State over West, to begin a new life in the workforce - 2000 14 - 20: I grew up and learned how to become a man through work and rugby 20 - 26: I lived, trained and fought as a professional soldier, at a high level 26 - 32: I became a personal trainer, after failing in my pursuit to become a firefighter 32 - 38: I worked with, and won world titles with some of the best athletes on the planet, as their strength and conditioning coach 38+: The next evolution begins #coachedbykobes #livetrainperform #modulartrainingsystem Live Life To The Fullest. Train To Your Potential. Perform At Your Best! https://www.coachedbykobes.com/

I will be putting my head down and going dark for a while. It's time to reassess my values, and whether or not my current trajectory is serving me to be at my best. I will be implementing everything I have been coaching over the last two years of this podcast. I will be back, but for now, it is goodbye, whilst I remove distractions and become singularly focused on building my empire. Thank you to everyone who has tuned in and shown support. Happy two-year anniversary! Links are below for the brands I am affiliated with and trust, along with my social channels. Much love. Peace! Your host - Shaun Kober Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/performancefunctionaltraining Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOpTWXi1xKdamDBgzlfaPw Swiss 8 Website: www.swiss8.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swiss.8/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Swiss8app/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC98yOiKlZHMUq6SXZK8fArQ Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10gWk1sS1L4&t=20s STAIT Website: https://www.mystait.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/my_stait/ Use the code "KOBES10" at checkout for your discount Head-Up Charity Website: https://www.head-up.org.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/head_up_charity/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/294950221545987 Rate and Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/livetrainperform Shaun Kober is a Mindset & Performance Specialist, with a unique skillset forged in the trenches, through the various stages of life. "I shouldn’t be in the position I am right now." The odds were stacked against me: ● Poor family on welfare, eldest of 6 kids, parents didn’t work, abusive step-dad, no electricity or running water for a 6 years period of my life ● Caught up with the wrong crowd, stealing, drugs, skipping school ● At 14 years old, I sat on a bus for 3 days with $50 in my pocket, to travel to the next State over West, to begin a new life in the workforce - 2000 14 - 20: I grew up and learned how to become a man through work and rugby 20 - 26: I lived, trained and fought as a professional soldier, at a high level 26 - 32: I became a personal trainer, after failing in my pursuit to become a firefighter 32 - 38: I worked with, and won world titles with some of the best athletes on the planet, as their strength and conditioning coach 38+: The next evolution begins #coachedbykobes #livetrainperform #modulartrainingsystem Live Life To The Fullest. Train To Your Potential. Perform At Your Best! https://www.coachedbykobes.com/

Head-Up Charity is a mental health organisation founded by four British Military Veterans with over 50 years of experience serving their country, including 11 operational tours. Their aim is to build a retreat where serving and ex-serving personnel can go to learn the tools and methods utilised by the founders to help them through the difficult transition process from military to civilian. This process can be quite challenging, and some people never really recreate their identity and higher purpose, which can lead down a dark road which has resulted in many mates and colleagues taking their own lives. Paul is a veteran of numerous deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, and has battled his own demons. In the first episode we recorded together over a year ago, he shared some of those struggles, the impact of declining mental health, and what he did to overcome those demons and get himself to a place mentally where he was no longer suicidal. Listen to that episode here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1082945/8311530-paul-minter-of-head-up-charity.mp3?download=true In this episode, Paul explains: Your host - Shaun Kober Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/performancefunctionaltraining Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOpTWXi1xKdamDBgzlfaPw Your guest - Paul Minter Website: https://www.head-up.org.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/head_up_charity/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/294950221545987 Swiss 8 Website: www.swiss8.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swiss.8/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Swiss8app/ Shaun Kober is a Mindset & Performance Specialist, with a unique skillset forged in the trenches, through the various stages of life. "I shouldn’t be in the position I am right now." The odds were stacked against me: ● Poor family on welfare, eldest of 6 kids, parents didn’t work, abusive step-dad, no electricity or running water for a 6 years period of my life ● Caught up with the wrong crowd, stealing, drugs, skipping school ● At 14 years old, I sat on a bus for 3 days with $50 in my pocket, to travel to the next State over West, to begin a new life in the workforce - 2000 14 - 20: I grew up and learned how to become a man through work and rugby 20 - 26: I lived, trained and fought as a professional soldier, at a high level 26 - 32: I became a personal trainer, after failing in my pursuit to become a firefighter 32 - 38: I worked with, and won world titles with some of the best athletes on the planet, as their strength and conditioning coach 38+: The next evolution begins #coachedbykobes #livetrainperform #modulartrainingsystem Live Life To The Fullest. Train To Your Potential. Perform At Your Best! https://www.coachedbykobes.com/

Swiss 8 is a proactive mental health model designed to provide the tools required to deliver high-quality content around their 8 pillars of health and wellness, to allow you to be "Better At Life." These principles are delivered straight to your phone, via the Swiss 8 app, where you can build out your daily routine via the in-built calendar. In this episode, I chat with the brains behind the organisation, Adrian and Mex. We cover a lot of ground during this conversation, including: I've been an ambassador for Swiss 8 for a number of years, and I would never put my name to anything I don't believe in, or use myself. The Western world is in the middle of a mental health crisis, and our veterans have taken action. Swiss 8’s team of combat veterans have built a proactive mental health program that is delivered through a mobile app. The app offers users programs in 8 categories of health and lifestyle; all proven to reduce anxiety and depression. This holistic model forms your daily routine, aiding you to build structure, improve discipline and take ownership of your life. Once habits are formed the app will teach you new skills. Skills that can form identity, purpose, and encourage physical interaction to rebuild tribe and reduce isolation. Listen to our previous episodes here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1082945/8219593-swiss-8.mp3?download=true https://www.buzzsprout.com/1082945/10461805-coaching-the-elite-with-shaun-kober.mp3?download=true Your host - Shaun Kober Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/performancefunctionaltraining Youtube: Shaun Kober is a Mindset & Performance Specialist, with a unique skillset forged in the trenches, through the various stages of life. "I shouldn’t be in the position I am right now." The odds were stacked against me: ● Poor family on welfare, eldest of 6 kids, parents didn’t work, abusive step-dad, no electricity or running water for a 6 years period of my life ● Caught up with the wrong crowd, stealing, drugs, skipping school ● At 14 years old, I sat on a bus for 3 days with $50 in my pocket, to travel to the next State over West, to begin a new life in the workforce - 2000 14 - 20: I grew up and learned how to become a man through work and rugby 20 - 26: I lived, trained and fought as a professional soldier, at a high level 26 - 32: I became a personal trainer, after failing in my pursuit to become a firefighter 32 - 38: I worked with, and won world titles with some of the best athletes on the planet, as their strength and conditioning coach 38+: The next evolution begins #coachedbykobes #livetrainperform #modulartrainingsystem Live Life To The Fullest. Train To Your Potential. Perform At Your Best! https://www.coachedbykobes.com/

In this episode, we catch up with S&C Head Coach Shaun Kober at Tiger Muay Thai in Phuket, Thailand. We talk all things mindset, health and uncover some ways in which you can make some real changes in your life. Shaun is not a man to beat around the bush and that's why we loved having his real talk attitude, that is so refreshing. This is a conversation I recorded with podcast regular Lizzie Wright for her podcast Project Woman a few months ago. As always, it's a great conversation between two coaches who love to dig into topics that can provide real insight and value to the listeners, hence why I've decided to rebroadcast it here to the Live Train Perform audience. Shaun Kober Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/performancefunctionaltraining YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOpTWXi1xKdamDBgzlfaPw Lizzie Wright Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lizziewright Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizziewrighty/ Swiss 8: https://www.instagram.com/swiss.8/ https://swiss8.org/ BeSpunki: https://bespunki.com.au/ Use the code "KOBES10" at checkout for your discount! Rate and Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/livetrainperform Shaun Kober is a Mindset & Performance Specialist, with a unique skillset forged in the trenches, through the various stages of life. "I shouldn’t be in the position I am right now." The odds were stacked against me: ● Poor family on welfare, eldest of 6 kids, parents didn’t work, abusive step-dad, no electricity or running water for a 6 years period of my life ● Caught up with the wrong crowd, stealing, drugs, skipping school ● At 14 years old, I sat on a bus for 3 days with $50 in my pocket, to travel to the next State over West, to begin a new life in the workforce - 2000 14 - 20: I grew up and learned how to become a man through work and rugby 20 - 26: I lived, trained and fought as a professional soldier, at a high level 26 - 32: I became a personal trainer, after failing in my pursuit to become a firefighter 32 - 38: I worked with, and won world titles with some of the best athletes on the planet, as their strength and conditioning coach 38+: The next evolution begins #coachedbykobes #livetrainperform #modulartrainingsystem Live Life To The Fullest. Train To Your Potential. Perform At Your Best! https://www.coachedbykobes.com/

Shaun Kober is the strength and conditioning coach for UFC fighter Petr Yan, and the head strength and conditioning coach at Tiger Muay Thai. In this episode, we spoke about his adventure training the UFC Champion in Russia for his title fight, and his experience as a cornerman during the title fight. Think Rocky 4 training montage. Always great talking to Kobes, one of the most knowledgeable coaches around. Have a listen! I had a conversation with Adrian and Mex of Swiss 8 booked in for my podcast, so we could share what they were up to and what their vision is for this year, but unfortunately, we all got hit with the Rona, so we had to postpone. So I'm sharing a conversation that we had for their podcast "Instructions Sold Separately" in February this year. Shaun Kober Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/performancefunctionaltraining YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOpTWXi1xKdamDBgzlfaPw Swiss 8: https://www.instagram.com/swiss.8/ https://swiss8.org/ BeSpunki: https://bespunki.com.au/ Use the code "KOBES10" at checkout for your discount! Rate and Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/livetrainperform Shaun Kober is a Mindset & Performance Specialist, with a unique skillset forged in the trenches, through the various stages of life. "I shouldn’t be in the position I am right now." The odds were stacked against me: ● Poor family on welfare, eldest of 6 kids, parents didn’t work, abusive step-dad, no electricity or running water for a 6 years period of my life ● Caught up with the wrong crowd, stealing, drugs, skipping school ● At 14 years old, I sat on a bus for 3 days with $50 in my pocket, to travel to the next State over West, to begin a new life in the workforce - 2000 14 - 20: I grew up and learned how to become a man through work and rugby 20 - 26: I lived, trained and fought as a professional soldier, at a high level 26 - 32: I became a personal trainer, after failing in my pursuit to become a firefighter 32 - 38: I worked with, and won world titles with some of the best athletes on the planet, as their strength and conditioning coach 38+: The next evolution begins #coachedbykobes #livetrainperform #modulartrainingsystem Live Life To The Fullest. Train To Your Potential. Perform At Your Best! https://www.coachedbykobes.com/

The day we recorded this episode, another veteran from Si's regiment had committed suicide. We have both lost mates to the black dog over the years, and it has become apparent that the conventional tools and methods used by the government-run mental health organisations are not sufficient for a large portion of those in need. Swiss 8 and Head-Up Charity are changing the game. Swiss 8 is a veteran-run organisation that is based out of Australia, that provides their people with an app that delivers their 8 pillars of health and wellness directly to their phone, so they can structure in and schedule the important cornerstone habits that will have a positive, flow-on effect through the rest of their day to manage their mind. Head-Up Charity is a veteran-run organisation operating out of the UK. Their goal is to build a state-of-the-art resort-style facility in the countryside, to provide a place for those seeking proactive mental health strategies they can then take away, and apply to their own lives on a daily basis, with the intent to also pass on these tools and methods to their mates who may be dealing with their own mental health battles. In this episode we covered: You can listen to the first episode we recorded together here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1082945/8127623-simon-moloney-cgc-conspicuous-gallantry-cross.mp3?download=true Your host - Shaun Kober Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/performancefunctionaltraining YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOpTWXi1xKdamDBgzlfaPw Your guest - Simon Moloney Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mo1089/ Head Up Charity: https://www.instagram.com/head_up_charity/ https://www.head-up.org.uk/ Fighting Minds: Shaun Kober is a Mindset & Performance Specialist, with a unique skillset forged in the trenches, through the various stages of life. "I shouldn’t be in the position I am right now." The odds were stacked against me: ● Poor family on welfare, eldest of 6 kids, parents didn’t work, abusive step-dad, no electricity or running water for a 6 years period of my life ● Caught up with the wrong crowd, stealing, drugs, skipping school ● At 14 years old, I sat on a bus for 3 days with $50 in my pocket, to travel to the next State over West, to begin a new life in the workforce - 2000 14 - 20: I grew up and learned how to become a man through work and rugby 20 - 26: I lived, trained and fought as a professional soldier, at a high level 26 - 32: I became a personal trainer, after failing in my pursuit to become a firefighter 32 - 38: I worked with, and won world titles with some of the best athletes on the planet, as their strength and conditioning coach 38+: The next evolution begins #coachedbykobes #livetrainperform #modulartrainingsystem Live Life To The Fullest. Train To Your Potential. Perform At Your Best! https://www.coachedbykobes.com/

“Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's own way.” This is one of the most impactful books I've ever read, and it is constantly on the top-5 list of books I recommend that everybody read. Where it sits in the top 5 will depend on the person I'm recommending it to, but this is a must-read for everyone who listens to this podcast! Psychiatrist Viktor Frankl's memoir has riveted generations of readers with its descriptions of life in Nazi death camps and its lessons for spiritual survival. Between 1942 and 1945 Frankl labored in four different camps, including Auschwitz, while his parents, brother, and pregnant wife perished. Based on his own experience and the experiences of others he treated later in his practice, Frankl argues that we cannot avoid suffering but we can choose how to cope with it, find meaning in it, and move forward with renewed purpose. Frankl's theory-known as logotherapy, from the Greek word logos ("meaning")-holds that our primary drive in life is not pleasure, as Freud maintained, but the discovery and pursuit of what we personally find meaningful. Your host - Shaun Kober Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/performancef... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOp... Rate and Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/livetrainperform Shaun Kober is a Mindset & Performance Specialist, with a unique skillset forged in the trenches, through the various stages of life. "I shouldn’t be in the position I am right now." The odds were stacked against me: ● Poor family on welfare, eldest of 6 kids, parents didn’t work, abusive step-dad, no electricity or running water for a 6 years period of my life ● Caught up with the wrong crowd, stealing, drugs, skipping school ● At 14 years old, I sat on a bus for 3 days with $50 in my pocket, to travel to the next State over West, to begin a new life in the workforce - 2000 14 - 20: I grew up and learned how to become a man through work and rugby 20 - 26: I lived, trained and fought as a professional soldier, at a high level 26 - 32: I became a personal trainer, after failing in my pursuit to become a firefighter 32 - 38: I worked with, and won world titles with some of the best athletes on the planet, as their strength and conditioning coach 38+: The next evolution begins #coachedbykobes #livetrainperform #modulartrainingsystem Live Life To The Fullest. Train To Your Potential. Perform At Your Best! https://www.coachedbykobes.com/

Every time I go away and switch off my phone for the weekend, I always return refreshed, rejuvenated, and with renewed clarity. On these trips, I: In this episode I explain in detail what I wrote down in regards to my gratitude journal, my fixes, improves and sustains, as well as the projects I'm working on and the action steps required to implement into my days/weeks/months moving forward. If you haven't given yourself one of these weekends or days, I highly recommend you do so! Thank me later 😉 Links to episodes mentioned: Reflect to project https://www.buzzsprout.com/1082945/7161403-reflect-to-project.mp3?download=true Fight camp with UFC interim bantamweight champion Petr Yan https://www.buzzsprout.com/1082945/9496591-fight-camp-with-the-ufc-interim-bantamweight-champion-petr-yan.mp3?download=true How to: Create clarity, prioritise tasks, manage energy levels, and optimise your schedule https://www.buzzsprout.com/1082945/10267238-how-to-create-clarity-prioritise-tasks-manage-energy-levels-and-optimise-your-schedule.mp3?download=true Your host - Shaun Kober Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/ Facebook: Shaun Kober is a Mindset & Performance Specialist, with a unique skillset forged in the trenches, through the various stages of life. "I shouldn’t be in the position I am right now." The odds were stacked against me: ● Poor family on welfare, eldest of 6 kids, parents didn’t work, abusive step-dad, no electricity or running water for a 6 years period of my life ● Caught up with the wrong crowd, stealing, drugs, skipping school ● At 14 years old, I sat on a bus for 3 days with $50 in my pocket, to travel to the next State over West, to begin a new life in the workforce - 2000 14 - 20: I grew up and learned how to become a man through work and rugby 20 - 26: I lived, trained and fought as a professional soldier, at a high level 26 - 32: I became a personal trainer, after failing in my pursuit to become a firefighter 32 - 38: I worked with, and won world titles with some of the best athletes on the planet, as their strength and conditioning coach 38+: The next evolution begins #coachedbykobes #livetrainperform #modulartrainingsystem Live Life To The Fullest. Train To Your Potential. Perform At Your Best! https://www.coachedbykobes.com/

In this episode, I provide some insight into how my training has had to adapt to my everchanging life over the last 9 months or so, including time in Russia and the UAE in fight camp preparations with UFC champion Petr Yan, filming with Discovery channel in India, and returning to Phuket and building my reputation and presence with my professional fighters. Our lives go through different seasons where our values and priorities must constantly be assessed and adjusted to suit where we're currently at, and what we need to do to move in the right direction...and our actions and behaviours must be aligned with those underlying principles, including our training. Your host - Shaun Kober Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/performancef... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOp... Rate and Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/livetrainperform Shaun Kober is a Mindset & Performance Specialist, with a unique skillset forged in the trenches, through the various stages of life. "I shouldn’t be in the position I am right now." The odds were stacked against me: ● Poor family on welfare, eldest of 6 kids, parents didn’t work, abusive step-dad, no electricity or running water for a 6 years period of my life ● Caught up with the wrong crowd, stealing, drugs, skipping school ● At 14 years old, I sat on a bus for 3 days with $50 in my pocket, to travel to the next State over West, to begin a new life in the workforce - 2000 14 - 20: I grew up and learned how to become a man through work and rugby 20 - 26: I lived, trained and fought as a professional soldier, at a high level 26 - 32: I became a personal trainer, after failing in my pursuit to become a firefighter 32 - 38: I worked with, and won world titles with some of the best athletes on the planet, as their strength and conditioning coach 38+: The next evolution begins #coachedbykobes #livetrainperform #modulartrainingsystem Live Life To The Fullest. Train To Your Potential. Perform At Your Best! https://www.coachedbykobes.com/

Podcast regular Lizzie Wright reached out to me and asked if we could jump on a call so she could pick my brain and bounce some ideas off me...so we decided to record it to share with our audiences. Lizzie had recently returned to the UK after a long stint in Singapore, and her lifestyle, work-life, social life, schedule, and pretty much every other familiar routine she had built over roughly 8 years had been turned upside-down. In this episode we discuss: This was an enjoyable conversation that will no doubt leave the audience with some actionable takeaways they can start implementing into their own lives! We did speak in depth about how I use my calendar and diary in conjunction with two whiteboards I have hanging at eye level above my laptop at my workstation, so if you would prefer a visual of what we are discussing, you can find that on my YouTube channel linked below. Your host - Shaun Kober Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/performancef... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOp... Your guest - Lizzie Wright Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lizziewright Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizziewrighty/ Swiss 8 Website: www.swiss8.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swiss.8/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Swiss8app/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC98yOiKlZHMUq6SXZK8fArQ Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10gWk1sS1L4&t=20s BeSpunki Website: https://bespunki.com.au/ (Use the code KOBES10 for 10% off your order) Ins Shaun Kober is a Mindset & Performance Specialist, with a unique skillset forged in the trenches, through the various stages of life. "I shouldn’t be in the position I am right now." The odds were stacked against me: ● Poor family on welfare, eldest of 6 kids, parents didn’t work, abusive step-dad, no electricity or running water for a 6 years period of my life ● Caught up with the wrong crowd, stealing, drugs, skipping school ● At 14 years old, I sat on a bus for 3 days with $50 in my pocket, to travel to the next State over West, to begin a new life in the workforce - 2000 14 - 20: I grew up and learned how to become a man through work and rugby 20 - 26: I lived, trained and fought as a professional soldier, at a high level 26 - 32: I became a personal trainer, after failing in my pursuit to become a firefighter 32 - 38: I worked with, and won world titles with some of the best athletes on the planet, as their strength and conditioning coach 38+: The next evolution begins #coachedbykobes #livetrainperform #modulartrainingsystem Live Life To The Fullest. Train To Your Potential. Perform At Your Best! https://www.coachedbykobes.com/

I recorded this episode with Mark Rees for one of the projects he was working on, but thought I would also share it with my audience. We cover: Your host - Shaun Kober Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/performancef... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOp... Your guest - Mark Rees Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rees8580/ Rate and Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/livetrainp... Shaun Kober is a Mindset & Performance Specialist, with a unique skillset forged in the trenches, through the various stages of life. "I shouldn’t be in the position I am right now." The odds were stacked against me: ● Poor family on welfare, eldest of 6 kids, parents didn’t work, abusive step-dad, no electricity or running water for a 6 years period of my life ● Caught up with the wrong crowd, stealing, drugs, skipping school ● At 14 years old, I sat on a bus for 3 days with $50 in my pocket, to travel to the next State over West, to begin a new life in the workforce - 2000 14 - 20: I grew up and learned how to become a man through work and rugby 20 - 26: I lived, trained and fought as a professional soldier, at a high level 26 - 32: I became a personal trainer, after failing in my pursuit to become a firefighter 32 - 38: I worked with, and won world titles with some of the best athletes on the planet, as their strength and conditioning coach 38+: The next evolution begins #coachedbykobes #livetrainperform #modulartrainingsystem Live Life To The Fullest. Train To Your Potential. Perform At Your Best! https://www.coachedbykobes.com/

I sat down with Marlon Moraes recently to discuss his decision to base himself out of Tiger Muay Thai for his fight camp preparations ahead of his Co-Main Event fight against Song Yadong at UFC Fight Night: Santos vs Ankalaev on Saturday, March 12th. Marlon is a great guy with plenty of talent, great work ethic and an attitude of doing what's necessary to see him continue growing and developing as one of the best bantamweight fighters on the planet. Topics discussed: Your host - Shaun Kober Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/performancef... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOp... Your guest - Marlon Moraes Website: https://www.ufc.com/athlete/marlon-moraes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DStnJECMxgs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mmarlonmoraes/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MMARLONMORAES Twitter: https://twitter.com/mmarlonmoraes?lang=en Rate and Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/livetrainp... Shaun Kober is a Mindset & Performance Specialist, with a unique skillset forged in the trenches, through the various stages of life. "I shouldn’t be in the position I am right now." The odds were stacked against me: ● Poor family on welfare, eldest of 6 kids, parents didn’t work, abusive step-dad, no electricity or running water for a 6 years period of my life ● Caught up with the wrong crowd, stealing, drugs, skipping school ● At 14 years old, I sat on a bus for 3 days with $50 in my pocket, to travel to the next State over West, to begin a new life in the workforce - 2000 14 - 20: I grew up and learned how to become a man through work and rugby 20 - 26: I lived, trained and fought as a professional soldier, at a high level 26 - 32: I became a personal trainer, after failing in my pursuit to become a firefighter 32 - 38: I worked with, and won world titles with some of the best athletes on the planet, as their strength and conditioning coach 38+: The next evolution begins #coachedbykobes #livetrainperform #modulartrainingsystem Live Life To The Fullest. Train To Your Potential. Perform At Your Best! https://www.coachedbykobes.com/

I am honoured to have had the opportunity to talk shop with one of the leaders in the strength and conditioning industry, and someone who I consider as somewhat of a mentor. Phil Daru is a 5x award-winning, World-Renowned Strength and Conditioning Coach and former professional athlete having competed in MMA, Power Lifting, Strong Man, Body Building, as well as playing division 1 football for Alabama State. Founder of Daru Strong, a brand dedicated to helping one’s performance, life longevity, personal growth, and becoming the best versions of themselves, Phil also owns and operates the Daru Strong Performance Center in Boca Raton, Florida. Phil’s training is not only sought after by professional athletes such as MMA fighter Dustin Poirier and NFL defensive end Jack Crawford, but leaders in the entertainment industry such as Kevin James, Timbaland, and many others. Phil shares his training methods and philosophies through the Daru Strong Mentorship, having over 900 coaches graduate from every continent in the world, The Daru Strong Podcast, and his YouTube channel which has over 200K subscribers. Your host - Shaun Kober Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/performancef... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOp... Your guest - Phil Daru Website: https://darustrong.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PhilDaruStrong Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darustrong/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachdaru/ Rate and Review: Shaun Kober is a Mindset & Performance Specialist, with a unique skillset forged in the trenches, through the various stages of life. "I shouldn’t be in the position I am right now." The odds were stacked against me: ● Poor family on welfare, eldest of 6 kids, parents didn’t work, abusive step-dad, no electricity or running water for a 6 years period of my life ● Caught up with the wrong crowd, stealing, drugs, skipping school ● At 14 years old, I sat on a bus for 3 days with $50 in my pocket, to travel to the next State over West, to begin a new life in the workforce - 2000 14 - 20: I grew up and learned how to become a man through work and rugby 20 - 26: I lived, trained and fought as a professional soldier, at a high level 26 - 32: I became a personal trainer, after failing in my pursuit to become a firefighter 32 - 38: I worked with, and won world titles with some of the best athletes on the planet, as their strength and conditioning coach 38+: The next evolution begins #coachedbykobes #livetrainperform #modulartrainingsystem Live Life To The Fullest. Train To Your Potential. Perform At Your Best! https://www.coachedbykobes.com/

I sat down and had a great conversation with Kane about his decision to base himself out of Tiger Muay Thai in Phuket, Thailand, for fight camp preparations leading into his Co-Main event at Bellator 275 where he takes on local fighter Peter Queally in Dublin, Ireland on Friday the 25th of February. Topics discussed: Your host - Shaun Kober Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/performancef... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOp... Your guest - Kane Mousah Website: https://badrsport.com/blogs/news/kane-mousah-the-man-behind-the-brand Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kanem14/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kane.mousah Rate and Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/livetrainp... Shaun Kober is a Mindset & Performance Specialist, with a unique skillset forged in the trenches, through the various stages of life. "I shouldn’t be in the position I am right now." The odds were stacked against me: ● Poor family on welfare, eldest of 6 kids, parents didn’t work, abusive step-dad, no electricity or running water for a 6 years period of my life ● Caught up with the wrong crowd, stealing, drugs, skipping school ● At 14 years old, I sat on a bus for 3 days with $50 in my pocket, to travel to the next State over West, to begin a new life in the workforce - 2000 14 - 20: I grew up and learned how to become a man through work and rugby 20 - 26: I lived, trained and fought as a professional soldier, at a high level 26 - 32: I became a personal trainer, after failing in my pursuit to become a firefighter 32 - 38: I worked with, and won world titles with some of the best athletes on the planet, as their strength and conditioning coach 38+: The next evolution begins #coachedbykobes #livetrainperform #modulartrainingsystem Live Life To The Fullest. Train To Your Potential. Perform At Your Best! https://www.coachedbykobes.com/

Joel Smith is the founder of Just Fly Sports Performance, and has been training athletes for the last 15 years. Joel hosts the Just Fly Performance Podcast, has authored several books on athletic performance, and coaches athletes online, and in the Cincinnati, Ohio area. Joel was formerly a strength coach for 8 years at UC Berkeley, working with the Swim teams and post-graduate professional swimmers, as well as tennis, water polo, and track and field. A track coach of 11 years, Joel coached for the Diablo Valley Track and Field Club for 7 years, and also has 6 years of experience coaching sprints, jumps, hurdles, pole vault, and multi-events at the collegiate level, working at Wilmington College, and the University of Wisconsin, LaCrosse. Joel has coached 2 national champions, multiple All-Americans, and school record holders in his time as a track coach. In the realm of strength and conditioning, his programs have assisted 5 athletes to Olympic berths that produced 9 medals and a world record performance at Rio in 2016. In 2011, Joel began Just Fly Sports as a central platform to promote information for athletes and coaches to reach their highest potential. In 2016 the first episode of the “Just Fly Performance Podcast” was released, now a leading source of education in the sports performance field. The evolving mission of Just Fly Sports is focused on teaching athletes to realize their true, innate power, and achieve the highest joy in their training, competition, and in their communities. Joel has also spent several years in the realms of college lecturing, personal training, and thesis research. Joel’s certifications include Neurological and Physical Typing from BATI, CSCS, MAT Jumpstart, and NKT level 1, as well as USA Track and Field credentials. Joel is also well-versed in the Be-Activated protocols as taught by Douglas Heel, Foot training and biomechanical concepts from Gary Ward, and has been extensively mentored by sprint and sport movement coach Adarian Barr. Your host - Shaun Kober Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/ Facebook: Shaun Kober is a Mindset & Performance Specialist, with a unique skillset forged in the trenches, through the various stages of life. "I shouldn’t be in the position I am right now." The odds were stacked against me: ● Poor family on welfare, eldest of 6 kids, parents didn’t work, abusive step-dad, no electricity or running water for a 6 years period of my life ● Caught up with the wrong crowd, stealing, drugs, skipping school ● At 14 years old, I sat on a bus for 3 days with $50 in my pocket, to travel to the next State over West, to begin a new life in the workforce - 2000 14 - 20: I grew up and learned how to become a man through work and rugby 20 - 26: I lived, trained and fought as a professional soldier, at a high level 26 - 32: I became a personal trainer, after failing in my pursuit to become a firefighter 32 - 38: I worked with, and won world titles with some of the best athletes on the planet, as their strength and conditioning coach 38+: The next evolution begins #coachedbykobes #livetrainperform #modulartrainingsystem Live Life To The Fullest. Train To Your Potential. Perform At Your Best! https://www.coachedbykobes.com/

The Nutritional Pyramid of Importance is a systematic way of reviewing all things nutrition. From weight loss goals to building muscle mass and strength, improving health markers, decreasing inflammation, identifying nutritional deficiencies, and optimising performance, both in the gym and throughout the rest of your life. This episode provides a general overview of the tools and information I teach my clients, so we can then make educated decisions on how to structure their specific, individualised nutrition protocols. I cover: I covered these topics in much more detail in one of the very first series I put together when I launched the podcast. You can find the first episode here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1082945/3771674-episode-15-nutritional-pyramid-of-importance-mini-series-intro.mp3?download=true Your host - Shaun Kober Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/performancef... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOp... Rate and Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/livetrainp... Shaun Kober is a Mindset & Performance Specialist, with a unique skillset forged in the trenches, through the various stages of life. "I shouldn’t be in the position I am right now." The odds were stacked against me: ● Poor family on welfare, eldest of 6 kids, parents didn’t work, abusive step-dad, no electricity or running water for a 6 years period of my life ● Caught up with the wrong crowd, stealing, drugs, skipping school ● At 14 years old, I sat on a bus for 3 days with $50 in my pocket, to travel to the next State over West, to begin a new life in the workforce - 2000 14 - 20: I grew up and learned how to become a man through work and rugby 20 - 26: I lived, trained and fought as a professional soldier, at a high level 26 - 32: I became a personal trainer, after failing in my pursuit to become a firefighter 32 - 38: I worked with, and won world titles with some of the best athletes on the planet, as their strength and conditioning coach 38+: The next evolution begins #coachedbykobes #livetrainperform #modulartrainingsystem Live Life To The Fullest. Train To Your Potential. Perform At Your Best! https://www.coachedbykobes.com/

Will Foden is back! As always, we kick off the conversation with our take on where our beloved industry is at the moment before we dive into some advice for some of his followers that have reached out to him for answers. Topics covered: Your host - Shaun Kober Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/performancef... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOp... Your guest - Will Foden Website: https://www.willfoden.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/willfoden/ Rate and Review: Shaun Kober is a Mindset & Performance Specialist, with a unique skillset forged in the trenches, through the various stages of life. "I shouldn’t be in the position I am right now." The odds were stacked against me: ● Poor family on welfare, eldest of 6 kids, parents didn’t work, abusive step-dad, no electricity or running water for a 6 years period of my life ● Caught up with the wrong crowd, stealing, drugs, skipping school ● At 14 years old, I sat on a bus for 3 days with $50 in my pocket, to travel to the next State over West, to begin a new life in the workforce - 2000 14 - 20: I grew up and learned how to become a man through work and rugby 20 - 26: I lived, trained and fought as a professional soldier, at a high level 26 - 32: I became a personal trainer, after failing in my pursuit to become a firefighter 32 - 38: I worked with, and won world titles with some of the best athletes on the planet, as their strength and conditioning coach 38+: The next evolution begins #coachedbykobes #livetrainperform #modulartrainingsystem Live Life To The Fullest. Train To Your Potential. Perform At Your Best! https://www.coachedbykobes.com/

I've had some amazing conversations with people who inspire me and bring value to my life during the course of this podcast. In these "Best Of" editions, I'm bringing those conversations back to life for your listening pleasure. The Swiss 8 team of Adrian Sutter and Anthony Meixner start the conversation with the charity's vision for what they wanted to achieve in the coming years. Swiss 8 is a proactive mental health model designed to provide the tools required to deliver high-quality content around their 8 pillars of health and wellness, to allow you to be "Better At Life." Swiss 8 Simon Moloney then picks up the conversation with his take on what occurred in July 2013 when he was shot in the throat by a Taliban sharp-shooter, and goes on to describe the events that took place which saw him awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross by Her Majesty The Queen. Simon Moloney Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mo1089/ Head-Up Charity: https://www.instagram.com/head_up_charity/ https://www.head-up.org.uk/ Fighting Minds: https://www.instagram.com/fighting__minds/ https://fightingminds.uk/ Wes Masters and I then discuss these same events from his perspective, with him being the medic on the ground that covered hundreds of metres of dangerous terrain to come to the aid of Si, with his actions being recognised with Wes being awarded the Military Cross by Her Majesty The Queen. Wes Masters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wesmasters/ Next up, Paul Minter talks to me about his experience dealing with the aftermath of numerous combat deployments to Afghanistan, including suicidal thoughts, and crippling PTSD, anxiety, and depression. We discuss the tools and strategies he used to start managing his mind, which led to him starting the mental health charity, Head-Up Charity in the UK. Paul Minter Website: https://www.head-up.org.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/head_up_charity/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/294950221545987 Your host - Shaun Kober Instagram: Shaun Kober is a Mindset & Performance Specialist, with a unique skillset forged in the trenches, through the various stages of life. "I shouldn’t be in the position I am right now." The odds were stacked against me: ● Poor family on welfare, eldest of 6 kids, parents didn’t work, abusive step-dad, no electricity or running water for a 6 years period of my life ● Caught up with the wrong crowd, stealing, drugs, skipping school ● At 14 years old, I sat on a bus for 3 days with $50 in my pocket, to travel to the next State over West, to begin a new life in the workforce - 2000 14 - 20: I grew up and learned how to become a man through work and rugby 20 - 26: I lived, trained and fought as a professional soldier, at a high level 26 - 32: I became a personal trainer, after failing in my pursuit to become a firefighter 32 - 38: I worked with, and won world titles with some of the best athletes on the planet, as their strength and conditioning coach 38+: The next evolution begins #coachedbykobes #livetrainperform #modulartrainingsystem Live Life To The Fullest. Train To Your Potential. Perform At Your Best! https://www.coachedbykobes.com/

I've had some amazing conversations with people who inspire me and bring value to my life during the course of this podcast. In these "Best Of" editions, I'm bringing those conversations back to life for your listening pleasure. In this episode, I speak with a number of people whom I consider a mentor in one way or another, and have taught me, or reminded me of many of the principles I have been developing and living by over the years. Luke Leaman starts the conversation with an explanation of the autonomic nervous system, and why it is important to understand how that works. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1082945/8050195-luke-leaman-of-muscle-nerds.mp3?download=true Simon Hall then picks up the conversation with his take on why looking after your physical and mental health is more important than anything else you will do, and how that needs to tie in with your value system. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1082945/8170351-simon-hall-of-nourish-life-group.mp3?download=true Andrew Pap and I discuss how our identity has been shaped by working in the fitness industry, how we've dealt with injuries, growing businesses, prioritising our mental and physical health, and time management strategies we are currently implementing. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1082945/8246000-andrew-pap.mp3?download=true Next up, Danny Lennon talks to me about his experience working with weight class athletes, common misconceptions in the combat sports diet industry, and how the metabolism will adapt in a negative manner when exposed to dieting measures for prolonged periods. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1082945/8350336-danny-lennon-of-sigma-nutrition.mp3?download=true We round out the episode with Luke Leaman again, who dives into stress physiology, and the importance of gut health to ensure a healthy organism. A healthy organism is an adaptive organism. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1082945/9240336-how-important-is-a-periodised-training-nutrition-and-recovery-plan-for-the-average-person-with-luke-leaman-of-muscle-nerds.mp3?download=true Your host - Shaun Kober Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/ Facebook: Shaun Kober is a Mindset & Performance Specialist, with a unique skillset forged in the trenches, through the various stages of life. "I shouldn’t be in the position I am right now." The odds were stacked against me: ● Poor family on welfare, eldest of 6 kids, parents didn’t work, abusive step-dad, no electricity or running water for a 6 years period of my life ● Caught up with the wrong crowd, stealing, drugs, skipping school ● At 14 years old, I sat on a bus for 3 days with $50 in my pocket, to travel to the next State over West, to begin a new life in the workforce - 2000 14 - 20: I grew up and learned how to become a man through work and rugby 20 - 26: I lived, trained and fought as a professional soldier, at a high level 26 - 32: I became a personal trainer, after failing in my pursuit to become a firefighter 32 - 38: I worked with, and won world titles with some of the best athletes on the planet, as their strength and conditioning coach 38+: The next evolution begins #coachedbykobes #livetrainperform #modulartrainingsystem Live Life To The Fullest. Train To Your Potential. Perform At Your Best! https://www.coachedbykobes.com/