Ep. 445: Bowtied Bengal on The SECRETS of Effective Physical Therapy
Release Date: 02/29/2024
Ep. 474: Insider Secrets to CONQUERING Your New Years Resolutions
The Hammer Cast
It's the New Year. You're feeling newly invigorated and determined to make this your best year ever. If you're like most people, your fitness goals play a key role in your overall plans to better yourself; and why wouldn't they? After all, physically taking action is the key to achieving anything in your life. What better representation of your determination is there other than to take the reigns and make mad gains? Yet if you're like most people, odds are you're at risk of FAILING your New Year's goals within months, if not weeks. Well, I say F that. This episode will give...
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*BONUS* Language Master Luca Lampariello Reveals How to REALLY Learn a New Language in 2025
The Hammer Cast
I'm joined on this episode by none other than bona fide polyglot (i.e. speaker of many languages) and master language teacher Luca Lampariello - founder of the SMART Language Learning Academy and speaker of 15 languages (10 of them at a fluent level). In this episode Luca and I talk about: Luca's origin story and early struggles with language learning The differences between acquiring a language vs. learning a language The importance of comprehensible, interesting, and acquisition-rich input for language learning Avoiding the "grammar trap" and focusing on communication over...
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Ep. 473: Paul McIlroy Reveals the SECRETS of Perpetual Strength
The Hammer Cast
Hot diggity dayum, this was one HECK of a jam-packed episode. It's also my longest to date, and for good reason. Paul and I dove deep into a topic near and dear to both of our hearts: building perpetual strength 1. Introduction and book promotion - Paul's new book "Perpetual Strength" (which you can - and should - check out here: - Aleks's 9-minute kettlebell and bodyweight challenge (which you can get for FREE at ) 2. Paul's background and early experiences - Martial arts and strength training - Experiences with UFC...
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Ep. 472: Pat Flynn Gives a Sneak Peak Of His Brand-New Book, Strong ON!
The Hammer Cast
I'm joined on this episode by my ol' pal Pat Flynn to talk about his epic new book, Strong ON! In this episode we talk about: Release of Pat Flynn's new book "Strong On: 101 Minimalist Kettlebell Workouts to Blast Fat, Build Muscle, and Boost Flexibility" Defining minimalism properly, not just as "doing very little" The benefits of kettlebell training as a "fitness generalist" approach Incorporating creativity and principles from other disciplines (like music) into workout design The importance of making fitness enhance your life, not consume it Examples of Pat's "Flynnimalism" approach...
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Ep. 471: Al Kavadlo Dishes on the ULTIMATE Calisthenics Program
The Hammer Cast
On this episode of The Hammer Cast, Aleks and Al Kavadlo discuss Al's new book, "Ultimate Calisthenics," which is the culmination of his life's work in fitness. The program includes a full book and over 50 video tutorials, covering exercises with minimal equipment like parallel bars, rings, and an Ab wheel. We also discuss: The challenges of creating the Ultimate Calisthenics program The role of foundational exercises and proper technique in calisthenics The similarities between the music and fitness industries Challenges and rewards of career changes to the fitness industry ...
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Ep. 470: Tim Anderson on the NEW Original Strength Gym, Upcoming Workshops, and More!
The Hammer Cast
I'm joined once again by my pal and founder of Original Strength, Tim Anderson, to discuss a whole heapin' helpin' of epic stuff - namely: * Tim's new facility and the expanded crawling space * Crawling techniques and challenges * John Brookfield's influence and training philosophy * Upcoming Original Strength events and workshops * Fuquay-Varina and the local community * The impact and effectiveness of Original Strength * Passion and effective sales/marketing techniques * Cultural and language learning considerations Final thoughts and contact information Check Tim out online at the...
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Ep. 469: Pat Flynn on the 11 Commandments of Fitness
The Hammer Cast
I'm joined once again on my podcast by my pal Pat Flynn, discussing his latest article on his very humbly titled "Journal of Absolute Truth," entitled: "The only 11 Fitness Tips You'll Ever Need." You can (and damn well better) read all about it here: https://journalofabsolutetruth.substack.com/p/the-only-11-fitness-tips-youll-ever Also: Pat's got a new book now available for pre-sale that I highly recommend you snag as well. A very handsome and Hebrew Hammerly gent wrote a nice blurb about it, so you can be absolutely sure it's going to fill the gaping hole in your life (or at least...
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Ep. 468: Is Hardstyle the 'Donald Trump' of the Kettlebell World?
The Hammer Cast
Get your own FREE digital copy of the 9-Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge here: I'm sure this episode will rustle some jimmies, but you know what? Who really gives a shyt. In this episode I cover: * Reactions to hard style kettlebell training vs. reactions to Donald Trump * Overview of the origins and approach of hard style kettlebell training * Reactions of other kettlebell practitioners towards hard style * Historical parallels of new movements being criticized by established ones * The perception of hard style as the "gold standard" in kettlebell lifting *...
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Ep. 467: Mark Shropshire on Building Strength and Muscle at Age 50 and Beyond
The Hammer Cast
I'm joined on this brand-new episode once more by my friend Mark Shropshire, a master instructor with Original Strength (OS). Now it's YOUR turn to join us as we discuss: His upcoming OS workshops in Colorado the benefits of the OS system for various populations, including older adults and those recovering from injuries. Shrop's personal experience of recovering from a hip injury using OS techniques and the importance of addressing physical limitations to improve overall well-being. How of kettlebells, the BakBon device, and blood flow restriction (BFR) training can be...
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Ep. 466: Dan John Returns! The Past, Present, and Future of Strength & Fitness (Part 2)
The Hammer Cast
I'm joined once again for round 2 with the great and powerful Dan John. On today's episode we discussed: Experiences and lessons learned from fitness events, including a memorable trip to Disney World for an RKC certification The evolution of workout culture, from the "burn" culture of the 1970s-80s to the rise of high-intensity training and functional fitness in the 2000s The influence of the internet on the fitness industry, including the emergence of HIT and kettlebell training Misconceptions about lifting weights and bodybuilding, and the importance of proper form and...
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I'm joined on this most intriguing of episodes by a mysterious stranger - a physical therapist known only as Bowtied Bengal.
Join us as we discuss his origin story, how he got interested in physical therapy, his unique and helpful approach to getting his clients back on the straight and narrow, and, of course, the meeting point between physical therapy and physical fitness.
Find him online at:
"I'm Hurt, Now What?" - https://imhurtnowwhat.com
On that note, if you like training that:
· Gives you more strength than it takes from you
· Improves your stamina and resilience simultaneously
· Powers-up every nook, cranny, crevice, and corner of your Soft Machine
Then you just might like my 9-Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge.
As the name indicates, it’s just 9 minutes long, and it’s designed to be done WITH your current workouts – NOT instead of them.
Even cooler:
Many find that it actually amplifies their strength in their favorite kettlebell and bodyweight moves, like presses, squats, pullups, and more.
And best of all, it’s free.
How free?
I’m talkin’ freer than the 4th of July, my friend.
Get thee thine own copy here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com
Have fun and happy training!
Aleks Salkin