The Hammer Cast

The Hammer Cast

Real strength. No fluff. 514 episodes.

514 episodes and counting. Every week, Aleks sits down with some of the strongest, most experienced coaches and athletes on the planet to bring you no-nonsense training knowledge you can use today.

Ep. 24: Pat Flynn on why intermittent fasting rocks

March 5, 2020

In today's episode, my pal and yours, Pat Flynn, talks about the incredible benefits of fasting for boosting your metabolism, incinerating your fat, and getting you back into "fighting shape" – and how he's taken the principles of fasting and organized them into his Fast 15 training protocol.

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In today’s episode, my pal and yours, Pat Flynn, talks about the incredible benefits of fasting for boosting your metabolism, incinerating your fat, and getting you back into “fighting shape” – and how he’s taken the principles of fasting and organized them into his Fast 15 training protocol.

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Ep. 23: Matt Furey on calisthenics, martial arts, & physical resilience

February 5, 2020

On this episode I had the privilege of interviewing one of the most legendary wrestlers and martial artists of the last 30 years: Matt Furey. To learn more about him, his methodology, and his excellent programs, check him out online: https://www.mattfurey.com/ And if you're not yet on my email list, click the link below to…

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On this episode I had the privilege of interviewing one of the most legendary wrestlers and martial artists of the last 30 years: Matt Furey.

To learn more about him, his methodology, and his excellent programs, check him out online: https://www.mattfurey.com/

And if you’re not yet on my email list, click the link below to climb aboard and get all my best, grade A info on kettelbells, calisthenics, movement, and timeless resilience: https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/

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Ep. 22: Sex & relationship expert Adam Armstrong on masculinity & strength training

January 20, 2020

On this most fascinating and riveting podcast episode, I'm joined by world-renowned sex and relationship expert Adam Armstrong to talk about reclaiming your masculinity and manhood, achieving and maintaining a healthy relationship, and the role that no BS strength training plays in it all. Check Adam out online here => https://shop.thenewalpha.com/ And for my best,…

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On this most fascinating and riveting podcast episode, I’m joined by world-renowned sex and relationship expert Adam Armstrong to talk about reclaiming your masculinity and manhood, achieving and maintaining a healthy relationship, and the role that no BS strength training plays in it all.

Check Adam out online here => https://shop.thenewalpha.com/

And for my best, top-shelf, no-BS tips, tactics, and techniques for serious strength & fitness for the busy professional, climb aboard my daily email list here => https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/

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Ep. 21: Pavel Macek on StrongFirst RESILIENT

December 23, 2019

On this episode I am joined by my good friend Pavel Macek to talk about his amazing new course for StrongFirst, RESILIENT. Check him out on his English-language sites: www.simplexstrong.com & www.pavelmacek.com And if you're not already, be sure to snag my free 8-week kettlebell & bodyweight challenge (& get on my daily email list,…

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On this episode I am joined by my good friend Pavel Macek to talk about his amazing new course for StrongFirst, RESILIENT.

Check him out on his English-language sites: www.simplexstrong.com & www.pavelmacek.com

And if you’re not already, be sure to snag my free 8-week kettlebell & bodyweight challenge (& get on my daily email list, where all my Top Shelf, Grade A material goes out – NOT on social media)

https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/

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Ep. 20: John Bair on physical strength, inner strength, & healing

December 5, 2019

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…

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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 …

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

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Ep. 19: The Case for Building Muscle

November 23, 2019

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…

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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/

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Ep. 18: Gianna Bandoni on the fitness biz, athleticism, & overcoming adversity

November 5, 2019

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…

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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/

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Ep. 17: Romanian calisthenics athlete Adorian Moldovan

October 26, 2019

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…

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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/

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Ep. 16: Pat Flynn & I talk about his Strong ON! cert

October 5, 2019

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…

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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.

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Ep. 15: From Behind Bars to Behind 'Bells w/ Louka Kurcer

September 24, 2019

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…

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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/

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