Anja Schuffner shares insights about her training leading to and competing in the Arnold Strongman Classic. Anja also discusses challenges faced by Asian athletes, and her mission to empower Asian women in strength sports. Lawrence and Anja covers insights on work-life balance, contrasting work cultures globally, and a glimpse into Anja's training routine in Hong Kong. They also cover the landscape of Strongman and powerlifting in Asia. Visit our sponsor, Eaternal Nutrition. https://eaternalnutrition.com

On this episode, David (@basketball.biology) and Lawrence talks about social media and the impact one can have with sharing vital information with others to expose yourself to new ideas. They also discuss the value of communicating with new people, the benefits of asking for help, and reaching out to others. They talk about mobility techniques and things they've tried and changed over time. They also discuss how David's athletic history influences the work that he does now, as well as his connection to the world of basketball.

On this episode, Dan joins Lawrence on the podcast. Lawrence and Dan discuss how they met, their different life trajectories and experiences. They also cover skate parks, punk houses, and the types of people and experiences that come with them. Dan also touches on his experience as a first responder, being deployed to Iraq, and adjacent topics.

This week, Ed, Rob, and Ben return to the podcast. They talk about Thai boxing, Jiu Jitsu, and lessons they've learned about self defense. There's discussion about fighting versus fleeing, instant gratification versus long-haul changes when practicing martial arts. Then there's discussion about separating one's "business persona" from one's personal self when communicating with others online. They also discuss if money would impact how they represent themselves online. Sponsored by Eaternal Nutrition. https://eaternalnutrition.com

This week, Lawrence and Justin Moore discuss the desire to live forever, motivation for committing to training, as well as the impact and decisions behind taking supplements.  They also discuss the proliferation of AI, Value Design, and the need for independent software creators. Curious to learn more about Justin's Value Design principles? Want to find out about how to integrate Value Design into your life? You can find out more at: https://live.savvily.app/  Also, visit our sponsor, Eaternal Nutrition. https://eaternalnutrition.com

Ben Le and Rob Whitley join Lawrence on the podcast. They discuss martial arts, powerlifting, and the past and present of their training experiences. They also touch upon aging and how it impacts them as it relates to training and being comfortable with themselves. Finding the balance between life, work, and training goals is also discussed. Also, visit our sponsor, Eaternal Nutrition. https://eaternalnutrition.com

Lawrence gives an update on the state of the gym and introduces Shara Miller to the podcast. They discuss their backgrounds and talk about how they ended up in their respective careers. They also discuss how the skills learned in life, work, and school can apply to training.

In this episode Lawrence has professional K-1 kickboxer Charles Rodriguez on the podcast. They discuss his bout in Chicago last fall, how he got into martial arts, how that led him into being the kickboxer he is today and his unique outlook on life/fighting. One of the most uncommon yet refreshing personalities in martial arts culture.

Lawrence has Ed Serra on from Threshold Martial Arts. He is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt with Carlson Gracie Team under Adam Miller / Bill Shimuk and a apprentice instructor in the Thai Boxing Association under Kru Tim Tokarz / Ajarn Chai. Lawrence and Ed discuss the recent belt test that Lawrence participated in, Ed's history in BBJ and Muay Thai and the carry over into daily life and as a martial artist.

In this episode four trainers from a Rockwell discuss lifting, powerlifting politics, partaking in an instructor's jiu-jitsu black belt test, and other unnecessary yet hilarious antics.