#164 Michael De La Pava | THE BATTLE AXE GYM, MUAY THAI

elitefts Limited Edition Apparel: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/apparel/limited-edition.html      Support and help the Podcast grow by Joining The Crew: https://glow.fm/davetatestabletalk/     In this 164th Table Talk Podcast episode, Dave Tate is joined by Michael De La Pava.   Michael De La Pava is the owner of The Battle Axe Gym. Michael's athletic career includes stops in Muay Thai, strongman, powerlifting, and the highland games. He has worked with and alongside giants in the industry, including Brian Carroll, Stu McGill, Eddy Coan, and Andrew Lock.    The Battle Axe Gym has been home to world-class strength athletes, SOF, first responders, and several state and national champions in powerlifting and strongman since 2012. Michael continues to expand his horizons on several platforms, such as podcasts, retail, and hosting strongman and powerlifting contests in Florida.    He lives in Miami with his loving family and friends.    Michael's IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebattleaxegym/  The Battle Axe Gym: https://battleaxegym.com/    ABOUT THE HOST   Dave Tate is the founder and co-owner of elitefts.com. He is the author of twenty books and has logged more than 40,000 hours of training and consulting. Dave is married to elitefts co-owner Traci Arnold-Tate, and they reside in London, Ohio, with their two sons. Personal Credo: Live, Learn, Pass on™.   Dave's IG: https://www.instagram.com/underthebar/?hl=en         SPONSORS   Marek Health    Marek Health is the telehealth platform that connects customers to partnered providers focusing on hormone optimization and preventative medicine—offering self-service labs at great prices and guided optimization.  https://marekhealth.com/tabletalk/    Use Code Tabletalk for 10% off your first order. Also, check out the Table Talk Panel:  https://marekhealth.com/tabletalk/       LMNT   A tasty electrolyte drink mix.  https://DrinkLMNT.com/TABLETALK    for a FREE 8-flavor sample pack with any purchase!      elitefts   If you can put it in a gym bag or load weight on it, we have you covered.   https://www.elitefts.com/    Use Code TABLE TALK for 10% off your first elitefts order.     SUPPORT THE SHOW   All profits from elitefts Limited Edition Apparel, Table Talk Coffee, and Team elitefts Workouts, Programs, and Training eBooks support Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast.   Shop these elitefts items: https://www.elitefts.com/content/table-talk/     Support Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast by joining the crew.  https://glow.fm/davetatestabletalk/       elitefts Shop: https://www.elitefts.com/