39: Matt Foreman (Catalyst Athletics)

Howdy Quadzillas! This week’s guest is prolific Matt Foreman who you may know from: His Writings on Catalyst Athletics His Books “Bones of Iron” and "Olympic Weightlifting for Masters” His American Open Titles His Collegiate Record The 2004 Olympic Trials His state records in both Washington and Arizona The Scottish Highland Games His Football and Track Coaching His Coverage of Kong Fest and his full and magnificent beard. Matt dropped by the echo-chamber and we talked about the shift in attitudes about both weightlifting and CrossFit, as well as how the two modalities have transitioned from feuding sub-cultures to allies in fitness with CrossFit increasing the install-base and Weightlifting increasing the proficiency. We also talk about: Some of the greatest sins committed in the gym. Switching Modalities Getting stronger in the face of age, injury and surgery The shame of a 700lb squat Giving props to LA Fitness and Whores   Learn more about Matt Foreman: http://www.catalystathletics.com/articles/author/4/Matt-Foreman/ You Can get his books at the links below: “Bones of Iron”  "Olympic Weightlifting for Masters”       Image Sourced From: http://catalystathletics.com