The Fitness Experiment
by The Fitness Experiment
A health & fitness podcast dissecting nutrition, fitness programs, supplements, hormones, training mindset and everything in between. To reach your top level in anything you must experiment, we present our experiences experimenting with every facet of fitness. The Fitness Experiment is co-created by Jesse Sherriff of Sherriff's Performance Academy - a service that provides fitness and training programs for high level athletes, and Chett Binning of Brain Ignition - a business that provides unique science-based health & nutrition programs for athletes and regular joe's.
Episodes
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Ep. 1 - The Episode Where Jesse and Chett Finally Talk About Themselves!
Hey guys, we're back with season 3! We wanted to kick things off with something we hate doing - talking about ourselves. So in this episode you'll learn about: - Where we grew up, how we grew up, the sports we played - People who shaped us including family and friends and more - What led us to…
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Ep. 15 - Is Keto The Optimal Diet For Serious CrossFit Athletes!?
There’s been some big claims as of late that “any serious crossfit athletes should try keto.” We don’t quite buy this! We break down the physiology behind ketogenic diets, and why they are NOT the same as a ‘low carb’ diet. We discuss the exact ketogenic studies they used to claim “greater fat...
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Ep. 14 - Rehab Myths with Dr. CJ DePalma
We have a very special guest for you this week. None other than The Movement Doc, Dr. CJ DePalma. CJ is a DPT (Doctor of Physiotherapy) and runs a physical therapy clinic in Pensacola, Florida. He also plays a vital role with the world renowned WODPrep. CJ specializes in pain management and...
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Ep. 13 - James Wilks (The Game Changers) Rebuttal, and Holiday Hacks!
The Game Changers returns! James Wilks was on the Joe Rogan podcast a couple weeks ago to "debate" Chris Kresser on the credibility of the Game Changers documentary. He made some incredibly compelling arguments in favour of the film....or atleast it seemed that way. Find out in this weeks episode...
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Ep. 12: Canadian Functional Fitness; Training, Competing, Pushing the Sport Forwards, and Upcoming Seminars!
Get the low down on Canadian Functional Fitness! The 6 unique tests of fitness, what makes functional fitness unique from crossfit, upcoming seminars in LONDON AND AREA to help you prep, train, or coach athletes for qualification and competition in functional fitness. Functional fitness is set to...
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Ep. 11: The Biggest Fitness Industry Myths: Cardio for Weight Loss, Creatine, Macros, and more!
We are debunking some of the biggest fitness myths on this episode! Do you need to do more cardio for fat loss? Is calories in vs. calories out the only important metric? Is creatine steroids? Should your grandma strength train? How much protein can we absorb in one sitting? And so much more! TFE...
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Ep. 10: Barriers That Are PREVENTING YOU From Improving Your Athletic Performance: Training Habits and Nutrition
Sometimes less is more, and this holds particularly true in sports....and again, even more true in the sport of functional fitness and crossfit. Young and old athletes alike often train UNINTENTIONALLY and WITHOUT A PLAN, often doing extra volume that what is required and causing more harm than...
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Ep. 9: Chett's Carnivore Diet Experiment
This week we talk about my (Chett) ongoing experiment with the carnivore diet. I've completely removed all vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds, wheat and breads, processed goods, drinks, everything! I share some of the profound benefits I've experienced after only ONE WEEK! We also share some...
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Ep. 8: Physiotherapy Techniques, Approaching Injuries, and Fitness with the PTCOFFEECAST
ATTENTION! Will and Dalton are raising money for the 24 Hours of Heroes fund, an incredible cause that raises money for the WOUNDED WARRIORS CANADA charity. Today on the podcast Will and Dalton from the PTCOFFEECAST join us! Will and Dalton are both PTs, and completed their training in...
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Ep. 6 -Part 2: Critical Thinking, Experiences with Students in Highschool, Dealing with Challenge & Struggle and more!
This is part 2 of the episode we recorded with Deon Keller. This is the ULTIMATE critical thinking podcast. This one is tough to summarize because it is THAT good. Deon shares some of his experiences as a highschool teacher, including how 'critical thinking' skills have dramatically shifted for...
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S.2 Ep.6: Blood Work Results, Fitness Experience, and Nutrition Tips with Deon Keller - Part 1
We have a very special guest for you guys today. Deon Keller joins us on the podcast today. He is a high schooler teacher but also a successful strength & conditioning coach. In part 1, we talk about Deon's recent in depth lab work he had completed. We go over inflammatory markers, hormones…
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S.2 Ep.5: The Game Changers Documentary, Why Cholesterol is NOT The Enemy, Is Plant Based the Answer for Athletes? The Carnivore Diet and more!
I know I've said this before but I really mean in now.....this is a mindblowing episode that you do not want to miss. We discuss so many 'popular concepts' of health & nutrition that just may shatter your existing paradigm. The recent documentary on Netflix, the Game Changers, suggests that...
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S.2 Ep. #4 - The 10 000 Hour Rule for Skill Acquisition, Neural Firing, 3 Steps to Better Oly Lifts, Conscious vs. Unconscious Aspects of Training and Sport, and more
Wayne Gretzky, Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, and the stars today have all satisfied the 10 000 hour rule; the amount of time it takes to build neural connections in the brain to make a skill 'autonomous'. In other words, they were not simply born or blessed with all of their skill, they put in 10...
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S.2 Ep. #3- Why Nutrition and Training Plans MUST Constantly Change for Progress, Bile and Fat Digestion, Effect of Winning on Testosterone, Hockey Specific Plans and More!
"Can you write me a meal plan" or "can you write me a workout plan" are both questions we have struggled with....Can I write you one and make a quick buck? Sure. Should you follow it for the next year, or even for the next 4 months? In most cases, hell no! But this is a TOUGH point to get across....
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Season 2 Ep. 2 - What Makes a Sport a Sport? Is 'Gaming' a Sport? Is NASCAR a Sport? How the Hell Do These Relate to Physical Fitness!?
This is a thought provoking episode! We take a little bit of a new perspective in this one and debate what makes a sport a sport! Is gaming, NASCAR, chess a sport? You will also find out how/why these actually DO require physical fitness, how being aerobically fit could benefit these 'athletes',...
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Season 2 Ep. 1 - The Fitness Experiment Returns!
We are back, with season 2, and a whole whack of new content, programs, services, and more! In THIS episode we talk about what we've been working on, upcoming guests, changes for season 2, VIP programs, fitness & nutrition programs, new content and SO MUCH MORE that it's too difficult to...
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The Fitness Experiment LIVE Preview Show - Advance YOUR Fitness!
Get an exclusive sneak peek on the following content! ADVANCED MOVEMENT: -How to Your Assess Strengths & Weaknesses, Avoiding Traps of Offensive Progressions, Programming Customized to YOUR Assessment Scores PHYSIOLOGICAL: - Master YOUR Circadian Rhythm, Nutrients for Hypertrophy, Advanced Tools...
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#36- Biohacks for Training at Different Times of the Day
How does preworkout fuel, nutrition, and habits change if you're working out at 5 AM vs. 7:30PM? Mid day? Mid afternoon? What about training 2x per day? What is the 'optimal' time of day to workout based on muscle protein synthesis, blood flow, and central nervous system activity? Find all of…
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#35 - Infra Red Light Increases Muscle Growth After Training, and The Fear of Failure Debunked
Research supporting the effectiveness of infra red light for muscle growth and recovery is so strong that some experts have suggested it be banned in sports. No joke. We also discuss in detail why the fear of failure may in fact just be lack of preparation. ---SHERRIFF'S PERFORMANCE ACADEMY---...
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#34 - The Power of Breath for Optimal Performance, Health, Wellbeing, and Stress Resiliency
Have you heard about the powers of nasal breathing? Diaphragmatic breathing? Don't miss this episode if you want to know how to take advantage of your breath for improved aerobic capacity, better recovery, less stress, improved wellbeing, more nitric oxide, higher heart rate variability (HRV)…
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#33- The Athlete Mindset: Injury as a Stepping Stone, Charles Poloquin Tips, Perspective and more
What does it mean to be an athlete? What have you learnt from being an athlete? We continue our discussion on using injuries as a "stepping stone" to improvement and self growth. We also delve into a few of the masterful tips recommended by the late great Charles Poloquin, the man who learnt a…
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#32 - Professional Sports ft. Brett Welychka: Athletic Challenges, Concussions & Concussion Pathology, Off-ice Training and More
We sat down with good friend Brett Welychka and discussed in detail his continued experiences with professional hockey. Brett played four seasons with the London Knights OHL Hockey Team, then moved onto Carleton University for 3 seasons. Last year, his spent time in the AHL and ECHL, and is now…
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#31- Assessing Motivation for Athletes, Entrepreneurs, Business, and Health
Frankly, this one is hard to summarize, but if you are any of the above I can tell you that you will NOT want to miss this one. We unpack the meaning of motivation; what it means in sports, in business, how to create motivation, how it is linked to anxiety and stress, how you can increase...
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#30 - Assessment Tools for Strength & Conditioning, Inflammation, Allostatic Load, Athlete Performance, and much more!
How do you check in with your personal fitness and nutrition? Do you? Do you use subjective measures like energy and mood? Or do you prefer hard data like one rep maxes, heart rate variability, and body fat percentage? We talk about a number of assessment tools we use in the coaching business…
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#29- Huge Problems With The Crossfit Games, Effects of Alcohol on mTOR, Body Composition, Testosterone, and Fitness
In this episode, we discuss some of the massive problems with crossfit games qualifying. There has been a slew of individuals who initially qualified for the games, who are now out due to improper movement standards in their submitted videos. This is only a fraction of the problem(s) that have...
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#28- Biomedical Engineering with Jerry Ennett: Prosthetic Limbs, 3D Printing, The Current Advancements in Athlete Performance
We are thrilled to have this guest on the podcast, Jerry Ennett is an entrepreneur, biomedical engineering graduate, athlete, and educator. He is the founder of Taurus 3D, which has provided kids with prosthetic devices all around the world. As an intern at 3D4MD, he was a lead designer in…
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#27- Consequences of Rapid "Summer Shred" Programs, Hormonal Changes to Dieting, is Keto Optimal for Fat Loss? Muscle Preserving Effects of Ketones
We discuss in details in the ins and out of "cutting", getting "shredded" and weight loss in general. There is a big difference between sustainable and unsustainable approaches, which are you doing? We discuss the metabolic problems of RAPID and AGGRESSIVE weight loss protocols. Get to know the...
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#26- Banned Substances in Over the Counter Supplements, More Things to Look for When Buying, Are Supplements All That Important for Health & Performance?
Positive drug tests as a result of athletes taking over the counter supplements is becoming more and more common. In this episode we cover details on this phenomenon; who, what, why and how is this happening? We provide more details on what to look for when buying, how to confirm a product is…
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#25- Supplement Scams and Omega-3 Fish Oil: Muscle Protein Synthesis, EPA vs. DHA, Triglyceride vs. Ethyl Ester vs. Phospholipid, How to Read Supplement Labels
In this episode we dig into the nitty gritty of the supplement industry. Why you must look very closely at the ingredients when buying a protein powder, and any other supplement for that matter. We cover all things fish oil.....omega-3 fish oil is one of the most promising health supplements…
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#24 - w/ Dr. Lindsay Martens: Hormones, Menstrual Cycle Specific Training & Nutrition, Xenoestrogens, Detoxification and more!
We are super excited to welcome Lindsay Martens to the show! Lindsay is a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine who specializes in Naturopathic Fertility treatments. She uses an innovative blend of new research and ancient remedies to bring hormonal balance back to individuals. On this episode we dig...
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#23- Functional Body Building, Biomechanics in Training & Rehab, Training Smart vs. Training MORE
In this week's episode we about incorporating "functional body building" and strict work into your training. Whether you are just starting, a regular group class member, or a budding superstar, you must master these basics first, and forever continue to incorporate them. We also talk about injury...
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#22- Is Low Sodium to Blame for Sugar Cravings and Obesity? Fast Food and Health, Experiences of First Responders
This is PART 2 of our obesity podcast. What is the obesity epidemic and what are the major causes/potential solutions? We talk about the physiological effects of low sodium in the brain, and how it modulates dopaminergic neurons in the Nucleus Accumbens and beyond. How is it related to sugar...
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#21 - Physiology of Yo-Yo Dieting and the "Set Point", Resting Metabolic Rates, Movement & Fitness Education for Kids, How to Deal with Obesity
Part 1 of a 2 part series on how and why obesity has become so common. In this episode we discuss why 95% of people who lose weight regain it all or more within three years. We talk about the physiology of yo yo dieting (yes there is a scientific explanation for this) and the set point. We debate...
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#20- Artificial Sweeteners and Your Gut Microbiome, Glucose Tolerance, Sympathetic Nervous System Activity During Open Season, and Open Mindset!
Episode number 20! Thank you for listening. We talk about a recent meta-analysis that was published showing that artificial sweeteners (AS) do NOT cause obesity, cancer, or lead to changes in RMR. We also discuss studies that were not mentioned in this review, and that raise a few questions on…
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#19- Jillian Michaels Bashes Crossfit, then Attacks the Ketogenic Diet
More influencers spreading misleading and misinformed garbage. Find out what the former tv star of the biggest loser/celebrity trainer Jillian Michaels had to say about Crossfit; you won't believe what comes out of her mouth! She didn't stop there, she then turned her sights to the Ketogenic Diet...
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#18- Factoring in Cortisol & Stress During Exercise Recovery, Strategies for the Open; Scaled or Rx??, Nutrition & Supplement Tactics for Repeating Workouts
Why is it that workouts during the open, workouts during competitions, or competitive games in sports take such a massive toll on the body? The sheer volume is NOT any greater than it is in training, in fact, it is often LESS. Well, it's the stress and anxiety of competing, it's the biological...
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#17- Fitness Industry Scams, J-Lo Instagram Posts, and More Surprising Crossfit Changes
You get told something is free and so you show up for a fitness consultation. A few marketing tricks and mind games later, you're getting suckered into putting down your credit card for a "fitness challenge." The catch? "We will only take your money if you don't lose the weight!" OK fine, but it...
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#16- The Physiology of Training When Sick, and Programming for Clients When There is Pushback
Is it beneficial or detrimental to exercise when you're sick? Does the type of sickness matter? Is it similar to training when sleep deprived? What goes on in the brain when you do this? We also talk about programming fitness AND nutrition for clients when there is PUSHBACK. What do you do? Is it...
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#15- Are Pre-workout Supps BS? L-Citruline and Ingredients for Performance, and Coaching Tactics
The Fitness Experiment is BACK after a short break. We are pumped to bring you the BEST content yet, in 2019. All the information you've ever wanted on supplements, fitness, top coaching & programming tricks, hormones, athlete recovery, goal setting, mindset in training, and much more! Enjoy!...
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#14- Entrepreneurial Health & Fitness Ventures, Keto Seminars, 2019, New Programs
We wrap up 2018 with talk about entrepreneurial ventures in the health & fitness industry. We discuss Sherriff's Performance Academy and Brain Ignition, personal stories of success and failure, tips/tricks and hacks we've learnt (from others) along the way. We discuss the upcoming Keto Essentials...
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#13- Flexibility vs. Mobility vs. Stability, Mobility for Body Composition, MOB Assessments...
We talk about the differences between Flexibility, Mobility, and Stability. Why it's important to have strength throughout you range of motion (and not just be "flexible"). We also discuss how impairments to mobility or stability can impede strength and muscle gains, and ultimately body...
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#12- How to Navigate the Holiday Season, 5 Tips for Health Over the Holidays
The holiday season is upon us, making it easy to get off track when it comes to health & fitness goals. We provide tips for staying on track, why it's important to relax and let yourself go just a little bit, but also be realistic - it doesn't mean let yourself go for the month of December. We…
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#11 Programming For Strength Plateaus, Neurobiological Mechanisms of Overreaching vs. Overtraining
This is a fun one that we're sure you guys will love. We dissect the thought process and techniques behind programming for strength plateaus. Jesse gives specifics on how and when certain tempos, rep schemes, and combination of movements fit into a long term program. We differentiate between...
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#10- Weight Loss- Part 2- Hypothyroidism, Genetic Set Points, Neurological Mechanisms of Weight Loss
We continue our discussion of weight loss by addressing hypothyroidism, whether your brain has a predetermined genetic set point for what weight you should be, different neurological mechanisms of weight loss, including detailing of signals going from gut to specific regions of the brain. We…
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#9-Weight Loss Part 1- Breaking Through Plateaus, The Limbic System, Gut Health, Tracking Apps...
We discuss the role of your Limbic System - also known as your 'Lizard Brain'- in weight loss, physiological reasons for hitting weight loss plateaus and how to bust through them, the best apps for tracking food and macronutrients, and gut health and practical tips for improving it. We also…
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#8- ft. Lacey Truelove- iF3 World Championships, Experiences as a young INDIVIDUAL athlete, Coaching
We are pumped to present our first guest on the podcast, Lacey Truelove. Lacey grew up competing in gymnastics and diving, eventually earning a scholarship to The University of Houston for diving. She has qualified for the Olympic trials, and had several other accolades along the way. After…
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#7- When to push through injury, Concussion, Faster recovery, How to train while injured
This week on The Fitness Experiment Podcast we discuss when to push through injuries, and when to stop. The signs and symptoms to look for (and how to differentiate between serious injuries and simply training discomfort). We also talk about concussions in particular, what happens in the brain…
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Episode 6- Fitness Myths- Part 2- Fasted Cardio, Lactate in the Brain, Misuse of "Metabolism"...
Here is part 2 of our hugely popular "fitness myths" segment. This week we continue this discussion, and get into why being "bulky" does not automatically mean you fatigue faster, the idea or poplar phrase that "CrossFit is terrible for the body", and this week we actually talk about IIFYM (if it...
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Episode 5- Fitness Myths Part 1- Lactic Acid, Multi Vitamins, Women's Protein, IIFYM, and more
We discuss hot topics in the fitness industry that are misleading and sometimes potentially dangerous. We cover the problems with popular journals and social media, creatine being considered as steroids, why multi-vitamins are often a waste of money, and whether weightlifting is bad for kids. We...
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Bonus Episode- Supplements Q&A with Chett- Creatine, Preworkouts, and Joint Health
This is a special bonus episode or "solosode" recorded by Chett when Jesse was away competing at the International Functional Fitness World Championships in the UK. Chett addresses supplement questions submitted by listeners. Find out what Creatine is, how it acts in the body and brain, what it's...
About this show
A health & fitness podcast dissecting nutrition, fitness programs, supplements, hormones, training mindset and everything in between. To reach your top level in anything you must experiment, we present our experiences experimenting with every facet of fitness. The Fitness Experiment is co-created by Jesse Sherriff of Sherriff's Performance Academy - a service that provides fitness and training programs for high level athletes, and Chett Binning of Brain Ignition - a business that provides unique science-based health & nutrition programs for athletes and regular joe's.
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