Supplements can MAKE or BREAK YOU
S1 E38 • Jan 29, 2025 • 18 minsGet started: CRWNathletics.com Follow on IG: www.instagram.com/taylorros_ In this episode, Taylor welcomes listeners with an introduction to the world of supplements, discussing potential interactions with pharmaceuticals. The conversation explores DIY supplement capsules and food-based alternatives, highlighting risks associated with high supplement concentrations. Taylor addresses the time required to experience benefits and guides listeners on choosing the right B vitamins. A comprehensive super supplement guide is provided, followed by a Q&A segment. The discussion covers core supplements for daily optimization and those enhancing performance. Taylor shares his personal supplement routine and concludes with insights on supplement quality. The episode wraps up with closing remarks and a call to action.
The Biggest Mistake You're Making Tracking Nutrition
S1 E36 • Jan 23, 2025 • 21 minsIn this episode, Taylor provides an introduction and overview, setting the stage for a deep dive into nutrition tracking and calculating macros. The conversation addresses common logging errors and offers tips for maintaining accuracy in tracking. Listeners learn about the benefits of using a food scale, with success stories illustrating its impact on achieving nutrition goals. The discussion then shifts to balancing workouts, nutrition, and a busy lifestyle, emphasizing practical strategies. An open Q&A session covers topics like consuming carbs before workouts and the use of continuous glucose monitors (CGMs). The episode concludes with closing remarks and a call to action, encouraging listeners to integrate these insights into their routines.
What Your Gym Ettiquite Says About You
S1 E35 • Jan 15, 2025 • 7 minsIn this episode, Taylor emphasizes the importance of planning in fitness, setting the stage for achieving goals efficiently. The discussion moves to gym etiquette and organization, highlighting how these principles extend beyond workouts into everyday life. Taylor provides insights into understanding macronutrients, explaining their role in optimizing fitness results. The conversation also explores the direct correlation between the effort put into workouts and the outcomes achieved, encouraging listeners to stay committed. The episode wraps up with closing remarks and a call to action, motivating listeners to apply these insights to their fitness journeys.
Maintaining Fitness Momentum: Overcome Stale Inertia and Judgment
S1 E34 • Jan 9, 2025 • 18 minsIn this episode, Taylor welcomes listeners to the Crown Athletics Podcast and introduces the focus on building momentum in fitness, addressing how to overcome inertia. The discussion highlights the importance of flexibility and adaptation in workout routines to maintain progress. Taylor and Scott explore strategies for overcoming external judgment and emphasize the mental dedication required for sustained fitness momentum. They share mental and physical strategies to help listeners stay on track. An open Q&A session addresses gym etiquette and ways to support newcomers, fostering a welcoming environment. The episode concludes with closing remarks and a call to action for listeners.
Fail-proof Fitness Goals in 2025
S1 E31 • Jan 1, 2025 • 9 minsGet started: crwnathletics.com Follow for more: www.instagram.com/taylorros_ In this episode, Taylor welcomes listeners to the CRWN Athletics Podcast and introduces the focus on setting and measuring fitness goals. The discussion emphasizes the importance of balancing consistency and intensity in workouts to achieve optimal results. Taylor explores the critical role nutrition plays in fitness success and offers insights into embracing progress through diverse tracking methods. The conversation shifts to the significance of adopting a long-term mindset for goal setting in fitness, encouraging listeners to maintain motivation and adaptability on their fitness journeys.
Harnessing Stress: Turning Cortisol into a Catalyst for Growth
S1 E30 • Dec 24, 2024 • 24 minsIn this episode, Taylor introduces the topic of stress and delves into the role of cortisol in our bodies. The discussion distinguishes between eustress and distress, exploring the physiological responses to different types of stress. Taylor emphasizes the importance of mindset in leveraging stress for personal growth. Shout outs and a Q&A session provide insights into effective stress management techniques. The conversation then shifts to the stress associated with gym workouts, highlighting the positive effects it can have. The episode concludes with an exciting announcement about the LA marathon and wraps up the key points discussed.
Jonny's Journey Finding Passion in Fitness
S1 E29 • Dec 11, 2024 • 41 minsIn this episode, Taylor dives into Johnny's fitness journey, starting with his 6-week program and app experiences. They discuss nutrition, meal plans, and staying committed during the holidays. Johnny shares insights on growth, mentorship, and the benefits of HIIT. The episode explores balancing work, family, and fitness, highlighting support systems' role in success. They discuss Rise, overcoming obstacles, coaching dynamics, and Rise Athletics' future. An audience Q&A on fitness and motivation follows. The episode wraps up with discussions on passion in fitness, early influences, and running as therapy.
Focusing on How "MUCH" Is Killing Your Progress
S1 E28 • Dec 10, 2024 • 12 minsIn this episode, Taylor opens with a personal story, setting the stage for a discussion on the importance of quality over quantity in workouts. Emphasizing intensity and proper form, Taylor challenges the notion that time spent equates to success, advocating instead for discipline in fitness. The episode explores the mind-muscle connection as a tool to prevent burnout and underscores the significance of prioritizing quality in both workouts and daily life. Taylor highlights the value of intentional living, encouraging listeners to focus on meaningful, effective practices rather than simply clocking hours.
Staying Fit and Healthy Through The Holiday's
S1 E27 • Nov 28, 2024 • 38 minsTaylor kicks off the episode with an overview before diving into personal travel and workout experiences in Hong Kong. The discussion transitions to holiday eating strategies, offering side dish suggestions and tips for managing calories and strength training during festive seasons. Taylor emphasizes long-term weight management and avoiding common holiday pitfalls. The importance of discipline and maintaining routines is highlighted, alongside advice on adjusting workouts and keeping momentum while traveling. Effective bodyweight exercises and workout intensity adjustments are covered, plus travel tips for workout equipment and supplements. Stretching and mobility for travelers are also discussed, concluding with reflections on exploring Hong Kong and Macau.
How to Train To get REAL Results
Nov 15, 2024 • 35 minsThe conversation emphasizes the importance of warm-up routines and explores training concepts like sets, RPE, and RIR. Advanced techniques such as Myo reps and drop sets are explained, alongside the significance of rest intervals and supersets, and how to adjust training to fit different lifestyles. A Q&A segment addresses workout difficulty and adjustments, while Taylor shares personal athletic achievements and family sports involvement. The episode also touches on children's sports safety, weight gain, muscle atrophy, and creatine use in competition prep. The episode wraps up with listener engagement.
Optimizing Sleep: Strategies, Challenges, and the Science Behind Rest
Nov 11, 2024 • 46 minsIn this episode, Taylor delves into the vital role of sleep in health, sharing personal insights and addressing primary disruptors like mental stimulation and social jet lag. The impact of caffeine, alcohol, meal timing, and exercise on sleep is analyzed, along with tips for optimizing sleep during travel. Listener questions cover nighttime habits and erratic schedules. Strategies for enhancing sleep quality, crafting an ideal environment, and balancing quality with quantity are shared. Listener stories highlight work culture's impact, while insights on sleep hygiene and adjusting to time zones are discussed. The episode concludes with homework for better sleep habits.
Mastering Fitness Recovery: Methods and Modalities
S1 E24 • Oct 24, 2024 • 25 minsTaylor begins the episode by providing an overview of the topics to be explored, focusing on recovery strategies in fitness. The conversation delves into the use of TENS units and heat exposure, debunking common misconceptions surrounding these recovery tools. Massage therapies, including the use of massage guns and traditional methods, are discussed for their effectiveness in aiding recovery. The episode compares the benefits of Epsom salt baths and ice baths, offering insights into their respective roles in recovery routines. Taylor also covers stretching and contrast therapy techniques. The episode invites listener interaction by sharing personal wins, and concludes with closing remarks and a wrap-up.
Peptides Unveiled: Fat Loss, Muscle Growth, and Health Optimization
S1 E23 • Oct 18, 2024 • 18 minsTaylor kicks off the episode with an introduction to the Royal Roundtable and explores peptides, highlighting their distinct roles in fat loss and muscle growth compared to steroids. The discussion covers the regulatory challenges in peptide distribution and their uses for recovery, healing, libido, and cognitive function. Taylor also delves into GLP-1 peptides for weight loss and diabetes management, addressing potential side effects and limitations. The episode examines injectable versus oral peptides, their long-term safety, and concludes with insights into the future of peptides in health optimization.
If you can't do it when its hard, you can't do it
S1 E22 • Oct 9, 2024 • 12 minsTaylor begins the episode with an overview of the podcast's focus on strategies for lasting success. The discussion emphasizes the role of discipline and consistency in achieving one's goals, highlighting how these traits are foundational to success. The conversation then explores the importance of self-care as a component of long-term success, emphasizing the need for balance and personal well-being. Taylor shares insights on resilience and taking action in inconvenient situations, encouraging listeners to stay proactive. The episode wraps up with practical routines and nutrition tips for maintaining wellness while traveling, offering guidance for listeners on the go.
Training with Pain Management & The Sunday 60
S1 E21 • Oct 3, 2024 • 23 minsTaylor opens the episode by addressing listener questions, setting the stage for a discussion on effective training strategies, including pain management and the importance of rest periods. The conversation transitions to nutrition and supplementation tips, offering practical advice for optimizing health and performance. The Sunday 60 challenge is highlighted, celebrating weekly wins and encouraging personal development. Taylor shares updates from a recent trip to Hawaii, while Jake discusses his lifestyle changes, providing personal insights into maintaining balance and success. The episode offers a blend of guidance and personal experiences to inspire listeners in their fitness and life journeys.
Royal Roundtable: Why is it okay to lie to yourself?
S1 E20 • Sep 25, 2024 • 15 minsTaylor sets the stage for a discussion on aligning goals with actions and overcoming resistance to growth. The conversation highlights the importance of accountability and the impact of small, consistent actions in achieving success. Jake shares insights on building an unbreakable mindset, introducing the Sunday 60 as a tool for personal development. The episode wraps up with a conclusion and encourages listeners to provide feedback, offering a platform for further engagement and support in their journey towards success in fitness, business, and mindset.
Debunking Fitness Myths: Exercise, Fat Loss, and Diet Timing Explained
S1 E20 • Sep 19, 2024 • 17 minsTaylor kicks off the episode with a roundup of common fitness myths, setting the stage for a deep dive into misconceptions surrounding exercise and fat loss. The conversation then shifts to debunking myths about strength training, followed by a discussion on diet timing and weight gain fallacies. A recap of the fitness misconceptions sets the stage for a listener Q&A session, where various questions are addressed. The episode concludes with insights into understanding food content and the importance of tracking dietary intake, providing listeners with practical advice to navigate fitness and nutrition more effectively.
Mastering Macros: Debunking Myths and Optimizing Diet
S1 E19 • Sep 11, 2024 • 18 minsTaylor introduces the concept of calories and macronutrients, explaining their importance in a balanced diet. The episode delves into the details of macronutrients—carbs, proteins, and fats—and their respective sources. Benefits and common misconceptions about each macronutrient are discussed, along with their relationship to calories and micronutrients. A Q&A session addresses listener questions on fat max and training adaptation. The conversation wraps up with final thoughts on tracking food intake, practical diet tips, and key takeaways for achieving fat loss and improving performance.
Royal Roundtable: Mastering Hypertrophy
S1 E18 • Sep 4, 2024 • 46 minsTaylor dives into the various types and training protocols for hypertrophy, emphasizing the importance of rest and time under tension in muscle growth. Nutrition's critical role in hypertrophy is discussed, followed by a Q&A session on muscle soreness and asymmetry. The conversation turns to training load and common challenges in muscle building, as well as cardio's impact across different sports. They explore balancing fitness with a social life and the effects of stimulants on fitness. The benefits and risks of pre-workout supplements are also examined. The episode wraps up with a summary of hypertrophy training and a teaser for future topics, along with some exciting announcements.
From Motivation to Discipline: Overcoming Setbacks and Achieving Longevity in Fitness
S1 E17 • Aug 29, 2024 • 37 minsGet Started: www.CRWNAthletics.com Follow for more: www.instagram.com/tayroruns Taylor leads a discussion on motivation, goals, and purpose in various aspects of life. The participants share their initial motivations, highlighting the transition from motivation to discipline and purpose. They address challenges in staying focused and the importance of combining purpose with passion and support. Insights on overcoming setbacks and maintaining a mindset for longevity are shared. The Q&A session covers cardio, fitness tracking, alternative exercises, knee injuries, treatments, pre-surgery workouts, band exercises, shoulder recovery, chiropractic care, and proper foot strike for running. The episode wraps up with final thoughts and appreciation.