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In this episode of Coach 'Em Up Podcast, Tim Riley sits down with Roman Mori to discuss the intersection of jiu-jitsu, strength training, and content creation. Roman shares his journey from Army Ranger to professional jiu-jitsu competitor and fitness influencer, and why basic strength training is crucial for combat sports athletes.

Roman debunks common training myths in the jiu-jitsu world, explains why machines and isolation exercises aren't the enemy, and breaks down why the 80/20 principle should guide your training philosophy. The conversation tackles misconceptions about bodybuilding-style training for combat sports, the impact of steroids on training information, and why functional training has gone too far.

Whether you're a jiu-jitsu practitioner looking to optimize your strength training or a coach seeking to cut through the BS, this episode delivers actionable insights on proper programming, load management, and achieving elite performance through obsession and consistency.

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Matt Gates of XPE Sports joins Tim Riley on the Coach 'Em Up Podcast to break down what it takes to run elite combine prep programs. Matt reveals how XPE has consistently produced the fastest combine times, shares insights on expanding to Austin, TX, and discusses the entrepreneurial journey from intern to owning multiple training facilities.

Matt and Tim dive into the realities of NFL combine training, why the combine is essentially a track meet, how the 40 yard dash is rigged, and how proper training philosophy creates elite results. They explore the importance of environment, coaching expertise, and business acumen in the performance industry.

If you're in the sports performance space or aspiring to build your own training business, this episode delivers gold on balancing entrepreneurship with technical coaching excellence.

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Tim Riley hosts fitness experts Zack Telander and Alec Blenis in an eye-opening discussion about what really matters in fitness. The trio dives deep into the often overlooked importance of cardiorespiratory fitness, revealing shocking mortality statistics that challenge traditional fitness culture.

They tackle the myth that cardio kills gains, expose the limitations of nutrition-obsessed approaches, and question the evolving definition of the "hybrid athlete." This episode cuts through fitness industry noise with evidence-based insights on training intensity, overtraining, and consistent effort over optimization hacks.

From Austin's fitness culture to practical training advice, this conversation offers actionable wisdom for athletes at all levels who want to focus on what truly matters for long-term health and performance.

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