Ep.#60: Jay Ashman, an Ohio-based strength coach, talks Crossfit, injuries, Crossfit-haters, his A.shman S.tength S.ystem book, Pop-tart & peanut butter love, being transparent, & more - 031314

His training background is a mix of experience via an NFL workout in 1998 with the Browns, Division 1 & 2 rugby,  Strongman contests, Highland Games and even dabbling in CrossFit for a stint.

Despite not having an extensive formal education about exercise science (aside from a 2 year degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant), Jay's Ashman Strength System, his transparency on and offline, has helped many of those who follow or work with him, exceed their training goals.

Jay joins Mike & Sincere on episode #60 to discuss:

• Jay shares his fitness journey from growing up a skinny kid to Crossfit, to the Highland Games, and to his current bodybuilding-based regimen


• Pop Tarts, Peanut Butter & coaches giving advice clients advice that they don't follow


• What is the only highlight you will find in Wooster, Ohio


• Jay shares how certain injuries turned him away from Crossfit, how he become a Crossfit-hater, and how he feels about Crossfit now


• MuscleMag magazine reached out to Jay, regarding Bulletproof Coffee. What exactly did he say?


• Jay shares how he responds to potential clients or fitness pros who question his credibility, despite not having a degree in kinesiology or a C.S.C.S. 


• Jay discusses the problem with Facebook-related training research


• Jay shares his experience with Deficit Deadlift training & whether if there is any real benefit to it, or is it just another training distraction


• How does Jay respond to folks who say "they get bored at the gym"


• How Jay really feels about the "Gym-selfie" revolution


• Jay discusses his training program, The A.S.S. Book, what it is, what it isn't, as well as who has benefited from it (http://ashmanstrength.com/the-ashman-strength-system-ebook/)


• How does Jay utilize providing free content to help build his following and brand


• What are the 3 most important words in the world, and why it's probably not what you think


• Mike shares what is the greatest form of strength & why you should practice it everyday


• Mike & Sincere share what "really" scares them


• What is the real problem with using sarcasm


• Mike & Sincere share their real feeling concerning fraternities, sororities, and hazing


• What if Tupac where of Indian descent? Mike happily answers that question

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