Former UFC Fighter Dale Hartt Talks MMA Strength Training, Supplements, Injury-Influenced Nutrition & Anderson Silva - Episode #11 - 071913

Episode 11 of the Live Life Aggressively podcast is now available for your downloading & listening pleasure. This week, we are joined by friend of the show, former UFC fighter, MMA strength & conditioning coach, and one of the smartest and funniest dudes you will probably come across, Dale Hartt. Dale joins us this week to discuss:

• Dale shares what he feels is the biggest mistake most fighter's are making in their training program


• Dale's opinion of the use of supplements & how his views have changed since when he was an active fighter


• How grazing off plants in his yard has truly helped his performance and recovery


• How a serious shoulder injury helped change Dale's view on nutrition, recovery, pre- & rehab


• How an athlete's conditioning plays a major part in responding to the adrenal response of stress, especially in combat sports


• The keys to performing at an "ideal level"


• Dale's assessment of the recent Anderson Silva/Chris Weidman fight & how Silva's loss may play a part in his future as a fighter & his legacy


• The curious case of consecutive knockouts to fighters and long-term health concerns


• What fighters (as well as other athletes) can do to help insure longevity in competition and training


• Mike & Dale share their funniest stories, while training at Mark Philippi's, PSI Training Center in Las Vegas, and how a moment of flatulence pushed Mark over the top


• Dale shares his opinion on optimal meal frequency


• Dale shares some info on the USDA, and organic, vs. "natural" 


• GMO's, hush money, & the state of our food supply