Eradicating Stupidity with Andrew Read: Breaking Muscle Radio, Ep 3

In this packed episode of Breaking Muscle Radio, our hosts, Managing Editor Becca Borawski Jenkins and Coach Chet Morjaria, speak with Andrew Read.  Andrew is now a Master RKC and combines this role with distributing for Dragon Door in Australia. He has been a personal trainer and coach for over twenty years, and has a background that ranges from special forces through to Ironman. Press play, sit back, and enjoy!

• 00:13 - Introduction to Andrew Read
• 01:12 - Andrew's background as a writer
• 02:42 - The state of the personal training industry
• 03:20 - The skills personal trainers need to have longevity in the industry
• 05:11 - The business side of training and the personal sacrifices required
• 09:37 - Feelings on CrossFit and how it fits in to the fitness industry
• 11:55 - Eliminating stupidity in the industry
• 13:29 - Who is not stupid in the fitness industry
• 18:05 - Dan John, Pavel, and other greats - what we can learn from them
• 21:21 - 30 second elevator pitch on Andrew's training philosophy
• 22:50 - Getting caught up in one aspect of fitness
• 24:33 - Balancing training plans and scheduling a training week 
• 31:46 - Considerations for masters athletes
• 36:13 - Active recovery and days off
• 40:00 - The importance of lifestyle and mindset
• 46:05 - Short questions related to strength and conditioning
• 50:24 - Andrew's contact details and upcoming events