Warrior Mode: Turning Intensity On—and Knowing When to Turn It Off

Coach Phil Stevens and Dr. Lonnie Lowery discuss the learned skill of entering a focused, physical “warrior mode” for sport, training, and difficult goals without becoming reckless or a jerk. They explore youth football physicality, confidence and the on/off switch, Arnold-style training intensity, pain and effort in the gym, diet discipline, and why real control includes the ability to say yes as well as no.

00:00 Welcome and Hosts

01:30 Youth Football, Physicality, and Running Through Contact

05:00 Confidence, Violence, and the Warrior On/Off Switch

08:30 Turning Intensity On in Training and Competition

11:30 Pain, Effort, and the Guts to Keep Going

14:00 Diet Discipline and Not Letting Food Win

17:00 Control Means Knowing When to Turn It Off

19:30 Finding Warrior Mode in Strength Sports and Life

21:15 Wrap and Disclaimer

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Phil, Jerrell, Mike T, and Lonnie

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You can also join Dr Mike's Insider Newsletter for more info on how to add muscle, improve your performance and body comp - all without destroying your health, go to www.ironradiodrmike.com

Thank you!

Phil, Jerrell, Mike T, and Lonnie