The Body Of Knowledge

Where do you spend your time and energy? We describe the snapshot and how we use it to be honest with ourselves about where the chips fall. 

Kenny drops one of his favorite models for growth - the four quadrants. We also dive deep into how to use them for just about anybody. 

Andy hits us with what's new in the science of muscle growth. Spoiler alert - we were all wrong about a few things... 

Kenny lays out the five tenants of coaching at Oak Park - purpose, growth, connection, contribution, and value. 

Are you investing in your growth or consuming physical experiences? We break it down and help you distinguish between the two. 

Kicking off season 3 with a conversation about the growth of science and technology. 

Going deeper on why we're going dark. 

We're back... but not in the way you might expect. We're going dark on social media and moving to a new model. 

We conclude Volume II with some reflections on leadership. Kenny, Andy, and Josh lay out what leadership means to them and what they learned from each guest.

In chapter 7 of volume II, we dive into the mental side of training with Oak Park Mental Skills Coach Jared Cohen. There's a lot of discussion about mindset and mentality out there but few tools for measuring and improving these things with training. We describe some broader context and provide hands on examples for actually developing mental skills.

In chapter 6 of volume II, we have the pleasure of discussing scientific thinking, sex education, and a slew of other topics with Dave Beck. Dave is a published author and science teacher who has been featured on the cover of the New York Times.

In chapter 5 of volume II, we sit down with Gabe Rangel to talk about leadership in the military, professional sports, and life. Gabe explains the importance of environment and humility in developing people into better athletes and human beings.

In chapter 4 of volume II, Co-Founder and Co-Host of Barbell Shrugged, Doug Larson joins us to talk about leadership in life and business. He goes into detail about his experience with being a fitness coach, entrepreneur, and father.

In chapter 3 of volume II, we attempt to answer the question, why don't you get what you want? From fitness goals to business solutions, people often fall short and don't know why. We discuss the importance of focus, authenticity, and structure in helping people get what they want long term.

In chapter 2 of volume II, Andy interviews Kenny and Josh about their relationship dynamics and how they change roles constantly. We get into the details of rebranding CrossFit LA as Oak Park and the importance of flexibility in leadership.

In chapter 1 of volume II, Professor Lee Brown talks about sports science and mentorship. We discuss his research on power and velocity, overcoming cancer and the death of his son, and his role as a sherpa for hundreds of students and young scientists.

After some time off, we're back! The Body of Knowledge returns with Volume II: Sherpas. Kenny lays it all out in the Prologue and explains what to expect this time around.

In the epilogue, Kenny, Andy, and Josh reflect on the experience of creating the inaugural volume of The Body of Knowledge. They share some of the back stories and conversations that went into the first nine chapters with a little humor and a ton of honesty. Kenny also reveals the theme for volume 2 which is due out later this year. 

In chapter 9, we are joined by Linda Rosenstock to talk about healthcare and the various factors that influence it. Linda has 20 years of experience in clinical medicine, she was appointed by the Clinton and Obama administrations to advise on issues in public health, and she served as the dean of the UCLA School of Public Health for 12 years. 

In chapter 8, we describe the evolution of human performance and the factors that influence it. We show how the modern fitness industry came to be plagued by extreme ideology, persuasion, and isolation. Andy provides context for this conversation with the history of training from the ancient Greeks to the birth of bodybuilding.